DOCSLIB.ORG

PGA Championship Public Relations Executive Summary

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
PGA Championship Public Relations Executive Summary 93rd PGA Championship Public Relations Executive Summary PGA Club Professional Summary Play Golf America Summary Government Relations PGA Championship/CSE Public Relations Summary Additional/Miscellaneous Media Clips 93rd PGA Championship 20 PGA Club Professionals Executive Media Summary Contents: Top Line Media Summary Media Outlet Coverage Select Media Outlets/Clips Top Line PGA Club Professional Media Summary The PGA Media and Public Relations staff utilized a multi-tiered effort to promote the 20 PGA Professionals, who represented 18 states and 17 PGA Sections. In addition, PGA Master Professional Rick Anderson, the PGA Director of golf at Atlanta Athletic Club was one of the most featured host professionals ever in PGA Championship media coverage. In early July, we reached out to the top 20 to coordinate a second-of-its-kind group photo of the participating PGA Club Professionals and had several followup coordinating alert emails. They gathered with the Wanamaker Trophy on the 18th green. The photo and a news release was transmitted to PGA Sections, PGA.com, player hometowns, golf industry publications and Georgia media. PGA Magazine published the photo in its September issue, as part of Championship coverage. PGA.com promoted the photo and story on the top 20 on the micro-site the week of the PGA Championship. The Media Relations staff worked closely with New York Times golf columnist Bill Pennington, who wrote a feature story on the 20 PGA Club Professionals who were competing in the Championship. The story was the most viewed sports story on NYTimes.com on Thursday, Aug. 11. Danny Balin, Brian Cairns, Stuart Smith were featured and quoted in the piece. Craig Stevens and Sean Dougherty also were featured. All 20 PGA Club Professionals received local media coverage prior to, during or following the 93rd PGA Championship. The local media included T.V. affiliates, web sites and daily newspapers. 1 Other Public Relations Initiatives Included: A PGA Club Professional specific e-kit was sent to local media for 20 PGA Professionals on the Monday prior to the Championship. Interviews were conducted with all 20 PGA Professionals throughout the PGA Championship, with quotes transmitted and performance information sent to hometown media. Many of the interview transcripts were used by local media for stories on the local PGA Professionals and also included in online content. We conducted web interviews with six PGA Club Professionals during PGA Championship week. They included two interviews with Low PGA Club Professional Mike Small following his third and final rounds. The web interview link was posted on the 93rd PGA Championship micro site on PGA.com and on the homepage of PGALinks.com. Nearly 1,800 unique visitors watched Web interviews during the Championship. Interviews included: Danny Balin, David Hutsell, Brian Cairns, Bob Sowards and Mike Small. Mike Small, Hutsell and Marty Jertson appeared on Sirius XM Radio to discuss the opportunity of playing in the PGA Championship. Hutsell also conducted a Skype interview with “Capital Golf Weekly” leading up to the Championship. Danny Balin appeared on Golf Channel’s “The Golf Fix,” where he discussed instruction and competing in the PGA Championship. Craig Stevens and Scott Erdmann were interviewed by Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” to discuss their PGA Championship experience. Being the only Georgia PGA Section qualifier, Stevens was also interviewed on site by many local Georgia media. 2 During the CBS Friday, Aug. 12 Highlight program, Scott Erdmann was featured along with Ernie Els. The two shared a practice round earlier in the week, and are parents of an autistic child. Following his final round of play, Small was interviewed by PGA Video (Thaler Media), PGA.com (during live streaming coverage of the Championship) and Sirius/XM Radio to discuss his experience of making the cut in the 93rd PGA Championship and being the Low PGA Club Professional. The Communications Department assisted the PGA Broadcasting Department in selecting five PGA Professionals who earned PGA Championship berths to be featured July 31 in the CBS-sponsored “Road to the PGA Championship” one-hour special. “The Road to the PGA Championship" was produced by the Golf Channel also airs on Golf Channel four times leading into the PGA Championship. Media Outlet Coverage Publications/Media Outlets All 20 PGA Club Professionals received local media coverage prior to, during or following the 93rd PGA Championship. The local media included T.V. affiliates, websites, daily newspapers and section websites. Media Outlets below: Danny Balin – New York Times, Greenwich (Conn.) Time, Greenwich Post, Maryland News, Golf Channel (The Fix) Brian Cairns – New York Times, Observer & Eccentric (Mich.), Petoskey (Mich.) News, T.V. Affiliate in Detroit Todd Camplin – Southern Pines (N.C.) Pilot, Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer, Bradley Braves Athletic website Jeff Coston – Bellingham Herald (Wash.) Sean Dougherty – Suffolk News Herald, Kansas City Star, T.V. Affiliates in Wilmington, N.C./Kansas City, Mo. Scott Erdmann – Golf Channel (Morning Drive), The Oregonian, Portland Tribune, Lake Oswego (Ore.) Review, T.V. Affiliate in Portland, Ore. David Hutsell – Baltimore Sun, T.V. Affiliates in Baltimore, Md., Capitol Golf Weekly, Sirius/XM Radio Faber Jamerson – Richmond Times-Dispatch, CBS-6 Richmond, News and Advance/Progress (Va.), T.V. Affiliates in Richmond, Va./Roanoke, Va. Marty Jertson – Golfweek, Arizona Republic, Sirius/XM Radio Brad Lardon – Rice University Athletic website, Houston Chronicle, Bryan (Texas) Eagle Rob McClellan – Butler Eagle, Pittsburgh Post Rob Moss - Cleveland Plain-Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal, Kent State University Athletic website, T.V. Affiliate in Cleveland Mike Northern – Colorado Springs Gazette, T.V. Affiliate in Colorado Springs Dan Olsen – Petoskey News (Mich.), WILX.com (ABC-TV East Lansing) Steve Schneiter – Salt Lake City Tribune, Deseret News Mike Small – Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Sirius/XM, PGA.com, T.V. Affiliate in Champaign, Ill., Daily Republican-Register Stuart Smith – New York Times, Reno (Nev.) Gazette-Journal, Sacramento Bee, T.V. Affiliate in Reno, Nev. Jeff Sorenson – Minnesota Star-Tribune, Mankato (Minn.) Golf Examiner, T.V. Affiliate in Minneapolis Bob Sowards – Columbus Dispatch, BusinessInsider.com Craig Stevens – Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Albany (Ga.) Herald, Golf Channel (Morning Drive), T.V. Affiliates in Atlanta, Sandy Springs (Ga.) Patch 3 (The below media outlets are only a portion of the entire coverage) Media Outlets: Arizona Republic Atlanta Journal-Constitution Baltimore Sun Chicago Sun-Times Golfweek Houston Chronicle Kansas City Star New York Times Palm Beach Post Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Reno Gazette-Journal (Nev.) Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.) Sacramento Bee Southern Pines Pilot (N.C.) Media Placements (See bottom of summary for selection of featured clips) 4 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Denney August 14, 2011 561/624-8582 [email protected] THREE-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION MIKE SMALL CLOSES BIG WEEK AT ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB AS LOW PGA CLUB PROFESSIONAL JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – For the second time in five years, Mike Small of Champaign, Ill., rose to the top among his peers to stand on the 18th green for a crystal bowl tribute in a PGA Championship. The men’s head coach at the University of Illinois, who has built the cold-weather school into a top-10 collegiate golf powerhouse, turned in an 8-over-par 78 Sunday at Atlanta Athletic Club’s Highlands Course. Though not the 18-hole finale he had wanted, Small’s 72-hole total of 12-over-par 292 represented the top effort among 20 PGA Club Professionals in the Season’s Final Major. “It was great to have my family there and supporting me. I didn't finish how I wanted to but there were spots and places where I played well,” said Small, who competed in his 10th career major and made his third cut in seven PGA Championship appearances. “It was just special to compete and represent PGA members everywhere. It doesn't get much more special than that. I was pulling all week for ‘Strick’ [Steve Stricker] and D.A. [Points]. They are both Illinois guys and it would have been really cool to be on the 18th green next to them. With any Champion on the 18th green, it's cool, you can feel the energy from them.” In 2007, Small stood on the 18th green at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., and accepted the crystal bowl before the Wanamaker Trophy was presented to four-time PGA Champion Tiger Woods. Now it’s back to work for Small, who said that any appearance he makes in a PGA Championship elevates his recruiting at Illinois. “I have to get recruiting,” he said with a smile. “I need to see where my team and players are at and get back to the grind.” Ever the competitor, Small said that his even-par start on the front nine had him believing that he could turn in his best round of the week. “I really started well but got into trouble and it went sideways a bit,” he said. “If you are not able to hit the fairways, you are in a lot of trouble on this course. This is the fastest and driest major I have ever played in, but it was fun to represent all the members of The PGA of America. In the end, only one guy leaves happy from every tournament. It's the guy that wins. It's still a great experience every year.” --more-- PGA Club Professionals in the 93rd PGA Championship Mike Small, Champaign, Ill. 73-71-70-78—292 Did Not Make 36-Hole Cut Bob Sowards, Dublin, Ohio 69-76—145 Steve Schneiter, Saratoga Springs, Utah 72-76—148 Sean Dougherty, Overland Park, Kan. 74-74—148 Jeff Coston, Blaine, Wash. 76-73—149 Rob McClellan, Butler, Pa. 78-72—150 Mike Northern, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Mini Golf Course All Miniature Golf Holes in Competition Will Contain 1
    Tournament Play Rules These rules may not address every issue encountered during play and rulings may be needed. In these situations, rulings will be by the tournament official based on experience from years of playing competitive miniature golf and years of being a tournament official. After making a ruling, all contestants will be notified of the situation and decision for complete transparency. Then the posted rules will be amended to reflect this decision. Mini Golf Course All miniature golf holes in competition will contain 1. Varying obstacles 2. A boundary (mostly block) 3. Standardized tee position (3) markings 4. Reposition marking if necessary (visual or verbally communicated before each competition) 5. No obstacles with moveable parts (no gimmick holes) Playing Equipment 1. All legal golf putters are allowed. No laser assisted guides. No altered clubs. 2. All USGA approved golf balls may be used. 3. Competitors may carry up to 2 golf balls in competition and use only one ball per hole. Tournament Rules 1. Ball can only be moved by a stroke of the club. 2. Ball can only be played from a rested position. 3. Ball can only be touched by the club during stroke. 4. Club must be held in one or two hands. Definitions of Play 1. Stroke: When by a club (putter) the ball is set in motion regardless of direction or distance. a. Note: If a ball moves from unaddressed contact with ball, it is not considered a stroke. “Addressed” is defined as player readiness to stroke the ball. 2. Stroke Limit: There is a seven-stroke limit per hole.
    [Show full text]
  • Is the Rule in South Carolina's Tourn
    The GivingGame In a sport where a “gimme” is often permitted in friendly play, “give to others” is the rule in South Carolina’s tournament play. South Carolina is famous for its hospitality, its outstanding golf courses and for reaching out to help a friend in need. How clever of this state to find a way to combine all of these traits into one wonderful way to have fun. Enjoying a beautiful day in the sunshine on some of the finest golf courses in the nation while rubbing elbows with pros and celebrities turns out to be a great way to raise money for a worthy cause. So South Carolina hosts numerous golf tournaments where the rivalry is fierce, but the rewards to charities bring big smiles. And you certainly don’t have to be a golfer to have a ball at these events. Our heritage is great golf. The best known South Carolina tournament is The Heritage, held attracted the biggest names in golf every year. The each spring for the past 35 years on Hilton Head Island’s Harbour Town Heritage Classic Foundation has donated $8.5 million to Golf Links in the Sea Pines Resort. The course provides the players with charities and educational institutions since its inception in 1987. a wonderful test of shot-making while offering fans and guests a memo- The 2002 Heritage, won by Justin Leonard, celebrated a record-break- rable setting to enjoy. Since its inauguration in 1969, the tournament has ing $1,086,067 in donations. www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com This golf is good enough to eat.
    [Show full text]
  • New England Open Results NEPGA Members Playing in the PGA
    New England Open Results NEPGA Members Playing in the PGA Professional Champ PGA Scholarship Winners President’s Message...3 Travel Pro-Ams...9 Junior News...20-21 Executive Director’s Message...4 Drive, Chip & Putt...12 PGA of America News...22 NEPGA Centennial Belts...5 Championship Deadlines...14 Chapter & Assn. News...24-29 NEPGA Credit Card...6-7 Section News...16-17, 19, 22 Membership Updates...30 Tournament News...8-15 Membership News...18 Bulletin Board...31 FRONT COVER: Jeff Curl, pictured on the left of the cover, raises the trophy as New England Open Champion. Also featured on the cover is (listed from top to bottom) Rich Berberian Jr, PGA, Michael Carbone (touring professional), Chris Wiatr (touring professional) and Shawn Warren, PGA. Rob Jarvis, PGA Ron Bibeau, PGA Allan Belden, PGA Larry Kelley, PGA President Vice President Secretary Honorary President [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mike Bradshaw, PGA Todd Cook, PGA John Fields, PGA District Director District Director District Director Rhode Island MA - Southern MA - Eastern (401) 333-1303 (781) 828-9717 (617) 484-5360 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Scott Hickey, PGA Brian Bickford, PGA Timothy Loch, PGA District Director District Director District Director MA - Central Maine New Hampshire (508) 869-9900 (207) 829-2225 (603) 742-8580 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jack Neville, PGA David Soucy, PGA Greg Yeomans, PGA Senior Director District Director District Director 617.332.3757 Vermont Cape Cod [email protected] (802) 422-4653 (508) 207-9215 [email protected] [email protected] CONNECT NEPGA.com Rob Jarvis, PGA Greeting Fellow NEPGA Professionals proud of our facilities in New England that have embraced it.
    [Show full text]
  • D U N S H a U G H L I N , C O . M E A
    DUNSHAUGHLIN, CO. MEATH LOCATION THE WILLOWS Vibrant Location The Willows is a new high quality residential development in a prime position in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, an historic location with an array of modern facilities. It enjoys a lovely village atmosphere with excellent transport links including the close proximity of the M3 Parkway station which offers commuters a rail link to Connolly Station. Bus Eireann provides an excellent service every 15 minutes during peak times to Dublin’s city centre, the bus stop is within walking distance to The Willows. Dunshaughlin is only 15 minutes from the M50 giving easy access to Dublin. The M3 motorway is also close by linking the town with various commuter belts. This has had a positive impact on the village as there is no longer a large “bottleneck” when entering and exiting the village in the morning and evenings. The Dual Carriageway has reduced residents commuting time significantly. The village can be now be considered as a peaceful village setting within close proximity to Dublin city and an ideal option for a young family. The easy access to Dublin city centre is a considerable advantage. The cross Luas links with Broombridge, bringing Dublin city centre even closer. It is also conveniently close to numerous amenities and facilities including schools, shops, restaurants, sports and leisure facilities. There is a large employer base closeby including Intel, Dublin Airport, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown Town Centre, Shire and many more. A new high quality residential development in a prime position 2 3 LOCATION THE WILLOWS Great Family Environment The Willows is an ideal location for first time buyers and young families trading up who are wishing to stay in or move to an attractive location close to so many amenities.
    [Show full text]
  • Ultimate Tee-Off Golf Association
    PURSUITS GOLF GOLF PURSUITS For the Aspiring Golf Professional You know it’s a tough course when professional golfers complain of its difficulty. This was exactly the case with the TPC Stadium Course in California, USA, (www.pgawest.com), with some of the most difficult moguls, swales and bunkers to overcome. Pit your skills against one of the world’s most challenging courses, created by Pete Dye, and navigate through the plethora of hazards, especially on the 17th and 18th hole. Rated by several publications to be one of the toughest courses in the world, as well as once being dropped from being the PGA Tour’s Bob Hope Desert Chrysler Classic course because it was too challenging, this course is the ultimate test for the advanced golfer (green fees at about US$235, though it varies throughout the year) to conquer and be labelled against the greats, Should you prevail, enter the PGA Tour “Q School” Finals to land the coveted PGA Tour Card. Another course designed by Pete Dye, known for his “Dye-bolical” designs, is the Ocean The Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (www. kiawahresort.com) in South Carolina, USA. In true Dye fashion, the Ocean has the highest combination of Slope Rating (155) and Course Rating (79.6) in the US, according to the US Ultimate Tee-Off Golf Association. This course features forced carries over marshes, roll-resistant Bermuda Take your golf game to new heights and tee off in the most challenging, most exclusive and most elusive grasses and a seemingly endless array of waste golf courses in the world, with the finest accessories to augment your style, if not your golf game bunkers.
    [Show full text]
  • Television Academy Awards
    2019 Primetime Emmy® Awards Ballot Outstanding Comedy Series A.P. Bio Abby's After Life American Housewife American Vandal Arrested Development Atypical Ballers Barry Better Things The Big Bang Theory The Bisexual Black Monday black-ish Bless This Mess Boomerang Broad City Brockmire Brooklyn Nine-Nine Camping Casual Catastrophe Champaign ILL Cobra Kai The Conners The Cool Kids Corporate Crashing Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Dead To Me Detroiters Easy Fam Fleabag Forever Fresh Off The Boat Friends From College Future Man Get Shorty GLOW The Goldbergs The Good Place Grace And Frankie grown-ish The Guest Book Happy! High Maintenance Huge In France I’m Sorry Insatiable Insecure It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Jane The Virgin Kidding The Kids Are Alright The Kominsky Method Last Man Standing The Last O.G. Life In Pieces Loudermilk Lunatics Man With A Plan The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Modern Family Mom Mr Inbetween Murphy Brown The Neighborhood No Activity Now Apocalypse On My Block One Day At A Time The Other Two PEN15 Queen America Ramy The Ranch Rel Russian Doll Sally4Ever Santa Clarita Diet Schitt's Creek Schooled Shameless She's Gotta Have It Shrill Sideswiped Single Parents SMILF Speechless Splitting Up Together Stan Against Evil Superstore Tacoma FD The Tick Trial & Error Turn Up Charlie Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Veep Vida Wayne Weird City What We Do in the Shadows Will & Grace You Me Her You're the Worst Young Sheldon Younger End of Category Outstanding Drama Series The Affair All American American Gods American Horror Story: Apocalypse American Soul Arrow Berlin Station Better Call Saul Billions Black Lightning Black Summer The Blacklist Blindspot Blue Bloods Bodyguard The Bold Type Bosch Bull Chambers Charmed The Chi Chicago Fire Chicago Med Chicago P.D.
    [Show full text]
  • 2021 MPGA Tournament Schedule.Pub
    MAY 2021 MICHIGAN PGA S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TENTATIVE SECTION SCHEDULE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE S M T W T F S JANUARY 1 2 3 4 5 29-Feb 1 Michigan PGA Trump National Doral Pro Am 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MARCH 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 Michigan Section Spring Meeting, Virtual Meeting 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 APRIL 27 28 29 30 25-28 PGA Professional Championship, PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, FL 26 Club Car Spring Scramble, Walnut Creek Golf & Country Club JULY MAY 3 Pro Pro Championship, Stoatin Brae/Stonehedge South S M T W T F S 13 Senior Pro-Senior Am, Indianwood -Old Course ( event run by the Senior Org) 1 2 3 18 Michigan Open Qualifier, Country Club of Lansing 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 Michigan Open Qualifier, Marriott at Eagle Crest 19 Michigan Open PGA Member Only Qualifier, Forest Lake CC 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 Michigan Open Qualifier, Spring Meadows Country Club 24 Michigan Open Qualifier, MSU Forest Akers West 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Michigan Open Qualifier, Pheasant Run Golf Club 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 7-8 Adidas State Pro Am Championship, Boyne Highlands (Heather/Ross) AUGUST 12 Michigan Open 3 Spot Qualifier, Traverse City Golf & CC 14-17 Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Championship, Grand Traverse Resort—The Bear S M T W T F S 17-18 Junior PGA Championship, Bedford Valley Golf Club 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21 Senior Junior Championship, Oakhurst Golf & CC ( event run by the Senior Org ) 23 Rocket Mortgage Pre Qualifier, Fieldstone Golf Club of Auburn Hills 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 24 Rocket Mortgage Pre Qualifier,
    [Show full text]
  • 2000-2009 Section History.Pub
    A Chronicle of the Philadelphia Section PGA and its Members by Peter C. Trenham 2000 to 2009 2000 Jack Connelly was elected president of the PGA of America and John DiMarco won the New Jersey Open 2001 Terry Hatch won the stroke play and the match play tournaments at the PGA winter activities in Port St. Lucie 2002 The Section hosted the PGA of America national meeting at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia 2003 Jim Furyk won the U.S. Open, Greg Farrow won the N.J. Open, Tom Carter won 3 times on the Nationwide Tour 2004 Pete Oakley won the Senior British Open 2005 Will Reilly was the PGA of America’s “ Junior Golf Leader” and Rich Steinmetz was on the PGA Cup Team 2006 Jim Furyk played on his fifth straight Ryder Cup Team, won the Vardon Trophy and two PGA Tour events 2007 In October the Philadelphia PGA and the Variety Club broke ground on the Variety Club’s 3-hole golf course 2008 Tom Carpus won the PGA of America’s Horton Smith Award and Hugh Reilly received the President Plaque 2009 Mark Sheftic finished second in the PGA Professional National Championship and played on the PGA Cup Team 2000 Jim Furyk won the Doral Open on the Doral Golf Resort’s Blue Course in the first week of March. The course nicknamed the “ Blue Monster” had been toughened in 1996 by adding 27 bunkers, which most of the play- ers didn’t care for. In 1999 the course had been reworked to its original Dick Wilson design, but now most of the players thought the course was too easy.
    [Show full text]
  • Korn Ferry Tour Alumni
    Table of Contents KORN FERRY TOUR PLAYER RECORDS Korn Ferry Tour Demographic ........................................... 2 Korn Ferry Tour Championship Field ............................... 40 Korn Ferry Tour Charity Impact ......................................... 3 Individual Player Records .......................................... 42-70 Korn Ferry Tour Alumni ..................................................... 4 Championship Summaries ........................................ 71-95 Korn Ferry Profile............................................................... 5 1993 NIKE TOUR Championship ................................. 71 Fact Sheet ......................................................................... 6 1994 NIKE TOUR Championship .................................. 72 Path to the PGA TOUR ....................................................... 7 1995 NIKE TOUR Championship .................................. 73 Inside the Korn Ferry Tour Finals ...................................... 8 1996 NIKE TOUR Championship .................................. 74 $1 Million Purse Breakdown .............................................. 9 1997 NIKE TOUR Championship .................................. 75 2019 Finals Overview ........................................................ 9 1998 NIKE TOUR Championship .................................. 76 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Season Points List........................ 10 1999 NIKE TOUR Championship .................................. 77 2018-19 PGA TOUR FedExCup Final Points List ............. 11
    [Show full text]
  • 2021 PGA Championship (34Th of 50 Events in the 2020-21 PGA TOUR Season)
    2021 PGA Championship (34th of 50 events in the 2020-21 PGA TOUR Season) Kiawah Island, South Carolina May 20-23, 2021 FedExCup Points: 600 (winner) Ocean Course at Kiawah Par/Yards: 36-36—72/7,876 Purse: TBD Third-Round Notes – Saturday, May 22, 2021 Weather: Partly clouDy. High of 79. WinD E 8-13 mph. Third-Round Leaderboard Phil Mickelson 70-69-70—209 (-7) Brooks Koepka 69-71-70—210 (-6) Louis Oosthuizen 71-68-72—211 (-5) Kevin Streelman 70-72-70—212 (-4) Christian Bezuidenhout 71-70-72—213 (-3) Branden Grace 70-71-72—213 (-3) Things to Know • Five-time major champion and 2005 PGA Championship winner Phil Mickelson holds a one-stroke lead and is looking to become the first player to win a men’s major championship after turning 50 years old • Mickelson is the fourth player to hold the 54-hole lead/co-lead in a major at age 50 or older during the modern era (1934-present) • Mickelson is 3-for-5 with the 54-hole lead/co-lead in major championships (21-for-36 in 72-hole PGA TOUR events) • 2018 and 2019 PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka is one stroke back of Mickelson; last player to win the same major at least three times in a four-year stretch: Tom Watson, The Open Championship (1980, 1982, 1983) • Sunday’s final pairing includes two players that have combined for nine major championship titles (Mickelson/5, Koepka/4) Third-Round Lead Notes 13 Third-round leaders/co-leaders to win the PGA Championship since 2000 Tiger Woods/2000, David Toms/2001, Shaun Micheel/2003, Vijay Singh/2004, Phil Mickelson/2005, Tiger Woods/2006, Woods/2007,
    [Show full text]
  • A Replication of the Return to Skill of PGA Tour Golfers
    Major Themes in Economics Volume 22 Article 4 Spring 2020 Measuring Earnings Through Performance: A Replication of the Return to Skill of PGA Tour Golfers Chase A. Collins University of Northern Iowa Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/mtie Part of the Economics Commons Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy Copyright ©2020 by Major Themes in Economics Recommended Citation Collins, Chase A. (2020) "Measuring Earnings Through Performance: A Replication of the Return to Skill of PGA Tour Golfers," Major Themes in Economics, 22, 15-27. Available at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/mtie/vol22/iss1/4 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at UNI ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Major Themes in Economics by an authorized editor of UNI ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Collins: Measuring Earnings Through Performance: A Replication of the Retu Measuring Earnings Through Performance: A Replication of the Returns to Skill of PGA Tour Golfers Chase A. Collins ABSTRACT. The golfers on the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour provide an opportunity to examine the relationship between performance and earnings. Using PGA Tour data from 2010 and the 2018-2019 season, this paper replicates previous studies exploring the returns to skill and changes in return to skill over time of PGA golfers. Average driving distance, average driving accuracy, greens in regulation (GIR), putts per GIR, sand saves, number of events competed in, and two interaction terms are found to be statistically significant. The idea that returns to skills for PGA golfers are changing over time is supported in this paper.
    [Show full text]
  • Kimberly Coleman Receives 2020 LPGA Professional National Award! Kimberly Coleman Is the LPGA National Professional of the Year!
    Kimberly Coleman Receives 2020 LPGA Professional National Award! Kimberly Coleman is the LPGA National Professional of the Year! DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2020 – The LPGA Professionals announced today the following members as winners of the 2020 national awards in acknowledgement of their dedication and achievements: Courtney Mahon, Falcon Ridge Golf Course at Tour Striker Midwest in Lenexa, Kansas, Teacher of the Year; Kimberly Coleman, Vista Valley Country Club in Vista, California, Professional of the Year; Maria Lopez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, Coach of the Year; and Stephanie Peareth, Melreese International Links in Miami, Florida, Junior Golf Leader of the Year. The national award winners were selected by the LPGA Professionals membership’s Executive Committee from the pool of Section Award winners voted on by officers of the six regional sections: Central, International, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Western. Professional of the Year, Kimberly Coleman The LPGA Professional of the Year was established in 1980 and is awarded annually to an LPGA Professionals member primarily engaged in a golf operation, golf association or industry position, promoting the game through player development, growth of the game initiatives and other golf-related activities. Kimberly Coleman has been in professional golf for over 18 years and was promoted to Head Golf Professional at Vista Valley Country Club (Vista, California) in 2018. She has worked with the USGA and AJGA in hosting five USGA Qualifiers and four AJGA tournaments since 2016. Having joined Vista Valley in 2010, Kimberly is responsible for tournament operations, merchandising, instruction, junior golf camp coordination, staff management, playing with members, creating special events and daily golf operations.
    [Show full text]