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2019 MASSACHUSETTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP June 10-12, 2019 Vesper Country Club Tyngsborough, MA
2019 MASSACHUSETTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP June 10-12, 2019 Vesper Country Club Tyngsborough, MA MEDIA GUIDE SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE COVERAGE Media and parking credentials are not needed. However, here are a few notes to help make your experience more enjoyable. • There will be a media/tournament area set up throughout the three-day event (June 10-12) in the club house. • Complimentary lunch and beverages will be available for all media members. • Wireless Internet will be available in the media room. • Although media members are not allowed to drive carts on the course, the Mass Golf Staff will arrange for transportation on the golf course for writers and photographers. • Mass Golf will have a professional photographer – David Colt – on site on June 10 & 12. All photos will be posted online and made available for complimentary download. • Daily summaries – as well as final scores – will be posted and distributed via email to all media members upon the completion of play each day. To keep up to speed on all of the action during the day, please follow us via: • Twitter – @PlayMassGolf; #MassOpen • Facebook – @PlayMassGolf; #MassOpen • Instagram – @PlayMassGolf; #MassOpen Media Contacts: Catherine Carmignani Director of Communications and Marketing, Mass Golf 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd. | Norton, MA 02766 (774) 430-9104 | [email protected] Mark Daly Manager of Communications, Mass Golf 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd. | Norton, MA 02766 (774) 430-9073 | [email protected] CONDITIONS & REGULATIONS Entries Exemptions from Local Qualifying Entries are open to professional golfers and am- ateur golfers with an active USGA GHIN Handi- • Twenty (20) lowest scorers and ties in the 2018 cap Index not exceeding 2.4 (as determined by Massachusetts Open Championship the April 15, 2019 Handicap Revision), or who have completed their handicap certification. -
1950-1959 Section History
A Chronicle of the Philadelphia Section PGA and its Members by Peter C. Trenham 1950 to 1959 Contents 1950 Ben Hogan won the U.S. Open at Merion and Henry Williams, Jr. was runner-up in the PGA Championship. 1951 Ben Hogan won the Masters and the U.S. Open before ending his eleven-year association with Hershey CC. 1952 Dave Douglas won twice on the PGA Tour while Henry Williams, Jr. and Al Besselink each won also. 1953 Al Besselink, Dave Douglas, Ed Oliver and Art Wall each won tournaments on the PGA Tour. 1954 Art Wall won at the Tournament of Champions and Dave Douglas won the Houston Open. 1955 Atlantic City hosted the PGA national meeting and the British Ryder Cup team practiced at Atlantic City CC. 1956 Mike Souchak won four times on the PGA Tour and Johnny Weitzel won a second straight Pennsylvania Open. 1957 Joe Zarhardt returned to the Section to win a Senior Open put on by Leo Fraser and the Atlantic City CC. 1958 Marty Lyons and Llanerch CC hosted the first PGA Championship contested at stroke play. 1959 Art Wall won the Masters, led the PGA Tour in money winnings and was named PGA Player of the Year. 1950 In early January Robert “Skee” Riegel announced that he was turning pro. Riegel who had grown up in east- ern Pennsylvania had won the U.S. Amateur in 1947 while living in California. He was now playing out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. At that time the PGA rules prohibited him from accepting any money on the PGA Tour for six months. -
1940-1949 Section History
A Chronicle of the Philadelphia Section PGA and its Members by Peter C. Trenham 1940 to 1949 Contents 1940 Hershey CC hosted the PGA and Section member Sam Snead lost in the finals to Byron Nelson. 1941 The Section hosted the 25 th anniversary dinner for the PGA of America and Dudley was elected president. 1942 Sam Snead won the PGA at Seaview and nine Section members qualified for the 32-man field. 1943 The Section raised money and built a golf course for the WW II wounded vets at Valley Forge General Hospital. 1944 The Section was now providing golf for five military medical hospitals in the Delaware Valley. 1945 Hogan, Snead and Nelson, won 29 of the 37 tournaments held on the PGA Tour that year. 1946 Ben Hogan won 12 events on the PGA Tour plus the PGA Championship. 1947 CC of York pro E.J. “ Dutch” Harrison won the Reading Open, plus two more tour titles. 1948 Marty Lyons was elected secretary of the PGA. Ben Hogan won the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open. 1949 In January Hogan won twice and then a collision with a bus in west Texas almost ended his life. 1940 The 1940s began with Ed Dudley, Philadelphia Country Club professional, in his sixth year as the Section president. The first vice-president and tournament chairman, Marty Lyons, agreed to host the Section Champion- ship for the fifth year in a row at the Llanerch Country Club. The British Open was canceled due to war in Europe. The third PGA Seniors’ Championship was held in mid January. -
Pga Golf Professional Hall of Fame
PGA MEDIA GUIDE 2012 PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL HALL OF FAME On Sept. 8, 2005, The PGA of America honored 122 PGA members who have made significant and enduring contributions to The PGA of America and the game of golf, with engraved granite bricks on the south portico of the PGA Museum of Golf in Port St. Lucie, Fla. That group included 44 original inductees between 1940 and 1982, when the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame was located in Pinehurst, N.C. The 2005 Class featured then-PGA Honorary President M.G. Orender of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Craig Harmon, PGA Head Professional at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., and the 2004 PGA Golf Professional of the Year. Orender led a delegation of 31 overall Past Presidents into the Hall, a list that begins with the Association’s first president, Robert White, who served from 1916-1919. Harmon headed a 51-member group who were recipients of The PGA’s highest honor — PGA Golf Professional of the Year. Dedicated in 2002, The PGA of America opened the PGA PGA Hall of Fame 2011 inductees (from left) Guy Wimberly, Jim Remy, Museum of Golf in PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., which Jim Flick, Errie Ball, Jim Antkiewicz and Jack Barber at the Hall paved the way for a home for the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame Ceremony held at the PGA Education Center at PGA Village of Fame. in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Jim Awtrey, Not pictured) The PGA Museum of Golf celebrates the growth of golf in the United States, as paralleled by the advancement of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America. -
PGA of America Awards
THE 2006 PGA MEDIA GUIDE – 411 PGA of America Awards ¢ PGA Player of the Year The PGA Player of the Year Award is given to the top PGA Tour player based on his tournament wins, official money standing and scoring average. The point system for selecting the PGA Player of the Year was amended in 1982 and is as follows: 30 points for winning the PGA Championship, U.S. Open, British Open or Masters; 20 points for winning The Players Championship; and 10 points for winning all other designated PGA Tour events. In addition, there is a 50-point bonus for winning two majors, 75-point bonus for winning three, 100-point bonus for winning four. For top 10 finishes on the PGA Tour’s official money and scoring average lists for the year, the point value is: first, 20 points, then 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2. Any incomplete rounds in the scoring average list will result in a .10 penalty per incomplete round. 1948 Ben Hogan 1960 Arnold Palmer 1972 Jack Nicklaus 1984 Tom Watson Tiger Woods 1949 Sam Snead 1961 Jerry Barber 1973 Jack Nicklaus 1985 Lanny Wadkins 1950 Ben Hogan 1962 Arnold Palmer 1974 Johnny Miller 1986 Bob Tway 1996 Tom Lehman 1951 Ben Hogan 1963 Julius Boros 1975 Jack Nicklaus 1987 Paul Azinger 1997 Tiger Woods 1952 Julius Boros 1964 Ken Venturi 1976 Jack Nicklaus 1988 Curtis Strange 1998 Mark O’Meara 1953 Ben Hogan 1965 Dave Marr 1977 Tom Watson 1989 Tom Kite 1999 Tiger Woods 1954 Ed Furgol 1966 Billy Casper 1978 Tom Watson 1990 Nick Faldo 2000 Tiger Woods 1955 Doug Ford 1967 Jack Nicklaus 1979 Tom Watson 1991 Corey Pavin 2001 Tiger Woods 1956 Jack Burke Jr. -
The New Ben Hogan by JOHN D
IJSGA JOVR~AL: Ju ..y, 1950 9 The New Ben Hogan By JOHN D. AMES CHAIRMAN, USGA CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE The Open Championship at Merion "Enclosed is my entry for the Open, Golf Club, near Philadelphia, was a with the hope that I will be able to play. milestone in golf, not just because it Up to now I haven't taken a swing, but happened to be the Golden Anniversary miracles may happen. Would you please USGA Open but for many other reasons. do me a favor and not release my entry? First, let's talk about the Champion. If I can play I should like it to be a While Ben Hogan was certainly the surprise. I hope and pray that I may Champion at Riviera in 1948 (where he see you in June." set the Open scoring record of 276), at The USGA, of course, did not announce Merion in 1950 he was a great Champion. that entry. Now, with great reluctance, This is true not only because of the Ben says we can talk about it. He will dis- comeback he made from his near-fatal auto accident, but because Ben has be- like this sort of story, because he has breadth of vision enough to know that come a man of noticeably great character, with his gentle smile, his thousands of others have passed through humbleness, his willingness to converse a crises in their lives, without public little with one and all. notice; and he does not think he is special. But this seems a pretty good As for his physical recovery, Ben time to make the record complete. -
Rare Golf Books & Memorabilia
Sale 513 August 22, 2013 11:00 AM Pacific Time Rare Golf Books & Memorabilia: The Collection of Dr. Robert Weisgerber, GCS# 128, with Additions. Auction Preview Tuesday, August 20, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday, August 21, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday, August 22, 9:00 am to 11:00 am Other showings by appointment 133 Kearny Street 4th Floor : San Francisco, CA 94108 phone : 415.989.2665 toll free : 1.866.999.7224 fax : 415.989.1664 [email protected] : www.pbagalleries.com Administration Sharon Gee, President Shannon Kennedy, Vice President, Client Services Angela Jarosz, Administrative Assistant, Catalogue Layout William M. Taylor, Jr., Inventory Manager Consignments, Appraisals & Cataloguing Bruce E. MacMakin, Senior Vice President George K. Fox, Vice President, Market Development & Senior Auctioneer Gregory Jung, Senior Specialist Erin Escobar, Specialist Photography & Design Justin Benttinen, Photographer System Administrator Thomas J. Rosqui Summer - Fall Auctions, 2013 August 29, 2013 - Treasures from our Warehouse, Part II with Books by the Shelf September 12, 2013 - California & The American West September 26, 2013 - Fine & Rare Books October 10, 2013 - Beats & The Counterculture with other Fine Literature October 24, 2013 - Fine Americana - Travel - Maps & Views Schedule is subject to change. Please contact PBA or pbagalleries.com for further information. Consignments are being accepted for the 2013 Auction season. Please contact Bruce MacMakin at [email protected]. Front Cover: Lot 303 Back Cover: Clockwise from upper left: Lots 136, 7, 9, 396 Bond #08BSBGK1794 Dr. Robert Weisgerber The Weisgerber collection that we are offering in this sale is onlypart of Bob’s collection, the balance of which will be offered in our next February 2014 golf auction,that will include clubs, balls and additional books and memo- rabilia. -
1940-1949 Leaders & Legends
A Chronicle of the Philadelphia Section PGA and its Members by Peter C. Trenham The Leaders and The Legends 1940 to 1949 Leaders Legends Jimmy D’Angelo Sam Byrd Joe Kirkwood, Sr. Henry Ransom George Morris Bruce Coltart Gene Kunes Charlie Schneider Len Sheppard Ed Dudley Lawson Little Felix Serafin Jack Grout Jimmy McHale Sam Snead Dutch Harrison Jug McSpaden Joe Zarhardt Joe Kirkwood, Jr. Bill Mehlhorn The Leaders James J. “ Jimmy” D'Angelo D’Angelo was born in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania in 1909. He was introduced to golf as a caddy at the Huntingdon Valley Country Club in Noble. At age 18 he became an assistant at the new Huntingdon Valley course. Two years later he became the assistant pro at the Baederwood Golf Club that was the old Huntingdon Valley Country Club’s course. At age 21 he was made the head professional at Baederwood where he stayed for thirteen years. In his early years as a golf professional D’Angelo spent the winters working for Robert White, the first president of the PGA, at the Ocean Forest Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In 1940 D’Angelo was elected secretary of the Section where he found his calling, promoting golf. He served the Section as secretary from 1940 through 1943 when he moved to Oklahoma. Two years later he returned and he was elected secretary again for two years. No one ever did a better job of promoting the Philadelphia Section. Every month he had a lengthy Jimmy D'Angelo article with the Section’s news in the Professional Golfer magazine. -
21424 CDG Jan/Feb.Byron 12/17/04 10:03 AM Page 8
21424_CDG Jan/Feb.Byron 12/17/04 10:03 AM Page 8 Nelson’s Magnificent Seven From 1939 through 1946, Byron Nelson ruled Chicago-area golf, winning seven titles, coveted purses and the affection of fans. In 1945, local triumphs were stepping-stones en route to his still-unparalleled 11-tournament winning streak. By Tim Cronin PHOTO COURTESY WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION hen John Byron Nelson, Jr. first arrived in Chicago Call them the Magnificent Seven, and rightfully, for each time, in the late summer, 1931, the lanky Texan was Nelson beat a solid field. Even during World War II, many in the virtually unknown to the golfing public. services arranged for leave during key stretches, and Nelson had to By the time of his final competitive rounds here beat them. Win the late summer, 1946, Nelson’s nickname was “Mr. Golf.” Only Ben Hogan is close, with five area wins. While only once Between arriving as an unknown 19-year-old ex-caddie and bid- in those five triumphs did Hogan have to beat Nelson en route to ding adieu as a 34-year-old gentleman rancher, Nelson did two victory, Nelson had to hold off Hogan four times in his seven wins. things. He won almost everything winnable in Chicagoland, and How great was Byron Nelson? A few numbers hint at his he changed how the game was played. achievements: The first to successfully combine finesse around the greens and ■ Nelson won seven of the 15 Chicago-area tournaments he a silky putting touch with raw power off the tee, Nelson previewed ■ played in as a pro. -
For Immediate Release
Primary on-site PGA TOUR media contact: John Bush, Media Official 904-923-7419 (cell); [email protected] 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson Media Notes Dates: May 15-21, 2017 Where: TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas; Irving, Texas Par/Yards: 35-35—70/7,166 Format: 72-hole stroke play; Field: 156 FedExCup: 500 points to winner; Purse: $7.5 million ($1,350,000 to the winner) Defending Champion: Sergio Garcia Twitter: @attbyronnelson; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attbyronnelson; Instagram: attbyronnelson Celebrating 35 years in Irving The 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson will mark the 35th and final year for the event in Irving, Texas, hosted at the TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas. In 2018, the tournament will move to Trinity Forest Golf Club (a links-style course designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore), located just 10 minutes south of downtown Dallas. “Celebrating our 35-year partnership with the Irving community and the Four Seasons is the big theme of this year’s tournament,” said Tim Costello, 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson Tournament Chair. “The best part of our longtime partnership is the impact it’s had on our community, helping raise more than $150 million for Momentous Institute, impacting over 100,000 lives.” A look back at the 2016 AT&T Byron Nelson Sergio Garcia shot a final-round 68 for a 15-under 265 total and waited to see if Brooks Koepka, in the final group, would birdie the final hole for victory. Koepka’s two-putt par from 16-feet sent the pair to the 20th playoff in tournament history where Garcia claimed the AT&T Byron Nelson for the second time (2004) with a par to Koepka’s double-bogey at the first extra hole. -
Episode 70: “Playing Through” Featuring Head Golf Professional at George H
All the Best Podcast Episode 70: “Playing Through” Featuring Head Golf Professional at George H. W. Bush’s home golf course in Cape Arundel, Ken Raynor April 12th, 1987, flew late Saturday night to Maine. Had a totally non-political day in Maine. Door came down and left Eli and Sam in my charge when she and Barr went downtown. Eli woke up, Doro predicted she wouldn't. I picked her up, warmed up her bottle and tested it on my wrist just like the old days and fed her. Three enormous burps. Ken Raynor, the golf pro was over and he knew less about it than I did. He said, "No, no you don't have to burp them anymore." But after she showed a little discomfort about one-third of the way through, I put her on my shoulder and it came up right from her toes, the most enormous burp with some kind of after wave formula. It just about knocked me out. Sam came in after he got up. His mother had gotten home by then. He's so sweet, he loves Eli, all in all it was just heaven. George H.W. Bush. George: In the first place, I believe that character is a part of being President. Barbara: And life really must have joy. Sam: This is "All the Best." The official podcast of the George and Barbara Bush Foundation. I'm your host, Sam LeBlond, one of their many grandchildren. Here, we celebrate the legacy of these two incredible Americans through friends, family, and the foundation. -
Finsterwald, Smith Occupy Teaching Chairs at PGA
Finsterwald, Smith Occupy Teaching Chairs at PGA Dow Explains Strategy Horton Organizes Lessons in Playing the Circuit to the Last Detail Dow Finsterwald, the PGA's "Profes- Horton Smith, who will be eligible sional Golfer of the Year" and 1958 PGA to be enrolled in PGA Seniors on May champion, in describing his golf game says 22 and who was inducted into mem- he turned pro because he enjoys golf. He bership in the PGA's Hall of Fame at the started on the tour in 1952. association's 1958 meeting, gave impres- He has played 14 years, seven of them sive evidence of his comprehensive quali- as a pro. He qualified for the National ties as a pro during the pros' teaching pro- Amateur but didn't get far. While he was gram when he told "How I Teach." in the Air Force he got a chance to watch Harry Pezzullo, winner of the PGA's some tournaments and borrowed some de- "Pro of the Year" award and a first class tails from fellows who were playing well. teacher himself, claims that Smith is one Dow believes in a lot of practice before of golf's greatest teachers although the a tournament, being aware that if a player noted Detroit GC pro isn't recognized as doesn't bring his game to the first tee with he should be when top teachers are dis- him he won't find it on the course. cussed. Has "Commercial Stroke'' Horton said that he organizes every Dow always figures on playing con- lesson as much as he can, basing it on the servatively rather than risking any spec- pupil's needs and personality.