Friday at the PNC Father/Son Challenge was a bit more comfortable than day one. Day one was somewhat of a spoiler, with winds, heavy rains and thunder and lightning putting…
John Perry
John Perry
John Perry is a freelance writer, poet, and active golfer with a passion for calling shots as he sees them—and then, telling it like it is. He resides in Orlando, Florida.
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Golfer of the Week Featured
AAGD dear friend and supporter Jim Thorpe Spotted at PNC Father/Son
by John Perryby John PerryProfessional golfer Jim Thorpe was spotted at the PNC today and took time out to chat with AAGD reporter John Perry. Thorpe, born in Roxboro, North Carolina, has over 60…
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Where: Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando, Grande Lakes When: Dec.15-18 Who: 13 former World No.1s 7 Ryder Cup Captains 16 Ryder cup players with 88 appearances 1066 total professional wins 71 Major titles 5 past champions 9 World…
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Interviews
Masters and Open winner Mark O’Meara and others ready for action on day one at the PNC Father/Son
by John Perryby John PerryIt’s time to go to work for Mark Francis O’Meara. The pro golfer has been a tournament winner on the PGA Tour and around the world from the mid-1980s to…
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Securing the integrity of the game which he knew and loved remains available to future generations is a priority with Tiger. And, nothing would please him more than to have…
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Blog
USGA, World Golf Hall of Fame Collaborate to Showcase Golf’s Legendary Figures at Golf House Pinehurst — same old, same old?
by John Perryby John PerryHere we go again. Golf’s hierarchy and powers to be, doing what they do best. Creating and describing the world as they see it. Heading down that old too familiar…
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What a coincidence how the 150th Open Championship ended up. The R&A chose not to invite two-time Champion Greg Norman to the traditional Champion’s Dinner. The two key figures who…
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Blog
Outta sight — Unequal TV Coverage of Harold Varner III during 2nd Round of Open Championship
by John Perryby John PerryI’m sitting in my Man Cave watching the USA telecast of the 150th Open Championship that is taking place July 16-19 at St. Andrews, the home of golf. But all…
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News
Graduation Day at Tee-Lo Golf Summer Camp – Making a difference in a child’s life
by John Perryby John PerryFounder Bob Biggers started Tee-Lo Golf 23 years ago. It started in the Tangelo Park Community of Orlando, Fla., in hope of providing a positive alternative for youth. Bob got…
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What side of the fence are you on? This unprecedented heavyweight fight between the PGA Tour and the Saudi’s LIV Tour is setting up to be a game-changer, whether for…
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VideosYouth Tee
3-Year-Old Nathan Lambert may fall down, but he knows how to get up. Tee-Lo Golf benefits youth in developing self-esteem
by John Perryby John PerryNathan Lambert, 3-years old, knows it is not about how much you fall down, but about always getting back up to give it another try. Here he is showing off…
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Golfer of the Week FeaturedProfilesVideos
Okon EKpenyong, a sports advocate gets his feet on the green
by John Perryby John PerryOkon EKpenyong, a photographer for Apex 1 Radio, in Columbus, Ohio is a marketing expert by trade and has been involved with the 2020 U.S. Elections in Ohio. His main…