PGA Professional Wyatt Worthington II is a teaching professional at The Golf Depot of Central Park, Gahanna, OH. He’ll work with anyone who wants to improve their game. Spend a few minutes with him here and gain some excellent tips on improving your putting stroke.
ISBN: 9781523806560
This handy 32-page book is filled with tips, strategies, and suggestions for surviving college successfully using knowledge shared through the author’s own personal college experiences. An abundance of information is contained within five chapters including the importance of managing money, networking with peers and professors, social interactions—peer pressure, extra-curricular activities, partying, social media— and a recap that nicely pulls everything together.
The 5″x9″ book is a nice flexible size, easy to carry in a bookbag, backpack or purse for on-the-go reading. It is written in everyday language and easy to understand. To assist readers with comprehending his advice, the author incorporates actual examples of how a professional email address and professional business card should look, giving students the edge for job searching way ahead of graduation.
How To Maneuver Through College: What They Don’t Tell You does an excellent job in exposing little-known secrets while giving wise advice that could greatly benefit college students. The book is a perfect resource for any college-bound student.
A one-of-a-kind experience powered by Samsung technology connecting golfers with the game they love. The Samsung Experience featured interactive Virtual Reality with the Gear VR, a premium viewing experience on the new Samsung 4K SUHD TVs, and other unique technology-enhanced experiences. top by to see how Samsung products take the golf experience to the next level. Download the PGA Championship App for exclusive content on your Samsung Smart TV, Galaxy S7 or Galaxy GS7 edge, or other compatible Samsung Galaxy device.
Golf fans attending the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club stopped by over the three days to see how Samsung products take the golf experience to the next level. Download the PGA Championship App for exclusive content on your Samsung Smart TV, Galaxy S7 or Galaxy GS7 edge, or other compatible Samsung Galaxy device.
Consumers enjoy catching up on some of the latest technology at The Samsung Experience at the PGA Championship 2016 at Baltusrol Golf Club on July 28, 2016 in Springfield, New Jersey.
The Samsung Experience at the PGA Championship 2016 at Baltusrol Golf Club was the place to be for discovering some of the newest virtual reality products by Samsung.
Consumers had a chance to relax and enjoy Samsung VR gear at The Samsung Experience at the PGA Championship 2016 at Baltusrol Golf Club.
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July 30, 2016
Job Location
San Diego, CA
Job Description
The Gallus Golf Sales Representative’s responsibility is to prospect potential customers, schedule & perform online sales demonstrations, and close sales. This involves running an outbound marketing campaign that includes outbound calls and emails to prospective new golf course clients across North America. Up to date leads are provided with target prospect information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Desired Skills & Experience
Compensation: base salary + commission target = $70k-$80k+, medical, 401k, company profit sharing, etc.
To Apply
To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]
Company Overview
Gallus Golf is a successful tech startup that leads the golf industry in delivering custom golf course mobile apps. We currently have over 600 golf course clients. We are looking for a determined, highly motivated, and successful sales representative who loves the game of golf to sell into the North American market.
Few destinations have a golf pedigree as storied as PGA National Resort & Spa and its Champion Course. The legendary South Florida vacation spot’s vaunted resume includes hosting the 1983 Ryder Cup, 1987 PGA Championship, and nearly two decades of the Senior PGA Championship.
Currently, PGA National hosts The Honda Classic, one of the PGA TOUR’s premier events and the first stop on its famous “Florida Swing.” Recent tournament winners include elite TOUR players such as Rory McIlroy, Camilo Villegas, Ernie Els, Luke Donald, Padraig Harrington and Adam Scott. Harrington says that outside the majors, The Champion is “the best course we play on TOUR.” The Bear Trap took a bite out of Adam Scott, but it still wasn’t enough to knock the Aussie out of the top spot at the 2016 Honda Classic.
PGA National is also home to the trifecta of holes named “The Bear Trap” on The Champion – holes 15, 16 and 17 where designer Jack Nicklaus famously said, “It should be won or lost right here.” Why so hard? Water, water and more water. Play them at your own risk.
PGA National boasts four other excellent layouts including The Palmer – an Arnold Palmer signature course with a subtle nod to the game’s Scottish roots. Don’t miss a chance to play its splendid new Fazio Course – a thrilling renovation of “The Haig” which was the resort’s original 18-hole course opened in 1980. The shortest of the five courses at PGA National, The Squire is named after the immortal Gene Sarazen, the first golfer ever to win the professional Grand Slam. Dubbed, “the thinking man’s course”, George and Tom Fazio designed The Squire to be the ultimate test of accuracy and precision. Lastly, a short drive from resort grounds, The Estates features a masterful mixture of sand, water and lush fairways and greens. Winding through open meadows lined with Florida Pines and subtropical foliage, this course provides a scenic challenge.
For those who don’t yet play like a pro, PGA National has the distinction of being home to three of the most world renown golf schools; the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, Dave Pelz Scoring Game School and Every Ball Counts, the world’s first science-based, statistics-driven training system for golf improvement at the off-site Estates Course. Loft Golf will bring out the best in a player’s game with its custom PGA TOUR-level club fitting as well.
Long known as one of the true innovators in instruction, David Leadbetter’s creative teaching methods set the gold standard for improvement from beginners to golfing superstars like Ernie Els, Michelle Wie, and Trevor Immelman. Multi-day schools are offered as well as two- and three-day retreats and private lessons.
The “Score-Focused” program at PGA National is developed by Dave Pelz, the game’s foremost authority on the short game and putting. The curriculum encompasses distance wedge shots, pitching, chipping, sand play and putting. PGA TOUR professionals such as Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, and Mike Weir have all relied upon Pelz’s master instruction. A variety of classes are available.
Every Ball Counts offers players of all levels a unique goal-based improvement methodology validated by PGA TOUR players and elite Olympic athletes for over 30 years. The training center is specifically designed to seamlessly incorporate all aspects of golf performance. A key focus at Every Ball Counts is to develop a knowledge and understanding of the desired mental state conducive to the production of efficient and repeatable golf swings. EBC teaches the player to perform the same golf swing whether in practice, club championships or The Masters.
PGA National also offers individual golf lessons from PGA Instructor and Certified Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Coach Steve Cox. Cox is passionate about teaching all skill levels and assisting elite professionals. He’s a Certified Trackman Coach as well as an expert on new player development programs backed by the PGA of America, Titleist Performance Institute, and Aimpoint Green Reading.
One would think PGA National would simply rest on its golf laurels. However, that’s not the case as the legendary resort just unveiled its recent $125 million revitalization that has turned entire property into a spectacular “must visit” vacation destination. Guest rooms are generously sized with private balconies and modern work stations with iPad docking stations. In addition to 339 renovated standard rooms and 40 two-bedroom cottages, the resort offers specialty suites. One-bedroom media suites feature large HDTVs, gaming consoles and sectional sofas. These “specialty” suites are ideal for golf buddy trips, football “big game” weekends and group getaways. Guests will discover luxurious high-tech living areas with stunning property views from a private terrace or balcony and creature comforts galore.
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Most notable is the new 33,000-square-foot high-tech Sports & Racquet Club which recently underwent an impressive $4 million comprehensive facelift. Upgrades include state-of-the-art exercise equipment, indoor racquet ball court, three aerobics studios with new sound systems, five-lane saltwater lap pool, spin room with video road mapping, indoor volleyball court, two lighted pickle / paddle ball courts, 18 Har-Tru tennis courts (11 lit for night play) and one lighted hard court with a hitting wall.
The Sports & Racquet Club also offers more than 75 classes weekly and is staffed by 12 nationally certified personal trainers focused on individual service. Classes include yoga, Pilates Barre, Zumba, belly dancing, Tabata Boot Camp, Tai Chi, and an array of dance, strength and cardio sessions. TRX, cardio boxing, kickboxing, rowing and heavy ropes offer a higher intensity workout.
Before or after a rough day on the course indulge in one of more than 100 treatments offered by The Spa and Salon at PGA National, which has long been a spa destination favorite. The Spa blends stunning surroundings, lavish amenities, and impeccable personal service with the ancient restorative powers of “The Waters of The World” — a collection of healing mineral pools with salts imported from around the globe. Whether you desire an invigorating massage or a specially designed treatment, it is all here at this 40,000 square-foot sanctuary.
Those who prefer some R&R can lounge in the zero-entry pool or savor some of the finest cuisine on PGA Boulevard with nine onsite dining options. Chef driven Ironwood Steak and Seafood radiates elegance and sophistication. This contemporary American Steak and Seafood house takes a wonderfully fresh and unexpected approach to classic steaks and local, fresh, Florida seafood. The classy iBAR in the lobby is the perfect spot to recount your fortunes or misfortunes on The Champion’s Bear Trap, while iDeck provides stunning views of the property’s serene landscaping, picturesque pool area, and tranquil lake, making it ideal for dining under the stars.
Play at PGA National Resort & Spa with golf packages that fit like a custom set. PGA National’s most popular golf offer, the Gold Golf package features a daily round on one of the resort’s five layouts (surcharge for The Champion Course). Rates start at $279 (per person, per night, double occupancy).
The Unlimited Escape and Play golf package starts at $94.50 for the summer and $279 for the fall (per person, per night, double occupancy). Guests enjoy daily golf on The Champion (surcharge), Palmer, Fazio, Squire and Estates courses with complimentary replay rounds for cart fee only (booked after daily round completion).
Included in both golf stay-and-plays are nightly deluxe accommodations, complimentary cart fees and club storage, access to PGA TOUR quality practice facilities with unlimited range balls, and full daily breakfast in the Palm Terrace. Resort fees and taxes are additional for both offers.
If you’re a traveling golfer, PGA National Resort & Spa is just about as good as it gets. For more information visit www.pgaresort.com, or call (800) 533.9386.
Jamal Hutchison showcasing his trophy and scorecard.
Golf here we come!!
On June 15, 2016, it was a highlight day for skilled 11-year-old Jamal Hutchison “Sweetball”—a fond nickname that his loving parents gave him many years ago. Jamal was on a roll this day, in more ways than one.
At the finish, Jamal had succeeded in accomplishing his goal, winning 3rd place (in the 12 and 13 age bracket) to qualify for the second round of the Drive, Chip and Putt Competition.
The tournament, hosted by the Western North Carolina Junior Golf Association and held at the Links O’Tryon in Campobello, SC, this year, attracts superior talent each year. This year, it was Jamal’s time. It was a significant win for the youngster and means that the talented golfer will get to participate in the organization’s elite Masters contest this August.
The WNCJGA was started in 1996 and is patterned after the successful San Diego Junior Golf Program. LPGA Class-A teaching professional and 1997 LPGA Teacher of the Year Diane McHeffey began the nonprofit WNCJGA to make golf accessible to juniors in the local area. Her efforts and those of scores of volunteers have guaranteed the success and growth of this organization.
The Goal Is In Sight
“It was another great day shared with my son,” said doting dad Robert Hutchison who attended the tournament. The elder Hutchison who has been Jamal’s golf coach and instructor since he started playing golf “…then great golf came calling, Jamal played like a champ today!” The excitement was strong; the outcome uncertain. It was the final day of the two-day tournament that was held at Links O’Tryon, in Campobello, South Carolina, where Jamal had been trailing by one stroke after day one. He knew that he desperately needed to gain the lead to assure a win.
Jamal Hutchison (far right) displays his First Place win.
According to Course Architect Tom Jackson, Links O’Tryon is a course where you don’t have to hit driver on a lot of holes, but it’s still challenging. The course was also selected as one of the Best Places to Play by Golfweek magazine and rated Four Stars by Golf Digest the course is challenging yet enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
Above: Jamal practices his backswing.
Jamal’s confidence soared on this beautiful course where he was surrounded by Bermuda 419 tees, fairways and roughs, and new Diamond Zoysia greens. Challenged on a Par 72 of 5338 yards, Jamal reigned in his focus and shot 73 on the final day, to win by 10 shots in the 13 and under division.
Above: Robert and Lisa Hutchison proudly surround their son Jamal
“I did witness his limitless ability to be a special individual with golf. He handled the pressure of finishing off a great round while competing against kids at least two years older than himself],” said the devoted father who is ‘super proud’ and happy for those that have enjoyed watching his son’s golf game continue to develop. “Jamal knows he has some genuine people rooting for him.”
Left: Jamal with his mother, Lisa, at his 5th grade graduation day—next chapter middle school— Jamal received the school’s Presidential Award for receiving all A’s, all year, and perfect attendance.
Jamal will also compete in the U.S. Kids World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina on August 4th, 5th and 6th.
The goal of the WNCJGA is to maintain a professionally run, nonprofit organization that enables newcomers and experienced junior golfers to play competitive golf and realize their fullest potential in the great game.
The WNCJGA tournament golf program will consist of two competitive divisions in order to accommodate juniors of all experience levels. A Varsity Division will play 18-hole events, while a Junior Varsity Division will compete in 9-hole events, all at WNC’s premier golf courses. Events will provide the best possible venue for competitive junior golf while teaching sportsmanship, golf etiquette, and the traditional game in a friendly environment.
Above: Jamal’s Trophy Case
Golf’s best are flocking to Springfield, N.J., this weekend to take part in one of the season’s most competitive tournaments.
Located just outside of New York City, Baltusrol Golf Club will play host to the 98th PGA Championship, the fourth and final major tournament of the season. This is the second time Baltusrol has hosted the PGA, the first being in 2005 when Phil Mickelson won his second major.
Just nine short days ago, Henrik Stenson held off Mickelson in one of the most exciting rounds of golf the sport has ever seen at the Open Championship. Mickelson will look to stay on track at the friendly confines of Baltusrol, while Jason Day attempts to defend his title after winning last year’s tournament, held at Wisconsin’s Whistling Straits.
Also in the field will be PGA Teaching Profession Wyatt Worthington II. Worthington, who works with The Golf Depot at Central Park in Gahanna, Ohio, is not only one of only a very few African Americans who lay claim to this certified status, but he is also the first African American Club Professional in 25 years to qualify for the season’s last major. The last time this happened was in 1991 after Tom Woodard achieved it.
Here is everything you need to know regarding coverage, along with must-watch story lines and tee times for Thursday’s opening round.
TEE TIMES (ALL TIMES ET):
Tee Number 1
7:00 am Bradley Dredge Patton Kizzire Mark R. Brown
7:10 am K.J. Choi Tommy Sharp Jon Curran
7:20 am Jason Kokrak Josh Speight Kristoffer Broberg
7:30 am Darren Clarke David Lingmerth Daniel Berger
7:40 am Aaron Baddeley Kevin Kisner Emiliano Grillo
7:50 am John Daly Padraig Harrington Vijay Singh
8:00 am Victor Dubuisson Marcus Fraser James Hahn
8:10 am Soren Kjeldsen Billy Hurley III Scott Hend
8:20 am Matt Jones Rikard Karlberg Charley Hoffman
8:30 am Robert Streb Vaughn Taylor Kevin Na
8:40 am Gregory Bourdy Jonas Blixt Roberto Castro
8:50 am Ross Fisher Omar Uresti Greg Chalmers
9:00 am Zac Blair Smylie Kaufman David Muttitt
12:15 pm Joe Summerhays Yuta Ikeda Colt Knost
12:25 pm Ryan Palmer Rob Labritz Gary Woodland
12:35 pm Alex Noren Andrew Johnston Scott Piercy
12:45 pm Shaun Micheel Rich Berberian Jr. Rocco Mediate
12:55 pm Tony Finau Anirban Lahiri Matthew Fitzpatrick
1:05 pm Danny Lee Matt Kuchar Luke Donald
1:15 pm Jim Furyk Francesco Molinari Shane Lowry
1:25 pm Bubba Watson Jordan Spieth Sergio Garcia
1:35 pm Patrick Reed Justin Rose Charl Schwartzel
1:45 pm Danny Willett Dustin Johnson Henrik Stenson
1:55 pm Graeme McDowell Webb Simpson Louis Oosthuizen
2:05 pm Ryan Moore Kyle Reifers Ben Polland
2:15 pm Mitch Lowe Kevin Streelman Young-han Song
Tee Number 10
7:00 am Chris Kirk Wyatt Worthington II Freddie Jacobson
7:10 am Jason Bohn Jeunghun Wang Brian Gaffney
7:20 am J.B. Holmes Brian Stuard Hideki Matsuyama
7:30 am Tyrrell Hatton Harris English Matt Dobyns
7:40 am Rickie Fowler Ernie Els Zach Johnson
7:50 am Chris Wood Branden Grace Jimmy Walker
8:00 am Justin Thomas Rafa Cabrera-Bello Paul Casey
8:10 am Brooks Koepka Brandt Snedeker Lee Westwood
8:20 am Adam Scott Keegan Bradley Jamie Donaldson
8:30 am Jason Day Phil Mickelson Rory McIlroy
8:40 am Bill Haas Jamie Lovemark Andy Sullivan
8:50 am George Coetzee Rod Perry Hideto Tanihara
9:00 am Nicolas Colsaerts Jhonattan Vegas Ryan Helminen
12:15 pm Michael Block Harold Varner III John Senden
12:25 pm Kevin Chappell Johan Kok Troy Merritt
12:35 pm Russell Henley Fabian Gomez Thorbjorn Olesen
12:45 pm Rich Beem Steve Stricker David Toms
12:55 pm James Morrison Brandon Stone Billy Horschel
1:05 pm Jason Dufner Martin Kaymer Y.E. Yang
1:15 pm Bernd Wiesberger Byeong Hun An Brendan Steele
1:25 pm Marc Leishman Kiradech Aphibarnrat Russell Knox
1:35 pm Jim Herman Thongchai Jaidee Thomas Pieters
1:45 pm Soomin Lee William McGirt Joost Luiten
1:55 pm Brad Lardon K.T. Kim Peter Malnati
2:05 pm Daniel Summerhays Cameron Tringale Rick Schuller
2:15 pm Brad Ott Bryce Molder Si Woo Kim
Worthington’s life changed dramatically when he was just 13-years-old after receiving a short golf lesson from Tiger Woods. That encounter was over 15-years ago, at the Tiger Woods Foundation’s junior clinic in Columbus, Ohio, and the impact that it had on Worthington has not faded. At 13, Worthington was already becoming very comfortable holding a golf club in his hand, learning how to successfully use each one through regular instruction that he received from his coach, Jerry Hammond, a skilled head instructor at The Golf Depot.
TIME TO REFLECT
This week Hammond is relishing the opportunity of watching his former student Worthington tee up at Baltusrol, perhaps recalling the many lessons as time well spent. While Worthington strikes his way around the fairways of the PGA Championship, the two share a bond that neither may have expected to deliver such profound results.
Worthington, now a 29-year-old teaching professional, will no doubt recollect many memorable days, and especially the moments that he spent with Tiger Woods, which precisely fall on the exact day this week.
For Worthington, his life has carved out many unique paths and with each unprecedented turn, he has successfully navigated his way. As a PGA Teaching Profession at his job with The Golf Depot at Central Park in Gahanna, Ohio, Worthington is one of only a very few African Americans who lay claim to this certified status. He is also the first African American Club Professional in 25 years to qualify for the season’s last major. The last time was in 1991 after Tom Woodard achieved it.
To gain the honor, Worthington put his golfing skills to the test and triumphantly finished number sixth at the PGA Club Professional Championship at Turning Stone Resort. The win earned Worthington a spot on this Baltursol PGA Championship.
This is a unique time for Worthington and his first-ever appearance in a PGA Tour event. No doubt the Methodist University graduate will again rise to the occasion.
“It’s like I’m trapped between a dream and a reality this week,” Worthington told Stephen Hennessey during a recent Golf Digest interview. “To be playing in a major and seeing my dream come true, it’s breathtaking, actually.”
July 26, 2016
Job Location
Myrtle Beach, SC
Job Description
Achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services. Personally contacts and secures new business accounts/customers.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Sales Skills and Qualifications:
Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Emphasizing Excellence, Energy Level, Negotiation, Prospecting Skills, Meeting Sales Goals, Creativity, Sales Planning, Independence, Motivation for Sales
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Company
Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy was created to meet the needs of top golfers at every stage of their amateur and professional development.
Harold Varner III, doesn’t do anything halfway and doesn’t take anything for granted. As a skilled professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour, he realizes the momentous glory of his achievement. Despite his smaller stature, Varner is one of the longest drivers of the golf ball on tour and with Tiger Woods out of the field, on the mend—again—Varner is getting a taste of what it’s like to be among a handful of African American professional golfers, and the only active one on the Tour.
At the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol GC (July 29-31) Varner missed the cut after day two: 72-72 — 144. In his first year on tour, he already has a top-5 finish and has 2 consecutive top-10s. This season he has earned $1,265,844. Yet ongoing challenges facing the PGA Tour rookie include making the cut at tournaments that are pure, fierce competition. Each event tests his skills, taxes his mentality and, undoubtedly, his self-confidence. But the 25-year-old Varner—whose birthday falls on Aug 15— has managed to pull through and keep his fans enthralled, watching his every move.
Varner has missed the cut at the Shell Houston Open “by a million,” in player-jargon—shooting eight shots on the leader board. It certainly disappointed him to have shot seven over par for two days.
“I’m just not hitting the ball well, but I know it’s there. I’m good at this game. I know it’s in there, and I’ll find it,” he was said to have shared in an interview.
Growing up outside of Charlotte, NC, he played on the Gastonia Municipal Golf Course (renamed Catawba Creek) at only $100 bucks annually. Little did he realize that only a few decades later he would be the only active African American on the Tour. Along with this success comes the fact that Varner is referred to by many Blacks as “our brother” whose out there by himself. His accomplishments are admired; his heritage undeniable.
The East Carolina graduate with a marketing degree wants his performance on the golf course to be about skill, rather than race. Spending two years on the Web.com Tour, there he cut his teeth on regular formal competitions. In 2004, he finished 30th on the money list, capturing the 25th—and last—regular-season big-tour spot last August. The placement surprised many of his fans and Varner prepared to tackle the big time.
His rookie season tested him further. He finished in a fourth-place tie after three rounds of the Frys.com Open. Yet, at the final round, he dropped down to a whopping 79 to tie for 48th. Amazingly, his strong playing skills pulled him back up to a finish of T-5 at Mayakoba and T-13 in Honolulu.
He garnered 66th on the FedExCup points following a downward spiral that came to a head in Houston, where he made another wad of money at Hilton Head, followed by a T-9 in San Antonio and a T-8 outside New Orleans. This is what pushed him over the top in May. Varner has more right now than thousands of golfers who have a dream to be on the PGA Tour; and he won’t give up, because, what he has right now is just not enough for him. His desire to succeed on the Tour is as big as his wide, contagious smile.
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Monday, July 25, 2016 at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J.
Today was the start of practice rounds leading up to Thursday – Sunday’s competitive rounds. Wyatt Worthington II is not exactly a household name on the PGA schedule of who’s, who, but he will be in the field this week when they tee it up on Thursday.
Wyatt Worthington II signs autographs for eager fans during practice round day. (Photo credit: John Perry)
Wyatt Worthington II take a moment to smile for the camera. (photo credit: John Perry)
Wyatt is a 28-year-old from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He’s a PGA golf instructor at the Golf Depot at Central Park in Gahanna, Ohio. Wyatt qualified for the 98th PGA by finishing in the top 20 at the 2016 PGA Professional National Championship played at Turning Stone Resort, in Verona, N. Y. It ran from June 26-29th.
Wyatt Worthington II and Wyatt Worthington I, together, they have made a great team, committed to perfection. (photo credit: John Perry)
He was also the 2015 Omega SOPGA player of the year. He had at that time earned $5,762.60 and made 11 cuts out of 11 events. Rich Berberian Jr. of Derry, N.H. was the winner of the 49th PGA Professional Championship. Teaching Professional Wyatt Worthington II will be teeing off Thursday at 07:40 am and Friday at 12:55 pm. He will be paired with PGA Tour Pro’s Chris Kirk and Freddie Jacobson. I think it will be a nice story if Wyatt is around on Sunday. A long shot, maybe, but a no shot, anyone has a chance. After all, this is golf we’re talking about.
JULY 27, 2016
Above: Jason Day on his way to first and only practice round at the famed Baltusrol Golf Club.
Above: Harold Varner III, 4th from left talking with his caddie and friend on driving range.
Above: Rory Mcllroy and Rickie Fowler signing autographs during Wednesday’s practice round.
Above: World number one golfer Jason Day after media interview on Wednesday morning.
JULY 28, 2016
Harold Varner III teeing off on No. 1, to start his 2nd nine at +1. Wanamaker Trophy can be seen.
Henrik Stenson, winner of this year’s British Open, less than two weeks ago at Royal Troon on the driving range at Baltusrol.
Die Hard Golf Fan Ron Kirk Ron Kirk, pictured left, from Huntsville/Decatur, Alabama, was taking in the action Thursday at the 98th PGA held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. Ron is recently retired from International Papers in Huntsville. He was employed there for 15 years. His last day of work was May 31st of this year. R on says he plays golf every chance he gets. Averaging about 3-4 golf rounds a week. He’s a single digit handicapper who ever so often shoots in the mid- 80’s, on the more challenging courses. Ron’s passion for spectator golf has taken him to some very prestigious venues, such as Augusta National, TPC Sawgrass, Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fl., this year’s U.S. Open. Ron says he’s been attending the practice rounds at Augusta since 1974. He has tickets for the entire week of the 98th PGA here in Springfield.
Henrik Stenson, winner of this year’s British Open, less than two weeks ago at Royal Troon on the driving range at Baltusrol.
Harold Varner in a bunker on the par 5, 18th hole, during Thursday’s opening round.
Well, after today’s performance it looks like Jimmy Walker of Boerne, Texas will take the 98th PGA Championship. Round 1 lead with him to bed tonight, after an opening round 65, for -5. Germany’s Martin Kaymer, Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo, and England’s Ross Fisher were bopth in 2nd place with rounds of 66’s, -4. Harris English and Henrik Stenson are tied for 3rd at -3, 67’s. Notables, Jason Day, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, and recent RBC winner Jhonattan Vegas are all locked at -2, 68’s. Round 2, tomorrow, should prove to be high definition entertainment because tomorrow’s weather forecast doesn’t favor low scores. Let’s stay tuned to see who’s left standing after the smoke clears on Friday afternoon.
R.J. Allen Jr. and R.J. Allen Sr. enjoy the final day of the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
R.J. Allen Sr. and R.J. Allen Jr. were on hand for this year’s 98th PGA Championship. They even flew in from Orlando, Fla., to watch the event up-close and personal. They had tickets for Thursday through Sunday’s rounds. R. J. Sr. said they started watching golf live at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando a few years back and have been hooked every since.
R.J. Sr. has been an Insurance Agent at State Farm Insurance Co. for 28-yrs. He has a 26- year-old daughter who also enjoys the game. He likes visiting New York City and claims The Color Purple as his favorite play.
R. J., Jr. works for a bank in Charlotte, N.C. He’s 30-years-old and single for the moment, although dating heavily, says he’s looking forward to improving his golfing game and skills. He graduated from Florida A&M in Tallahassee, Fla., as a Finance Major. After enjoying the Championship and sharing a great time together, the father and son duo will be flying back to Orlando on an early morning flight out of Newark International Airport tomorrow.
Carvon P. Johnson of Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Carvon P. Johnson, of Newtown, Pa. was taking in the sights at Baltusrol on Sunday for the final round. Newtown, Pa. is about 35 miles north of Philly. Johnson is a Quality Engineer who previously worked at L’oreal for 16-years.
He is currently a consultant and adjunct Professor at his Alma Mater Drexel University in Philadelphia. He also teaches Operations Management & Quantitative Analysis. Before coming back to Drexel he did consultancy work at Johnson & Johnson and worked at General Electric for 7 years.
Chevron P. Jones finds a moment to relax.
Carvon is also the Elected Director of Alumni Board of Governors at Drexel University, serves as a volunteer with the First Tee of Greater Trenton, N.J., and is the father of two lovely daughters, Janai & Jayla. Janai is a junior at Drexel majoring in Marketing and Jayla is a junior at Council Rock North High School. This was Carvon’s fourth major that he has attended. He started playing golf in the mid- 90’s, inspired like so many others by non-other than Eldrick “Tiger” Woods.
Sun Going Down At The 98th PGA Championship
Well, this report is coming to a close. It’s just about 6:30 p.m. at Baltusrol Golf Club, with the Goodyear Blimp fading into the overcast skies in Springfield, N.J. a winner is about to be declared.
About 45 minutes later:
Jimmy Walker from Boerne, Texas holds on to his wire to wire lead to win the 98th PGA Championship. His not so pretty par on the 72nd hole wasn’t exactly a text book one, but it was good enough to capture his first major and the coveted Wannamaker Trophy.
Jimmy Walker from Boerne, Texas, 2016 PGA Championship Winner
Walker now joins Master’s winner Danny Willett, U.S. Open winner Dustin Johnson and British Open winner Henrik Stenson, as all first-time major winners. Although there were plenty household names at the top of the Leader Board to the very end, Walker kept his cool and his focus on the prize, and what a prize it was.
Winning any major brings with it all kinds of perks and fringe benefits. A BIG paycheck just for starters, numerous exemptions, life-changing experiences, and not to mention a little piece of golfing history. Defending PGA champion Jason Day gave it one helluva try in defense of his title, finishing just 1 stroke back at -13. He eagled the par 5 18th, to finish strong. He and Walker both had all four rounds in the 60’s and both finished with final round 67’s. Congratulation to Jimmy Walker, the 2016 PGA Champion.
—John Perry, reporting for AAGD.
John Perry is a freelance writer, poet and active golfer with a passion for calling shots like he sees them and, then, telling it like it is. He resides in Vauxhall, NJ.
Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Mexico and the Caribbean.
The brand’s signature property, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, is Cancun’s largest property and the recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond certification for five consecutive years. Guests appreciate Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort for the resort’s exceptional service, unmatched entertainment and the most diverse and exciting amenities in the destination. One of the most popular of these amenities is the property’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the first in the Mexican Caribbean and one of only two of its kind in Cancun.
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
A true championship attraction, the course’s thrilling layout and spectacular landscape of verdant foliage and native vegetation offers 27 holes of unforgettable golfing.
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
Each of the property’s three courses has nine holes with players having the option of selecting the order they play based on their skill level. Guests who book a stay of five nights or more are privy to the most valuable vacation promotion on record – $1,500 Resort Credit, which can be used towards rounds of golf. Guests can use their resort credits to pay for select rounds of golf or to purchase the popular Unlimited Golf offer. The Unlimited Golf package includes unlimited golf rounds, transportation to and from the course, golf balls for practice, and food and beverages on the course and in the clubhouse at Moon Spa and Golf Club.
Moon Palace Golf Academy
Beyond the course, the brand’s Moon Palace Golf Academy allows students to play under certified instructors with integrated state-of-the-art technology. The three golf classes offered — Welcome to Golf, Short Game & Scoring School and Driving School — are all priced at $250. There are also private and family lessons available ranging from 45 minutes to 120 minutes and priced between $90 per person to $250 per person.
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort offers premier technology on its courses including a golf simulator, pressure/balance mat display, high-speed cameras for video capture, computerized putting lab, automated lighting system, Callaway/PING custom clubs and ball fittings, and much more. Reservations can be made through the Palace Vacation Planner office at the resort.
PALACE RESORTS
Palace Resorts has redefined what an all-inclusive can and should offer valued guests. By ensuring their offerings are above and beyond customer expectations via unique personalized services, the brand has an ability and opportunity to appeal to the needs of their guests and increase the likelihood of return trips. Palace Resorts truly stands above and beyond competitors. Palace Resorts offers more and better amenities than any other brand. Every room in each oceanfront property offers top amenities such as beauty industry-leading CHI amenities, including blow dryers and hair irons, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, etc.; top shelf liquor brands at all bars and restaurants and in-room minibars; unlimited long distance calls to the U.S. and Canada; and complimentary wireless internet throughout entire property. For more information, visit www.PalaceResorts.com.
