Erik Compton is a walking billboard for organ donation and sheer determination. He’s also at the top of the inaugural Greenbrier Classic leaderboard. The double heart transplant recipient shot a 63 to share the first-round lead with rookie Matt Every.
Archive for July, 2010
The fans following Fred Couples and Tom Watson early Thursday morning were sometimes six- and seven-deep, wedging themselves between tree trunks and ducking under limbs.
The fans following Fred Couples and Tom Watson early Thursday morning were sometimes six- and seven-deep, wedging themselves between tree trunks and ducking under limbs.
Golf USA Jon Petersen of Omaha and Brandon Crick of McCook drew about 100 fans on the 11th hole during the Cox Classic at Champions Run, where each golfer shot a 3-under 68.
The obvious focus of this week’s event is, of course the golfers, but many of the PGA TOUR professionals claim they wouldn’t be nearly as successful if it weren’t for their better halves behind the scenes.
Erik Compton slideshow WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. a ‘ Erik Compton is a walking billboard for organ donation and sheer determination.
Yani Tseng looks at the vastly vacant trophy case in the office of her Lake Nona home and thinks about all the work that lies ahead of her. Of course, that case was designed and built by the home’s previous owner, Annika Sorenstam, so her sights are set rather high.
The phrase “a relaxed Cristie Kerr” might be golf’s ultimate oxymoron, but the feisty two-time major winner is trying to change her attitude in order to win a third.
Vision54 guru Pia Nilsson was there to give Brittany Lincicome a high five when she walked out of the scoring trailer. Lincicome is quick to acknowledge her mental maturation, which was on fine display during the second round of the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
The Duramed Futures Tour and Sarah Brown have reached an undisclosed settlement in the case of Brown’s incorrect disqualification from last week’s event. Sean Martin reports.
The U.S. Women’s Amateur starts Aug. 9 and I thought it would be a good time to give away some more prizes. It’s time for another Wildman’s Challenge!
The fans following Fred Couples and Tom Watson early Thursday morning were sometimes six- and seven-deep, wedging themselves between tree trunks and ducking under limbs.
I have Bobby Jones on my mind. My fondest dream is that a golfer with the ability of Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson decides to remain an amateur.
Second-round tee times for Cox Classic Presented by Lexus of Omaha
