Lanny Wadkins Inducted To World Golf Hall of Fame Nov 4, 2009
Wadkins attributes his election in large part to longevity, noting that he won in three decades and qualified for eight Ryder Cup teams, an American record he shares with Billy Casper and Raymond Floyd. But he also was renowned for his fearless play, and if there was one club that stands out in his bag, it was the wedge. (Wakeforestsports.com)
The tall and short of Champions Tour finale Oct 31, 2009
Billy Casper once described Archer as "a question mark bent over the ball," a memorable image. Blackmar and Archer became friends when their PGA Tour careers overlapped in the late 1980s, a bond formed through their height and fondness for fly fishing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Past winners » Aug 11, 2009
Billy Casper, Jack Nicklaus. Laurel Valley GC Ligonier, Pa. (ESPN -- Golf)
Swing Time: Talking with Trevino Jul 21, 2009
Along with him were Don January, Gene Littler, Billy Casper and Al Geiberger, who are all legends of golf. It didn't take long to become engaged in conversation with Trevino. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
The first, and perhaps, the best Jul 9, 2009
As a youngster, Ishii didn't fully realize the significance of Makalena's victory over an established field of PGA players that included Billy Casper, Doug Sanders, Gene Littler, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Al Geiberger and Raymond Floyd. The Hawaiian Open was only in its second year and Makalena's winning prize was $8,500, less than what the guy who finished 78th in this year's Sony Open in Hawai'i earned. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Glover back in the swing Jun 26, 2009
Others include Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer and Mickelson. Cink earned his second Travelers Championship title last year by beating Tommy Armour and Hunter Mahan by a stroke. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Soggy Open fans get Monday play or cash back Jun 20, 2009
In 1959, at Winged Foot, north of New York City, morning thundershowers on Sunday forced three suspensions of play, so only 18 holes were played that day, and the tournament was finished on Monday, with Billy Casper winning by 1 stroke ahead of Bob Rosburg. In 1983, at Oakmont near Pittsburgh, play was suspended on Sunday because of a thunderstorm, with the leaders five holes from finishing. (ESPN -- Golf)
Welch still plays waiting game Jun 19, 2009
Billy Casper beat Bob Rosburg by one shot. Ticket snubs Because some golf was played, officials said spectators with tickets for yesterday s first round would not be entitled to a refund or an exchange to come another day. (Boston Globe)
Council votes no on golf contract Jun 17, 2009
Twisted Words wrote on Jun 16, 2009 5:25 PM:" In a 5-2 vote, Ontario Council members approved a vote rejecting an offer by the Billy Casper Golf management firm for a long-term contract to manage the Ontario Golf Course. Councilman Ron Verini, voting via teleconference, and Mayor Joe Dominick were the only two members to vote no on the motion.It looks like the Mayor wanted the golf course to be ran by an outside company. It looked like a no vote, meant yes........ The city has obligations no... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Former golf greats still have drive at Rex Open May 27, 2009
Other former legendary PGA Tour golfers participating were Masters champion Billy Casper, PGA champions Dow Finsterwald, Doug Ford and Don January and U.S. Open champion Jack Fleck. Also in the field was Lee Elder. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bob Rosburg dies - S.F. native won '59 PGA May 17, 2009
That included the 1959 Open, where he fell by one shot to Billy Casper. Later that year, he rallied from a six-stroke deficit after 54 holes to win the PGA at Minneapolis Golf Club, beating Jerry Barber and Doug Sanders by one shot. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Smith: Trevino a big fan of Cabrera May 4, 2009
Bob Goalby, Gary Player, and Billy Casper remind us of yesteryear by making their annual appearance. The practice tee is where you find Lee Trevino holding court. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Making the rounds May 3, 2009
"A lot of people who have quit private clubs play here now," said Dave Juhasz, general manager of this course, which opened in the fall of 2003 and is managed by Billy Casper Golf. "People come here because of the architect, but what's most interesting about the course is that the nines are totally different.". (Boston Globe)
Irish Close Out Busy Month Of March In South Florida Mar 27, 2009
When it first opened a quarter of a century ago, the Gleneagles facility also was the home of six golf legends, including Sam Snead and Billy Casper (who enrolled at Notre Dame in the fall of 1950 before leaving to serve his country in the Korean War). Likewise, tennis legends Ivan Lendl and Steffi Graf temporarily made their homes at the club while training during the off-season. (Und.com)
Allenby takes Honda Classic lead Mar 6, 2009
Gronberg had three triple-bogeys in a four-hole span on the back side, became the first player to shoot 50 over nine holes since New Zealander Phil Tataurangi at Greensboro nine years ago - excluding Billy Casper, whose 106 in the first round at the 2005 Masters officially went into the books as a WD because he didnt turn in the card. Gronberg saved par at the 18th to shoot a staggering 89, 19 over par - the 31st time this year someone has failed to break 80 in a US PGA Tour round. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
There's no stopping this golf pro Feb 26, 2009
Nearly four years later, Pattan is back at Bayou Oaks, working as an assistant pro under director of golf Don Tillar at the North Course for the Billy Casper Management Group. "I got my life back in order," said Pattan, now wearing his third prosthetic. (Nola.com -- Sports)
BCG to manage Golf Club of Florissant Feb 24, 2009
Billy Casper to manage Golf Club of Florissant - St. Louis Business Journal ... Billy Casper to manage Golf Club of Florissant. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
The Golden Era Feb 22, 2009
Bob Lunn won six times on the PGA Tour in the late 1960s and early '70s, beating Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Billy Casper and Gary Player along the way ... 1966: Billy Casper (Arnold Palmer). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notable tournaments. Feb 22, 2009
1966: Billy Casper (Arnold Palmer) ... Notable S.F. golf tournaments Articles They won here Notable golf tournaments held in San Francisco since the 1950s: U.S. Open Site: Olympic Club (Lake Course) 1955: Jack Fleck (runner-up: Ben Hogan) 1966: Billy Casper (Arnold Palmer) 1987: Scott Simpson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Grants help to child care businesses Feb 15, 2009
Titan Capital Investment Group, a Pennsylvania-based company that took ownership of Jennings Mill Country Club after foreclosing on the private club, has contracted with Billy Casper Golf to manage the country club. Under the multi-year agreement, BCG will handle all aspects of Jennings Mill s golf course and property maintenance, staffing and training, clubhouse operations, golf instruction, marketing and public relations, special events and financial management. (Athens Banner-Herald)
