Muni moochers prompt hearing Oct 22, 2009
But apparently the honorary chairman, Ken Venturi - the 1964 U.S. Open Champion - won't actually attend the event. The San Francisco native did, however, issue an open letter this month singing the praises of public golf courses and calling on locals to "defend San Francisco's golf heritage and public courses." In particular, he writes about the merits of Sharp Park and Lincoln golf courses. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Legendary writer retires Oct 13, 2009
Was it only bigger than Arnold Palmer s first accredited charge in 1960, when he caught and passed Ken Venturi and set golf off on this rampant run to glory. Whatever the size of it, there hasn t been a sports event in years that sent so many Americans home from the game or away from the television set with such an afterglow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Intense Norman, laid-back Couples add pizzazz to Cup Oct 8, 2009
Captains: Ken Venturi (USA); Peter Thomson (International). Score: USA 211/2, International 101/2. (USA Today -- Sports)
Miller returns to Harding Park - as TV analyst Oct 5, 2009
He played mostly with Roger Mialocq and Tommy O'Kane, and he also occasionally came across tour pros Ken Venturi, George Archer, Bob Rosburg or Bob Lunn. Miller recalled putting for nickels on Harding's practice green, usually pocketing enough small change to buy a hot sweet roll and glass of milk. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Presidents Cup history Oct 3, 2009
Captains: Ken Venturi (U.S.), Thomson. 2003: Tie, 17-17. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Jack Nicklaus at the Masters, but only for one hole Sep 2, 2009
No one took it too seriously, except for one time when Ken Venturi was asked to fill in for Nelson in 1983. "We played nine holes, me and Gene Sarazen," Venturi once said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nicklaus, Palmer on Masters first tee Sep 2, 2009
"Nicklaus and Palmer will tee off at the first hole at Augusta National prior to the opening round of the 2010 tournament on April 8. The custom of having honorary starters began in 1963 with Jock Hutchison (1963-73) and Fred McLeod (1963-76) performing the duties. (1981-2001, nonconsecutive), Gene Sarazen (1981-99), Ken Venturi (1983), (1984-2002) and Palmer (2007-present) continued the practice."I am honored that Jack Nicklaus has accepted our invitation," Billy Payne, chairman of Augusta... (ESPN -- Golf)
Nicklaus to be Masters' next honorary starter Sep 1, 2009
Former CBS analyst Ken Venturi also filled in one year. Sarazen died in 1999, and Nelson retired from the role after 2001. (The Augusta Chronicle)
RSAs Bronner named GolfDigest All-Star Aug 8, 2009
He joins a list of All-Stars that includes Tiger Woods, LeeTrevino, Tom Bendelow (nicknamedThe Johnny Appleseed of American Golf after designing more than 600 golf courses from roughly 1898-1930s), Joe Jemsek (the Patriarch of Public Golf who was said to have brought a private golf feel to the public masses), AlfredTup Holmes(golf course designer), Nancy Lopez (winner of 48 LPGA events), Calvin Peete (the most successful black professional golfer with 12 wins, prior to Woods... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Turlocker advances further than any other county golfer in 52 years Jun 27, 2009
Ken Venturi, 1951, 1956. Gene Littler, 1953. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Grueling finish awaits champ, fans Jun 21, 2009
Perhaps the fact that champion Ken Venturi nearly died of dehydration at Congressional Country Club that year facilitated the more humane format that exists today. Or at least until today. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bob Rosburg dies - S.F. native won '59 PGA May 17, 2009
Mr. Rosburg fell and hit his head while walking out of a restaurant in Indio after lunch Tuesday, according to 1964 U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi, a close friend since their childhood days in the city. Venturi said Mr. Rosburg had been weak from chemotherapy treatments for cancer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Collapse Puts Perry on Masters Melt... Apr 13, 2009
1956: Amateur Ken Venturi shot a final-round 80, letting a four-shot lead get away and he lost the tournament to Jackie Burke. Venturi hit 15 greens in regulation but three-putted six times. (Suite101.com)
Campbell shows way with 65 on day for scoring at Masters Apr 10, 2009
Amid soft breezes and temperatures in the 70s, no one had it better at the start than Campbell, who began his round with a tournament-record five birdies, breaking the record of four held by Ken Venturi in 1956. Although he finished bogey-bogey, Campbell set the pace with a 7-under 65 the best opening-round score since shot 65 in 2001. (USA Today -- Sports)
Special memories from Santilli Apr 9, 2009
Santilli earned his spot by reaching the quarterfinals of the 1953 US Amateur at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, a tournament that included Ken Venturi and Arnold Palmer, and was won by future US Open champion Gene Littler. In those days, the Masters invited more amateurs, with US Amateur quarterfinalists and Walker Cup team members participating. (Boston Globe)
Past champions » Apr 7, 2009
The Masters: Past Masters Tournament champions - ESPN. com true Welcome, Register Now myESPN Sign In Login Temporarily Unavailable. (ESPN -- Golf)
Notable tournaments. Feb 22, 2009
Notable S.F. golf tournaments. Article:Notable S.F. golf tournaments:/c/a/2009/02/21/SP7D1615SQ.DTL Article:Notable S.F. golf tournaments:/c/a/2009/02/21/SP7D1615SQ.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The Golden Era Feb 22, 2009
Ken Venturi spent many days of his youth at Harding Park, where golfers lingered from dawn to dusk, eager to pass along their passion to the next generation ... Ken Venturi spent many days of his youth at Harding Park, where golfers lingered from dawn to dusk. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Masters to include top Asian amateur Feb 16, 2009
The Masters Tournament will continue its efforts to expand golf by helping create the Asian Amateur Championship and offering the winner a spot in its 2010 field. Billy Payne, the chairman of the Masters and Augusta National Golf Club, made the announcement Sunday night at a news conference in Hong Kong. (The Augusta Chronicle)
