Golf statues closer to museum Sep 15, 2009
The sculptures of Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Ray Floyd and Byron Nelson were locked up in a maintenance building at the former botanical gardens two years ago this month. The hall of fame's botanical gardens had closed the summer before after Gov. Sonny Perdue vetoed a $633,885 appropriation, and the golf hall wanted to keep its most valuable assets in a safe place. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Golf hall's new status is new hope for statues Aug 16, 2009
Byron Nelson, Ray Floyd and Ben Hogan were put in storage and didn't re-emerge until the botanical gardens opened in March 2001. The gardens, envisioned as one of the city's most popular attractions, would eat up $13 million in public funds -- $6 million of it sales tax money -- and millions more in private donations, including $1 million from Augusta National Golf Club. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Officials struggle over Gardens, weeds May 26, 2009
SEPTEMBER 2007: The bronze statues of golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd are put in storage in a maintenance building. NOVEMBER 2007: The Hall of Fame agrees to let the city operate the gardens for six months for $1, with options to renew for two more six-month terms. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Monday Morning Golf Report Apr 14, 2009
The only other WFU representative inside the ropes this past week was Ray Floyd Jr., who was caddying for his father, Raymond Floyd, the 1976 Masters Champion. After the week off, three of the four major tours are back in action this week. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Smith: Plenty of classic finishes through the years Apr 12, 2009
In 1990, Faldo got into a playoff with Ray Floyd when Floyd uncharacteristically bogeyed No. 17, failing to get up and down for par. In the playoff, Floyd, uncharacteristically again, hit his approach shot into the water at No. 11, giving Faldo the tournament on a silver platter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Generation Gap Apr 8, 2009
The list includes, in part: Fred Couples (winner in 1992), Crenshaw (1984, 1995), Ray Floyd (1976), Bernhard Langer (1985, 1993), Jose Maria Olazabal (1994, 1999), Mark O'Meara (1998), Gary Player (1961, 1974, 1978), Craig Stadler (1987), Tom Watson (1977, 1981), and Fuzzy Zoeller (1979). There are 17 ways to qualify for the Masters off one's play, with one other way to get in without being an international player and getting a special invitation: the past champions' category. (Globe and Mail)
Quiet day of practice at Augusta National Apr 6, 2009
Hi, Ray Floyd, said the two-time Masters champion. Would you mind if my son and I joined you. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Senator wants city to control property Apr 5, 2009
The likenesses of Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd are in storage ... SEPT. 5, 2007: One by one, the bronze statues of Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd were carted away to a storage shed. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Display statues, city official says Mar 17, 2009
Mr. Brigham mentioned Augusta Regional and Daniel Field airports and local museums as places where the six statues -- of golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd -- could be enjoyed by fans. Today's commission meeting is at noon. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hall of Fame's statues might end up leaving Mar 6, 2009
Weighing 700 to 1,200 pounds apiece -- and costing an average of $100,000 -- the bronze statues of golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd were the signature features of the now-defunct gardens. The statues were moved to a maintenance building for storage in September 2007, three months after the organization ran out of money and closed the gardens. (The Augusta Chronicle)
