Posted by Samantha Lanzarone on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 @ 02:34 PM
TaylorMade Introduces R9 SuperDeep TP
A Pure Player's Driver Descended from the Legendary 300 Tour and R510 TP
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CARLSBAD, Calif. (May 19, 2010) – TaylorMade, the No. 1 driver brand in golf, proudly introduces the R9™ SuperDeep TP, a pure player's driver descended from the 300 Tour and R510 TP, both legendary among tour pros and highly skilled players.
The R9 SuperDeep TP driver is engineered to promote a mid launch-angle and low spin-rate for strong swingers who tend to launch the ball too high and with too much spin with other drivers. The ultra-deep clubface (2.55 inches tall) is the deepest of any TaylorMade driver ever, and the head height is equal to the USGA limit (2.8 inches). The head is also more compact from heel to toe than other drivers like R9 SuperTri and Burner® SuperFast. This gives R9 SuperDeep TP a lower MOI which, combined with its forward CG location makes it more workable for players who like to shape their tee shots.
Its combination of Flight Control Technology (FCT) and Movable Weight Technology™ gives you a choice of 448 possible launch condition combinations. R9 SuperDeep TP comes equipped with Aldila's new R.I.P. graphite shaft with Reverse Interlaminar Placement technology, which delivers low torque while promoting increased hoop strength and increased tip stability.
Appearance-wise, R9 SuperDeep features an all-black finish, including the clubface, and includes TaylorMade's famous TP logo on the toe, and comes with an all-black headcover with magnetic closure.
"This driver isn't for everybody," said Tom Olsavsky, TaylorMade senior director of metalwood development. "It was created for the select few who generate a rare combination of high clubhead speed, high clubhead control and high smash factor. If you're that player, this is the driver you've been waiting for."
The R9 SuperDeep TP driver is available in three right-handed lofts (8.5, 9.5, and 10.5) and one left-handed loft (9.5). Three R.I.P. shaft flexes – R (60 grams), S (70 grams), X (70 grams). It includes a TP case with an R9 torque wrench (to adjust the FCT position and remove and install MWT® weights) and eight MWT weights: 1-gram, 4-gram, 6-gram, 8-gram, 10-gram, 12-gram, 14-gram and 16-gram. Availability starts on May 15, 2010 at a street price of $599.
Posted by Samantha Lanzarone on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 @ 02:31 PM
TaylorMade Introduces Burner® SuperFast TP
Sleek Black Finish and Tour Preferred Face Alignment Combined with Burner SuperFast’s Aerodynamic Head
CARLSBAD, Calif. (May 18, 2010) – TaylorMade Golf is launching a TP version of its popular Burner SuperFast driver. Available to tour pros since March, the Burner SuperFast TP has been put in play by Retief Goosen, Y.E. Yang, Rory Sabbatini, Mike Weir, Pat Perez, Jason Day, Fred Funk, Justin Rose and Vaughn Taylor. Yang used it in April to win the Volvo China Open on the European Tour.
"The players who have put Burner SuperFast TP in play have done so mostly because they're getting more ball speed and distance with it," said Keith Sbarbaro, TaylorMade's vice president of tour operations. "The aerodynamics of the head promote more clubhead speed, and the big face and high MOI allow them to go after the ball more. Vaughn Taylor has never been considered a long hitter. A player came to our tour trailer and asked for a Burner SuperFast TP because he couldn't believe how far Vaughn was hitting it past him in a practice round."
The Burner SuperFast TP features a fast, aerodynamic head shape, expansive clubface and slightly open clubface alignment. The inner side of the clubface incorporates TaylorMade's renowned Inverted Cone Technology, which promotes faster ball speed on off-center hits. The Burner SuperFast TP driver also incorporates TaylorMade's proven Dual-Crown technology, which both lowers and pulls back the center of gravity to promote a higher launch angle and less spin. Introduced in the TaylorMade Tour Burner driver two years ago, and also used in the Burner 09, Dual Crown technology is tremendously valuable. The Burner SuperFast TP driver is finished entirely in black, including the sole and clubface, and features a tour-inspired crown graphic and the famous TP logo on the toe.
New Matrix Shaft Configuration Promotes Piercing Ball Flight
Also critical to the Burner SuperFast TP driver's performance are its new Matrix shaft configurations, which promote a piercing, Tour-like ball flight and a stable feel. The Matrix HD6 (65 grams) shaft is in the S and X flexes, while the Matrix XCON 5 (54 grams) is the standard R-flex shaft. At 46.0" in length, Burner SuperFast automatically promotes a wide swing arc to promote increased clubhead speed. Available in three right-handed lofts (8.5, 9.5, 10.5) and one left-handed (9.5). Availability begins on May 15, 2010 at a street price of $299.
Posted by Samantha Lanzarone on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 @ 02:28 PM
adidas Golf Announces Selection Of Two Candidates Set To Compete In The Ultimate Job Interview As Part of “Wear In The World Adventure2″
Applicants from Green Bay, Wisconsin and Portland, Oregon are Chosen from Hundreds of Candidates; 50 Day Journey Spanning Nine Countries Begins June 25 with Winner Being Considered for Social Media Catalyst Position at TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company
CARLSBAD, Calif. (June 17, 2010) – Last month adidas Golf partnered with Yahoo! HotJobs, a leading online resource for job seekers and recruiters, to open up a search for two candidates who would participate in a head-to-head showdown as part of a globetrotting golf adventure taking them to nine countries on three continents over 50 days. After more than 1.1 million searches for this unique position, countless hours of sifting through resumes, and difficult internal decisions, adidas Golf has selected the two applicants who will participate in its "Wear in the World Adventure2" with the winner earning a chance to cbecome the company's new social media catalyst.
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Steven Olsen | Green Bay, WI
Steven Olsen was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin and currently resides in Madison. He has a background in marketing, public relations and social media trends having worked as an account coordinator at marketing agency. Steven caddied for 10 years and won the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship and received a four-year full tuition and housing scholarship to the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Steven has played golf since he was two years old and has a six handicap. Like all cheese heads, Steven is an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Steven said that he has never traveled outside North America and is looking forward to experiencing new cultures through the adidas Golf Wear in the World adventure.
Follow Steve:
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/SteveWITW
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SteveWITW
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Chris Dukeminier | Portland, OR
Chris Dukeminier is a true Oregonian through and through. He was born and raised in Eugene and currently lives in Portland. Chris recently graduated from the University of Oregon where he double majored in Business Administration and Economics. Shortly after, he received his Masters of Business Administration from Oregon. Dukeminier has experience in marketing, public relations and digital advertising. Chris was a member of the Oregon golf team which explains his 1-handicap. Outside of work and golf, Chris also enjoys football and wakeboarding. According to Chris, the adidas Golf Wear in the World interview is a unique opportunity to step out of his box and challenge himself. He admits that he doesn’t know what to expect, but says he welcomes the competition and will not lose due to lack of effort.
Follow Chris:
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/cdukeWITW
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ChrisWITW
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"Thanks to our partner Yahoo! HotJobs, we were able to conduct a comprehensive search for the best candidate who was passionate about golf and social media," said Harry Arnett, vice president of brand and marketing for adidas Golf and Ashworth Golf. "After reviewing Steven and Chris' submission videos, writing samples and one-on-one interviews, the choice became clear that they were the best candidates based on their creativity, unique talents, abilities and most importantly, love for the game of golf. We are excited for them to embark on what promises to be one of the best experiences of their lives."
The journey begins June 15 at the TaylorMade-adidas Golf's headquarters in Carlsbad, CA where Olsen and Dukeminier will be trained and fit for TaylorMade and adidas Golf equipment, apparel and footwear. The pair will then fly to the adidas Group headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany on June 25, which will mark the start of their 50-day, nine-country job interviews.
During their trip, Olsen and Dukeminier will also be tasked with creating compelling content through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social media channels highlighting their adventures and building loyal followers during their trip. In addition to golf outings with adidas Golf's PGA, European and Asian Tour Professionals, the finalists will also sightsee and experience the various local cultures and activities. Some of their activities will include: touring the global headquarters of adidas Group in Herzogenaurach, Germany and take part in the World Cup Party while there, participate in activities around the British Open and experience the newly opened Old MacDonald course at Bandon Dunes, Oregon. They will also be accompanied by an adidas Golf employee based out of the South Africa office, Aaron Russell, who will "host" the competition and ensure seamless travel between locations. A small camera crew will document the entire trip and feed it back to: www.adidasgolf.com/wearintheworld.
From Germany, the applicants will make their way to the following locations where they will play some of the most extreme golf courses and compete in a series of challenges ranging from problem solving, leadership, marketing and budget management that will test their fortitude off the golf course. The journey will culminate with a finale planned at the Old MacDonald course at Bandon Dunes, Oregon the week of August 10.
Locations include:
June 26 – Germany
July 5 – Norway
July 10 – Scotland
July 16 – Dubai, UAE
July 21 – Thailand
July 26 – South Korea
July 31 – Japan
August 5 – Canada
August 10 – Oregon
Seven months ago, adidas Golf launched its first edition of "Wear in the World" and sent two employees on a 31-day adventure in the Southern Hemisphere to prove that adidas Golf apparel powered by COOLMAX® Extreme performance fabric, and its industry-leading footwear, would stand up against the world's most extreme golf conditions allowing golfers to perform at their best regardless of what mother nature throws at them. To see highlights from this edition, click here.
"The last adventure was a unique way for us to validate our industry leading products and the performance technologies found in our apparel and footwear," added Arnett. "While we look forward to seeing how these technologies withstand the extreme conditions found throughout this adventure, our objective is to find ourselves a passionate golfer who is savvy in social media and can contribute to our team."
The main sponsor for "Wear In The World Adventure2" is COOLMAX® fabric.
About COOLMAX®: adidas Golf apparel features COOLMAX® Extreme performance fabric. COOLMAX® fabric is engineered to maximize performance, with scientifically designed microfibers improving airflow to the skin to reduce a golfer's temperature. In addition, its highly breathable and durable construction wicks moisture away from the skin for quick evaporation and fast drying, and its mesh ventilation is strategically positioned in critical heat zones for maximum temperature control and comfort. "We always welcome the challenge to put COOLMAX® EXTREME Performance fabrics to the test and we are delighted to be part of this new and exciting journey with adidas Golf apparel," says Julien Born, INVISTA apparel's global segment director for Activewear and Outdoor Apparel. "A long journey across several continents and under harsh weather conditions is a great format to demonstrate one of the key characteristics of COOLMAX® EXTREME Performance fabrics made of engineered fibers with micro channel cross sections: long-lasting moisture management that cannot be washed off."
Posted by Samantha Lanzarone on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 @ 02:20 PM
Congratulations, Justin Rose! Didn't take long for the Corza Ghost putter to win on tour. Using it, Justin ranked No. 1 in putts per green-in-regulation (1.585) and No. 2 in putts per round (27). That includes just 25 putts in his six-birdie, no-bogey final round.
Posted by Traci Buch on Fri, May 21, 2010 @ 03:32 PM
Greensboro, Ga. (May 20, 2010) - An exclusive opportunity for everyday golfers to go inside the private world of the touring professional is available again this summer at
the Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation.
Now in its third year, The TaylorMade Tour Experience is a comprehensive game-enhancement program unlike any in the world, featuring a special guest tour professional whose time with the guests includes a private dinner.
Located on Lake Oconee at one of the world's renowned golf resort communities, the Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation was created for tour pros who regularly visit the compound for personal testing sessions and equipment fittings, as well as to use the tour-quality setting to hone their game.
Available only at Reynolds Plantation, the Tour Experience is an extension of those services, complete with world-class accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, a AAA Five-Diamond Award-winning property, as well as golf on Reynolds Plantation's collection of championship-caliber courses.
The Tour Experience begins with a high-tech fitting for a complete set of TaylorMade clubs custom-made overnight at the TaylorMade Tour Trailer for next-day use. That evening participants will enjoy dinner with a guest tour professional from the TaylorMade Tour Staff.
The next day participants play a round of golf with their new clubs, accompanied by a TaylorMade staff professional.
Each Tour Experience is limited to six participants. The two-day package includes the following:
- Sunday and Monday nights at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
- Breakfast Monday and Tuesday mornings at the TaylorMade Kingdom
- Full Motion Analysis club fitting at the TaylorMade Kingdom
- 14-piece custom built TaylorMade golf club set
- TaylorMade golf bag, adidas golf gear and other gifts
- Dinner and golf with a TaylorMade Tour Professional
Other options are available at the Kingdom, with either a one- or three-night stays, or for a day visit only including platinum, gold, silver and bronze packages.
Kingdom Experience packages are offered Monday through Friday, by advance appointment only. All packages are subject to availability and are not offered on holidays. To book a package call 866-499-5366.
About Reynolds Plantation
Named the "Best of the Best" Golf Community by Robb Report and the community with the "Best Golf" in America by the editors of GOLF Magazine, Reynolds Plantation, located between Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia, is situated along 374 miles of shoreline on Lake Oconee. Reynolds Plantation features 117 holes of championship golf from designers Bob Cupp, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh. Reynolds Plantation is also home to The Reynolds Golf Academy, as well as the exclusive TaylorMade Kingdom. The community offers members a variety of dining options, swimming pools, pedestrian trails, four full-service marinas and The Lake Club Wellness Campus with its award-winning Tennis Center. Reynolds Plantation is also home to The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 251-room lakefront resort and spa ranked No. 5 in the "Top 100 Golf Resorts" worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. For more information or real estate inquiries, call 800-800-5250 or visit http://www.reynoldsplantation.com/.
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Posted by Traci Buch on Fri, May 07, 2010 @ 10:22 AM
Greensboro, Ga. (April 27, 2010) - Florida State University head coach Jimbo Fisher and former Noles defensive back Terrell Buckley combined to shoot a seven-under-par 65 to win the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament Tuesday at the Reynolds Plantation resort outside Atlanta.
Buckley holed a 15-foot, right-breaking putt for birdie on 18 to move to -7 and hold off a charging Georgia Tech team down the stretch. The Yellow Jackets finished one back at -6, and two-time defending champion South Carolina finished third at -5.
"We regrouped on the back nine and strung together a few birdies," FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher said. "Then we made that big putt on 18. It was very competitive out there and just a super event."
"It's a lot of fun when you get a chance to get out on the course and compete," Buckley added. "You want to test your game and we certainly did that today."
The Seminole team took home $120,000 in scholarship donations for FSU in their winning effort. In total, the Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge contributed $400,000 in scholarship money to the 12 universities that competed. Over the last four years, the event has combined to give more than $1.8 million in scholarship and charitable donations.
"We really had a spectacular day on the golf course today and this incredible group of coaches and celebrities represented their universities in a first-class way," said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-A Bowl president and CEO. "But the privilege was all ours in being able to give so much back to these great schools and great competitors."
"This was tremendous," Fisher said, "giving back to kids, giving scholarships and helping further their education, that's what we're all in this for. This has really been first-class and we thank the Chick-fil-A Bowl for having us."
The Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge featured pairings that included a university head coach and a celebrity or former athlete from the same school competing in a scramble format against other university teams from the ACC and SEC.
The final standings and scholarship winnings were as follows:
Team Score Winnings
Florida State (Jimbo Fisher/Terrell Buckley) -7 $120,000
Georgia Tech (Paul Johnson/Jon Barry) -6 $60,000
South Carolina (Steve Spurrier/Sterling Sharpe) -5 $50,000
North Carolina (Butch Davis/Natrone Means) -4 $40,000
N.C. State (Sidney Lowe/Monte Towe) -2 $30,000
Alabama (Nick Saban/Steve Sloan) +1 $17,500
Maryland (Ralph Friedgen/Stan Gelbaugh) +1 $17,500
Vanderbilt (Bobby Johnson/Will Perdue) +1 $17,500
Wake Forest (Jim Grobe/Billy Packer) +1 $17,500
Ole Miss (Houston Nutt/Wesley Walls) +2 $10,000
Clemson (Dabo Swinney/Dwight Clark) +3 $10,000
Virginia Tech (Frank Beamer/Brad Clontz) +4 $10,000
The nation's premier head coach and celebrity golf event was held Tuesday at the beautiful Reynolds Plantation resort on Lake Oconee outside Atlanta.
In addition to the $400,000 scholarship purse, an additional $135,000 was donated to Chick-fil-A's WinShape Homes, a long-term foster care program. The Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge is a significant contributor to the Chick-fil-A Bowl's overall annual charitable and scholarship donations. The Chick-fil-A Bowl leads all bowls in the country in charitable giving, including gifts of more than $5.8 million since 2002.
The tournament was taped by ESPN for broadcast in the fall. The date of the broadcast will be announced this summer.
Past winners: 2009 South Carolina (Spurrier/Sharpe / -12, playoff winners), 2008 South Carolina (Spurrier/Sharpe / -12), 2007 Virginia Tech (Beamer/Dell Curry / -10).
For more information on the event, visit www.Chick-fil-ABowlChallenge.com.
Posted by Traci Buch on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 @ 10:35 AM
Greensboro, Ga. (March 30, 2010) - The No. 1-ranked Oklahoma State men's golf team lived up to its billing, as did Alabama sophomore Bud Cauley, as they captured the team and individual titles of the 5th annual Linger Longer Invitational at The Landing at Reynolds Plantation.
Cauley, who opened the 54-hole tournament with an electrifying 8-under-par 64, finished just as strong, playing the final five holes 3-under, including a key eagle on the par-5 14th hole, for a 67. That gave the all-American from Jacksonville, Fla., a total of 204, a career-low for 54 holes and a six-shot victory.
Oklahoma State teammates Kevin Tway, a junior from Edmond, Okla., and Sean Einhaus, a freshman from Germany, were second and third, respectively, at 210 and 214. Tway also closed with a 67.
"When he is on - and he was at this tournament - he is really hard to beat," Alabama coach Jay Seawell said of Cauley, who went 3-0-1 last summer in the Walker Cup and in the 2008 U.S. Amateur Championship knocked off Ricky Fowler, who at the time ranked No. 1 in the amateur world rankings. "He came out and almost put it away on the first day," Seawell said, "and then, as always, he finished strong."
Leading by three shots going into the final round, Cauley saw Tway (in the group ahead of him) play the first six holes 6-under to pull within two shots. Later, again up by three with five holes to play, Cauley's eagle on the 14th put him back up by five, as he wrapped up his third collegiate win and the second this spring. Cauley also climbed to No. 2 in the national rankings, behind Georgia's Russell Henley, who finished tied for 10th.
Like Cauley, the Cowboys led from wire-to-wire, holding off a final-round charge by Alabama to win by only two strokes overall, with a total of 865 (best 4 of 5 scoring). As the Crimson Tide shot 283, 5-under-par for the final round, Oklahoma State closed with a solid, 2-under-par 286. Texas A&M placed third at 874, with Georgia Tech and defending champion Georgia tied for fourth at 879.
Co-hosted by Kennesaw State and Mercer University, the Linger Longer Invitational featured six of the nation's top-25 ranked teams competing over three days on the first golf course built on Georgia's Lake Oconee. The Bob Cupp design, a par 72 set up to 7,005 yards for the tournament, played to a scoring average of 76.19 for 54 holes.
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Posted by Traci Buch on Mon, Mar 08, 2010 @ 01:26 PM
Greensboro, Ga. (March 4, 2010) - Under the direction of the architectural staff from Nicklaus Design, the first substantial renovation project on the award-winning Great Waters course at Reynolds Plantation is complete. The result is a version that is better than ever and again ready for play this spring. Great Waters, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that opened in 1992, is a dramatic layout that offers some of the most breathtaking golf scenery in the southeast. Consistently ranked among the Top 100 courses in the nation since it opened in 1992, Great Waters earned the distinction from Links Magazine as one of the "10 most significant and influential courses of the past two decades." To ensure Great Waters remains just as significant during the next two decades, Reynolds Plantation implemented a restoration plan for the greens and bunkering that has restored them to the shapes and sizes of Nicklaus' original specifications. Greenside bunkers have been slightly tweaked throughout the golf course, to incorporate new drainage and reinforce the faces. The modifications have not impacted the integrity of the design; rather, they enhance shot values. The major alteration is the complete turf changeover on all 18 greens, from the original Penncross Bentgrass to Miniverde Bermudagrass, a unique variety that was not yet developed when Great Waters was built. The new product is a superior putting surface that will remain more consistent, year round. "Great Waters' reputation as a world-class golf experience plays a significant role in the Reynolds Plantation golf community," said Mercer Reynolds, Chairman of Reynolds Plantation. "The course is credited for putting Reynolds Plantation on the map. It has a great history, and the renovation assures the golf course maintains its level of excellence in the future."
Reynolds Plantation members will get the first look at the revitalized Great Waters layout starting March 15, with guest play to resume April 1. Nicklaus is schedule to make a personal inspection of the finished product and serve as special guest for a dedication ceremony on April 6.
The second golf course built at Reynolds Plantation, Great Waters is the only Nicklaus course on Lake Oconee. With nine holes lining the lake shores, Great Waters quickly gained a reputation for its scenic beauty, as well.
While the architectural staff from Nicklaus Design was assigned to the job from the outset, much of the Great Waters renovation project was carried out by the Reynolds golf course maintenance crew. Each phase was coordinated to maintain the design and strategic objectives Nicklaus intended in 1992. Original plans and drawings were referenced throughout the project, particularly to locate the original edges of the greens in order to return them to the exact same size they were on the day it opened. As for the greenside bunkers, most of the changes won't be visible to the golfer's eye, since they involve modernization of drainage and irrigation systems underground. To prevent erosion on the faces of the bunkers, the new ones have grass growing lower down the sides, making the slopes slightly less dramatic, but the obstacle no less hazardous. "By having Jack Nicklaus' name on Great Waters, we are responsible for part of his legacy," said Bob Mauragas, vice-president of golf operations at Reynolds Plantation. "By completing a project like this, it is satisfying for all of us at Reynolds Plantation to know we are being good caretakers of that legacy."
About Reynolds Plantation Named the "Best of the Best" Golf Community by Robb Report and the community with the "Best Golf" in America by the editors of GOLF Magazine, Reynolds Plantation, located between Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia, is situated along 374 miles of shoreline on Lake Oconee. Reynolds Plantation features 117 holes of championship golf from designers Bob Cupp, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh. Reynolds Plantation is also home to The Reynolds Golf Academy, as well as the exclusive TaylorMade Kingdom. The community offers members a variety of dining options, swimming pools, pedestrian trails, four full-service marinas and The Lake Club Wellness Campus with its award-winning Tennis Center. Reynolds Plantation is also home to The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 251-room lakefront resort and spa ranked No. 5 in the "Top 100 Golf Resorts" worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. For more information or real estate inquiries, call 800-800-5250 or visit http://www.reynoldsplantation.com/.
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Posted by Traci Buch on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 @ 09:26 AM
Greensboro, Ga. (February 16, 2010) - Six of the top 25 college golf teams in the nation, led by No. 1-ranked Oklaho ma State University, return to The Landing at Reynolds Plantation for the fifth annual Linger Longer Invitational, March 26-28.
One of the premier spring tournaments of the collegiate season, the Linger Longer Invitational features 16 teams competing for 54 holes in both team and individual stroke-play format on the award-winning Landing layout which will play to 7,051 yards (par 72) and was designed by golf course architect Bob Cupp.
Hosted by Mercer University and Kennesaw State University, the Linger Longer Invitational is a showcase for teams from coast to coast, with the University of Georgia returning to defend a championship it has won three times (2006, 2007, 2009).
"We continue to enjoy the participation of a great field every year, on a golf course that is in great shape and provides an ideal test," said Coach Andrew Tredway of Mercer University, which finished a solid fourth last year. "The support of the participating coaches, their schools and Reynolds Plantation is outstanding."
Last year the top-ranked Bulldogs captured a showdown of No. 1 vs. No. 2 by finishing two strokes ahead Oklahoma State, with a winning total of 867, only 3 over par. Individually, OSU's Trent Whitekiller, then a junior, earned his first career victory by only one shot, finishing at 208, 8 under par.
This year, joining Golfweek magazine's top-ranked Cowboys and No. 21-ranked Bulldogs as leading contenders are No. 5 Florida State, No. 6 Texas A&M, No. 12 Alabama and No. 22 Georgia Tech. The field is rounded out by Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Furman, Louisville, Oklahoma, San Jose State, South Alabama and South Carolina-Aiken.
Since its inception, the Linger Longer Invitational has been played on courses that are part of the Reynolds Plantation collection - The Oconee Course the first two years, and The Landing the past two.
Individually, the tournament will showcase a field full of all-Americans, with nine of the Top 20 players in the 2010 season rankings scheduled to compete, including No. 1 Peter Uihlein, an Oklahoma State sophomore from Orlando, Fla.; No. 2 Bud Cauley, an Alabama sophomore from Jacksonville, Fla., No. 3 Russell Henley, a Georgia juni0r from Macon; No. 5 Hunter Hamrick, an Alabama sophomore from Montgomery; and No. 6 Morgan Hoffman, an Oklahoma State sophomore from Wyckoff, N.J.
The first golf course built on popular Lake Oconee in 1986, The Landing features a Scottish-style variety of holes that wind through naturally wooded areas and rolling hills, with three holes that wrap dramatically along the lakeshore.
Spectators are welcome to walk the course with the teams. Admission to the Invitational is free.
Photo caption: The University of Georgia men's golf team, winners of the 2009 Linger Longer Invitational, receive their trophy from The Landing head professional Scott Justman.
About Reynolds Plantation
Named the "Best of the Best" Golf Community by Robb Report and the community with the "Best Golf" in America by the editors of GOLF Magazine, Reynolds Plantation, located between Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia, is situated along 374 miles of shoreline on Lake Oconee. Reynolds Plantation features 117 holes of championship golf from designers Bob Cupp, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh. Reynolds Plantation is also home to The Reynolds Golf Academy, as well as the exclusive TaylorMade Kingdom. The community offers members a variety of dining options, swimming pools, pedestrian trails, four full-service marinas and The Lake Club Wellness Campus with its award-winning Tennis Center. Reynolds Plantation is also home to The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 251-room lakefront resort and spa ranked No. 5 in the "Top 100 Golf Resorts" worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. For more information or real estate inquiries, call 800-800-5250 or visit http://www.reynoldsplantation.com/.
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Posted by Traci Buch on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 @ 03:19 PM
Greensboro, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2010) - What would a New Year's resolution list be without ... a golf getaway! And for those who like blue skies and green fairways at a great value,
Reynolds Plantation has ideal options to fulfill the "golf getaway" resolution for 2010.
"The Reynolds Golf Experience" is a showcase for the award-winning courses at Reynolds Plantation, featuring a day of unlimited golf at one of three layouts: the Tom Fazio-designed National Course (27 holes), or either the Plantation or Landing Course, both created by Bob Cupp. Guests can choose to stay in a private cottage, or condo for the night, with a buffet breakfast included. "The Reynolds Golf Experience" starts at $275 per person (single occupancy) and is available throughout 2010.
"Golf at The Landing for Two" is a perfect fit as a couples retreat, or buddy trip, with a day of unlimited play for two golfers at The Landing at Reynolds Plantation, the first golf course built on popular Lake Oconee in 1986. Accommodations are reserved at the award-winning Landing Clubhouse. The "Golf at The Landing for Two" package starts at $235 (double occupancy) and also is available throughout this year.
For more details and to make reservations, visit the Reynolds Plantation vacation packages site or call (877)809-3324.
About Reynolds Plantation
Named the "Best of the Best" Golf Community by Robb Report and the community with the "Best Golf" in America by the editors of GOLF Magazine, Reynolds Plantation, located between Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia, is situated along 374 miles of shoreline on Lake Oconee. Reynolds Plantation features 117 holes of championship golf from designers Bob Cupp, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh. Reynolds Plantation is also home to The Reynolds Golf Academy, as well as the exclusive TaylorMade Kingdom. The community offers members a variety of dining options, swimming pools, pedestrian trails, four full-service marinas and The Lake Club Wellness Campus with its award-winning Tennis Center. Reynolds Plantation is also home to The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 251-room lakefront resort and spa ranked No. 5 in the "Top 100 Golf Resorts" worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. For more information or real estate inquiries, call 800-800-5250 or visit http://www.reynoldsplantation.com/.
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