Golf: from the green to the page to the screen
Golf news from Oregon
Golf: from the green to the page to the screen
Some time next year a movie will be released that my not fit into the ’sports genre’ category. “Golf in the Kingdom” has taken years to realize, having sat with Academy Award winner Clint Eastwood for a decade (who held the option on the film) but not coming to fruition in his very capable hands. Fifteen scripts later and still nothing. Now jump scene to spring 2009…
Producer Mindy Affrime and director Susan Streitfeld just wrapped up the shoot in Oregon at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. They call their adaptaion of the 1972 novel (of the same name) by Michael Murphy a low-budget film; closer to an art film than a sports film. Low-budget or not, the cast is made up of talented actors including Malcolm McDowell, Frances Fischer, Mason Gamble and David O’Hara. Are there awards in their future for best actor, or awards for the movie’s editing or costumes? Time will tell, and what’s of greater importance to the author is that “Golf in the Kingdom” has finally been realized on film after 37 years of waiting paitently in the green…
Golf awards to honor golfers with unwavering drive
Trophy news from Crown Awards
Golf awards to honor golfers with unwavering drive
Two new additions to the popular laser sport crystal golf trophy series are a huge hit. With the new choices of Closest To The Pin and Longest Drive crystal awards, honoring those great golf moments has never looked better. The highly detailed sport graphics are lasered inside the crystal, with your personal engraving lasered on the surface. So for those crowning achievements go for the crystal and give something that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Golf trophies that will be etched in your heart
Trophy news from Crown Awards
Golf trophies that will be etched in your heart
These shapely and majestic laser-etched acrylic trophies are high quality remembrances that will last a lifetime. Choose a golf themed laser-etched art for your golf trophy; golf ball, male golfer or female golfer.
One of Crown’s four laser-etched acrylic award styles is sure to be the perfect match for your winner. Choose among the Imperial Ocean Acrylic, the Pyramid Acrylic, the Orbit Acrylic, and the Hang Ten Wave Acrylic.
Hole in 1: A golf trophy story
Trophy news from Crown Awards
Golf Trophies
Hole in 1: A golf trophy story
It’s a thing of beauty, the most amazing hole in 1 ever! The rich base, the golden figure, the perfect quote… it’s the Hole in 1 golf trophy – and it’s waiting for your best shot! The trophy becomes complete when you insert your very own special ball. So celebrate your hole in 1 everyday with this great award.
Ahhh the beautiful ‘Bonita’
Trophy news form Crown Awards
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Ahhh the beautiful ‘Bonita’
This sleek golf trophy, aptly named the Optical Crystal Bonita, is one of the many dazzling crystal golf trophies offered from Crown Awards. The shape itself seems to bend with the grace of a great golf stroke. The top golf ball gives some extra added dimension to this beauty that stands upon a black base. Have your logo sandblasted on the award for something truly magnificent!
Golf crystals, sculptures and acrylics, oh my!
Trophy news from Crown Awards
Golf Trophies
Golf crystals, sculptures and acrylics, oh my!
From laser-sport crystal awards starting as low as $6.95, to crystal golf pedestals, fine Durham crystal awards, laser etched acrylics and stunning sculptures, Crown Awards has the golf trophy to fit your every need. With so many styles and sizes offered at great low prices, making the right choice has never been so easy or affordable – or looked so good!
Golf Trophies True To The Fairway
News From Crown Awards
Golf Trophies
Golf Trophies True To The Fairway…
When it comes to spectacular golf trophies, the Fairway Golf Acrylic and Optic Crystal Golf Driver awards from Crown Awards really drive it home. Personalize them with a logo and engraving that your golfing champion will display proudly.
Harrington sorry that he can’t compete for Vardon
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Trophy news from St. Louis, MO
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Padraig Harrington was about the only one not complaining that a double major champion could not qualify for the Tour Championship, blaming only himself for missing consecutive cuts at the start of the PGA Tour Playoffs.
His biggest letdown? Realizing he couldn’t win the Vardon Trophy.
Harrington figured he was safe playing the minimum 15 events on the PGA Tour. But he missed the cut three times, and finished the year with only 52 rounds. Players must complete 60 rounds to be eligible for the Vardon Trophy for lowest adjusted scoring average.
Trophy is Long Overdue for Bognor Golfers
Trophy News From England
Not since the 1990s have the club won the trophy, contested between Bognor, Cowdray Park, Ham Manor, Littlehamp-ton and Worthing.
Teams of ten from each club play foursomes matchplay, home and away, on Wednesday evenings through the summer.
So Bognor were crowned champions by one point, and at the end-of-season presentation supper at Cowdray Park, Bognor again stunned the 60-strong assembled golfers by achieving a notable double as they won the Supper Trophy, edging out Cowdray on countback.<!–more–>
Bognor club captain Ian Pettie was delighted to get his hands on the Evening League trophy after such a long time.
And team captain Simon Watts paid tribute to his ‘loyal, long-suffering’ team who patiently and good-humouredly endured numerous wooden spoons and lowly finishes before finally achieving top spot.
Those who contributed to the epic win were John Adams, John Carlton, Paul Elliott, Robbie Hughes, John Lampard, John Meek, Clive Millett, Ian Paine, Brian Poston, Jason Rae, Rob Redmond, Trevor Rich, Ron Stevens, Mark Watson, Simon Watts and Mark Willmer.
* Bognor’s ladies’ section’s captain’s day trophy was won by N Vincent with a nett 68.
Originally Written by Petworth Observer Staff
Harrington Soars to Lead in PGA Player of Year, Vardon Trophy Races
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Trophy News from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Padraig Harrington of Ireland, who wrote a remarkable chapter in major championship history over the past few weeks with victories in the British Open and PGA Championship, has taken a commanding lead in The PGA of America’s 2008 Player of the Year point standings.
Harrington also leads the Vardon Trophy race, and with 44 completed rounds, needs to record 16 additional complete rounds to meet the required minimum of 60 rounds for one of the most prestigious season-ending awards.
Should Harrington continue his momentum toward both awards, he would be the first European since Nick Faldo in 1990 to win the PGA Player of the Year award and would be the first-ever European to capture the Vardon Trophy, presented annually by The PGA of America since 1937 (not awarded from 1942-’46 due to WWII).
The PGA of America has honored the game’s best players with The PGA Player of the Year Award since 1948. The Award is currently presented to the top touring professional based on a point system for tournament wins, official money standings and scoring averages.
Since 1937, the Vardon Trophy, named by The PGA of America in honor of famed British golfer Harry Vardon, is awarded annually to the touring professional with the lowest adjusted scoring average.
Originally Written by PGA.com Staff
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