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Sunshine Network To Launch New Golf Program
(Orlando Business Journal)

April 20, 2004

Beginning May 18, Sunshine Network will introduce a new golf show -- "Florida Golf with Peter Kessler."

Every Tuesday at 7 p.m., golf enthusiasts statewide will be able tune to Sunshine Network for a one-hour look at the game of golf through the eyes of the legends, such as Gary Player, Greg Norman, Tony Jacklin and Tommy Bolt.

Shot both on location and in Sunshine Network's studios, the show will include a one-on-one conversation between Kessler and the player, as well as a lesson and a demonstration with the player on the golf course.

In the May 18 premiere episode, Player will join Kessler at the Ritz Carlton Resort in Palm Beach. Future episodes will include Norman, Adam Scott, Jacklin and Bolt.

Norman Favors "Tour" Ball
(PGA.com)

April 19, 2004

Count Greg Norman on the list of high-profile players who favor a "Tour" ball for all PGA Tour events. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus also favor one "Tour'' ball for all events in order, they say, to even the playing field for short hitters versus long hitters and to keep from overpowering some storied golf courses.

"I think we should keep talking about the golf ball issue. If they went back to the specifications from 1996, we'd all be happy," Norman said on a recent trip to his native Australia. "The manufacturers will be making a golf ball for us and a golf ball for the amateurs, and the amateurs will probably want to play with the golf ball we play, so they're selling more balls than what they do now.

"You've got some classic golf courses around the world that won't be able to be played by us (Tour professionals). Therefore you won't be able to compare history with great shots that have been played around here and at other golf courses."

Gimme Shelter
(New York Post)

April 15, 2004

WHAT'S better than an endless summer? Perhaps an endless summer with endless service to go with it. The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, will have its own "Endless Service" program for its 69 private homeowners, who will not only have 24/7 concierge service, but also the use of a Mercedes- Benz - or selection of other European luxury cars - whenever they're on the island, and the use of a powerboat equipped with a captain and crew. The high-tech oceanfront residences, which are fetching up to $25 million, are available with two-, three- and four-bedroom plans ranging from 2,400 to 8,000 square feet. They'll come equipped with all the furnishings, fixtures and appliances. Goodies include china, crystal and silver by Wedgwood, Waterford and Christofle. The kitchens will have Le Creuset cookware, while the rest of the house will be stocked with Frette linens, towels and robes. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, encompasses 144 acres stretching sea-to-sea from the Seven Mile Beach to the North Sound. For owners who choose to rent out their pricey places, The Residences staff handles marketing, screening of prospective tenants, collecting rents and all issues that may arise. (You know how those tenants who can afford $25 million villas can be trouble). Additional complimentary privileges include a Dial-a-Chef program with gourmet meals prepared in-home by a master chef, a wine cellar where owners can store their private vintage collections, pre-arrival service that makes sure that the home is stocked with the owner's favorite goodies and twice-daily maid service. In other words, you get everything but Farnsworth Bentley. Homeowners wil also have full access to all the 365-guestroom Ritz-Carlton Resort's facilities, including the La Prairie Spa, premium- brand shopping, professional clay and grass tennis courts with instruction by Nick Bollettieri pros. Residents also receive entree to the property's restaurants (including two by Le Bernardin's Eric Ripert). A home purchase even comes with two lifetime memberships at the resort's Greg Norman-designed golf course.

MCI Heritage Notes
(Associated Press)

April 13, 2004

This will be Norman's 17th appearance at The Heritage. He has one victory and five top-10 finishes. Norman won in 1988 with a 13-under 271 total and earned $126,000. He finished at 4 under two years ago and shared 27th place with Jay Don Blake, Robert Damron, Tim Herron and Mike Sposa.

Did You Know?

April 13, 2004

Greg Norman was ranked No. 1 for 96 consecutive weeks between June 18, 1995 and April 13, 1997.

Norman, O'Meara, Johnson to play at Heritage
(Associated Press)

April 7, 2004

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Veterans Greg Norman and Mark O'Meara and rookie Zach Johnson have joined the field for the MCI Heritage this month.

Norman has won 20 PGA Tour events and O'Meara has 16 tour wins. Johnson won his first PGA event last week at the BellSouth Classic in Atlanta.

Others playing at this year's Heritage include defending champion Davis Love III, Ernie Els, Darren Clarke, Justin Leonard, Nick Price and Bernhard Langer.

The tournament will be played April 15-18 at the Harbour Town Golf Links.

Did You Know?

April 7, 2004

Greg Norman has played The Masters Tournament 22 times. He has eight top-5 finishes, nine top-10s and has earned $1,159,625, including $272,000 for his third-place showing in 1999.

Navarro To Caddie For Flanagan At Augusta

April 7, 2004

Tony Navarro, the longtime looper for Greg Norman, is on the bag for U.S. Amateur champion Nick Flanagan this week at the Masters. Flanagan hopes the knowledge of the experienced Navarro will prove a valuable asset at the young Australian's first visit to Augusta. "I am indebted to Greg for his support and it will be a great honour to have Tony on the bag," Flanagan said. "It means a lot to know one of Australia's best has gone out of his way to help me." Flanagan became the first Australian in 100 years to capture the US Amateur Championship in August 2003.

Did You Know?

April 7, 2004

Only three first-timers, Greg Norman (fourth place in 1981), David Edwards (T-3 in 1984) and Dan Pohl (playoff victim of Craig Stadler's in 1982) have finished within three shots of the winner at the Masters.

Did You Know?

April 6, 2004

The course record at Augusta National is 63, set by Nick Price in 1986 and matched by Greg Norman in 1996.