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On This Day In 1989

July 26, 2005

Mark Calcavecchia wins the British Open, edging Greg Norman and Wayne Grady in a three-man playoff. Calcavecchia, the first American to win the Open in five years, birdies three of the four holes in the playoff.

Queensland Mid-Amateur Championship

July 26, 2005

The Queensland Mid-Amateur Championship is receiving good support as the entry deadline approaches.

The event is restricted to male amateur golfers in the 30-54 year age group on handicaps of nine or better, and will be played from August 21-23 at the Greg Norman designed Club Pelican in Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

On This Date

July 19, 2005

On this day in 1986 Greg Norman wins his first major championship, the British Open at Turnberry.

Like Old Times

July 19, 2005

An old firm will be reunited at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club this week when Tony Navarro, Greg Norman's long-time caddie, carries the champ's bag the Senior British Open, the Shark's senior debut.

Norman ceded Navarro to Adam Scott last year, but Scott is not playing this week and Gregory Norman, who caddied for his dad at the Open, is heading back to the States.

Summer Reading: Classic Golf Instruction

July 19, 2005

Classic Golf Instruction is a compilation of the drawings of Anthony Ravielli combined with instruction and commentary by the best players and professionals in the game -- Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, David Leadbetter, Hank Haney, Butch Harmon, Rick Smith and others.

The sketches cover grip, setup, swing and all aspects of the short game, coupled with remarks by the game's greats. Ravielli's most famous image of Ben Hogan with a pane of glass around his neck is also included in the book.

Ravielli used a scratchboard to create his images, a rarely used medium because of the skill required. He etched tens of thousands of cuts into an ink-layered board to capture detail. Ravielli was a master at his art, and all his drawings are anatomically and aesthetically perfect.

His illustrations highlight certain aspects of the swing that photographs are unable to capture, simplifying many moves and intricacies. He perfectly captured the swings of Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Tom Watson and Bobby Jones, making the book a timeless collection of images.

Red Sky's Free Golf Lessons

July 19, 2005

A beautiful day and lush greens were the backdrop for Vail Academy's second annual golf tournament at the Greg Norman course at Red Sky Ranch. Formally known as Eagle Valley Christian Academy, the school is celebrating new digs, which opened in February.

The day started with a bang as Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate and Community Concepts popped Dom Perignon in celebration of Red Sky's newest development, the Custom Collection. Jamie Allen, along with Ron, Matt and Laurie Iverson, came in with first net, followed by their associates, Dave and Jen Adkins, Eric Lyon and Scott Meichtry, who won first gross.

Not only did the winning teams with low scores receive awards, but the teams with the highest scores also walked away with just what they needed - free golf lessons. Colorado Business Bank, Red Sky Ranch Golf Club, Mitch and Leanne Perry and Ron and Kathy Iverson were gold sponsors of the tournament, which raised more than $25,000 for the Vail Academy students.

On This Date

July 18, 2005

On this date in 1993, Greg Norman shot a 64 on the final day of the Open Championship at Royal St. George's to set a record at 13-under-par 267. Norman won by two strokes over defending champion Nick Faldo.

Unfortunate Souvenir

July 17, 2005

Greg Norman is thrilled to be pain-free after back surgery, but he didn't have the best of luck in Friday's second round. After Norman hit his third shot on the 14th through the green, a young fan picked up his ball and scampered away. "It's amazing," Norman said. "You get yourself over here after an operation and then this happens."

Tales With The Claret Jug

July 17, 2005

After Greg Norman's first victory at Turnberry in 1986, the Great White Shark and a group of friends ventured back down to the 18th green in the middle of the night.

"We were drinking champagne out of the Claret Jug and two security guards came along with dogs and were going to kick us off," said Norman. "Eventually, they realized who we were and what we were doing and I invited them to join us.

"So there we were, all having a drink on the 18th at about one o'clock in the morning, and that's what it's all about."

Brookwater Appoints New General Manager

July 12, 2005

Australia's No. 2 public access course, Brookwater Golf Club, has appointed Mark Holland as General Manager at the Greg Norman-designed championship course.

Holland spent the past four years as Operations Director for Troon Golf Australia-Pacific and has more than 20 years experience managing golf and sports clubs across the globe.

"I'm excited at the prospect of furthering Brookwater's standing as a world-class lifestyle community and Club," Mark said.

Brookwater Golf Club is part of the $251 million Brookwater residential development, a joint venture between Medallist Developments and Springfield Land Corporation.

Aussie's Open Contingent Reaches 21

July 11, 2005

Australia's Open championship contingent has jumped to 21 after John Wade qualified for the major starting Thursday at St Andrews.

Wade, 37, finished second among the qualifiers to secure one of three spots available among a total of 384 players who teed-up over the weekend at four courses in the St Andrews region.

Australia already had 20 players exempt into the 134th staging of golf's oldest major that commences Thursday on the Old Course at St Andrews.

They are: Robert Allenby, Stuart Appleby, Chris Campbell, David Diaz, Martin Doyle, Nick Flanagan, Peter Fowler, Marcus Fraser, Richard Green, Scott Hend, Mark Hensby, Peter Lonard, Richard Moir, Greg Norman, Nick O'Hern, Geoff Ogilvy, Rod Pampling, Craig Parry, Adam Scott and Euan Walters.

Red Sky Ranch Summer Specials

July 11, 2005

Stay at The Pines Lodge, a RockResort, and enjoy unlimited golf at Beaver Creek Golf Course or Red Sky Golf Club for each night of accommodations. Both the Greg Norman and Tom Fazio courses at Red Sky Golf Club have been ranked by Golf Magazine among the Top 100 courses in the United States.

Offer available Sunday-Thursday through Sept. 15, 2005. Price is $259 per person per night. Rate is based on double occupancy in a lodge room. For reservations, visit www.legendarygolf.com or call 866-618-7625 (ROCK).

Norman Confirms British Senior Appearance

July 5, 2005

Former Open champion Greg Norman has confirmed his appearance at the 19th Senior British Open Championship from July 21-24.

Norman, 50, will be making his first appearance on the European Seniors Tour at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.

Norman will join Bob Charles, Tom Kite, Gary Player, Craig Stadler and Tom Watson at the event, which is sponsored by Aberdeen Asset Management.