Gregory's determination makes this longest walk Mar 26, 2008
"It was an application for admission, and I said, 'Why would they send this to me?'''D.J. took the letter and filled out the application. Six years later, he had bachelor's and master's degrees in sports management.Gregory was 12 when his father took him to the 1990 Greater Greensboro Open, where Steve Elkington won for the first time on the PGA Tour. Gregory was trying to fill his hat with autographs when CBS Sports analyst Ken Venturi came by in a cart, signed his cap and invited him to join... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Trainer wins as bogeys on 17, 18 cost Haag Mar 15, 2008
That helped put him on the radar of college recruiters; Trainer, a junior member at the Olympic Club, already has narrowed his list to Cal, Stanford, UCLA and USC. Sunday's victory adds a prestigious touch to his resume, given the rich history of a tournament won by Ken Venturi, Harvie Ward and George Archer, among others. Haag, also an Olympic Club member (who lives in Burlingame), won the City in 1999, when Trainer was all of 7 years old. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mike Harbour Steps Down As Brown Men's Golf Coach; Michael Hughes Named Interim Men's Golf Coach At Brown Mar 15, 2008
As Director of Instruction at the Ken Venturi Golf Training Center in Chicago, Mike was an Assistant Men's Golf Coach at DePaul University. Returning home to Rhode Island in 2000, Mike is currently the Director of Golf Operations at Mulligan's Island in Cranston, practice home of the Brown Men's and Women's Golf Team. (Brownbears.com)
Wadkins gets vote on Ryder record Mar 2, 2008
Voting, with regards to sports, is by and large an absurd practice. If you dispute this, check out Olympic figure skating. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Couples, Norman named Presidents Cup captains Feb 27, 2008
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were captains at the last three competitions, and previous captains included Arnold Palmer, Ken Venturi, Hale Irwin, Peter Thomson and David Graham. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Norman joins Couples as Presidents Cup captain Feb 27, 2008
and were captains at the last three competitions, and previous captains included , Ken Venturi, , Peter Thomson and. Couples was a natural fit as the face of these matches, which were patterned after the Ryder Cup and began in 1994. (ESPN -- Golf)
Couples and Norman to lead teams in Presidents Cup Feb 27, 2008
"It's kind of nerve-racking to follow Jack Nicklaus in anything," Couples said, "but it's truly an honor to have the chance to follow him and Ken Venturi, Arnold Palmer and Hale Irwin. I am really looking forward to being able to compete against Greg Norman, also. I have always respected him as a player, and I'm sure we both will have a great time and a great competition.". The selection of Norman was surprising, given his 1994 dispute with the U.S. tour commissioner, Tim Finchem, over the... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Couples, Norman tipped to lead Feb 27, 2008
"It's truly an honour to be named US captain and I have the challenge of following in the steps of Jack Nicklaus, Ken Venturi, Arnold Palmer and Hale Irwin," Couples said. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Fathauer Named to Hogan Watch List Feb 23, 2008
The 1964 U.S. Open winner and former CBS golf analyst Ken Venturi will be the keynote speaker. Chesapeake (NYSE: CHK) is the largest independent producer of clean-burning natural gas in the United States and is the most active driller in Texas. (Uoflsports.com)
Han Makes 2008 Hogan Award Watch List Feb 21, 2008
The 1964 U.S. Open winner and former CBS golf analyst Ken Venturi will be the keynote speaker. Han also was named to the watch list for the 2007 award. (Unlvrebels.com)
Experts' predictions: Who will win the Northern Trust Open? Feb 18, 2008
There's Ernie Els, Fred Couples, Tom Watson, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer, Ken Venturi, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Jimmy Demaret, Harry Cooper and Craig Wood. Absent from that list, of course, is Tiger Woods, who has never won the event in 11 career starts (nine as a pro). (ESPN -- Golf)
Ron Kroichick on Golf Feb 14, 2008
"I don't think Jack and Gary would be very good choices," said Ken Venturi, the 1964 U.S. Open champion who grew up playing Harding. "You've got to know the players better than they do. They don't see the young guys who are on the team.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Golf club guru back in the swing of things Feb 10, 2008
Bill Burnett, Chronicle Real Estate Editor. Sunday, February 10, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
The California State Amateur is heading South Feb 6, 2008
Current tour players Fred Couples, Davis Love III and David Toms are also candidates, as are former TV analysts Ken Venturi and Lanny Wadkins. Two-time U.S. Open champion Curtis Strange was elected to the Hall in 2007 after collecting 70 percent of the vote. (North County Times)
Rancho Santa Fe gets 2010 state amateur Jan 30, 2008
Last modified Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:37 PM PST. Super BowlBrandt Snedeker rolls in a two-foot putt for par, and the effort is punctuated with disinterest. (North County Times)
Holiday readers have a large roster of sports books available Dec 12, 2007
Two self-made men with a love of golf, Eddie Lowery and George Coleman, broker a match that pits the pros (Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan) vs. the amateurs (Ken Venturi and Harvie Ward). Much money is at stake, as is the future of the purist amateur, who plays golf for love, not money. (USA Today -- Sports)
Deltona's aviation history airs on PBS Nov. 23 Oct 19, 2007
Ken Venturi played in the first memorial pro-am for Tony Lema in 1967. Lema was killed in a July 1966 plane crash. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
A look at previous Presidents Cup tournaments Sep 27, 2007
Captains: Ken Venturi (USA); Peter Thomson (International). Score: USA 21 , International 10. (USA Today -- Sports)
GOLFER IN THE NEWS Jul 24, 2007
I heard a tip from Ken Venturi a long time ago and stuck with it, and I think that s why I m very good inside six feet. To take everything out of my mind, I pick a line and all I worry about is that line. (Scranton Times, PA)
Keeping score around New England Jul 5, 2007
Kevin Sullivan was awarded the Ken Venturi Coach of the Year Award during the 30th annual Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic at the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk, N.Y. Sullivan helps guide blind golfer Bill McMahon of Framingham. Miscellany Cause to play In conjunction with the North American Pro Golf Tour tournament at Blackstone National GC in Sutton, a pro-am will be held Sunday, with proceeds benefiting multiple sclerosis research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. (Boston Globe)
D.C.-area golf steers new course, finds new life Jul 5, 2007
It was there that Ken Venturi nearly succumbed to heat stroke before winning the 1964 Open. It was there that Ernie Els, the only player in the top six who won't be playing this week, beat Colin Montgomerie and Tom Lehman to win the 1997 Open. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Shock And Awe Jun 25, 2007
" He spoke these words Saturday at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, after completing his inaugural state amateur with a flourish. Anderson, now 18, won the title by pocketing a 4-and-3 victory over Joseph Greiner, a 20-year-old from Saugus (Los Angeles County). The win capped an exhilarating week for Anderson, who is bound for Pepperdine in the fall. He barely reached the match-play portion of the tournament -- he came through a playoff Tuesday to earn one of the final spots -- and then needed... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Trivia Quiz: How well do you know your U.S. Open history? Jun 14, 2007
a.) Bobby Jones b.) Johnny Goodman c.) Ken Venturi. 16. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Little voice in Miller's head didn't lie Jun 10, 2007
Ken Venturi, another Lincoln High grad and the 1964 U.S. Open champion, said learning the game in San Francisco forced him to hit the ball straight, become precise with his irons and sharpen his short game. Those also were Miller's strengths. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kroichick: Golf leaves plenty of heart in San Francisco May 3, 2007
" AP Photo/Jeff ChiuWoods and Daly squared off in an AmEx playoff at Harding Park in 2005. That should have come as little surprise, because San Francisco has a long, rich golf history predating Woods' riveting duel with Daly (ultimately decided on the second playoff hole, when Daly missed a 3-foot par putt). The city's board of supervisors took a significant step toward prolonging the heritage Tuesday, approving an agreement with the PGA Tour to bring the 2009 Presidents Cup and four other... (ESPN -- Golf)
This week's Lipouts: 4/19/07 Apr 19, 2007
Heavy winds force the PGA Tour to suspend play during the final round of the Verizon Heritage Classic and finish the tournament on Monday: It was the biggest burst of wind to hit the tour since Ken Venturi. Nike recalls its Sumo2 driver and has stopped all retail of the club after it was deemed illegal by the United States Golf Association: It was the first time a driver ran afoul of the rules since Michael Waltrip. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Curtis Strange Will Be Inducted Into Golf Hall Of Fame Apr 19, 2007
PGA TOUR: How They Voted Player Percentage of Vote Curtis Strange 70 percent Craig Wood 57 percent *Hubert Green 52 percent Lanny Wadkins 50 percent Denny Shute 31 percent Doug Ford 30 percent Bob Charles 23 percent Tony Lema 23 percent Ken Venturi 23 percent Mark O'Meara 19 percent Macdonald Smith 18 percent Fred Couples 17 percent Davis Love III 16 percent Miller Barber 13 percent Don January 13 percent Fuzzy Zoeller 13 percent Dave Stockton 9 percent Harold Jug McSpaden 7 percent John Daly 2... (Wakeforestsports.com)
In the end, Masters reverted to form Apr 10, 2007
Burke set a tournament record by surging from eight shots back in the final round to beat San Francisco native Ken Venturi, then an acclaimed amateur, by one. Venturi shot 80 in the final round. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Faldo sinks winning shot at Masters Apr 9, 2007
But CBS' pre-tournament special, Jim Nantz Remembers Augusta: The 1960 Masters, was entertaining TV. Viewers saw Arnold Palmer, in his chain-smoking, 30-year-old prime, charging past Ken Venturi with birdies on the 17th and 18th holes. My favorite moment: host Jim McKay predicting viewers will be hearing more from a young amateur named Jack Nicklaus. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mild-mannered man Apr 9, 2007
Jack Burke won straight up with the same score in 1956, when Ken Venturi, as an amateur, broke under the pressure. And in 1966, Jack Nicklaus won at even par, but only after he d beaten Tommy Jacobs and Gay Brewer in a playoff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NOTEBOOKVideo helps Mickelson avoid disqualification Apr 8, 2007
" Geoff Ogilvy, the reigning U.S. Open champion, actually uttered these words Wednesday. The next day, Ogilvy made triple-bogey 8 on No. 2. On Saturday, he dropped two shots into the pond and took quadruple-bogey 9 on No. 15. That's 7-over-par on those two holes -- and Ogilvy stands eight shots off the lead. Fast Freddies: If it's the weekend in Augusta, that must be Fred Couples taking a leisurely walk amid the pine trees. Couples matched Gary Player's record of consecutive cuts made at the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Masters Third Round News & Notes Apr 8, 2007
He erased an eight-shot deficit thanks to a one-under 71 on the final day to edge Ken Venturi by one stroke. Burke's winning score that year was 289, plus-one. (News & Observer -- Sports)
High scores bloom Apr 7, 2007
Ken Venturi, then an amateur, went out with an eight-stroke lead the last day, but how the the wind did blow, and so did Venturi. He shot 80, Burke let his experience take hold, played just well enough to win by a stroke, and Venturi exited in tears. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A colorful spin placed on 1960 Masters Apr 4, 2007
Nantz says Ken Venturi, his former CBS on-air partner who was runner-up to Arnold Palmer in that tournament, didn't know about the project and was a bit surprised when he got a call from colorizers "to confirm his eyes were hazel.". But some colors had to be filled in, Nantz says: "With 15,000-20,000 spectators, it's guesswork.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Palmer back at the Masters as honorary starter Apr 4, 2007
and Sarazen started doing it in 1981, with Ken Venturi filling in for Nelson for one year in 1983. joined Nelson and Sarazen in 1984. (ESPN -- Golf)
The King is back at the Masters Apr 4, 2007
" Jock Hutchison and Fred McLeod were the first honorary starters in 1963. Byron Nelson and Sarazen started doing it in 1981, with Ken Venturi filling in for Nelson for one year in 1983. Sam Snead joined Nelson and Sarazen in 1984. Snead in 2002 was the last honorary starter; he died a month later. Asked on Tuesday if this will become a tradition, Palmer said he'd have to ask Payne. The words were barely out of Palmer's mouth when Payne leaned forward and emphatically said, "Yes. " Palmer's... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Golf & TV: Messing with the Masters Mar 24, 2007
Way, way back in 1960, Arnold Palmer birdied the final two holes on Sunday at Augusta National to snatch the green jacket away from Ken Venturi by one stroke. Ardent golf fans know all about that dramatic finish, but it s never been re-shown on TV. Until now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Colorful reshowing of a Masters classic Mar 22, 2007
17 and 18 to snatch the green jacket away from San Francisco native Ken Venturi. This year, on Masters Sunday (April 8), Palmer wins again -- and so do golf fans who enjoy wading in nostalgia. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cal Men's Golf Climbs To Second Place at Western Intercollegiate Mar 21, 2007
Streibich's final round featured a hole-in-one on the par 3, 194-yard 5th hole and tied a record first set by 1964 U.S. Open champion and former CBS-TV golf commentator Ken Venturi, who played for San Jose State in the 1950s, Bryan Pini of the University of the Pacific, and Jason Allred of Pepperdine University. Streibich, who won for the first time in college competition, also tied Allred's tournament record for a 54-hole score. (Calbears.com)
It takes all types of characters to call it 'The City' Mar 1, 2007
Since that inaugural event in 1917, one City winner (George Archer) went on to wear the green jacket at Augusta National and another (Ken Venturi) won the U.S. Open. On the women's side, one player (Sally Krueger) was crowned champion 10 times and another (Juli Inkster) won the U.S. Women's Open. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sinatra Celebrity Invitational ~ Events will support Children's Center Feb 15, 2007
Barbara Sinatra, NFL Champion Vince Ferragamo and U.S. Open Champion Ken Venturi host the golf tournament, which benefits the non-profit Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower. Barbara and Frank Sinatra founded the Center in 1986 on the campus of Eisenhower Medical Center to provide counseling for physically, sexually and emotionally abused children, and to focus on prevention and breaking the cycle of abuse. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Simms expects to be struck by Bolts Dec 8, 2006
He was in Westwood yesterday to meet with UCLA coach Ben Howland before driving to Palm Springs to visit his former golf broadcast partner, Ken Venturi, who had heart surgery last week. Nantz planned to drive to San Diego last night, spend some time at the Chargers' facility this morning, drive to Anaheim to meet with Texas A&M coaches and players this afternoon, work the game tomorrow, then drive back to San Diego in time to meet with the Broncos. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
'Happy Birthday, Pop!' Capt. Ralph Doxsee a legend in his own time Dec 7, 2006
Now retired, he spoke about being the only one that professional golfer Ken Venturi allowed to touch his clubs. He also had wonderful memories to share of the Doxsee family. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Venturi has heart surgery Dec 6, 2006
Ken Venturi was the PGA Player of the Year in 1964 ... - Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi was expected to have a full recovery after undergoing heart surgery last Friday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dwyane Wade, who led the Heat to the Dec 5, 2006
SI.com - 2006 Sportsman of the Year - Heat's Wade named Sportsman of the Year - Monday December 4, 2006 3:01PM. Sports Illustrated honors Wade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rolla native Chad Saladin wins Byron Nelson Award Nov 21, 2006
Inscribed on the Byron Nelson Award trophy are the words "Be good to the game and give back," words Nelson said to Ken Venturi after Venturi asked how he could pay Nelson back. We are truly honored that Byron Nelson Interests has allowed us to name this award after a man who s unquestioned dedication to the truest values of the game of golf is second-to-none, said Philip Bough, Tour Commissioner. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Players like vintage East Lake style Nov 1, 2006
TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT. Competitors like vintage style of East Lake. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Service projects to highlight ShareFest Oct 6, 2006
Ken Venturi recalled that when Nelson visited another golf course, he would inquire what the course record was and who held it. If the home pro owns the course record, you just don t break it, Venturi said Nelson told him. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Charming Faldo a major attraction Oct 5, 2006
"While Wadkins had his critics, he proved a smooth and able replacement four years ago for Ken Venturi, who had clearly slipped in his last few seasons. But just as CBS's golf team improved with Wadkins replacing Venturi, it improves even more with Faldo taking over for Wadkins. His British accent is easy on the ears and he should mix well with Englishman Peter Oosterhuis and Irishman David Feherty, who will continue to be the best entertainment in golf next to Tiger Woods.Speaking of which, how... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sports Television Oct 4, 2006
And Wadkins, in replacing the retiring Ken Venturi, was an extreme example. Venturi had been on CBS for 35 years. (USA Today -- Sports)
Players pay respects to Nelson Sep 30, 2006
s, Tom Watson and Ken Venturi, also will attend. Venturi will speak during the service. (KHOU.com, TX)
Sport's 'finest gent' won 18 in a year and 11 in a row Sep 28, 2006
"As a competitor, Byron was able to be mean and tough and intimidating - and pleasant," said Ken Venturi, the 1964 US Open winner and one of Nelson's closest friends. "You can always argue who was the greatest player but Byron is the finest gentleman the game has ever known.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Legendary golfer had record 1945 season Sep 28, 2006
Ken Venturi still vividly recalls the day nearly 60 years ago when he saw Byron Nelson play for the first time at a professional golf event in San Francisco. There was the near-flawless swing, a quiet charisma and a humble manner that hardly befitted a star of his caliber. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
More than a golfer Sep 27, 2006
Tom Watson and Ken Venturi were the most notable golfers tutored by Nelson after his playing career ended. Both attributed much of their career success to Nelson's guidance. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Golf great Byron Nelson dead at 94 Sep 27, 2006
"As a competitor, Byron was able to be mean and tough and intimidating and pleasant," said Ken Venturi, the 1964 U.S. Open winner and one of Mr. Nelson's closest friends. "You can always argue who was the greatest player, but Byron is the finest gentleman the game has ever known.". (The Palm Beach Post)
'The finest gentleman this game has ever known' Sep 27, 2006
" Before that happens, chances are good that many of them will stop at some point today and phone in birthday greetings to a player who won five major championships and tutored three eventual major champions (Tom Watson, Ken Venturi and Payne Stewart). Venturi, for one, plans to send along his regards. "You can always argue who was the greatest player in golf," said Venturi, winner of the 1964 U.S. Open before becoming a longtime CBS golf analyst. "But Byron Nelson is the finest gentleman this... (Star-Telegram, TX -- Sports)
State Fair golfers tee it up Sep 1, 2006
" Erik Flores' name was the most recent addition to the trophy. The UCLA standout, ranked 14th among collegians and 23rd nationally among all amateur players according to Golfweek magazine, will defend his title. Also competing is El Dorado Hills' Bob Niger, winner of the Sacramento City Championship and the Northern California Golf Association points leader. He has yet to have his name etched into the State Fair trophy, but he hopes to change that this year. The trophy is kept at MacKenzie's... (Sacramento Bee -- Sports)
GLF-BRITISHOPEN Jul 18, 2006
Former CBS analyst Ken Venturi, the 1964 U.S. Open champion, played in only one British Open, but he has been making annual trips to Ireland the past 20 years. He has grown to appreciate the brand of golf on the other side of the Atlantic, mostly because it encourages creativity. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
BLOWIN' IN THE WIND Jul 17, 2006
" But it's obviously not that simple, and the equation stretches beyond trying to power tee shots through a hearty English (or Scottish) gale. San Francisco native Ken Venturi, the 1964 U.S. Open champion, played in only one British Open, but he has been making annual trips to Ireland the past 20 years. He has grown to appreciate the brand of golf on the other side of the Atlantic, mostly because it encourages creativity. "I like the courses over there because they give you choices," Venturi... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Now Wie-t A Minute Jul 14, 2006
" Remember, she's barely more than half of Tiger Woods' age. She played tournament golf only sporadically until summer arrived, she routinely contends in LPGA events and she continues to play respectably, even impressively, against men. And the fact is, Wie turns the John Deere Classic from ignore-without-reservation into watch-at-all-costs. Maybe even for four days. Open on tap: Only one week remains until the British Open returns to Royal Liverpool, commonly known as Hoylake, for the first... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Dad Helps Put Champ On Course Jun 26, 2006
" The lesson proved useful Saturday, when Jordan Nasser, now 22, won the California Amateur Championship. He built an early lead, stayed poised as the advantage began to evaporate and earned a 3-and-2 victory over Jeff Gilchrist in their 36-hole final at Pebble Beach. Nasser thus added his name to a trophy filled with familiar names, from Ken Venturi and Johnny Miller to Bobby Clampett and Mark O'Meara. That the newest state amateur champion prevailed with Burhan Nasser as his caddie made the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
List of U.S. Open winners Jun 19, 2006
UPDATED: 09:36, June 19, 2006. Following is a list of U.S. Open golf champions (U.S. unless stated). (People's Daily Online, China)
More of this story Jun 10, 2006
The competition also has been a springboard to professional success for players such as U.S. Open champions Ed Furgol, Tommy Bolt and Ken Venturi; British Open champion Tony Lema; PGA Champions Dave Marr and Bobby Nichols; and Masters winner George Archer. Billy Mayfair and reigning champion Ryan Moore are the only players to have captured the U.S. Amateur and APL titles, the latter doing it in the same year. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
PAST CHAMPIONS Jun 9, 2006
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New Augusta boss same as the old one May 11, 2006
That's the tournament in which San Francisco native Ken Venturi made a final-round charge to pocket his last Tour victory. Beard took a four-shot lead over Venturi into the final round. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
