George Hamilton handles tough questions Nov 15, 2008
Paying homage to Hamilton at Kramers: Golf legend Ray Floyd and his wife Maria; Bridget Koch; Bob Leidy; his former wife, Liza Pulitzer; Newlyweds Angela Koch and Doug Stockham; Michelle Kessler; H. Lloy Anderson and wife Inger; and big GOP donor Gay Gaynes. In the past weeks, meanwhile, the Post has received nearly 100 notes telling why their authors want a date with the star of The Godfather III and Zorro The Gay Blade. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ryder Cup: Azinger chooses 4 to fill out team (Today) Sep 3, 2008
Ryder Cup: Azinger chooses 4 to fill out team. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The stars will be out for golf championship Jun 15, 2008
Another World Golf Hall-of-Famer - Ray Floyd - was in the field, but withdrew recently due to continuing knee problems. The field is flush with the top money winners on the tour. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Golf hall will receive state funding May 20, 2008
Another component of strategic planning includes the ultimate fate of the bronze statues of Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd -- which remain in storage. "We have to consider how do we get the sculptures back to where the public can enjoy them on a long-term basis," Ms. Jarrett said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Golf, prep baseball, softball, auto racing Apr 14, 2008
1985Bernhard Langer beats Curtis Strange, Ray Floyd and Seve Ballesteros by two strokes to win the Masters. 1991Ian Woosnam of Wales made a par putt to turn back Tom Watson on the last hole and capture the 55th Masters. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Golfer statues aren't moving for Masters Mar 27, 2008
The popular bronze statues of golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd -- evacuated to a storage building in September -- will remain hidden until Hall of Fame officials and the Legislature can map out the organization's future. "These are expensive bronze sculptures and they can't be moved easily," said Robyn Jarrett, the Hall of Fame's marketing director. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Azinger ready to bring his fire and desire to Ryder Cup captaincy Mar 7, 2008
"Ray Floyd brought that. brought that. Everybody brings that. 'Go get 'em, kick their ass.' Yeah, no kidding. We're trying. You don't have to fire me up on the first tee of the Ryder Cup. If you need to be fired up, you shouldn't be there in the first place. [+] Leon Halip/US PresswireAzinger's game and tenacity still bring respect from his peers. "I think he'll be great," Calcavecchia said of Azinger. "He's a funny guy. The selection of him was strictly an effort to try to get everybody to... (ESPN -- Golf)
Woods takes record-breaking victory Feb 25, 2008
Looking back to the era when Jack Nicklaus was game's most dominant player it is inconceivable that the Golden Bear's principal rivals - Ray Floyd, Lee Trevino and, latterly, Tom Watson - would ever have been so gushing about him. They admired Nicklaus but were not in awe of him and that showed in the number of times they managed to beat him. (Guardian Unlimited)
Golf club guru back in the swing of things Feb 10, 2008
Palmer, Weiskopf, Ray Floyd - all of them. It wasn't the biggest tournament of the year, but all the pros said it was the most fun. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Son of Raymond Floyd making good use of a free pass Feb 9, 2008
Ray Floyd has a longtime endorsement deal with AT&T, which helped Robert when it came time to hand out sponsor exemptions. He also played in the tournament last year, and Robert Floyd already has received an exemption to the Northern Trust Open at Riviera. (International Herald Tribune)
Read the story Jan 15, 2008
In September, the bronze likenesses of Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd were carted to warehouses as a precaution. They are considered property of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and were moved to prevent the vandalism some sustained while on display along the Riverwalk. (The Augusta Chronicle)
CSN, Ch. 38 to air high school Super Bowls Nov 30, 2007
Arnold Palmer (who is playing with his 19-year-old grandson, Sam Saunders), Greg Norman, and Ray Floyd headline the event. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Pitt football Q&A with Paul Zeise Nov 3, 2007
-- Ray Floyd, Pittsburgh. Zeise: I suppose I would have much more credibility if I wrote that Dorin Dickerson is a bust and that he is barely seeing the field even though he is coming off a game in which he played more snaps than the starter at his position and he has played a lot in every game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Globe-trotting has long been a golf staple Aug 28, 2007
Arnold Palmer won open championships in Panama and Colombia, Ray Floyd prevailed in Brazil and Costa Rica. Among his victories, Hale Irwin counts titles in South Africa, Brazil, and even the Bahamas, while Tom Kite once triumphed in New Zealand. (Boston Globe)
Local Teams Today Aug 17, 2007
1969 -- Ray Floyd beats Gary Player by one stroke to win the PGA championship. 1995 -- John Roethlisberger wins the U.S. National Gymnastics Championships' all-around title in New Orleans, becoming the first gymnast in 28 years to win four titles. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
After hitting bottom, Verplank eyes top Aug 11, 2007
A year later, he entered the final round of the U.S. Open one stroke behind leader Ray Floyd but went out and shot a 74. Two decades later, he still considers that his best chance at winning a major -- until now. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Garcia gears up for another major shot Aug 9, 2007
If I can get it going, I'll be OK." Furyk tees off at 8:30 a.m. from the first tee. Ryder Cup Almost three years ago, Dave Stockton and Ray Floyd were among a group of former Ryder Cup captains who gave the PGA of America suggestions about the U.S. team, which remains mired in a slump against Europe. Next year when the Ryder Cup comes to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Stockton and Floyd will have some authority behind their opinions. U.S. captain named Stockton, 65, and Floyd, 64, as his... (USA Today -- Sports)
Zeroing in: Golf's majors smile on first-timers as PGA looms Aug 9, 2007
In the three years that majors have been swept by first-time winners 1959, 1969 and 2003 only four of the 12 have gone on to win multiple majors: Billy Casper, Gary Player, Tony Jacklin and Ray Floyd, all in golf's Hall of Fame. "It depends on a person's temperament," Harrington says, "but I suppose a player could suffer from winning just one major. It's a mistake to think that every time you play you're trying to prove that you won one. "I don't want to develop the attitude that if I hit a bad... (USA Today -- Sports)
* Woods, Southern Hills share billing Aug 8, 2007
Ray Floyd fired a course-record 63 in 38. 8oC heat to win the 1982 PGA Championship. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
'Tiger vs Southern Hills' Aug 7, 2007
Ray Floyd fired a course record 63 in 102 degree heat to win the 1982 PGA.. And then there was the first major at Southern Hills, the 1958 US Open when Tommy Bolt played 36 holes on the last day to win the "Blast Furnace" Open in mere 97 degree heat. (iAfrica.com)
The lowdown from Sawgrass May 10, 2007
1981: Ray Floyd, 285. 1982: Jerry Pate, 280. (USA Today -- Sports)
Baby may bring more birdies Apr 8, 2007
" Time management The family-performance link is particularly noteworthy among pro golfers because, unlike most other professional athletes, a golfer's career can span decades beginning with traditional child-rearing years of the 20s and 30s. Nicklaus, for instance, won the 1963 Masters a few days before his second child Steve was born, and again in 1986 with his oldest son Jackie caddying for him. In all, he's got five children. The timeline does not prove that parenthood leads to peak... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wetterich avoids horrors to share lead in first Masters Apr 6, 2007
He did know enough to ask 1976 Masters champion Ray Floyd to play a practice round on Tuesday. He said Floyd's advice was invaluable. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Danger lurking for pros Mar 4, 2007
The Bear Trap awaits contenders By Randall Mell South Florida Sun-Sentinel Posted March 4 2007. PALM BEACH GARDENS Mark Wilson knows what danger lurks ahead today as he seeks to become the 10th first-time winner of the Honda Classic. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Nicklaus and Watson win Champions Skins Game Jan 15, 2007
Raleigh Durham Cary Chapel Hill. Very grateful it went in, obviously. (News & Observer -- Sports)
