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On May 26, 2011 golfers will gather at Memphis National Golf Club in support of the John Talley Pediatric Neurological Research Fund at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center.
It all began on March 11, 2002, when the Midsouth community lost a very valued member when cancer claimed the life of John Talley. Up until his death, John not only served as the General Manager of the Mike Rose Soccer Complex (MRSC), but he was also the brainchild that conceived both the idea and the business plan for MRSC. John’s goal was to provide better fields and better opportunities for children to play soccer in Shelby County. To this day the Mike Rose Soccer Complex has not only had a major economic impact on Memphis, Germantown, Collierville and its surrounding areas, but is has also provided many local families and underprivileged children the opportunity to play and learn soccer at a world-class facility. The Mike Rose Soccer Complex has grown to over 7,000+ games a year with over 22 major soccer tournaments annually. These tournaments have helped local clubs and teams pay for coaching, equipment, club expenses, etc.. all of which have helped grow a strong base of soccer for children in the Midsouth.
John’s son, Carey Talley, started the John Talley Pediatric Neurological Research Foundation. Inspired by his fathers contribution to the Memphis community Carey and with the help of the MRSC staff, have helped raise over $120,000 for LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center. “My father has given every player in Memphis a high quality facility to play at”, Carey said. “I want to give back to him what he has helped me achieve with soccer”.
We invite you to join us for a fun day of golf and fellowship. If you are unable to join us in person, we ask that you consider one of the many sponsorship opportunities available. http://bit.ly/iMdktL
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Golf legend Seve Ballesteros, part magician, part escape artist and all champion, dies at the age of 54 Saturday morning in Spain.
The Spaniard, a five-times major winner, had been recuperating at his home in northern Spain after four operations on a brain tumour diagnosed in late 2008, followed by a course of chemotherapy.
“Today, at 2.10 a.m. Spanish time, Seve Ballesteros passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Pedrena,” the family said in a statement on the player’s personal website (www.seveballesteros.com).
Regarded by many as golf’s greatest shot-maker, Ballesteros won 87 titles worldwide, 50 of them on the European Tour.
World number one Lee Westwood described Ballesteros as an “inspiration, genius, role model, hero and friend,” in a poignant message on his Twitter feed.
“Seve made European golf what it is today,” Westwood added. “RIP Seve.”
A winner of three British Opens and two Masters titles, Ballesteros also helped revive Europe’s fortunes in the Ryder Cup, breathing new life into the team competition against the United States.
“He was a game-changer,” fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia said. “To come from where he did and do what he did was amazing.”
“A sporting legend in every sense & great friend–keep fighting the fight!” John Daly Tweeted. “Remember how you inspired many generations! Praying for u!”
European Tour chief executive George O’Grady said the inspirational Ballesteros would leave a powerful legacy.
“Seve’s unique legacy must be the inspiration he has given to so many to watch, support, and play golf, and finally to fight a cruel illness with equal flair, passion, and fierce determination,” O’Grady said in a statement.
“We have all been so blessed to live in his era. He was the inspiration behind the European Tour.”
The tumour, the size of two golf balls, was discovered after Ballesteros collapsed at Madrid airport and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
The final cause of death was respiratory problems, Saturday’s statement added.
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John Daly finished 11 under at the Wyndham Championship last week placing T41. Daly finished Sunday with a 6 under round. This was his best round in the 4 rounds total.
After having to withdraw from the PGA Championship after he thought he tore the labrum in his shoulder. Learning it was a sprain and rehabbed his shoulder, Daly came out screaming at the Wyndham Championship.
Another reason Daly finished 11 under was due to his Bertanardi Putter he received 2 weeks ago. Daly told his fans on his twitter page, “… nice to have a good finish.”
Let’s see how he does this week at Knoxville News Sentinel Open at Fox Den Country Club.
While you are watching Daly perform later this week, check out his products at www.johndalybbq.com. Stock up on some “Back 9″ items.
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He’s back! Daly’s return to Coolum confirmed
John Daly will return to Australia in December for the third consecutive year to contest the Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola.
The PGA of Australia has today confirmed that John Daly will return to Queensland in December to contest the Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola from December 9 – 12, 2010.
Daly said over the weekend that he will play Australia’s oldest professional event at the Hyatt Regency Coolum, where he has previously helped generate record crowds with fans coming from far and wide to see one of the biggest characters in world golf.
“I really love coming to Australia,” Daly said today.
“The Coolum course is great, the fans love their golf and I hope I can come back this year and really put in a good performance.”
Max Garske, the Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of Australia, said John is always welcome to play in Australia and is looking forward to seeing him back on the Sunshine Coast.
“We are very grateful for the support John has given the PGA Tour of Australasia particularly in the past three years,” Garske said.
“Last year John was forced to withdraw due to injury, but having recovered quicker than expected he contacted us and said to put him back in the field. To have that kind of support from a two-time major winner is great for our Tour and it will be good to see him back at Coolum this year.”
‘Long’ John Daly won the US PGA Championship in 1991 and the British Open in 1995 and remains one of the world’s most popular players.
Queensland Premier Ms Anna Bligh said Daly was a great ambassador during the 2009 Championship, when he frequently Tweeted about the beautiful environment, weather and great atmosphere at Coolum.
“As Mr Daly discovered last year, this is a great event for both spectators and players and their families, and certainly one of the premier events on the Sunshine Coast,” Ms Bligh said.
The 2010 Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola will be played at the Hyatt Regency Coolum on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast from December 9-12, 2010.
The event will be the final event on both the PGA Tour of Australasia and OneAsia Order of Merit, with players competing for a total prize pool of AUD$1,500,000.
The burgeoning OneAsia will have staged 11 tournaments with a total of more than US$12 million in prize money paid out at the end of the season.
The week’s event will be showcased on OneAsia’s television platform with live coverage for four hours a day across all four tournament days, and broadcast to over 260 million homes in more than 40 countries.
Full coverage of the event will be available domestically on Network Ten, as well as internationally on ESPN Star Sports, Jupiter Golf Network, SBS Golf Channel, Fox International, Sky Sports NZ, ESPN3 & America One in the USA, ViaSat & Bloomberg Television among others in Europe.
Tickets for the Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola go on sale from Wednesday.
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