Steve Williams and Evin Priest’s book, “Together We Roared”, offers a candid look at Williams’ 12-year caddying career with Tiger Woods, providing insight into the intricacies of golf and the dynamics of their partnership.
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Excitement builds for shocking Tiger Woods return at The Masters
Just one year removed from a horrific car accident that left him worried about losing a leg, Tiger Woods is preparing a comeback for the ages at this year’s Masters, which opens Thursday, April 7, at Augusta National.
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Economic development takes center stage in Will County
Business means jobs and officials from the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED) understand that in a big way. The CED is geared up to present its Annual Report to Investors on Friday, Dec. 3 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. “We’re really excited about this year. This is the first time our investors group, guests and friends are going to be meeting in person since March 2020. We’re really looking forward to that crowd interaction and getting a chance to get in front of people.” John Greuling, President and CEO of the CED said.
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Will County CED to unveil Annual Report to Investors this Friday in Bolingbrook
The Will County Center for Economic Development will present its Annual Report to Investors on Friday, Dec. 3 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. The event is “back in person in 2021,” officials said. Last year’s event had to held virtually due to the COVID pandemic.
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Shippen Invitational Champion Tim O’Neal Expects More African Americans in Golf
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Because of the PGA Tour’s commitment to First Tee, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and other programs and initiatives, golfer Tim O’Neal’s optimism about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport has never been higher. He even believes it will assist up-and-coming champions of color to receive needed sponsorships that he initially found difficult to obtain.
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Influenced by his dad and Tiger Woods, Wyatt Worthington II Hopes His Success Opens More Golfing Opportunities for People of Color
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a young teen, Worthington met woods during a First Tee and Woods Foundation event. Woods helped the young man with his swing and provided the kind of confidence that helped Worthington qualify to play for the PGA Championship in 2016.
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Chronicling Hearing Impaired Golfer Langston Frazier’s Path to the PGA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This membership is much more than an ID number, membership card, a lapel pin, and a fancy piece of paper,” Frazier wrote on LinkedIn the day he received Membership. “It’s a gateway to so much more. It shows people, especially little kids that look like me, that, ‘Hey, if he can do it, I can do it too!’”
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EXCLUSIVE: After Missing Opportunities to Engage Black America, Golf is Capitalizing on New Moments
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Determined not to miss any further opportunities to connect with the African American community, The PGA Tour has, among many other commitments, entered a memorandum of understanding with the Black Press of America. The agreement promises to raise awareness and keep African Americans informed about all the game has to offer.
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EXCLUSIVE: In Historic Interview PGA Tour Commissioner Touts HBCU Initiatives, Importance of Black Press, and Future of Golf for Minorities
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Another significant focus for the PGA TOUR is a reinforced commitment to First Tee, particularly within marginalized and underserved areas of communities and training more coaches from diverse backgrounds to serve as mentors at our chapters,” said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. “First Tee is also working diligently on a $200 million fundraising campaign, of which more than $120 million has already been raised, with a portion of those dollars also going toward the direct financial support of diversity and inclusion initiatives.”
