Four-Day Golf Fest Offers Great Value, Fun & Prizes for Players
Litchfield Park, AZ. (Aug. 16) - It’s not often that consumers can decide what they will pay for what they purchase, however, that is exactly what will happen for four days at The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa.
It is all a part of the resort’s “Play n’ Pay” promotion, beginning Saturday, August 28, and continuing the following Monday through Wednesday on their legendary golf courses. Golfers playing any one of the Robert Trent Jones, Sr. courses can book their tee times in advance, play their round and then, and only then, decide what the experience was worth.
“We know we’re a great value any time of year but this offer makes playing golf at
The Wigwam an unbelievable deal,” said Leo Simonetta, director of golf operations. Simonetta was just recently appointed to his position at the iconic resort property and brings more than 20 years of golf management experience.
Simonetta said that he has done this promotion before and it has always been well-received. The Wigwam will also be encouraging golfers to make a contribution, above and beyond their self-selected greens fees, to the First Tee Program of Phoenix and the Litchfield Historical Society, both partners in the four-day event.
“We want to give back to the community in most everything that we do,” said Simonetta, “and supporting First Tee and the historical society is a great way to do just that.”
In addition to the Saturday rounds of golf, there will various product sampling on the tees as well as prizes for various skill competitions throughout the course. Food specials and happy hour pricing will be available in the Clubhouse for friends and families of the golfers as well.
Greg Esposito joins me for the Tuesday edition of the “Show To Be Named Later” on Fanster.com.
Segment 1 (0:00) - Disgusting. Horrific. Unwatchable. No, I’m not referring to Jersey Shore on MTV. I’m talking about the Cardinals’ ugly 24-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Greg and I break down the game and why the Cardinals can’t seem to capitalize on momentum.
Segment 2 (22:15) - The San Antonio Spurs are in town (yes, the Suns are actually playing a home game)…Greg and I discuss the Suns, and what they can do to improve their rebounding effort which has been lacking as of late.
Segment 3 (40:02) - We talk about the big trade that went down in the big leagues yesterday, and the latest rumors and problems surrounding the Tiger Woods situation.
STBNL Tuesday - Understanding the Cardinals mess in San Francisco
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Michael “Fantasy Camp” Kossett, straight off a plane from Bali (at least that’s what he claims) joins me for the Monday edition of “The Show To Be Named Later” on Fanster.com.
Segment 1 (0:00) - Very little college football and a Cardinal-free Sunday made for a weird sports weekend, but we bounce back on Monday with some thoughts on Alabama’s Mark Ingram winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy and a preview of tonight’s Cardinals-49ers game from Candlestick. Michael and I also look at some of the other games from around the league, and discuss how tough the NFC is right now.
Segment 2 (27:13) - The Suns nearly blew a 19-point lead on Friday against Orlando and did blow a 17-point lead in Denver on Saturday. Michael and I talk about the weekend that was for the Suns and suggest some ways to spice things up offensively.
Segment 3 (45:07) - The Tiger Woods story just keeps adding new wrinkles, including Eldrick’s decision to take an indefinite leave of absence from the PGA Tour, and the decision of some his sponsors to drop him. We talk about whether or not Tiger’s decision to leave the game for a stretch is a good one, or if there’s other ways he can fix his marriage/home life.
STBNL Monday - At least McCoy didn’t get a lifetime achievement award
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Sorry about not posting a show on Thursday…things got away from me a little. But, we make up for it on Friday, as the extra-large, three-man edition of the “Show To Be Named Later” lives up to its name. Myself, Michael Kossett and Luke Lapinski go a full 80 minutes for your listening pleasure.
Segment 1 (0:00) - Lots of college football to talk about, and we hit it all. Army-Navy, Heisman Trophy, and we discuss in detail Notre Dame’s hiring of Brian Kelly of Cincinnati, and just how pissed the members of Cincinnati’s football team are at the coach that helped them to an undefeated 12-0 record thus far.
Segment 2 (31:19) - We shift our focus to the NFL, including Cleveland’s win over Pittsburgh (HA HA!) and we also discuss the Cardinals and their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football with a chance to clinch their 2nd straight NFC West title.
Segment 3 (51:00) - We’re all over the board in segment 3–Phoenix Coyotes talk, George Michael Christmas songs, Suns, Tiger Woods, and wherever else the twisted brain of Michael Kossett takes us.
STBNL Friday - XL Three-Man Edition
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Mark Weber joins me for the Wednesday edition of the “Show To Be Named Later” here on Fanster.com
Segment 1 (0:00) - The Tiger Woods/Elin Nordegren/Rachel Uchitel saga now has introduced a new character. She’s Jaimee Grubbs, who when she’s not embarrassing herself by appearing on Vh1’s Tool Academy, she’s sleeping with married golfers–more than once. Web and I discuss the whole situation and debate on whether those people who say this is none of our business have a point.
Segment 2 (25:29) - The Suns get smacked by the Knicks in New York. What does it mean? We’ll discuss that and Allen Iverson ending his 5-day “retirement” by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Segment 3 (41:59) - The final dirt is thrown on the 2009 ASU football season as Web and I talk about the disappointing year for the Sun Devils, and we talk NFL and what’s coming up for the Cardinals.
STBNL Wednesday - As the Tiger turns
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Segment 1 (0:00) - What if Kurt Warner is out for an extended period of time? Did Matt Leinart show enough vs. Tennessee to give you confidence that he can run the Cardinals’ offense? Chuck and I discuss this, and whether or not he’s got handcuffs on when it comes to the Cardinals playbook. And we discuss the Saints’ dismantling of the Patriots, and who we’d vote for right now for MVP of the NFL?
Segment 2 (31:08) - The Charlie Weis Era is over in South Bend. Chuck and I talk about how he was put in a terrible situation, and how Florida State is mistreating a legend by forcing Bobby Bowden out.
Segment 3 (55:28) - We can’t go a full day without talking about Tiger, can we? Chuck shares his thoughts on the Tiger Woods/Elin Nordegren/Rachel Uchitel triangle.
STBNL Tuesday - Do you trust Matt Leinart to run the Cardinals?
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If you’re a fan of ASU football and the Cardinals, you had your heart ripped out twice in a 24-hour period. But look at it this way, you had a better weekend than Tiger Woods. Michael Kossett joins me to discuss all the happenings of the weekend on Monday’s “Show To Be Named Later”.
The world was introduced to Rachel Uchitel over the weekend. Thanks, Tiger!
Segment 1 (0:00) - The Arizona Cardinals lost a tough one on Sunday to Vince Young and the Tennessee Titans–the first blemish on their 2009 road record. Michael and I discuss the game, the much-ballyhooed quarterback matchup of Young vs. Leinart, “the drive” and how close the NFC West is going to get in the next couple of weeks.
Segment 2 (24:03) - College football is the focus–we break down U of A’s win over ASU and the ugliness that followed. We also talk about the battle of L.A. and the petulant actions of UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel and BYU (and former ASU) QB Max Hall’s strong comments directed at the University of Utah.
Segment 3 (55:44) - How fishy is that Tiger Woods story? A one-car crash at 2:25 a.m. and that is the best story you can come up with?
STBNL Monday - Who had a worse weekend…Valley football fans or Tiger Woods?
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Not the usual title you’d expect for a Professional Golf Association (PGA) event, but when you’re the younger well-behaved brother of the most attended PGA Tour stop, it’s very apropos. The FRYS.Com Open at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale takes place this weekend in beautiful north Scottsdale and features a plethora of tour veterans and countless up-and-comers. The number of reasons to attend are countless, above and beyond watching some of the best players in the world walk around the desert crushing surlyn covered rubber bands.
First off, the Arizona Cardinals are in New York to play the Giants and the ASU Sun Devils have traveled to the Bay Area to take on Stanford. Both night games, which doesn’t hinder you from enjoying libations at the 16th hole’s O’Donoghue’s Pub. Not to be confused with the infamous FBR’s 16th hole stadium, but still a beautiful par 3 in its own right. As for the local hockey team, the Coyotes? Another Saturday night game–this one against the L.A. Kings. So if you’re worried about any disruption to your favorite team viewing, it won’t happen this weekend.
If the countless months and especially the latest heat wave have you longing for the weather you moved to Arizona for, this is the weekend to enjoy it before the Snowbirds arrive and the fall honey-do list gets unmanageable. If overnight lows in the mid 50’s and mid-day temps hovering around the low to mid 80’s doesn’t get you excited, then I suggest a visit to the do-it-yourself blood pressure test machine at Walgreens to test your pulse. So squeeze out the last of your mid-summer San Diego vacation sunscreen and lube yourself up like a baby back rib rack.
If the recession blues have hit your bank account, not to worry. Ticket prices for each day are a mere $25! No escalating weekend scale, just a flat rate of 25 bones. There are upgrades to better your tournament experience like the Paddy O’ VIP area or different other hospitality options, but those are of course, optional. If you figure the last time you went to the movies and after you get in the door for $10, had a large bucket of popcorn, a box of red vines and a bladder buster beverage your into Tom Cruise or Goldie Hawn for a good $25. But did you meet them? Get their autograph? Or even have a conversation with them? I think not. You’ll forget the movie Saw IV long before you forget the afternoon you met and taked to Rocco Mediate.
Which leads me to my final point. These are regulation, no-substitutes, honest to goodness PGA tour players out here. I’m sure the names Fred Couples, David Duval, Tom Lehman, Mike Weir and Brad Faxon ring a bell? If you’ve even remotely paid attention to the golfing world, these are players you want to watch. If you’re looking for local flavor? I.E. ASU players? Although Lefty won’t be here to enjoy dinner at ‘Phil’s Grill’ in the clubhouse, Billy Mayfair, Jeff Quinney, Chez Reavie and Pat Perez will be representing the maroon and gold. You might even find a new player to root for this weekend. As part of the PGA’s Fall Series of events, many players are scrambling to finish in the PGA Tour’s top 125, which gives them their playing card for 2010. What’s more exciting than watching a young man play his heart out in an attempt to change his life.
As the advertisement states, ‘FRYS.com Open, Get close to Greatness’. And if I can quote a maitre de when he leaves your table? Enjoy folks.
Dana Garmany, chairman and founder of Scottsdale-based Troon Golf has announced he will retire from his role as chief executive officer with the company on December 31, 2009. Garmany was one of the Top 30 Power Brokers as named in the July issue of Sports Arizona.
As planned, the role of chief executive officer will be taken over by Hud Hinton on January 1, 2010. Hinton has served as president and chief operating officer of Troon Golf since 1999. Garmany will continue in his position as chairman of the board and will remain active in strategic company decisions, but all day-to-day activities and decision making will be handled by Hinton.
“While planning to be an active chairman, I look forward, with my current clean bill of health, to some new challenges and will enjoy some time with my wife and children as they have had a very tough go of it watching my battle with cancer over the last year,” stated Garmany. “It has been my distinct pleasure to lead Troon Golf for 20 years and I am confident our company will continue in its success long into the future.”
Garmany founded Troon Golf in 1990 with Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. as its flagship property. Under Garmany’s leadership, Troon Golf has grown to become the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, encompassing nearly 200 golf courses in 26 countries and 31 states.
Garmany’s success with Troon Golf, along with 25 years of industry experience developing and operating golf facilities worldwide has garnered countless recognition from golf’s most prestigious accolades, including being named by both Golf Inc. and Golf Digest as one of the most powerful and influential people in golf. Garmany’s influence has undeniably played a major role in redefining and raising the operational standards for domestic and international high-end daily-fee, resort, and private golf courses.
“On behalf of the entire board of directors, I am delighted to have Hud Hinton assume the CEO role in addition to his role as President,” added Garmany. “Having worked with Hud for a number of years, I am certain he is the right person at the right time. I am confident of Troon’s future under Hud’s leadership.”
Hinton is widely recognized as one of the hospitality industry’s most experienced brand, franchise and third-party management experts. His experience in the hotel industry totals more than 25 years, and prior to joining Troon Golf in 1999, he was executive vice president, hotel operations, North America, for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Previously, Hinton spent more than seven years as senior vice president, operations for Westin Hotels and Resorts. Earlier in his career, Hinton served as managing director of New York’s Plaza Hotel and general manager of the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Ariz.
“I couldn’t be more honored or humbled by this opportunity,” stated Hinton. “Dana and I have worked together closely for 10 years now and I have been fortunate to benefit from his guidance and leadership. Dana is certainly an icon in the industry and he will leave very big shoes to fill.”
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon Golf is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at properties located in 31 states and 26 countries. Additionally, 39 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications.
The Fiesta Bowl would be wise to make sure they don’t invite Jason Hargett to its Million Dollar Hole in Hole contest later this year after the Utah resident nailed an ace during the recent Mark Eaton Classic Charity Event to nab himself a cool million. Watch the shot and priceless reaction after dropping a hole in hole from 150 yards.
The odds of hitting the shot are 30,000-1 and earned Hargett an appearance on The Early Show on Friday. Hargett, 34, will receive $25,000 per year for 40 years.
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Litchfield Park, AZ. (Aug. 16) - It’s not often that consumers can decide what they will pay for what they purchase, however, that is exactly what will happen for four days at The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa.
Segment 1 (0:00) - Disgusting. Horrific. Unwatchable. No, I’m not referring to Jersey Shore on MTV. I’m talking about the Cardinals’ ugly 24-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Greg and I break down the game and why the Cardinals can’t seem to capitalize on momentum.
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