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Friday, May 25, 2012

Cook and Chapman share halfway lead at Senior PGA Championship
Cook and Chapman share halfway lead at Senior PGA Championship

John Cook fired a 5-under 66 Friday to move into a tie with first-round leader Roger Chapman after 36 holes at Harbor Shores. Chapman had a 67, and he and Cook are tied at 7 under, two shots ahead of the ageless Hale Irwin.

What a difference a day makes for Allen and Edwards
What a difference a day makes for Allen and Edwards

Michael Allen was shocked by his Thursday 77, so he came out Friday and put up a course-record 64. Joel Edwards, managed a 73 in the worst of the wind on Thursday, and showcased his skills in a second-round 68 that has him in the hunt.

Irwin shoots his age, knows he can do even better
Irwin shoots his age, knows he can do even better

The amazing Hale Irwin shot his age on Friday with a 66 that vaulted him up into third place. But though Irwin, who turns 67 on June 3, has nothing left to prove, he might be looking for a measure of redemption over the weekend.

Britton leads foursome of PGA Club Professionals into weekend
Britton leads foursome of PGA Club Professionals into weekend

Despite spending far more time working and less time practicing than their touring pro counterparts, PGA Club Professionals Bill Britton, Sonny Skinner, Jeff Coston and Tom Atchison overcame the odds and made the cut on Friday.

Britton rallies to lead PGA Club Professionals through 36 holes
Britton rallies to lead PGA Club Professionals through 36 holes

Bill Britton of New Jersey called on experience and patience Friday to finish two rounds as the low PGA Club Professional. Also making the cut are Jeff Coston of Blaine, Wash.; Sonny Skinner of Sylvester, Ga.; and Tom Atchison of Silver Lake, Ohio.

Friday notebook: Two tied at the top

Roger Chapman and John Cook share the lead at the halfway mark on a much better day for...

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Chapman of England leads after windy first day at Senior PGA

Roger Chapman's first round at the Senior PGA Championship was only his fourth...

Cook takes first step toward elusive major

About the only thing missing from John Cook's impressive list of accomplishments is a...

Stevens transforms triple trouble into triumph

An early triple bogey could have ruined Craig Stevens' week almost before it got started,...

Forster and Stevens set pace for PGA Professionals

George Forster of Blue Bell, Pa., and Craig Stevens of Dallas, Ga., went separate routes to...

Thursday notebook: From Mallorca to Michigan for Chapman

Roger Chapman took the first-round lead after a serious change of scenery. Plus, Hale Irwin...

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Signature hole scores a 10 when it comes to opinions

The par-5 10th hole stands out at Harbor Shores for one big reason – its green is unlike any...

Edwards loving double life as both competitor and instructor

Is Joel Edwards happy to be making his Senior PGA Championship debut this week? You have no...

For Allen, comfort in senior golf translates to success

After going winless during a 300-start PGA Tour career, Michael Allen won the 2009 Senior PGA...

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Nicklaus joins dignitaries to kick off Senior PGA Championship

Jack Nicklaus, who designed the golf course at the Club at Harbor Shores, and a host of...

Eubanks: Popular Perry has passion for Senior PGA Championship

As the galleries are proving again this week, Kenny Perry remains one of golf's most...

No senior slowdown for PGA Club Professionals in field

For many of us, becoming a "senior" means slowing down and smelling the roses a...

Monday, May 21, 2012

Five to Watch: Senior PGA Championship

The last 11 editions of the Senior PGA Championship have been dominated by only seven...

Local Knowledge: 2012 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid

Senior golf's most prestigious major championship -- the Senior PGA Championship...

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Nicklaus: Harbor Shores 'more than a golf course'

At Harbor Shores, Jack Nicklaus took land that included "factories, toxic dumps,...

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Play Golf America Day coming to Benton Harbor May 12

The free event will feature golf instruction from Michigan Section PGA Professionals, a...

Monday, April 23, 2012

Bob Hope museum exhibit opens at Ford Presidential Museum

The 2,500-square foot "Bob Hope: An American Treasure" exhibit will feature more...

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Win a KitchenAid wine cellar, dinner by chef Buddy Valastro

Enter the KitchenAid Make the Cut Sweepstakes by hhgregg for a chance to win a...

Friday, September 09, 2011

Media Day Transcript: '12 Senior PGA Championship

The 2012 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will take place next May at The Golf...

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

PGA Foundation makes pledge to Benton Harbor Boys & Girls Club

In conjunction with the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, the PGA Foundation...

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Reigning champ Watson to stage clinic for charity

Tom Watson will conduct a special golf clinic at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores on Aug. 8,...

Friday, May 06, 2011

Bellerive C.C. named site of 2013 Senior PGA Championship, 2018 PGA Championship

The PGA of America has announced that the prestigious Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis,...

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Nicklaus' acclaimed Harbor Shores picked for 2012 Senior PGA

The Senior PGA Championship will make its first appearance in Michigan in 2012 at The Golf...