News Archive
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Chapman goes wire-to-wire to win Senior PGA Championship
Roger Chapman arrived at the Senior PGA Championship as a relative unknown. But after a victory as compelling as it was unlikely, the 53-year-old Englishman has earned his place in the rarified ranks of senior major champions.
Scores soar at the Shores, then get scorching
Early in the week, several players thought a score around even par would be good enough to win. Thursday's results bore that out. From then on, however, the scores headed distinctly downward, leaving everyone to try to figure out why.
Cook disappointed in finish but happy with overall week
Though John Cook was unhappy that he couldn't convert enough of his chances to overtake Roger Chapman, he set a record for lowest score by a runner-up in tournament history. And all in all, he loved his experience at Harbor Shores.
Ageless Irwin still sees room for improvement
Hale Irwin wasn't impressed that, a week shy of his 67th birthday, his third-place finish cemented his distinction as the oldest player to finish in the top five in a major. Already, he said, he's got some ideas on how to get better.
Steady Britton captures Low Club Professional honors
Bill Britton of New Jersey carded an even-par 71 Sunday to finish with the best score of the four PGA Professionals who made the cut this week. This is the second time Britton has earned this distinction since 2008.
Sunday notebook: Chapman wraps up major triumph
Roger Chapman established a number of interesting marks by virtue of his victory on Sunday....
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Chapman rolls to five-shot lead over Cook after 54 holes
Roger Chapman began the third round tied with John Cook, but ended it with a five-shot lead...
'Bridesmaid' Chapman one round away from history
With "15 or 16" runner-up finishes worldwide to go with one small European Tour...
Allen holds out hope, but knows Chapman controls his fate
If anyone can relate to the thoughts going through Roger Chapman's head -- and the...
Britton leads Skinner in race for coveted crystal bowl
Bill Britton of New Jersey and Sonny Skinner of Georgia both carded 69s Saturday, so Britton...
Saturday notebook: Eight birdies make for five-shot lead
Roger Chapman carded eight more birdies on Saturday, giving him a tournament-leading 18...
Friday, May 25, 2012
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...
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...
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....
Britton leads foursome of PGA Club Professionals into weekend
Despite spending far more time working and less time practicing than their touring pro...
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...
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,...
Monday, June 27, 2011
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...
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