The finish at the U.S. Open concluded an exciting week that was good for the game of golf. Matthew Fitzpatrick’s win provided a dramatic conclusion befitting our national championship and the historic venue over which it was contested, The Country Club at Brookline, Massachusetts. We were reminded about Francis Ouimet’s upset over Harry Vardon and Ted Ray at this storied venue […]
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golf today interview with dr. bern bernacki
Over the past several months Dr. Bern Bernacki, GHS president, has become quite adept at handling the many interviews arranged for him by our our very dedicated media specialist Sally J. Sportsman. Bernacki was recently asked 10 questions by GOlf Today which was published on Monday, June 6. Click here to read the interview.
happy 100 charlie sifford
By Jim DavisOne of the world’s most influential golfers was born 100 years ago on June 2. His name would be on the tip of our tongues but for one thing – he happened to be Black at a time when golf’s establishment was solidly, unapologetically, white. Mr. Charles L. Sifford is one golfer whose acquaintance you should definitely make. […]
ghs latrobe heritage & hickory classic
Golf Heritage Society presents the second annual GHS Latrobe Heritage & Hickory Classic Honoring the Legacy of Arnold Palmer For Immediate Release Media Contact:Sally J. Sportsman407-227-4706sjsport@earthlink.net Pittsburgh, Pa. (May 13, 2022) – The Golf Heritage Society will again host a golf tournament at Arnold Palmer’s Latrobe Country Club, where he learned to play the game of golf from his father, Milford […]
pga historian emeritus on the pga championship and the GHS
Bob Denney, Historian Emeritus for the PGA of America, was recently interviewed by radio host Ray Adams on his show, Great American Golf. The May 21 interview is presented here. Denney, as always, is a wonderfully informative guest with insights and observations from his many years with the PGA. He’s also quite keen on the GHS as this interview makes […]