The U.S. Open comes to Torrey Pines this year, scene of a thrilling finish in 2008 when Rocco Mediate, a journeyman pro, battlied golf phenom and superstar Tiger Woods to a tie and thrilling playoff. Click here to view a story posted on Kingdom Magazine about the tournament and Mediate’s friendship with Arnold Palmer.
Author Archive: Jim Davis
June 16, 2021 – 200th birthday of Old Tom Morris
By Jim Davis Most of us know of Tom Morris and his son and golfing prodigy, Tommy. Tom is considered as golf’s Grand Old Man for so many reasons, not the least of which was his genuine love of the game, and for the Old Course at St. Andrews which he looked after as Keeper of the Green for 39 […]
simplex golf ball marker
This marker once belonged to GHS member John Roth, who passed away several years ago. The vintage metal Simplex marker, c. 1910s, is shown with instructions and in its original box. It’s quite rare to find these items in such good condition. The box may show discoloration and wear but that’s to be expected after so long a time. The […]
ghs welcomes new board member
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (April 29, 2021) – The Golf Heritage Society (GolfHeritage.org) announced the appointment of Glenn Haueisen to its Board of Directors. Haueisen will serve as the Director of Region 4, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. “It is with pleasure that we announce the addition of Glenn Haueisen to our Board of Directors,” said Dr. Bern Bernacki, president of the […]
arnie stories – the king
Daniel O’Neill, a golf consultant for Fox Sports, shared an Arnold Palmer story with the Morning Read. It’s one he’ll never forget as he was a rookie golf reporter at the time when a gracious Arnie took a few moments to help the young man with a story.Click here to see the post on the Morning Read. Frank Cantrel Jr. […]