Jimmy Ellison, 68, was well known around the world for his work alongside Arnold Palmer, and also as the longtime superintendent at Bay Hill Club. And Steven Wright, 61, was well known in the industry as an integral part of the Florida GCSA, a columnist for Golfdom and a mentor to many.
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How much do golf course superintendents make?
Thanks to a survey commissioned by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, we now have a clearer understanding of the gig. Not only do we know something about salaries (the average super earned $97,354 last year) and job security.
What did Audrey Hepburn wear on the golf course?
1955: Full-length view of Belgian-born actor Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993) standing on a golf course, holding her putter, with a golf ball on the green in the foreground. She wears a black top and a yellow drawstring skirt. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Where did Adam Sandler and Kevin James play golf in 2007?
Adam Sandler and Kevin James during the 2007 Sony Open Pro-Am at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 10, 2007. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/PGA) BURBANK, CA - AUGUST 28: Actress Sharon Stone attends the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation Golf Tournment at the Lakeside Golf Club on August 28, 2006 in Burbank, California.
Is Josh SENs still writing for Golf Magazine?
A golf, food and travel writer, Josh Sens has been a GOLF Magazine contributor since 2004 and now contributes across all of GOLF’s platforms. His work has been anthologized in The Best American Sportswriting. He is also the co-author, with Sammy Hagar, of Are We Having Any Fun Yet: the Cooking and Partying Handbook.
Who was the actor who played the 18th hole at Pebble Beach?
Carson Daly. PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Actor Carson Daly and Pat Perez look at the crownd on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Course during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on February 14, 2009 in Pebble Beach, California.
Who was the actor who putts in the 2012 Captain/Celebrity Pairings?
Actor George Lopez tries to get the crowd laughing after he makes a put, with Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps, right, walking past at the first hole in the Captain/Celebrity Pairings at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
Where was Paula Trickey at the 2010 BMW Charity Pro Am?
GREER, SC - MAY 14: Actress Paula Trickey hits from the ninth tee box during the second round of the BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Thornblade Club held on May 14, 2010 in Greer, South Carolina. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Where was Adrien Brody in 2012?
HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 19: Actor Adrien Brody in action during day one of the Mission Hills Star Trophy at the Mission Hills Golf Club on October 19, 2012 in Haikou, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)
Where was David Spade in 2012?
HONOLULU, HI - JANUARY 11: Actor David Spade plays a shot during the pro-am round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club on January 11, 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Where was Michael Douglas in 2010?
LIMERICK, IRELAND - JULY 05: Michael Douglas, Hollywood actor, in action during the first round of The JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am event at the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort on July 5, 2010 in Limerick, Ireland.
Who hit the 9th hole in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Championship?
Alfonso Ribeiro. LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 14: Actor Alfonso Ribeiro hits on the 9th hole of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Championship Pro-Am at the TPC Summerlin October 14, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Getty Images.