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25th Annual Longview AMBUCS Golf Tourney is June 7 at Oak Forest Country Club

Amy Austin — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:51:09 +0000

The 25th Annual Longview AMBUCS Golf Tournament will be held Friday June 7th at The Challenge at Oak Forest in Longview. The Longview AMBUCS, are a non-profit service organization consisting of a diverse group of men and women who are dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities. All proceeds raised will go [...]

It's Time for the 27th Annual Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One

Amy Austin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:30:37 +0000

The wait is almost over! The 27th annual UT Tyler Suddenlink Patriot Million Dollar Hole In One contest is set for May 11-18. Save the dates and plan to join the fun and a chance to win one million dollars!If you’re new to the Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One contest, than you really need to come [...]

Golfer Falls 18 Feet Into A Sinkhole [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:35:58 +0000

It’s nice out, the winds are low, the sun is shining, a perfect day for golf, right? Well, if you ask Mark Mihal, a mortgage broker from St. Louis, you probably will get a very different answer. Because Mihal found himself 18 feet underground on the 14th hole, the last time he went for a [...]

The Best Golf Courses in Tyler + Longview to Try Out

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:05:13 +0000

Golfing has been a great pass time for for many years. For sport, fun, business, or relaxation, playing golf is an important part of our East Texas society. If you are new to the game, or looking for a new course to hit, where do you go around here? Well, there are a lot of places to try out.

Second Annual Drive To Inspire Golf Challenge September 15th In Longview

Amy Austin — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:30:27 +0000

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Mentoring Advisory Council and Friends of Partners in Prevention are sponsoring the Second Annual Drive to Inspire Golf Challenge. This event benefits the Partners in Prevention Mentoring Program. This awesome mentoring program provides kids with caring adult mentors. The program has really grown since it’s inception in 1996, [...]

First Willie Nelson Celebrity Golf Outing Will Benefit Texas Charities

Megan Pacella — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:31:04 +0000

With his signature pigtail braids and hippie-inspired song lyrics, Willie Nelson doesn’t exactly seem like a golf guy. But once again, the legendary country icon surprised us by launching the first-ever Willie Nelson Celebrity Golf Tournament in Briarcliff, Texas, which will benefit the Pedernales Fire Department, the Helping Hands Crisis Ministry, the Children’s Music Foundation and the RunTex Foundation.

$1 Helps Achieve Educational Goals With UT Tyler Hole-In-One Contest [AUDIO]

Dave Goldman — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:18:29 +0000

For the past 26 years, amateur golfers having been taking swings for their chance to win $1 million, and are helping to support funding for scholarship programs at the University of Texas at Tyler. Levi Herrera, a 2009 recipient of the UT Tyler Hole-in-One scholarship, talked about how the extra money has benefitted his educational [...]

UT Tyler Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One Contest Kicks Off

Lucky Larry — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:03:46 +0000

Over the past 25 years the annual Hole In One competition has raised more than a million dollars for endowed scholarship programs at UT Tyler. Students have benefited directly from the competition that could be giving away $1 million itself on Sunday, May 20, at Hollytree Country Club! Qualifying began Saturday at the UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center and continues through 11 p.m. Friday.

34th Annual Sharon Shriners Golf Tournament is April 20

Amy Austin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:30:05 +0000

The 34th Annual Sharon Shriners Golf Tournament is this Friday April, 2o at Pine Springs golf course. I f you want a great burger, play some fun golf, win a few door prizes and help out the Shriners, then plan to attend.

My Dog Ate My Masters Tickets

Amy Austin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:30:17 +0000

OK, we have all heard the excuse, "My dog ate my homework," right? Well, what about, "My dog ate my Masters tickets?" This is actually what happened to golf fan Russ Berkman when he discovered the four tickets he won in a raffle for Wednesday's Masters practice round had been eaten by his dog, Sierra.

5th Annual Chili's East Texas Golf Tournament

lesliereynolds — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:58:06 +0000

All you golfers out there, listen up! What's better than relaxing and spending the day out on a course and putting all your worries and stress in your back pocket, and focusing on your game? Doing all of that, but playing for a great cause of course! KNUE is proud to partner with Chili's again this year for the 5th annual Chili's East Texas Golf Tournament.

Kid Makes Funny Faces During US Open Interview With Rory McIlroy [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:00:26 +0000

Sure, he may have won the US Open in record-breaking fashion, but Rory McIlroy wasn’t the only star at Congressional Country Club this weekend. While giving an interview with ESPN after his first round, the golf phenom was upstaged by a red-haired teenager standing behind him. The kid exercised some amazing facial muscles, securing a [...]

Rory McIlroy Remains on Top At The Masters

KNUE — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:35:41 +0000

21-year-old Irishman Rory McIlroy put in a workman like 70 to remain on top of the leaderboard at Augusta for the third straight day. McIlory’s 12-under total score puts him four shots clear of K.C. Choi, Jason Day, Angel Cabrera and Charl Schwartlez, who are all tied for second place. Cabrera, the 2009 Masters winner, [...]

Tiger Woods and Fred Couples Charge Up the Masters Leaderboard

KNUE — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:17:13 +0000

21-Year-old Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy holds a two-shot lead after two rounds at the Masters, but the big news out of Augusta on Friday was the charge up the leaderboard by two of the tournament's most familiar faces.

In the morning, it was perennial fan favorite Fred Couples turning back the clock for the second