Wachovia Open

[Raintree21]

2 1/2 days left until the SOLD OUT Wachovia Championship.

The top of the list of commitments to the Wachovia Championship:

Tiger Woods

Vijay Singh

Phil Mickelson

Padraig Harrington

Chris DiMarco

Sergio Garcia

David Toms

Adam Scott

Mike Weir

Davis Love III

Kenny Perry

Stuart Appleby

Chad Campbell

Tom Lehman

Scott Verplank

Fred Funk

Wachovia Championship

[skysdalimit]

I can't wait, but too bad I don't have tickets.

[DigitalSky]

Wow.. Awesome at the people playing in the tournament. I think this is great for the QC

[peaceloveunderstanding]

looks really exciting. Great Publicity for us.

[Raintree21]

Increased Security at Wachovia Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Security will be tight in south Charlotte next week, especially with the world

[Raintree21]

Schmoozing? It's par for the course

Art Layton's calendar over the next month and a half pretty much consists of a lot of golf.

The marketing manager for CMH Flooring Products Inc. in Wadesboro isn't playing hooky, though. He'll be working hard, networking with suppliers, clients, and even clients of clients in the corporate hospitality tents CMH has rented at the two big upcoming golf tournaments.

In an unprecedented schmoozefest for the state, North Carolina is hosting the Wachovia Championship in Charlotte this week, followed by the U.S. Open in Pinehurst June 13-19. That means hundreds of executives will join Layton feting clients over barbecued salmon filet and drinks at one of the PGA Tour events -- or both.

Golf and corporate sponsors go together like Tiger Woods and trophies. PGA Tour events need business to underwrite the events, while companies see the golf course as a great way to market their brands and to retain and win new clients.

[Raintree21]

Rain not stopping crowds at Wachovia Tournament

Many Charlotteans came out to the Wachovia tournament despite light rain and cool temperatures Thursday morning.

Organizers can

[DigitalSky]

Rain not stopping crowds at Wachovia Tournament

Many Charlotteans came out to the Wachovia tournament despite light rain and cool temperatures Thursday morning.

Organizers can

[Raintree21]

they did look bigger - on tv at least. i really should be studying for exams lol...

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They say tv ads 10 pounds.

[DigitalSky]

They say tv ads 10 pounds. 

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the crowds i know you know what i meant... it's just funny how someone can misinterpret when i don't clarify myself!!!

[Raintree21]

Can Quail Hollow host a major?

I was just talking with my brother the other day about whether Charlotte (Quail Hollow) could compete for the U.S. Open or another big tournament. Could we keep the Wachovia and still competively bid for another tournament since it's just one event for one year that would likely not come back for at least 10-15 years, if ever?

[UptownGrrl]

"The Wachovia Championship is a significant commitment for club members, who surrender their course for a period of time, then deal with the after-effects for several weeks after the tournament."

Yeah, I'm sure all the members of Augusta National are so bummed and put out by having the Master's there. <sigh>, what a burden.