Cheers for the greens
Golf fans had plenty to cheer about this month at the Toshiba Senior
Classic.
There was “Beer Man” Mark Johnson’s first Champions Tour win,
which he punctuated with an eagle on his final hole of the
tournament, the par-5 18th. You can add his 91-yard walk up the
fairway to the memorable moments that have come to define the
tournament, whether Tom Purtzer’s course-record 11-under par 60 in
2004 or Gary McCord’s 1999 victory on the fifth playoff hole.
There was Jake Rohrer’s announcement that this year’s tournament
would be his last as co-chairman. Rohrer, who’s been involved in
charitable golf tournaments in Newport Beach for a quarter century,
received a standing ovation during the annual “Breakfast With the
Champions.”
There was that breakfast, which showcased McCord and fellow CBS
commentator David Feherty. If you were there, you aren’t likely to
forget it any time soon.
And at the top of the list of things to cheer is the tournament’s
new record fundraising total of $1.07 million, most of which goes to
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Once again, organizers have
reached amazing charitable heights.
Ah, speaking of heights. There also was the “closest to the pin”
contest from the roof of the Newport Beach Marriott. Can’t forget to
cheer that innovative idea.
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