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Golf Talk Radio M&B - 09.19.09 - Ogie - World's Fastest Golfer & Nancy Henderson, COO of Duramed Futures Tour - Hour 1

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 09.19.09 - Ogie - World's Fastest Golfer & Nancy Henderson, COO of Duramed Futures Tour - Hour 1

FromGolf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy Podcasts


Golf Talk Radio M&B - 09.19.09 - Ogie - World's Fastest Golfer & Nancy Henderson, COO of Duramed Futures Tour - Hour 1

FromGolf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy Podcasts

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Sep 19, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Joining Mike & Billy LIVE in the ESPN 1280am studio is Ogie, the World's Fastest Golfer!  Ogie currently holds the record for most golf balls hit in one minute at 105.  You can learn more about Ogie at www.ogiespromise.com .  Nancy Henderson COOA Class A member of both the LPGA and PGA, Henderson’s post at the T&CP has involved the day-to-day operations of the association, including its educational programs, tournament offerings, certification and testing. Prior to heading up the T&CP, she served for seven years as director of golf and general manager at LPGA International Golf Course – home course of the LPGA. At LPGA International, she planned, directed and supervised all aspects of daily operations, including management of the entire golf complex, clubhouse operations, food and beverage, golf course maintenance, marketing and public relations.Henderson came to LPGA International after eight years at Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Kissimmee, Fla., where she was named as the 1998 Director of the Year. She was honored as the T&CP’s National LPGA Professional of the Year in 2001, and followed up in 2003 and 2006, respectively, with Player of the Year honors for the LPGA Southeast Section.A graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she played on the women’s golf team, Henderson is a two-time U.S. Women’s Open Championship participant, a former member of the FUTURES Golf Tour, and a winner of 300 amateur tournaments. MISSIONThe mission of the Duramed FUTURES Tour is to prepare the world's best young women professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour.LPGA ALIGNMENTThe Duramed FUTURES Tour is known as "the Road to the LPGA" and since 1999, it has been designated as the LPGA’s developmental tour. The LPGA acquired the Duramed FUTURES Tour in July 2007. LPGA achievements include:More than 500 Duramed FUTURES Tour alumnae have gone on to earn LPGA membership.Through 2008, Duramed FUTURES Tour alums own a total of 345 LPGA victories and 37 major championships.Tour alums won 17 of 34 LPGA tournaments and two of the four major championships in 2008.Nine alums won 17 LPGA titles in 2008, including seven by alumna Lorena Ochoa, who was the 2002 Player of the Year on the Duramed FUTURES Tour.Twenty-one Duramed FUTURES Tour members earned 2009 LPGA Tour status at the LPGA’s Final Qualifying Tournament in December 2008.TOUR FACTSThe Duramed FUTURES Tour is the most established women’s developmental tour in the world, with 29 years of structured competition.In 2006, the Tour signed a multi-year agreement with national title sponsor Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an innovator in women's healthcare pharmaceutical products.The Duramed FUTURES Tour now operates under the ownership umbrella of the LPGA.Tour’s 2009 schedule includes 17 tournaments in 14 states.Tournament purse for 2009 is nearly $1.8 million.Tour’s 2009 roster has attracted top women professionals from 31 different nations and 40 U.S. statesAverage age of Duramed FUTURES Tour members is 25.08 years.Average winning score on 2008 Duramed FUTURES Tour was 69.00, while average winning score on 2008 LPGA Tour was 68.44.Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy. 
Released:
Sep 19, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode

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Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy airs every Saturday from 8:05am to 10:00am PST California time in Bakersfield, California on ESPN 1230am - www.bakersfieldespn.com . Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy also airs every Saturday from 11am to 1pm PST California time in San Luis Obispo, California on KVEC 920am/96.5 FM - kvec.radio.net . Mike and Billy are PGA Professionals with over 60 years of experience in all aspects of the golf industry from teaching to management. Every week Mike & Billy focus on the lighter side of golf, golf instruction, golf trivia and interview people in the industry. For more information on the show check out the Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy website at www.golftalkradio.com. Visit www.golftalkradio.com for more show info!