Author Archives: Amy Alcott

California State Jr. Girls Championship

California Women's Amateur Championship

Amy was the official starter on the first tee at the California State Jr. Girls Golf Championship at Monterey Peninsula Country Club on Tuesday the 29th of June. The event is put on by the California Women’s Amateur Championship (CWAC). Amy first played in the California State Junior Championship herself at the age of 13 and competed in them until she was 17. Also at 17, Amy participated in another CWAC event the California State Women’s Amateur (1974) held at Pebble Beach where she shot a course record 70 in the qualifying round for match-play. The 70 beat the previous record held by Babe Didrickson Zaharias. Amy turned pro 4 months later in February of 1975 and qualified to play on the LPGA tour.

CVS Charity Pro Am

CVS Pro Am Charity ClassicThe 2010 CVS Caremark Charity Classic will once again kick-off the New England summer with world-class golf for a great cause! Amy will be taking part of this year’s Charity Classic that will take place June 27-29 at scenic Rhode Island Country Club.

The CVS Caremark Charity Classic has been a premier event in Southern New England since 1999.  As the Rhode Island’s largest charitable sporting event, they have raised over $13 million for children and families, including $1.3 million in 2009.

Amy at the Lewis Rudin Charity Golf Event

The First TeeAmy once again participated in the Lewis Rudin Charity Golf event in NY to benefit the First Tee of Metropolitan NY.

“Mr. Rudin was a special friend and a great benefactor to golf. It is wonderful that his son, Bill Rudin, and the Rudin family continue to be instrumental in enhancing the lives of young people through the life lessons of golf and the first tee program.”

Learn more about The First Tee.

Amy Alcott Signs With and Back Nine Greens

Back Nine GreensPALM DESERT, CA, 10th of December 2009 – AMY ALCOTT, a member of the World Golf and LPGA Hall of Fame has  partnered with Back Nine Greens, a designer and installer of custom backyard putting greens and water saving   synthetic green lawns throughout the United States, and will serve as the company’s Senior Design Consultant.   The parties have embarked on a progressive program to bring the game of golf to residents and communities that have not been considered as viable candidates and environments for the golf experience.
“Since the inception of Back Nine Greens in 1997 we have endeavored to become the premier developer and  designer of synthetic turf putting greens and landscapes. Taking that mission to the next level, our goal was to  align with one of the best golfers of our time and Amy Alcott was our first choice. Her Hall of Fame career and  strong creative gift for the game will enhance our business in the private and commercial sectors and we are very  excited to have Amy on our team. We have realized tremendous response thus far from our customers and there is every reason to believe Amy Alcott will be the 15th club in our bag,” said Dominic Nappi, Founder and President of Back Nine Greens.
“I am very pleased to be working with Dominic and his talented staff. We are like-minded in our aspirations  to work “green” in the world of golf and Back Nine Green’s first-class synthetic turf and attention to details and  creativity made my decision to join the company an easy one. Moreover, it presents me with new opportunities  to bring the game into residential backyards and commercial arenas for the general public for the first time. Golf can be enjoyed on numerous landscapes aside from an 18-hole golf course and that experience can also be affordable,” explained Alcott.
The company’s products and services will include an Amy Alcott Design Series, which will offer each client  one-on-one consultation with Alcott for their customized putting green and practice environments and a few putting and chipping tips will no doubt be part of the package upon the completion of each project.

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Amy at the Handa Cup

Handa Cup in St. AugustineTeam USA  won the fourth Handa Cup on Sunday Dec. 6 by building on an overnight 15-9 lead with 13 points in the final day singles.

The event was played the Slammer & Squire course at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. The U.S. has won all four Handa Cup meeting. The Handa Cup is sponsored by the International Sports Promotion Society owned by Dr. Haruihisa Handa.
This year, the full U.S. team consisted of:

Amy Alcott, Pat Bradley, JoAnne Carner, Beth Daniel, Cindy Figg-Currier, Sandra Haynie, Christa Johnson, Rosie Jones, Marilyn Lovander, Cindy Rarick, Patty Sheehan, and Sherri Turner. Captain, Kathy Whitworth. Assistant Captain, Lori West.

Handa Cup
December 5-7, 2009
Slammer & Squire
St. Augustine, Florida

Kinoshita Pearl Classic

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Amy will be playing in the Kinoshita Pearl Classic on October 22 – 25, 2009 at Kapolei Golf Course on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The 36-hole, stoke play event features a $350,000 purse. The tournament will be contested on October 24 – 25, practice rounds will be played October 22 and a pro-am will be held on October 23.This event will be the second new event added to The Legends Tour schedule in the past three months.

Detailed coverage can be found in the Honolulu Advertiser as well as the Legends Tour website.

The World Golf Hall of Fame Inductions

World Golf Hall of FameAmy will be attending this year’s World Gold Hall of Fame induction at World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida on November 2nd, 2009.

“Each year, the Hall of Fame welcomes its newest class of Inductees in a live ceremony embodying all the grace and tradition of the game it recognizes. Also broadcast live on GOLF CHANNEL, the ceremony welcomes Hall of Fame members and golf’s heads of state as well as friends, fans and media from around the world. The ceremony is free and open to the public. The 2009 Class will be announced throughout the summer.”

For more information, visit www.wgv.com.

The 2009 Legends Tour Championship at Innisbrook

The Legends Tour “The Legends Tour, the official senior tour of the LPGA and comprised of the greatest female golfers of all time, will play its first major championship at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in November. The Legends Tour Open Championship will be contested on Innisbrook’s Island Course from November 20-22, 2009, and feature a $300,000 purse.

“The 36-hole stroke play tournament, which is sanctioned by The Legends Tour, will feature two days of competition, a pro-am, and community outreach programs like children’s and women’s golf clinics. Tickets will be available via local charities as well as online and at the gate. ”

Amy will be competing at the event – find out more here!