Longtime golf writer Larry Bohannan of the Palm Springs Desert Sun reports on the rich history of golf in Coachella Valley and the ever-popular Palm Springs. California native Amy Alcott – who created numerous memorable and hall-of-fame-worthy golf highlights in Palm Springs during her storied career – shares some memories of her early start learning the game and her first recollections of playing golf in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley.
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Amy Alcott supports Hospice Giving Foundation’s annual golf event
Amy Alcott was honored to participate in and host a golf clinic for The Scramble, the Hospice Giving Foundation’s prestigious golf fundraiser at Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, California. The event included golfers, local philanthropists, and community leaders who were playing to support compassionate care through end-of-life care in Monterey and San Benito counties. The Foundation has awarded more than $31 million to local nonprofits since 1997 as a result of events like this.
Amy Alcott teams up with Employco USA for Chicago Police Foundation event
Amy Alcott enjoyed a wonderful day at Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago for the 3rd annual Chicago Police Foundation (CPF) tournament, benefiting the CPF Scholarship Honoring Ella French. Amy joined one of her premier corporate sponsors – Employco USA – and many other area sponsors and the Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit in support of this event. To learn more about the Chicago Police Foundation, visit chicagopolicefoundation.org.
Amy Alcott at the 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship
Check out the signboard on display at the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California, celebrating Amy Alcott and her U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and U.S. Women’s Open titles. Amy will introduce the players during the final round of the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Amy Alcott to host golf clinic at The Scramble
LPGA Tour and World Golf Hall of Famer Amy Alcott will lead a golf clinic on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the beautiful Monterey Peninsula Country Club. The golf clinic is part of The Scramble, a prestigious golf fundraiser that benefits the Hospice Giving Foundation in Monterey, California. The Scramble will take place on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the beautiful Monterey Peninsula Country Club. To learn more about The Scramble or to reserve your playing spot, visit The Scramble – Hospice Giving Foundation.
Legends of the LPGA on the road in 2024
The Legends of the LPGA are on the road, and fans have a chance to watch and connect with some of their favorite LPGA players, hall of famers and legends throughout the summer. In fact, you can check out their schedule here: SCHEDULE | Legends of the LPGA. These events also give the legends a great chance to reconnect, reminisce about their earlier playing days and compete against each other in numerous events. Amy recently played in the Woodford Legends Invitational powered by Suran Systems in Lexington, Kentucky, and caught up with good friend Tammie Green, among others. Follow the schedule and see the Legends of the LPGA at a tournament near you.
SCPGA Catalyst Webinar featuring Amy Alcott
The Education Committee for the SCPGA welcomed and featured Amy Alcott to the SCPGA’s Catalyst Webinar. Tune in and enjoy many of Amy’s stories from her hall-of-fame career and gain her insight into the world of women’s professional golf. To learn more about the SCPGA’s webinar series, visit here.
Amy Alcott talks about Chevron Championship Junior Legacy Pro-Am
video courtesy of the LPGA/The Chevron Championship
One of the highlights of The Chevron Champion tournament week is the Junior Legacy Pro-Am hosted by Amy Alcott. This event pairs junior girl golfers with some of the game’s past and present stars, allowing the juniors to gain insight and experience as they play The Club at Carlton Woods the Sunday before championship week. To learn more about this wonderful event and The Chevron Championship, read more: Junior Legacy Pro-Am Gives Girls Opportunity to Learn from Pros Ahead of The Chevron Championship | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association
Amy Alcott and John Carr of Employco were featured in recent Texas Golf Talk podcast
Amy Alcott and John Carr of Employco recently participated in an interview with Mike Ratchman and Dave Roberts on “Golf After Hours” for Texas Golf Talk. Amy is Golf Ambassador for Employco, which provides customized HR solutions to businesses. You can find the April 3, 2024, episode here: Texas Golf Insider Magazine | Facebook. (The interview begins at the 40-minute mark)
Winning ways continue
Amy Alcott enjoyed an amazing and accomplished LPGA Tour career. She won 32 golf tournaments worldwide, including five major championships, has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and earned countless other honors during her illustrious career. She’s not done yet! She continues to play her way into championship matches…this time in pickleball! Amy (pictured below, third from left) and her women’s doubles partner, Sarah Ashton, won the 65 and over 3.5 at March Madness of the Desert Pickleball Championships at Mission Hills Country Club.
