An in-depth article and focus on Amy in the “Now on the Tee” section of FORE Magazine‘s July 2011 issue.
“For much of the early years in her Hall of Fame LPGA career, Amy Alcott was known as the “Homegrown Pro”. The label was some writer’s concoction, but it was fitting because it was so true.”
Read the entire article at FORE Magazine.
A mention of Amy’s famous leap into Poppie’s Pond appears on the Golf Digest in an article by Jaime Diaz on the five most poignant moments in golf. Jaime describes some of the historic moments as “formalized links to the past (that) provide necessary reinforcement to the idea that the more the game changes, the more it stays the same.”
Read the whole article at Golf Digest!
Links Magazine has posted a feature article naming Amy Alcott as one of the top 18 female golf course architects. A brief survey of Amy’s work as well as other top names is supplemented by striking photos of the courses they have designed. Read the article here, and find out more about early contributors to this field like Marion Hollins and May Dun Hupfel.
CNN’s Kyra Phillips interviews Amy Alcott regarding Tiger Woods’ impact on the game of golf:
PALM 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.
Please give a listen to a wonderful interview of Amy on “A Closer Look“, the award-winning online radio program hosted by Pam Atherton.
The anecdote of why Pam tracked Amy down:
“The other day my friend Bill McCoy asked me if I knew much about golf. ‘Sure,’ I told him. ‘You try to get the ball through the windmill and into the hole.’ He laughed and told me I needed professional help. He may have meant psychiatrist Mardi Horowitz, but I took it to mean LPGA golf legend Amy Alcott.
The 26th anniversary of the Mousetrap Invitational Golf Tournament was held at Toscana Country Club on April 27th, and raised approximately $50,000, with the proceeds supporting native wildlife rehabilitation programs, education programs and conservation for endangered species breeding programs at The Living Desert.
Amy Alcott, the 2009 Honorary Mousetrap Chair, was thrilled with the event. ‘It was wonderful to carry on the legacy of Mousie Powell and the Mousetrap Women’s Golf Invitational.; Alcott went on to say, ‘I think a great time was had by all and there could be no more special beneficiary than The Living Desert. It was a win-win for everyone. I look forward to being involved again in 2010…”
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