AUGUSTA, GA – There are so many traditions at the Masters and one is if you have The Masters Championship in a group of which Tiger Woods has won four, this gives him the honor of playing on the first tee first.
The winds have picked up and his tee off drive found the fairway to rest on the 445 yd par 4. (more…)
AUGUSTA,GA – Tiger Woods took all questions at the Masters press conference Monday, April 5, which marked his first live televised interview since his car crash and the revelation of his many alleged affairs. Showing sincerity and true redemption, he seemed like a new man determined to win this year’s Master’s tournament and to move on with his life.
Tiger Woods is determined to win The Masters tournament this year.
Woods told reporters that he “missed the competition” and apologized to fellow players for the distraction he caused. He said he hopes “the players can be left alone to focus on the Masters, not only this week, but going forward as well.” (more…)
PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent recently hired Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton to speak at a private club event in Ohio and he received rave reviews. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced sports speaker who can tell entertaining stories and/or give a motivational speech, you should consider Hampton, says Jonathan Wexler, booking agent for PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.
NFL Hall of Famer, Dan Hampton, is a popular speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency
Hampton was one of the most dominating defensive players of his generation. A first-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 1979 after an All-America career at Arizona, Hampton went onto play 12 seasons for the Bears, earning first or second-team All-Pro honors six times as either a lineman or end. (more…)
Is there anything more exciting than March Madness? In my opinion, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is the single greatest event in American sports. In terms of emotion, suspense, excitement and intrigue, I can’t think of another sporting event that compares. Where else can David actually beat Goliath? (more…)
PALM HARBOR, FL – Tiger Woods has announced today that he will play golf in the Masters which is scheduled to begin next month on April 8. Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus said on March 4, that “it would surprise me” if Tiger Woods did not return to competitive golf in time for the Masters. It looks like Nicklaus was right.
Here is Tiger Woods Statement to the media: (more…)
Merlin Olsen, NFL Hall of Famer tackle, died early Thursday at a hospital in Duarte, Calif. He was 69.
Olsen’s brother Orrin, announced his death and said he had been treated for mesothelioma, a deadly form of lung cancer. Olsen was also a longtime color commentator for NBC’s pro football and Rose Bowl telecasts, working along side Dick Enberg.
Olsen also acted on television in NBC’s “Little House on the Prairie” and in his own series, “Father Murphy.” (more…)
VANCOUVER, BC – Apolo Ohno won the bronze medal Saturday in the 1,000-meter short-track speed skating event winning his seventh Winter Olympics medal setting a new American record beating Bonnie Blair who held the record with 6 medals. Ohno now has two gold, two silver and three bronze medals in his three Olympic appearances.
Ohno, who is already a successful motivational speaker, may very well walk away from Vancouver with millions of dollars worth of new endorsement deals. He already endorses luxury Omega watches, and since his record breaking win in Vancouver Saturday night, other sponsors are sure to follow soon. Alaska Airlines, which is Ohno’s biggest sponsor, painted his image on a Boeing 737. (more…)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – The long anticipated public apology finally came this morning when Tiger Woods apologized to his family, friends, fans and business affiliates in a speech from the PGA tour’s TPC Sawgrass headquarters in Florida. Woods expressed regret for “irresponsible and selfish behavior.”
Woods said he let down his fans and friends, calling his behavior a “personal disappointment.” He also accepted full responsibility for his actions, saying “I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated.” (more…)
WHISTLER, British Columbia — American skier, Lindsey Vonn, won the Olympic downhill on Wednesday, and her American teammate Julia Mancuso won the silver medal in a surprise second place.
Vonn, who has been plagued with a bruised right shin, seemed to have no problem racing down Franz’s Downhill in 1 minute, 44.19 seconds taking her to a gold medal victory for the United States. (more…)
Freestyle skier, Hannah Kearney, wins the gold for the United States in Sunday’s competition at the Vancouver Olympics. She claims the honor of being the first American to win the gold. Kearney, who hails from Vermont. won a dramatic victory over Canada’s Jenn Heil.
“I heard the crowd. I heard Jenn’s score, and I knew I’d have to have the run of my life,” she said. “I’m glad she scored a good run because it means more to me to come out on top.”
“I couldn’t even imagine the pressure on Jenn. You could almost feel it. I know Canada hasn’t won a gold medal on their home turf, but I have a feeling they’ll do it these Games,” Kearney said. “But I’m pleased that I could stop that for now.”