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Show THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah, C6 Page Sunday, April 2, 1995 H 'Champion' gets his first ace at 7 4 and interest from pros. Tour stars Keith Clearwater, Mike About 65 professionals are exReid, Jay Don Blake and Dan Forsman on Monday, May 29. pected to tee it up over 6,932-yar- d over the par-7layEach player will be miked, makout. From the back tees, 14 of the ing the broadcast even more intercourse's 18 holes have water that esting. KUTV will also televise a come into play. In addition, over segment each night fol125 amateurs will be entered in lowing each of the first, second various flights. and third rounds. Karl Tucker, tournament chairMeanwhile, charity has always man of the Novell Greater Provo been the hallmark it of any Open, says organizers of the event golf tournament. In 1992, the PGA are dedicated for the "long haul . ' ' Tour raised a record $22.2 million "We went into this tournament in charitable contributions. The in 1993 with the attitude that we figure will be up to $30 million this are in it for the long haul. We year. formed a committee of local citiIn the past two years of the Prozens who are giving their time and vo Open, $20,000 has been given energy to a great cause. to its charity, "Care for Kids." "Before 1993, the Provo Open This it organization was had lost a lot of prestige and the created to supply needed medical first place money was less than care for kids in Utah County whose $1,000 which was not enough to parents couldn't afford health inattract a good field or enough ma- surance. jor sponsors," said Tucker. New for 1995 is a change in the Gary Golightly, the Open's executive director, said the tournacharity from "Care for Kids" to ment committee wants to offer the "Caring Program for Children." Utah golfing public, both amateurs and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of of on has as sponsor a signed major pros, good experience. "It's bigger and better this year, the Provo Open and will direct the which is our goal every year, to do many activities of "Caring Prosomething for the community. We gram for Children" and will match are all committed to this for the dollar for dollar any funds the tourney generates, said Golightly. duration," said Golightly. By ROD COLLETT The Daily Herald : ' Associate Sports Editor f J i 'The '' first place prize in the 1995 The tournament has been played for 55 straight years and this year' s venue is East Bay Golf Club in "Provo, where last year Kim " 'Thompson of American Fork former BYU star Eric Ru- -' 1 stand to win by one stroke. - The names of Billy Casper, - Johnny Miller, John Fought, Bud-"- -' dy Allin, Jimmy Blair, and John Evans grace the Provo Open's history book. In the golfing lore of Utah, perhaps only the Utah State ' ; Amateur has been around longer. This year's Novell Greater Pro- vp Open will be held from Monday, May 29th to Saturday, June 3. r , The hike in the top prize from ,$4,000 to $6,500 makes the event the fifth highest payout of any pro ; ' tournament in the state. First place ' -- -- . 1 v , , ' t, j goes to the Showdown Classic at Park Meadows, second to the Nike Utah Classic, third place to the Utah Open and fourth place to the ptah PGA Section Championship. KUTV, Channel 2 will be the anchor station for all activities of the Provo Open week. It will broadcast the entire nine holes of the Skins Game featuring PGA As far as local Utah golf tournaments, the Novell Greater Provo Open is second only to the Utah Section Championship in payout Pros expected to tee it up in this year's edition of the Provo Open are Thompson, Jimmy Blair, Kean Ridd, Roy Christensen and former BYU player Ryan Rhees. ld er 93-yar- ne non-prof- ( Seven-year-o- ; first-grad- non-prof- out-duel- ed - ; to his name. And then some. at Elizabeth; ElThe ementary School in Shelby, N.C., says he always remembers his dad's tip "keep your eye on the ball." So when Taylor's tee shot bounced off the ground halfway d down the fairway, he tracked its lazy roll. ... Right into the No. 14 hole at Shelby's Challenger 3 golf course. came, on Taylor's hole-in-ojust his fourth round of golf, and he couldn't understand what all the fuss was about until his father, Jeff, explained the feat. "My dad's been playing goff 23 years and he hasn't made one yet," on said Taylor, who hit a the par-- 3 course. Taylor Champion started hitting golf balls around the front yard when he was 3. His fathert describes his swing as "long and slow," the kind of natural stroke duffers spend thousands to learn. a NinTaylor's secret? "I play ' tendo golf game a lot. " Golf talent must run in the family. On the same hole recently, brother Clay chipped in from 25 yards. 30-min- '' " Newspapers r CHARLOTTE, N.C. Taylor Champion lived up 1, 'local TV station. ' Knight-Ridde- 54-hol- es rtovell Greater Provo Open golf tournament has been increased to thanks in part to more major sponsors and interest from a , By RICK BONNELL Daily Herald PhotoPatrick J. Krohn Kim Thompson of American Fork is the defending champion of the Novell Greater Provo Open, winning in 1994 by one shot. Considering his age, Taylor Champion couldn't very well celee brate his traditionally by buying everyone a drink. , hole-in-on- , Pavin, Stewart favorites at Masters - There AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) are no fluke winners of the Masters, simply because no flukes get in. Only the world's best are invited. So it seems strange to say that quite a few players have a lot to prove at Augusta National Golf Club when the tournament starts ii JVliWkals American Racing Elite Eagle Prime McLean In April! Ultra Progressive With the Big Card! Big O's Exclusive Credit Card! 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"It's very close to what we will have at Augusta," said Janzen, who once again proved he is as tough as anyone at protecting a lead when he was 1 under over the last 10 holes to win. "This is a pretty good warmup for Augu-- , has , sta." and the slick, If that's true d hard, greens certainly required the touch, imagination with approach shots and skillful putting required at Augusta then wind-drie- 4 ... private deck overlooking the lake. Permitted on the Uinta National Forest, Strawberry Bay Lodge together with the Marina is Utah's newest year round resort providing a wide variety of recreational activitcs. Lodging, indoor spa, swimming pool (to be built this summer), laundry facility, TVVCR, restaurant, convenience store, snowmobile rentals, fuel, boat and slip rentals, guiding, and the best family fishing in the State. 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(HHtf KILIS I BRAKE INSPECTION trplrnaWM InUerr! charge, but the TPC course at Janzen Langer, who was seoond at The Players Championship.tand Stewart and Pavin, who tiedifor third, look good coming into! the ! Masters. S3.il if ALL SHOCKS AND STRUTS Not 5,000 ROAD HAZARD FREE FULL REPLACEMENT 20 Australian Greg Norman needs to prove he can win a major on American soil. He played well in The Players Championship and was in position for a final-roun- d Na- tional Golf Club course, site of the 59th Masters, April No. 1, 400 yards, par 4: One of the two aar-- 4 holes favoring s tee shot. Fairway bunker on right Is In play off the tee. Landing sres for tee shot Is on sn upslops. Bunker of green. guards No. 2, SSS yards, par S: Dogleg left. Fairway drops shsrpty In binding sres of drive, setting up downhill lie for second shot. Fairway bunker on right. Two bunkers In front of green. No. 3, 360 ysrds, par 4: Drive Is uphill. Second shot Is short iron to plateau green. No. 4, 205 yards, par 3: Very wide green is about 20 yards below tee, but even long hitters may need a wood. Large bunker front-rigNo. 5, 435 yards, par 4: Drive Is across s valley to an uphill landing srea on the slight dogleg right. Green is open at front, allowing a run-u- p approach to a green. No. , 180 yards, par 3: An elevated tee looks down on a green that has a large hump on right. f No. 7, 360 yards, psr 4: One of Augusts National's tightest fairways. Approach Is uphill to small, elevated green. No. (, 535 yards, par 5: Uphill drive must avoid bunker In right portions of fairway. Can be reached in two. Green nestled between pigh mounds. ? No. 9, 435 yards, par 4: Downhill, doglegjeTt. Second shot la uphill to a green that ale&s shsrpty to the front. 4 No. 10, 48S ysrds, par 4: Hill on the right aad severe downhill slope compensates tor extreaw length. A welHltced, drawn tee shot cari set up short Iron approach to shaded green tffat often Is among the fastest on the course. No. 11, 455 yards, par 4: Tee shot Is omf narrow chute to open fairway. Approach from the right gives better view of green, which Has water on the left. , No. 12, 155 yards, par 3: The narrow, csnfsd green Is guarded in front by Rae'a Creek. SaBd shot from bunker In back of green, toward $ creek, is one of the most Intimidating In golf. No. 13, 485 yards, psr 5: Ree's Creek funs along the left aide of the fairway and crossaein front of the green. Can be reached in two. Hooked drive around the comer on dogleg lift n can set up second shot. a No. 14, 405 ysrds, par 4: Stralght-awa- y host, wtth severe green the dominant feature. Ridge at front, with depression that mua$ fce avoided. . No. 15, 500 ysrds, par 5: Mounds on rkjht side of tslrway can rob drive of distance.,, tf mounds sre avoided, the stralght-awa- y hole can be reached in two, but second shot Is ovms the fronting pond green. No. 16, 170 yards, par 3: Carry Is all ovar wster to green that provides soms treacheroTjs pin positions. No. 17, 400 ysrds, par 4: Landing arsaJs uphill. Green fronted by two bunkers end slight crown that makes It difficult to hold. No. 16, 405 ysrds, psr 4: Slight dogleg rigltt. Fairway bunkers on left. Second shot uphM Jo green. 71. W FOR TKI LEGAL LIFE OF TREAD FREE LIFETIME COMPUTER 1 none since. Masten The Associated 'rasa description of tht Augusts By . .7J.M 71 M VALVE STEMS iiiim 1 winner in a major championship. winner in a Another major championship. Foreign players have won six of the last seven Masters and eight of the last 10 majors, including all four last year. A formidable foreign field is on hand to try to keep that streak going this year, but each in his own way also has the added pressure of something to prove. Nick Faldo of England is looking to add to his three British Opens and two Masters and move up on the list of golfs greats. Toward that end, he's playing fulltime on the PGA Tour this year, and playing well, winning at "The conditions are very similar to Augusta. I'll take this as a blessing in disguise." Faldo seems to be back on the game that won five major titles and from 1987 through 1992 .am EaiiniBM'Miiirmnwaii Most cars In end cut In 30 minutes or lass. Corns en la USED TERES years: Another practice," he said at Sawgrass. (XZ4) P20575R14IXZ4) P20575R15 XW4I.. P21575R15;XW4 P23V75R15(XW4)(XL) wbelj&sa 31X10.50R15 silence the same sad song that has been repeating like a lyric on a scratched record for the last few all-ti- $ISil99 jj mm 33.89 41.99 67.99 61.99 90.99 U23585R1B r WtWim 3M9 p2o575R15 P23575R15 31X1050R15 54.89 Other sizes available 9 35.99 "diiimr i s, -- y?P1550R13 155R13 P21565R15 he can win a big one. Payne Stew- art has to prove he is back from wherever he went after winning the 1991 U.S. Open. Fred Couples needs to show he is healthy. Peter Jacobsen wants to be considered more than just a funny guy. Phil Mickelson needs to show he's ready to belong and a couple of tired old Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw, need to prove they still belong. All of the above mentioned U.S. grown players also need to war-horse- 22" e Thursday. But that's the case. A gaggle of golfers come into the 59th Masters playing very well and that should make for a great tournament. However, many of the contenders are toting some extra baggage with them. Lee Janzen wants to prove he is really one of the best players in the world. Corey Pavin needs to prove Doral before missing the cut in The Players Championship. "I'm going to stay here and 2 March Pensacola Open, Milton, Fla. April 9 Mississippi Golf Coast C&ssic, Gulfport. Miss. ; 6 Tallahassee Open, Taljahas- April SCC, Flfl. 4 3 April Shreveport Open, Skreve-por- f, La. . zs-j- u Aiaoama open, Huitsvuie, Apru Ala. South Carolina ClassiJ,Flor . Central Georgia Oper Ma- - May 7 ence, S.C. 4 Ma 1 Knoxville Open, Krtptville, May Term. 8 Greater Greenville May ssic, Greenville, S.C. r t June June Dominion Open, Allen, V. Miami Valley Open,rring-boro- , 4 Ohio June j- Cleveland Open, Ga icord, 8 ' Ohio June June Carolina Classic, Cart. N.C. 2 Philadelphia Uassic, 5 Philadelphia July Buffalo Open, Km burg, 6 N.Y. July Jnlv 3 Aug. 8 Dunes, S D. 3 Aug. - T u als Gateway Classic, St. Wirhita Own. V1cWtZin. Dakota Dunes Open, Dakota Ozarki Open, Mo. Permian Basin Aug. 0 Texas Aug. 7 Texarkana Open, Texa M Spra field, ti OpefJOde-s- a. O Tetafkana, A rj Oh . Sept 8 - Utah Classic, Provo, Open, BWUand, Sept. Wasn. f- -i 4 Boise Open, Boise, Ifco Sept. ) Sonoma County Jfpen, Sept. T Santa Rom, Calif. NIKE TOUR Cnam(4iship, 7 jS-2- - |