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M. Golf. MacManus Finishes Second at Southern Amateur Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:57PMFormer men's golfer Tarquin MacManus finished in a tie for second place at the 105th Southern Amateur Championship Sunday.
Balicki: English has earned Walker Cup spot Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:59AMGeorgia's Harris English during Wednesday stroke play at the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship at Karsten Creek in Stillwater, Okla.
Ecotourism sector struggles for comeback after fires' fury Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:43AMFire, flood and forest closures shut down recreational tourism in large swaths of Arizona early this summer, and the effects linger even as access to the forests is restored.
MacManus moves at Southern Am Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:11PMTarquin MacManus knows what it takes to win a main amateur event. The US based Aussie showed that with his impressive win at the Master of the Amateurs earlier in the year at Royal Melbourne.
English closes in 65 to win Southern Amateur Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:59PMGeorgia's Harris English helped lead the Bulldogs to a third straight NCAA semifinal berth.
Digest: Texas-Arlington is added to Western Athletic Conference Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:53PMTexas-Arlington, though, doesn't have football program
Sunquest Hosts "Build a Bike" Charity Team Building Event Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:37AMFifteen bicycles donated to local charities (PRWeb July 14, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8643218.htm
Summer in Pinal means heat, Fourth of July, new budget Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:55AMDavid SniderPinal County SupervisorDistrict 3
Gaming board backs company's plan to operate 3 Mesquite casinos Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:41PMThe state Gaming Control Board has recommended the licensing of a new company to oversee Randy Black’s bankrupt Mesquite casino holdings: the CasaBlanca, Virgin River and Oasis. Mesquite is about 75 miles northeast of Las Vegas.
Long Drives: A Grand Plan Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:49AMFrom Phoenix to Grand Canyon National Park in a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Palm Desert, California Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:50PM“It's like everyone is on a vacation. An extra pep is in the air.” This statement came from an acquaintance of mine who opened up a restaurant in Palm Desert. His customers continually wore smiles and carried a “no-worries” attitude. And his paradise rests only about two hours away from San Diego.
Casey aims to recapture bang Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:19AMHis year started off with a bang in Bahrain, but not much has gone right for Paul Casey since winning the Volvo Golf Champions European Tour event back in January in the tiny Middle Eastern kingdom.
Scorecard: By the numbers Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:26AMHOME RUN DERBY
New Synovus executive Allen Gula Jr. puts focus on growth and expansion, not acquisition Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:54PMAs a banking industry executive, Allen Gula Jr. has followed the plight of Synovus Financial Corp. through the years. He knows the company has struggled mightily with loan losses, an anemic stock price and speculation of being acquired by another bank.
Regional bank Synovus hires technology expert Gula as chief operations officer Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:31PMSynovus names financial industry veteran Allen Gula chief operations officer as it works to go from an unprofitable entity to a growing regional bank
Gaylord looks west for hotel expansion Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:40AMSome analysts question timing of Nashville resort operator's bid for growth.
HUFFPOST HILL - Eric Cantor Will Frequent Your Apple Cart Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:30PMWhile some politicians try to be comforting parent figures, Michele Bachmann is trying to be the parent who sent your gay ass to Christian readjustment camp. Steve Israel warned his colleagues that old people probably won't vote for Democrats if the party takes away their medicine.
Column: Don't fall into the habooby trap Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:09PMAll the news about Mesa that you never knew you needed to know.
Business briefs: Insomnia research, golf course manager Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:23PMScottsdale-based Brain State Technologies recently concluded its first U.S. clinical-research study with an academic medical center to address insomnia.
Regional: Monica Vaughn wins stroke play title Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:23AMWOODBURN — Monica Vaughn of Reedsport hung on to win the girls title at the 14th Oregon Junior Stroke Play Championship on Thursday, and two Eugene golfers qualified for the Junior America’s Cup later this month in Colorado after finishing third in their respective divisions. Vaughn shot a 2-over 74 …
Blake Shelton Headlines Largest Event in Salt River Fields History Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:05PMEven a rain delay did not keep Blake Shelton fans away. (PRWeb July 07, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8627208.htm
Sunquest Announces User Group 2011 Conference and Exposition Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:56AMLaboratory administrators from around the country to attend meeting in Tucson, AZ.Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) July 07, 2011 Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.®, a leading provider of healthcare diagnostic information technology and outreach solutions, announces the Sunquest User Group (SUG) 2011 Conference and Exposition. The event will be held July 11-15, 2011, at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf ...
Summer in Pinal means heat, Fourth of July, new budget Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:58AMDavid SniderPinal County SupervisorDistrict 3
MIG Real Estate Acquires 164,300-Square-Foot Scottsdale Centre Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:36PMNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MIG Real Estate acquired Scottsdale Centre, a Class A office property comprised of five, two-story buildings totaling 164,300 square feet in Scottsdale, AZ.
Resort closes Elkhorn golf deal Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:40PMSun Valley Co.
Superintendent has The Broadmoor ready for U.S. Women's Open Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:16PMGCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent Fred Dickman, director of golf course maintenance at The Broadmoor Resort, has the East Course fast and firm for the U.S. Women's Open Championship July 7-10 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sanctuary Golf Course closes for $1M renovation Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:29PMThe renovation of the golf course at WestWorld will add length and reposition the 6,624-yard course.
July 4th Fireworks Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:25PM-The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa will be celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks on Friday, July 1st at 9:15 pm and Sunday, July 3rd, starting at 9pm.
Local 4th of July Events Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:55AM-On Monday, July 4, the Tucson Padres will face the Reno Aces in the "Triple-A Baseball Star Spangled Spectacular" followed by a professional fireworks show.
Local 4th of July breakdown Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:40AMTUCSON - There's plenty to do this July 4 weekend - here is a list of some of things that are going on: -"Red, White, and Boom," featuring musical acts "Starship" with Mickey Thomas, "Calexico," and Santana tribute band "Savoir," will take place July 3 at the Pima County Fairgrounds.
Nittany Lions’ new hoops coach lands first recruit Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:41PMRecruiting Philadelphia is one of Patrick Chambers’ top priorities. But Penn State’s n
Paulson gets more time for bankrupt hotel payoffs Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:15PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Hedge fund Paulson & Co. has more time to increase the payout on a group of U.S. luxury resort hotels it owns after bankruptcy court gave it an extension on Wednesday.
Get ready for a booming July 4 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:51PMIt's easy to understand why so many July Fourth celebrations occur in the evening in Tucson: During the day, it's all red heat and white light, and that makes us blue. As evening gives way to (slightly) cooler temperatures, however, we have expectations. We want our fireworks. And we'll have them.
Arizona wildfire containment grows and new fires appear Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:28PMTUCSON, Ariz. -- Work on the Monument fire is finally wrapping up. It's now burned more than 30,500 acres or 47 square miles since June 12. But it's 90% contained and crews are improving fire lines, putting out hot spots, and doing mop up work. The smoke columns will probably continue until the monsoon rains put them out. Also Tuesday, a grass fire in the area caused temporary evacuations. It ...
Weather limits low scores at Publinx Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:05PMBANDON — After two sunny days, the golfers in town for this week’s U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship got a taste of South Coast weather Monday.
PGA West, members reach bankruptxy agreement Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:31AMMembers of the exclusive PGA West and La Quinta Resort & Club — who have voiced concerns in recent months about how an ongoing bankruptcy or another change in ownership could affect the golf courses and other operations — have reached an agreement with current owners who vow to continue to maintain it as a world-class property.
Needles Desert Star: Sports Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:19AMLocal ( top ) Discuss preserve's water resources in open house NEEDLES - The National Park Service is holding an open house regarding establishment of a water resources management plan from 6 - 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Rainbo Beach Resort, 3520 Needles Highway.
San Jose Sharks re-sign Desjardins, Stalock Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:14PMThe San Jose Sharks agreed to one-year contracts with forward Andrew Desjardins and goalie Alex Stalock, both of whom played most of last season in Worcester. The team also made qualifying offers to forwards Benn Ferriero, John McCarthy, Jamie McGinn and Frazer McLaren.
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa Owner, Ron Allred, To Be Inducted Into Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall Of Fame Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:13PMAllred is being recognized for his vision, abilities and commitment, which over the past three decades, have quite literally moved Telluride from a struggling ski area to a world-class destination resort. The success of the ski area has been the largest econimic stimulus to not only the towns of Telluride and the Mountain Village but to communities within a 100-mile radius. (PRWeb June 28, 2011 ...
Large-scale outlet mall planned for Wild Horse Pass in 2013 Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:27AMThe area near Gila River Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino is about to be a lot busier with the announcement of new premium outlet stores coming in 2013.
Storylines for the 2011 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 4:16PMPlay will begin Monday, June 27th for both the U.S. Men's and Women's Amateur Public Links championships at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. A total of 312 players will make the trek to the remote corner of southwest Oregon to play two courses at the world-class facility.
For the Record: 6/25/2011 Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 2:27AMScores, statistics, standings and information of local and national sports.
Where no amateur has gone Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 1:01AMCROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Nineteen-year-old UCLA star Patrick Cantlay has insisted he has no intention of leaving school early to join the PGA Tour.
Chandler City Hall inspiring photographers, brides Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:04PMPhotographers and brides love Chandler City Hall.
Oro Valley Town Council plans to consider banning fireworks Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:22AMOro Valley could be the next municipality to ban its residents from setting off fireworks due to the high risk of wildfires.
Scoreboard: 6-24 Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:56PMNHL
Doak has his Day at Spey Valley Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:55PMInspired by watching the putting technique of Australian Jason Day, Scotland’s Chris Doak produced a brilliant course record 63 at the Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Resort to take control of the Scottish Hydro Challenge.
Reminder Remembers, 5/12/11 Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 6:33AMCompiled by Daniel Dullum ONE YEAR AGO May 13, 2009 A quarter-million-dollar yearlong contract to comprehensively plan for the flood mitigation and development of the Gila River corridor was approved 4-3 by the Town Council. The contract to study the area, incorporate prior town studies and create the “North End Framework Plan,” was awarded to Swaback Partners of Scottsdale, in association with ...
Kauai, the Garden Isle: A unique paradise Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 4:31PMA key attraction is Waimea Canyon, which is reminiscent of Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon of the Pacific, the Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay and Princeville resort are all unique to the western-most island of the four major Hawaiian Islands. It is usually visited by veteran Hawaii vacationers, and is not the first choice for neophytes to these islands. The 1993 film "Jurassic ...
Connect with Culture, Combine Family Fun amp; Capture the Adventuresome Spirit of Arizona Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 1:28PMWhen the dog days of summer meet the family, scratch the itch for freedom and take in the wide open spaces of Arizona. Twenty-two Native American Nations across the vibrant state entice families with limitless excursions and fascinating discoveries. Explore the enriching civilizations of the past. Connect with culture and combine family fun to capture the adventuresome spirit of Arizona. Beside ...