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Chris Burns, long-time Florence golf professional

Longtime professional Chris Burns dies at 86

June 8, 2023

Mentor to countless junior players The day after his death, longtime Florence Country Club professional Chris Burns was being remembered as someone who “truly loved

Bill Johnston: A PGA pro who had a lot to say

June 1, 2023

He played against, and beat, golf’s stars Bill Johnston surely would have had a meaty take on Michael Block’s Cinderella week at the PGA Championship,

Huntsville’s Brad Story hopes history repeats in caddie role

April 23, 2023

Pro reprises cadie role in Korn Ferry event HUNTSVILLE – Brad Story had such a good time with his one-time caddying experience in 2022 at

‘When Revelation Comes’ is a tale of healing

February 21, 2023

Finding solace in a journey to Scotland ORLANDO, Fla. – In the midst of the cacophany of the PGA Merchandise Show, Jim Hartsell was sitting

Bud Rousey, Chris Burns to enter into Section Hall of Fame

January 30, 2023

Awards to be given at Feb. 5 dinner Longtime Alabama-NW Florida PGA section members Bud Rousey and Chris Burns are the newest members of the

A match made in north Alabama

December 8, 2022

Hodges, Medley team up for success on PGA Tour Ardmore and Athens, a pair of small north Alabama towns, are separated only by about 16

David Ferherty signs on with Ocean City, Md.

October 26, 2022

Aims to boost beach town’s national profile Guess who’s the new pitch man for Ocean City, Md. Funny man and long-time CBS Sports and Golf

How Lee Trevino found his way to the PGA Tour

June 7, 2022

His route included a stop at an El Paso money game It was either 1988 or 1989. I had ridden up from Washington, D.C., where

Pryce Holcombe returns to spotlight at Special Olympics USA Games

May 30, 2022

Son of Turtle Point pro practices harder than just about anyone KILLEN – Pryce Holcombe has a smile that is infectious. His confidence is unwavering.

Jacksonville State’s James Hobbs retires, seeks new golf coaches

May 24, 2022

Hobbs notched 16 Division I NCAA appearances JACKSONVILLE – For the first time in 40 years, Jacksonville State University is looking for a golf coach.

Longtime professional Chris Burns dies at 86

June 8, 2023

Mentor to countless junior players The day after his death, longtime Florence Country Club professional Chris Burns was being remembered as someone who “truly loved

Bill Johnston: A PGA pro who had a lot to say

June 1, 2023

He played against, and beat, golf’s stars Bill Johnston surely would have had a meaty take on Michael Block’s Cinderella week at the PGA Championship,

Huntsville’s Brad Story hopes history repeats in caddie role

April 23, 2023

Pro reprises cadie role in Korn Ferry event HUNTSVILLE – Brad Story had such a good time with his one-time caddying experience in 2022 at

‘When Revelation Comes’ is a tale of healing

February 21, 2023

Finding solace in a journey to Scotland ORLANDO, Fla. – In the midst of the cacophany of the PGA Merchandise Show, Jim Hartsell was sitting

Bud Rousey, Chris Burns to enter into Section Hall of Fame

January 30, 2023

Awards to be given at Feb. 5 dinner Longtime Alabama-NW Florida PGA section members Bud Rousey and Chris Burns are the newest members of the

A match made in north Alabama

December 8, 2022

Hodges, Medley team up for success on PGA Tour Ardmore and Athens, a pair of small north Alabama towns, are separated only by about 16

David Ferherty signs on with Ocean City, Md.

October 26, 2022

Aims to boost beach town’s national profile Guess who’s the new pitch man for Ocean City, Md. Funny man and long-time CBS Sports and Golf

How Lee Trevino found his way to the PGA Tour

June 7, 2022

His route included a stop at an El Paso money game It was either 1988 or 1989. I had ridden up from Washington, D.C., where

Pryce Holcombe returns to spotlight at Special Olympics USA Games

May 30, 2022

Son of Turtle Point pro practices harder than just about anyone KILLEN – Pryce Holcombe has a smile that is infectious. His confidence is unwavering.

Jacksonville State’s James Hobbs retires, seeks new golf coaches

May 24, 2022

Hobbs notched 16 Division I NCAA appearances JACKSONVILLE – For the first time in 40 years, Jacksonville State University is looking for a golf coach.

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Category: People

Longtime professional Chris Burns dies at 86

Bill Johnston: A PGA pro who had a lot to say

Huntsville’s Brad Story hopes history repeats in caddie role

‘When Revelation Comes’ is a tale of healing

Bud Rousey, Chris Burns to enter into Section Hall of Fame

A match made in north Alabama

David Ferherty signs on with Ocean City, Md.

How Lee Trevino found his way to the PGA Tour

Pryce Holcombe returns to spotlight at Special Olympics USA Games

Jacksonville State’s James Hobbs retires, seeks new golf coaches

Longtime professional Chris Burns dies at 86

Bill Johnston: A PGA pro who had a lot to say

Huntsville’s Brad Story hopes history repeats in caddie role

‘When Revelation Comes’ is a tale of healing

Bud Rousey, Chris Burns to enter into Section Hall of Fame

A match made in north Alabama

David Ferherty signs on with Ocean City, Md.

How Lee Trevino found his way to the PGA Tour

Pryce Holcombe returns to spotlight at Special Olympics USA Games

Jacksonville State’s James Hobbs retires, seeks new golf coaches

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