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AZ Golf: $6 Billion Economic Impact, 2% Water Use

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News

From the top players to players who top the ball, every golfer who tees it up at an Arizona golf course contributes to the $6 billion economic impact announced in this report. Most importantly, it also confirms Arizona golf industry's commitment to conservation. After taking a look, please visit AZAllianceForGolf.org...

February 3, 2023

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Saving Par and Saving Water: Learning from those who make both their business

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News

Golf and the environment have cohabited hand-in-hand for hundreds of years, one influencing the other in an ongoing balance that continues today. In the desert Southwest, that means using water wisely, and as talk of water shortages begins to grip the Grand Canyon State, it only makes sense to turn...

January 30, 2023

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Grayhawk’s Ernie Pock Named Jay Woodward Superintendent of the Year

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News

The mesquite bean doesn’t fall far from the tree. Ernie Pock Grayhawk Golf Club’s Director of Agronomy earned an award originally started by his grandfather: Jay Woodward Superintendent of the Year Award. Presented to Pock in January 2023 by Grayhawk’s Captain of the Club, Del Cochran, the third-generation golf course...

January 30, 2023

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2022 Barstool Classic Championship

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News

Had a blast at the Barstool Classic Championship presented by Truly! Launched in 2019, Barstool “set out to build for the common golfer the greatest combination of competition, camaraderie and fun the golf world had ever seen.” Hosted at Grayhawk the 2022 Barstool Sports Championship, in its fourth season, with...

December 1, 2022

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Pock Prepares for Championship Play

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News

Behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to host NCAA Golf Championships Ethan Tuttle with Walter Cronkite Sports Network dropped by for an interview with Grayhawk Golf Club’s Director of Agronomy, Ernie Pock, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the operation responsible for the spectacular conditions during the NCAA Men’s and...

November 11, 2022

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TEAM NORTH CAROLINA CAPTURES THE 2022 NATIONAL CAR RENTAL PGA JR. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News

Before a nationally televised audience on ESPNU, No. 2 seed Team North Carolina (Charlotte) defeated No. 4 seed Team California (Encinitas) 7 ½ to 4 ½ in the match-play championship final on Sunday at breathtaking Grayhawk Golf Club. While North Carolina celebrated its first-ever championship on the closing hole with...

October 13, 2022

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2022 NATIONAL CAR RENTAL PGA JR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP UNDERWAY

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News

The 10th National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship is underway for the sixth and final year in Scottsdale at Grayhawk Golf Club. It all started on Thursday with the welcome reception and Skills Challenge. Join the live coverage with PGA Honorary President and PGA Jr. League Coach Suzy Whaley,...

October 13, 2022

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THANK YOU TO ERNIE POCK, RYAN VOYLES AND VICTOR RAMIREZ ON INTERNATIONAL THANK A GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT DAY

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News

Tuesday, September 13 marks “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day,” which gives us yet another opportunity to thank Grayhawk’s Director of Agronomy Ernie Pock and his superintendents Ryan Voyles and Victor Ramirez. Of their many accomplishments, for the second year, with one more to go next May, Grayhawk has hosted...

October 13, 2022

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Texas wins 2022 NCAA DI Men’s Golf Championship

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News, NCAA Championship News

Texas Longhorns defeated Arizona State 3-2 for the program’s fourth title, driven by big wins from seniors Parker and Pierceson Coody as well as junior Travis Vick, who clinched the championship. “It’s hard to put into words what this feels like,” Vick said. “It’s been such a long road, going...

June 2, 2022

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Arizona State and Texas meet for 2022 NCAA DI Men’s Golf National Championship

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News, NCAA Championship News

The deciding match pitting Arizona State and Texas is set for Wednesday, June 1 at 1:35 p.m. MST, with GOLF Channel providing live coverage beginning at 2 p.m. MST. Arizona State, looking for its third team national championship, eliminated defending national champion Pepperdine, 4-1 in the national semifinals. Texas defeated...

June 1, 2022

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Oklahoma Senior Chris Gotterup Wins 2022 Fred Haskins Award Presented By Stifel

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News, NCAA Championship News

Recognizing the Most Outstanding Male NCAA Division I College Golfer, Gotterup Finished the Regular Season as Top-Ranked College Golfer in the Country Oklahoma senior Chris Gotterup was announced today as the winner of the prestigious 2022 Fred Haskins Award presented by Stifel, recognizing the most outstanding male NCAA Division I...

May 31, 2022

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Sargent Takes Command of the First Playoff Hole to Win

By Golf EditorGrayhawk News, NCAA Championship News

Vanderbilt’s Gordon Sargent didn’t make a birdie all day – until the first hole of the sudden-death playoff to settle the individual title for the 2022 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship. He stuffed his approach to five feet to capture medalist honors only minutes after making his 14th par to end...

May 31, 2022

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