Tom Watson Speaker Booking Agent and Appearance Information

October 12, 2010 By

Tom Watson is not only a legend in the world of golf, but is he considered one of the top motivational speakers on the circuit today. He inspires audiences wherever he goes, with stories of how he faced extraordinary challenges throughout his career in order to succeed and excel at the highest level. Tom Watson is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Booking Agency.

Watson is generally regarded as one of the greatest links players of all time, a claim backed up by his 5 Open Championship victories. His incredible play and determination were recently demonstrated when he almost won the British Open over 40 years after he started playing golf. ... Read More

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Jim Furyk Disqualified from The Barclays for Missing Tee-Time

August 25, 2010 By

PARAMUS, N.J. — Jim Furyk, the world’s #6 golfer, has been disqualified from The Barclays this weekend for missing his 7:30 a.m. EDT tee time for Wednesday’s pro-am. Professional golfer, Jim Furyk, is rated #6 in the world.

Furyk said that he overslept Wednesday after his cell phone alarm clock lost power overnight which caused him to be late for his pro-am tee time in The Barclays. Due to a PGA Tour policy on pro-ams adopted in 2004, PGA Tour officials had no choice but to disqualify him.

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Butch Lumpkin Is An Inspiration to All

June 22, 2010 By

I just returned last week from an event in the Midwest that I provide athletes for each year. This year’s lineup included football Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett and baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson. And while both did a great job and received rave reviews, the person who stole the show was someone named Butch Lumpkin.

Lumpkin wasn’t a professional athlete and didn’t have the name recognition of Dorsett and Dawson, but he’s the one that left the biggest impression. You see, Lumpkin was born with virtually no arms, yet he’s a single-digit handicap golfer, plays tennis better than most and skis black diamonds. The word “can’t” isn’t in his vocabulary. ... Read More

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Chi Chi Rodriguez and His Wife are Robbed at Gunpoint Inside His Home in Puerto Rico

May 19, 2010 By

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Police reported that legendary golfer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, was robbed inside his home Wednesday by three assailants who stole cash and jewelry worth $500,000. Rodriguez says he’s doing just fine after being robbed at gunpoint in his home in Puerto Rico this morning.

TMZ just spoke with the 74-year-old golf legend, who told them four men broke into his place at 1:30 this morning, while he and his wife were sleeping. Chi Chi says one of the men tied up a security guard, while three other men rushed inside the home.

Chi Chi says one of the men had a pistol, the other guys were carrying zip ties and duct tape and immediately tied up the couple, though he notes they were “gentle and very respectful of my wife.” ... Read More

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Tiger Woods Divorce is Being Finalized – The Marriage Is Over

April 14, 2010 By

According to Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier, Tiger Woods’ marriage to Elin Nordegren is over. Is it so hard to believe that a divorce is about to be finalized after everything Elin has been through?

“It was believed by going to sex rehab that Tiger had done just enough to keep his family together,” Frazier reports. “But sources have told me that the marriage is indeed over.”

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Phil Mickelson Wins Masters Shares Emotional Win with Wife Amy

April 12, 2010 By

AUGUSTA, GA – April 11, 2010, Phil Mickelson wins The Masters for a third time sharing his emotional win with wife Amy. Congratulations Phil for an outstanding game and very much deserved win. After Mickelson sank the final winning putt on the 18th hole, his wife Amy, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, was there waiting for him.

All eyes were on Mickelson as he embraced his wife for 27 seconds before a short kiss. A tear was seen rolling down his cheek as he was overcome with joy. ... Read More

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Tiger Woods Returns To The Masters – Watch Tee Shot

April 8, 2010 By

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.

Tiger Woods Tee Shot at The Masters 2010

The winds have picked up and his tee off drive found the fairway to rest on the 445 yd par 4. ... Read More

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Tiger Woods Answers All Questions at Masters Press Conference

April 5, 2010 By

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.” ... Read More

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Tiger Woods Says He Will Return to Golf in The Masters

March 16, 2010 By

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.

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Tiger Woods Publicly Apologizes; Says He Will Return to Golf

February 19, 2010 By

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.” ... Read More

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