This weekend the Duramed Futures Tour continues to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for the 3rd annual Aurora Health Care Championship. The event begins today and ends on Sunday, June 1st. The tournament will benefit the Geneva National Foundation and Aurora Health Care.
Total purse amount is $100,000, the overall winner will walk away with $14,000 and the runner-up receives $10,000.
Last year’s champion was Sofie Anderson from Angelholm, Sweeden by just one stroke. Who will take her place this year?
For those of you keeping up with the Golf Channel’s Big Break, there are a number of competitors from the show in the tournament including; Adrienne Gautreaux, Courtney Erdman, Elizabeth Stuart, Lori Atsedes and Susan Choi.
Foresters and the Geneva National Golf Club presenters work hard to make this event more than just a weekend golf tournament. Special events have been going on throughout the week, giving the community opportunities to see the world-class golfers in the area.
For more information on the tournament, visit www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Courtney leaves the Big Break this Week
Last night on the Golf Channel’s the Big Break, Courtney Erdman lost the elimination challenge against Samantha Head. The women were close throughout the competition, but Sam ended up just one under par, sending Courtney home. The loss came as a surprise to many of the competitors, as Courtney appeared to be on her way to being the eliminator.
In her exit interview, Courtney said that she enjoyed the overall experience, especially the great friendships that she made. She said she learned a lot, and most importantly learned that she still had a lot to learn.
Courtney’s prediction for the winner of the 2008 Big Break is Kim Welch because of her advantage on how far she can hit the ball.
Be sure to be on the lookout, we have not seen the last of Courtney yet, she is going to continue on the Duramed Futures Tour. The tour is on the road again this weekend to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for the Aurora Health Care Championship. Last year’s winner was Sofie Andersson, who will take her place this year? For more information on the tournament, visit www.duramedfuturestour.com.
In her exit interview, Courtney said that she enjoyed the overall experience, especially the great friendships that she made. She said she learned a lot, and most importantly learned that she still had a lot to learn.
Courtney’s prediction for the winner of the 2008 Big Break is Kim Welch because of her advantage on how far she can hit the ball.
Be sure to be on the lookout, we have not seen the last of Courtney yet, she is going to continue on the Duramed Futures Tour. The tour is on the road again this weekend to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for the Aurora Health Care Championship. Last year’s winner was Sofie Andersson, who will take her place this year? For more information on the tournament, visit www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Battle of the Roommates ends in Elimination
Last night on the Golf Channel’s The Big Break, the elimination came down to roommates Tina Miller and Courtney Erdman in a sudden death challenge as Tina was eliminated.
This week the women in Ka’anapali were joined by LPGA Pros Brittany Lang and Brittany Lincicome to add some additional competition in the immunity challenge. At the end of the challenge, Kim Welch, Sophie Sandalo, Tina and Courtney were in the elimination challenge.
The women competed in an up and down challenge where Kim and Sophie worked their way to safety. In the end, Courtney ended up winning after Tina missed her shot on the green.
The field narrows even further as seven women go into next week’s episode and face yet another elimination challenge.
For more information on the show and the women playing, visit www.thegolfchannel.com. Don’t forget that the Duramed Futures Championship at Kings Island Golf Center is quickly approaching in 29 days! Be sure to check out the website at www.duramedfutureschampionship.com.
This week the women in Ka’anapali were joined by LPGA Pros Brittany Lang and Brittany Lincicome to add some additional competition in the immunity challenge. At the end of the challenge, Kim Welch, Sophie Sandalo, Tina and Courtney were in the elimination challenge.
The women competed in an up and down challenge where Kim and Sophie worked their way to safety. In the end, Courtney ended up winning after Tina missed her shot on the green.
The field narrows even further as seven women go into next week’s episode and face yet another elimination challenge.
For more information on the show and the women playing, visit www.thegolfchannel.com. Don’t forget that the Duramed Futures Championship at Kings Island Golf Center is quickly approaching in 29 days! Be sure to check out the website at www.duramedfutureschampionship.com.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Mindy Kim has a Weekend Win
Mindy Kim, a second- year golfer of the Duramed Futures Tour claimed her first professional title at the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship. The 18-year-old finished with a score of four-under-par (210), a score that beat out the previous record from the 2007 tournament winner, Liz Janagelo.
Although the back nine was a struggle for Kim, she had already created a large enough cushion before starting on Sunday to finish strong and accept her money and trophy on the 18th hole.
Even with the victory, Kim is trying to focus on things to improve before competing in the Aurora Health Care Championship in Lake Geneva, Wis.
"I had a really tough time chipping,” Kim said. “I’ll work with my coach because I was chunking, topping and doing everything I could do that didn’t help.” Kim said in a news release from the Duramed Web site.
Jessica Shepley of Oakville, Ontario finished second with a score of one-over-par(214) for the weekend.
For more coverage of the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship and other tournaments, visit www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Although the back nine was a struggle for Kim, she had already created a large enough cushion before starting on Sunday to finish strong and accept her money and trophy on the 18th hole.
Even with the victory, Kim is trying to focus on things to improve before competing in the Aurora Health Care Championship in Lake Geneva, Wis.
"I had a really tough time chipping,” Kim said. “I’ll work with my coach because I was chunking, topping and doing everything I could do that didn’t help.” Kim said in a news release from the Duramed Web site.
Jessica Shepley of Oakville, Ontario finished second with a score of one-over-par(214) for the weekend.
For more coverage of the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship and other tournaments, visit www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Friday, May 16, 2008
The Duramed Futures Tour Continues this Week
Today begins the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship on the Duramed Futures Tour. The event will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri. The tournament will be held at the Leawood South Country Club beginning today and ending on Sunday.
There are a number of competitors from The Golf Channel’s Big Break show competing this weekend including; Courtney Erdman, Kim Welch, Lori Atsedes and Susan Choi. How will they do? Will one of them win the tournament and receive $12,600, or finish as the runner up and win $9,000?
Last years champion was Liz Janangelo from West Hartford, Conn. Her winning score was 217 (+4). For more information on the championship, visit their Web site at www.duramedfuturestour.com. For more information on the Big Break visit the www.thegolfchannel.com.
There are a number of competitors from The Golf Channel’s Big Break show competing this weekend including; Courtney Erdman, Kim Welch, Lori Atsedes and Susan Choi. How will they do? Will one of them win the tournament and receive $12,600, or finish as the runner up and win $9,000?
Last years champion was Liz Janangelo from West Hartford, Conn. Her winning score was 217 (+4). For more information on the championship, visit their Web site at www.duramedfuturestour.com. For more information on the Big Break visit the www.thegolfchannel.com.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The Big Break Eliminates Again
Last night on the Golf Channel’s Big Break, Dana Bates was kicked off the show after losing a sudden death elimination challenge versus Kim Welch. Dana blamed her loss on her underestimation of the distance of her shots and the wind.
Dana said she had a great time while she was in the competition and hopes to return to Ka’anapali in two years with the LPGA senior tour. In her exit interview, Dana said that the winner of the Big Break was anyone’s game, but her prediction was Courtney Erdman. Although Courtney has not been the top performer every week, Dana saw a lot of potential in her. The winner will walk away with an exemption to the 2008 Navistar LPGA Classic, free entry into every Duramed Futures Tour, and a BMW Z4 coupe as well as an Adams Golf endorsement contract including $10,000 cash.
This week the Duramed Futures Tour is on the road again, this time to Leawood, Kansas for the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship. For more information, visit the tour’s Web site at www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Dana said she had a great time while she was in the competition and hopes to return to Ka’anapali in two years with the LPGA senior tour. In her exit interview, Dana said that the winner of the Big Break was anyone’s game, but her prediction was Courtney Erdman. Although Courtney has not been the top performer every week, Dana saw a lot of potential in her. The winner will walk away with an exemption to the 2008 Navistar LPGA Classic, free entry into every Duramed Futures Tour, and a BMW Z4 coupe as well as an Adams Golf endorsement contract including $10,000 cash.
This week the Duramed Futures Tour is on the road again, this time to Leawood, Kansas for the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship. For more information, visit the tour’s Web site at www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Monday, May 12, 2008
A Victory for Allison Fouch
This year Mother’s Day was especially sweet for golfer Allison Fouch, she tied for second in the Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill. Her final prize money amounted to $138,548.
Last year Allison competed in 18 events on the Duramed Futures Tour and finished second on the Duramed Futures Tour season-ending money list, giving her exempt status for the 2008 LPGA season.
Allison’s road to the LPGA was neither fast nor easy. As a natural athlete, Allison competed in a number of sports throughout high school- but a knee injury prevented her from participating in anything other than golf. Her interest in golf grew over the years, and she competed at the colligate level for Michigan State before turning professional in 2004. For more information on Allison, visit www.lpga.com.
Her hard work has paid off, earning over $194,176 overall according to www.lpga.com. Allison believes she found herself and her golf game while on the Duramed Futures Tour last year. "Even if I won the lottery, I'd still be out here on the Duramed FUTURES Tour to get to where I want to be." she said. The players on this tour are serious about their golf game, and about winning.
As always don’t forget to watch the Big Break on the Golf Channel, Tuesdays at 10 p.m. to see who gets eliminated this week!
Last year Allison competed in 18 events on the Duramed Futures Tour and finished second on the Duramed Futures Tour season-ending money list, giving her exempt status for the 2008 LPGA season.
Allison’s road to the LPGA was neither fast nor easy. As a natural athlete, Allison competed in a number of sports throughout high school- but a knee injury prevented her from participating in anything other than golf. Her interest in golf grew over the years, and she competed at the colligate level for Michigan State before turning professional in 2004. For more information on Allison, visit www.lpga.com.
Her hard work has paid off, earning over $194,176 overall according to www.lpga.com. Allison believes she found herself and her golf game while on the Duramed Futures Tour last year. "Even if I won the lottery, I'd still be out here on the Duramed FUTURES Tour to get to where I want to be." she said. The players on this tour are serious about their golf game, and about winning.
As always don’t forget to watch the Big Break on the Golf Channel, Tuesdays at 10 p.m. to see who gets eliminated this week!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The Big Break Eliminates Two This Week
We are now into week four of the Big Break 2008, and last night the contestants all learned that nobody is safe. In a surprise double elimination both Elizabeth Stuart and Adrienne Guatreaux packed their bags and lost their chances for the big break.
Be sure to check out the Big Break on the Golf Channel at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays to keep up to date with all the action, competition and drama in Hawaii.
The Duramed Futures Tour is not traveling again until the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship May 16-18, 2008 to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri. Last years champion was Liz Janagelo of West Harford, Conn.
For more updates on the tour, don’t forget to visit the Web site at http://www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Be sure to check out the Big Break on the Golf Channel at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays to keep up to date with all the action, competition and drama in Hawaii.
The Duramed Futures Tour is not traveling again until the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship May 16-18, 2008 to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri. Last years champion was Liz Janagelo of West Harford, Conn.
For more updates on the tour, don’t forget to visit the Web site at http://www.duramedfuturestour.com.
Friday, May 2, 2008
The Big Break Meets Duramed
First round of the El Paso Golf Classic begins today. Lori Atsedes, Susan Choi, Courtney Erdman, Christian Lecuyer, and Kim Welch, all from The Big Break Ka’anapali, will be taking part in the tournament this weekend.
Find out how the ladies played, and compare to how they have been doing on The Big Break. Don’t forget, the next episode is Tuesday night at 10 on The Golf Channel. Be sure to watch to see who will go home this week.
For more information on The Duramed Tours check out www.duramedfuturestour.com and to see more on The Big Break visit www.thegolfchannel.com
Find out how the ladies played, and compare to how they have been doing on The Big Break. Don’t forget, the next episode is Tuesday night at 10 on The Golf Channel. Be sure to watch to see who will go home this week.
For more information on The Duramed Tours check out www.duramedfuturestour.com and to see more on The Big Break visit www.thegolfchannel.com
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