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Golf to the [excitement of the] tournament is what happens on that final Sunday when guys are trying to get into the playoffs. They’ve done everything right to make it a successful tournament.” Because Wyndham has become an essential stop on the Tour, the roster has steadily improved each year and has included Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Retief Goosen, Padraig Harrington, Adam Scott, Bill Haas, Brandt Snedeker, Vijay Singh, Charl Schwartzel, Angel Cabrera, and Fred Couples. The tournament started its comeback after a move to Sedgefield Country Club in 2008. Its Donald Ross–designed course had been restored to its original specifications a year earlier. And the tournament had secured a new title sponsor, Wyndham Worldwide, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Add to that the behind-thescenes work of Bobby Long, chairman of the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation Board, and the Fairways & greens the course is a great test, and the players love that... adding to the excitement is the final day when guys are trying to make the playoffs. —webb simpson, 2011 wyndham champion tournament was ready for prime time. Last year Sergio Garcia, one of the biggest names in golf, won the Wyndham. “I think what you have to understand when you’re running a Tour event is that you have a certain date, and from there you do everything you can to make it the best tournament possible,” Brazil says. “With that mission and what Bobby Long believes, we want every element of our tournament to be A-plus-plus.” usairwaysmag.com august 2013 25 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

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