Senior pg arev 5 20-15
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The document provides photos and details from a visit to French Lick, Indiana in preparation for the 2015 Senior PGA Championship golf tournament. It includes pictures of the Pete Dye Golf Course hosting the event, the surrounding area flooded, and the historic West Baden Springs Hotel. The summary highlights the challenging Pete Dye-designed course atop rugged terrain and preparations underway for the upcoming tournament in late May.
Senior pg arev 5 20-15
- 1. Preview pictures of the 76th Senior PGA Championship at the Pete Dye Golf Course in French Lick, Indiana May 21-24, 2015
- 2. Members Bounce! We happened to go to the West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana in October, 2014. Whenever I see anything that has to do with the PGA, I take pictures of it to send to fellow blogger, and all-around great guy, Rick Williams, PGA, http://mindbodygolf.wordpress.com I had no idea how significant this display was until I came home and looked at the fullsized pictures. I sent the pictures to Rick in a blog post called This Ones for You, Rick Williams http://lesliejochase.com/2015/01/25/this-ones-for-you-rick-williams-pga/
- 3. Extreme close-up of The Alfred S. Bourne Trophy The Alfred S. Bourne Trophy will be presented to the winner of the 2015 Senior PGA Championship. Last years Senior PGA Champion, Colin Montgomerie is hoping to defend his title and keep the trophy this year.
- 4. Yes, I did lie on the floor in the middle of the West Baden Hotel to get this photo.
- 5. April, 2015 French Lick, Indiana
- 7. Driving into West Baden Springs, April 9, 2015
- 8. There werent lakes here in October!
- 9. View of the hotel behind the sign, and the flooding along the road.
- 10. The hotel looked like it was surrounded by a moat
- 11. We were able to walk to the gazebo in October, 2014. In April 2015, we needed a gondola, but couldnt find one.
- 12. Hanging out in front of the beautiful West Baden Springs hotel in April, 2015
- 13. Not so great family selfie of Mom, Terry, Brenda, Jim, and me, April 9, 2015 in the West Baden Hotel Dome
- 14. I The lake is the flooded grounds of the Hotel
- 15. Reigning Senior PGA Champion, Colin Montgomerie with the Bourne Trophy he won in 2014, and a custom-made Indianapolis Colts jersey. Photo courtesy: Media Day, April 20, 2015, French Lick
- 16. Photos taken at THE PETE DYE GOLF COURSE as preparations were underway for the 2015 Senior PGA Championship April 9th, 2015
- 17. Statue of Pete Dye in front of the Pete Dye Mansion April 9, 2015 The quote on the plaque reads: The ardent golfer would play Mount Everest if somebody would put a flagstick on top golf is not a fair game so why build a fair golf course Signed by Pete Dye The platform behind the statue is one of several on the course built to showcase KitchenAid products, and the latest Mercedes-Benz models, including the all-new 2016 GLE arriving in showrooms this summer.
- 18. 2014 Senior PGA Champion, Colin Montgomerie Photo courtesy: 2015 Senior PGA Championship Media Day
- 20. Welcome to the Pete Dye Mansion on Mount Airie, one of the highest elevations in Indiana. s
- 21. The breathtaking view of the course from the parking lot at the Mansion.
- 22. Brenda and I were allowed access inside the Pete Dye Mansion! I tried to get to the Cupola Window, moving candlesticks, and taking books out of the bookshelf in an attempt to find the secret passageway, but no luck. I did get to the top floor of the mansion and took this picture. By the way, you can stay here for $10,000 per night.
- 23. View from the side of the house. The back patio, on the right, offers views of miles and miles of Orange County, Indiana.
- 25. If I tried to play this course, theyd have to send a search party to find me!
- 26. A view of the Pete Dye Golf Course from Mount Airie
- 29. Um, no thanks!
- 30. I only saw one cart of golfers that day. I really wanted to find out who they were.
- 31. Getting the course ready!
- 32. The 7-foot golf ball being installed for the Championship Photo courtesy: French Lick Resorts Photos
- 33. The Pete Dye Mansion, surrounded by trees, on top of Mount Airie French Lick and West Baden Hotel Photo courtesy: Google images
- 34. A few great websites! Everything you want to know about the championship http://www.pga.com/seniorpga/ The history of French Lick: http://golfclubatlas.com/frenck-lick-resort/ and my favorite blog about golf, life, food, and family by Rick Williams PGA: http://mindbodygolf.wordpress.com