Rahil Finishes 2nd at The Gujarat Kensville Challenge

29 January 2012

Ahmedabad, India – Blue Giraffe's Rahil Gangjee, finished 2nd at the European Challenge Tour's Gujarat Kensville Challenge 2012 at Kensville Golf and Country Club. Gangjee carded 68, 69 and 73 on the first three days, came up with a one-under 71 in the final round and ultimately took 2nd place after the first playoff hole.

Lexi Sets Two-Tour Age Record After a Win in Dubai

17 December 2011

Dubai, UAE. – Lexi Thompson made history on Saturday, becoming the youngest professional to win on both the Ladies European Tour and LPGA. Lexi shot a 5-under 67 to win the 2011 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters by four strokes for her second professional victory.

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Vegas Finishes T2 at Shootout

11 December 2011

Naples, Fla. – Jhonattan Vegas finished tied for Second Sunday, at the 2011 Franklin Templeton Shootout at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Vegas and teammate, Rory Sabbatini, finished the week at 29-under for the stellar finish. The Shootout featured 24 of the world's top professional golfers playing on two-man teams in a mixed-format of modified alternate shot, better ball, and scramble.

Rocha & Gangluff Secure TOUR cards

5 December 2011

La Quinta, Calif. – Stephen Gangluff and Alex Rocha earn their TOUR cards after an extensive 6 rounds at the Final Stage of PGA TOUR Qualifying School at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif. Gangluff closed with a two-under 70 to end in second at minus-16, just one shot off the leader. Rocha shot a final round 72 to finish at nine-under alongside fellow Giraffe, Mark Anderson. Anderson secured his card earlier this year by finishing in "The 25,"  but was looking to improve his status for the 2012 season.

Kim Wins at Metro West

1 December 2011

Orlando, Fla. – Blue Giraffe's Lion Kim, claimed a victory at the NGA Pro Golf Tour's Bridgestone Winter Series at Metro West Golf Course in Orlando. Kim, a two-time All-American selection from the University of Michigan, shot rounds of 70-63-71 for a 12-under 204 total for a two-shot lead to take it all.

Three Blue Giraffe Clients Graduate to PGA TOUR

30 October 2011

Daniel Island, SC – The Nationwide Tour season conluded Sunday with the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island Club, where the Top-60 on the NW Tour Money List competed for 2012 PGA TOUR membership. Blue Giraffe's Mathew Goggin, Mark Anderson, and Billy Hurley III all made the coveted "25" and earned their PGA TOUR cards for the 2012 season.

Biesecker Wins 3rd VSGA Mid-Amateur

2nd October 2011

Centreville, VA –Blue Giraffe Managing Director, Nick Biesecker, claimed his third victory in the past four years at the Virginia State Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship, shooting a final round 2-over 74 to wrap up a wire-to-wire victory at the 35th renewal of the event.

Thompson Makes History

18th September 2011

Prattville, AL –Blue Giraffe’s Lexi Thompson, made history Sunday with her five-stroke victory in the 2011 Navistar LPGA Classic, making her the youngest LPGA tournament winner at just 16 years of age. Thompson shot a final-round 70 Sunday at Capitol Hill to reach 17-under 271 for the four-round tournament.

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Rahil Gangjee Aces Par 4 at Mylan Classic

4th September 2011

Canonsburg, PA –Blue Giraffe’s Rahil Gangjee, became the third player in Nationwide Tour history to make a hole-in-one on a par-4 hole when he used a driver to ace the 316-yard 15th hole. Gangjee joined Chip Beck (2003 Omaha Classic) and Richard Johnson (2009 Michael Hill New Zealand Open) as the only others to accomplish the feat on Tour. 

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Jhonny Vegas Wins World Skins Game

26th July 2011

Fairmont Banff Springs, Canada –Blue Giraffe’s Jhonattan Vegas took home $140,000 and the 2011 TELUS World Skins Game Title yesterday in Banff Springs, Canada. Vegas made the first birdie of the second nine at the par-3 13th to lock up four skins worth $85,000. This annual two day event has been a Canadian tradition for 19 years and has hosted some of the biggest names in golf. Vegas joined Anthony Kim, Lucas Glover, Stephen Ames, and Paul Casey in the world-class fivesome that battled it out on the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Club.

Hurley Takes 2nd in Chiquita Classic

17th July 2011

Maineville, Ohio –Blue Giraffe’s Billy Hurley III birdied six of his last eight holes yesterday to post a career-best second place finish in the Nationwide Chiquita Classic at TPC River's Bend in Maineville, Ohio. Hurley's final-round 64 sealed a 22-under par 266 and catapulted him from 80th to 22nd on the Nationwide money list. At the end of the season the top 25 Nationwide Tour finishers earn their PGA Tour card for the following year. Hurley plays next week in the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational in Columbus, Ohio.

Strong T11 Finish for Slocum at US Open

19th June 2011

Bethesda, MARYLAND –Heath Slocum finished 3 under, tying for 11th place at the 111^th US Open at Congressional. Slocum was consistent, hitting fairways and greens and did enough to be one of only six players not to shoot a round over par. Slocum hit every fairway on Sunday, the only player to hit all 14 during any round this week, and also recorded three total birdies in each round. 

Vegas Competes at CVS Caremark Charity Classic

19th June 2011

Barrington, RHODE ISLAND – Before heading to the Travelers Championship, Jhonattan Vegas will compete in the CVS Caremark Charity Classic at Rhode Island Country Club, June 19 -21. This two-day tournament features 20 professionals from the PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours and consists of 10 two-man teams. Vegas is partnering with Hall of Famer, Ben Crenshaw, in an all University of Texas team. Charity classic scores are totaled by the best ball of the two players on each team on each hole. If teams tie after the 36 holes, they will meet in a playoff on the 18th hole. During the last 13 years, the CVS Caremark Charity Classic has raised $14 million for charities around the region, providing vital funding for a variety of critical programs serving children, families and people in transition throughout Southeastern New England.

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Billy Hurley III Finishes Solo 5th in Wichita Open

19th June 2011

Wichita, KANSAS – Billy Hurley III finished with the low round of the day yesterday - a five-under 66 - to take fifth place in the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open at Crestview Country Club in Wichita, Kansas. Hurley's back-to-back 5-under rounds gave him a four-day total of 14-under- par 270 and secured his first career top 5 finish on the Nationwide Tour. 

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Mathew Goggin Wins in Wichita

19th June 2011

Wichita, KANSAS – Mathew Goggin won the Wichita Open on Sunday for his second Nationwide Tour title of the year, holing a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 2-under 69 and a one-stroke victory over Kyle Thompson. Goggin, also the winner of the season-opening Panama Championship, finished at 18-under 266 in hot and windy conditions on the Crestview Country Club's North Course. Goggin, already the Nationwide’s season money leader before the tournament started, pocketed $108,000 to push his season total to $303,898 on the tour, guaranteeing a top 25 finish for the season and a 2012 PGA Tour card. He also moved within a win of an in-season PGA Tour promotion.

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Julián Etulain wins at TLA Televisa with a final round of 60 

22nd May 2011

Acapulco,MEXICO – Following a third place finish in 2009 and a playoff loss in 2010, Argentina’s Julián Etulain made sure he wasn’t going to be denied this time around at the TLA Televisa Players Championship. His course record setting performance of 10-under par 60, which included a superb nine-hole stretch of eight birdies and one eagle between 7 and 15, secured the 2011 title by six shots on today’s final round at the Fairmont  Acapulco Princess GC. The 22-year old entered the final three holes with the chance of becoming only the second player in TLA history to record a 59, but pared all three to finish the week at 21-under par 289. His aggregate is also a record for the tournament organized by Televisa and the TLA. Julián will be teeing off at the Toyota Peru Open this week.  

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Jhonattan Vegas Finshed 9th at the Volvo World Match-Play

22nd May 2011

Finca Cortesín, SPAIN - Twenty-four of the World’s best players participated on the 2011 Volvo World Match Play Championship at Finca Cortesín, Spain, May 19-22. The field was divided up into eight tantalising groups for the first two days of match play. With the World’s top three players headlining the field for the first time in Spain, the field included six of the leading nine players in the World, all four current Major Champions and  players from14 nations.Jhonattan finished 9th among this strong field.

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Jhonattan Vegas Wins 2011 Bob Hope Classic

23rd January 2011

LA QUINTA Jhonattan Vegas ("Jhonny Vegas") signed for a final round of 3-under-par 69 and won the Bob Hope Classic on the second hole of a playoff with Bill Haas and Gary Woodland. A 28-foot birdie-bomb on the 1st hole gave Jhonny a one-stroke advantage and the lead quickly expanded to three-strokes after he converted on an 11-foot eagle at the par-5 6th. Playing partner Gary Woodland was able to cut into the lead with an 8-foot birdie on the next hole, but at the turn Jhonny enjoyed a two-stroke lead. On the back nine, Vegas lost his accuracy off the tee, but solid putting kept him in the lead until the final hole when a three-putt bogey from 47-feet created a three-way playoff with Bill Haas and Gary Woodland. On the first playoff hole, Haas was eliminated after a poor tee shot eventually resulted in a par. The final playoff hole at the par-4 10th saw Vegas find the water off the tee and after a drop he was able to put his approach to 10-feet. Jhonny put his 10-foot par-putt in the cup for his first PGA TOUR title. The victory earns Jhonny an invitation to the 2011 Masters and PGA Championship.

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