“It was a great honor to play with [Karrie Webb], and she was nothing but gracious, professional, and a lot of fun to play with. We had a few, shall we say, interesting shots in our group, and she certainly let it be known that she’d never seen anything like them before. These included driving the ball backwards, and straight into the ground 2 inches in front of the tee! Our group as a whole was seriously challenged in the skills department, except for Karrie of course, but we all pulled together and were able to contribute, especially on the back nine. The course was a real delight to play. It was a great experience to play a course that had been set up for a professional tournament and Karrie certainly gave us good tips that I personally learned a good deal from. Overall, it was a great experience, and my wife also had fun following our group slightly embarassed by the performance of her husband.” ~ 2010 Sybase Pro-Am Guest
“This is one event that you look forward to… with your hospitality and the great reception you receive while there. The pro’s themselves cannot be more accomodating and friendly. There is nothing negative I can say about and almost feel guilty with the VIP treatment that you provide.” ~ 2010 Sybase Pro-Am Guest
“The overall Sybase Match Play event was one of the best events I have ever attended. The golf course was amazing, the LPGA players were extremely friendly and very approachable. The Sybase team members were very hospitable and a lot of fun. The [special events] were completely first-class with some great networking opportunities with important customers & partners. I would highly recommend attending this event.” ~ 2010 Sybase Pro-Am Guest
“The Match Play event at Hamilton Farms was first rate. The rolling terrain of the golf course created a very scenic yet challenging experience. The players were very gracious and treated us as honored guests. The Sybase team members on site delivered a top notch experience. Well done!” ~ 2010 Sybase Pro-Am Guest
“The SyBase Match Play Championship was a first-class, memorable event! There was no doubt from the initial planning stages that the entire Sybase team was committed to ensuring the success of this week. Along with providing the opportunity to play golf with one of the finest LPGA professionals on tour at one of the finest golf courses in the country… the entire week [was] a pleasure. Additionally, the ladies of the LPGA proved that their professionalism extended beyond the course and into the clubhouse during pre and post tournament activities. It was an honor to participate in this wonderful event and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is extended the invitation to attend!” ~ 2010 Sybase Pro-Am Guest
“I’ve played golf for over 30 years and this experience stands out as the most enjoyable 18 holes. The LPGA players were easy going, down to earth and just downright fun to play with; you’d never guess they were about to play for the size of purse they were. Sybase, the course and the organizing team did a fabulous job making sure everything ran smoothly and any amenity you could think of was instantly available. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience!” ~ 2010 Sybase Pro-Am Guest
“Playing with the LPGA is a great experience and this year was no exception. I have played with many of the soon-to-be-great players such as Paula Creamer when she won the tournament and Ai Miyazato last year. Playing with a pro is an enjoyable opportunity to get to know a pro and route for them in a bigger way. I have been a Paula Creamer fan since I got to know her during the ProAm in her 1st year. I am grateful for the opportunity to be with the LPGA players…” ~ 2010 Sybase Pro-Am Guest
Bank of America CEO & President Ken Lewis, on Sports Sponorship:
“I was never inclined to pump big sums of money into sports marketing until I saw the facts… for every dollar we spend on sports marketing, we get $10 in revenue and $3 in earnings. This is not wasted money.”
CBS Broadcaster Jim Nantz, on the criticism of golf sponsorship:
“Golf is such an easy target. I wish all these politicians who invested their time to make all these scolding remarks about our sport would have sat down and realized what the sport does to support charities, to support local communities.”
“I often feel like golf is defenseless. The mainstream media loves to attack it, loves to find fault with it.”
Nantz noted the PGA Tour gives more money to charity each year than the NBA, NFL and MLB combined, and said, “Why isn’t that something Barney Frank wanted to talk about? John Kerry? They really should spend a little more time digging into what the sport does.”
LPGA Fan, on attending a tournament:
“I took my two little girls to the event on Friday and they had such a good time my wife and I took them back again on Sunday. It is great to have such a great women golf tournament in this area. My girls are only four and five and will probably remember this for a lifetime. The women of the LPGA were very gracious with my children, and I applaud them for that. For my children to see such great role models up close and personal is priceless. Thank you.”