Tucson has a long and rich history of staging PGA Tour events going back several decades, and we're thrilled that the sports fans in that region of the country will have an opportunity to see this world-class competition.
"Timothy W. Finchem" is the current Commissioner of golf's PGA Tour.
Finchem was born in Ottawa, Illinois. He took the position on June 1, 1994, succeeding Deane Beman, who retired after nearly 20 years in the post. Finchem had previously served as Vice President of Business Affairs, Deputy Commissioner, and Chief Operating Officer of the Tour.
Finchem graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He attended the University of Richmond on a debate scholarship, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1973. After practicing law in Virginia Beach for three years, Finchem served in the White House during the administration of Jimmy Carter as Deputy Advisor to the President in the Office of Economic Affairs in 1978 and 1979. In the early 1980s, Finchem co-founded the National Marketing and Strategies Group in Washington, D.C.. [http://www.pgatour.com/info/company/executive_bios]
More Tim Finchem on Wikipedia.There was a strong sentiment to do this, and in the end, we determined that it might as well occur sooner than later, particularly now that Arnold has consciously reduced his competitive playing schedule. Arnold has been the face of the tournament for a number of years, and it makes sense that it bears his name to honor his countless contributions to the tournament and to the PGA Tour.
We can take a step up with the Players Championship. [The change of date] creates a nice flow in the schedule.
We're watching the storm carefully. We're looking at all options, just like we would during a normal week.
We're not excited about changes in the golf course being the story at any point in time. We want the golf course and the history of the golf course to be the story.
When Hartford had this date in the past, the field quality has been very solid. So if you add an improved overall tournament, the type of energy to make that happen here, plus the Fed Ex cup, we're very comfortable with the field quality we'll get.
We have given a lot of thought to drugs. You cannot not think about drugs with what is going on in today's sports.
I didn't hear any booing. I'm not sure they jumped up and down, but I didn't hear any booing.
We are extremely pleased that the greater Hartford region will be part of the FedEx Cup schedule with St. Paul Travelers as title sponsor. This event has a long history with the Tour and has always had outstanding support from the community.
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