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The rising star of Harold Varner III continues to shine. By Herschel Caldwell The winning score on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at the Mayakoba Golf Classic in Playa del Carmen, Mexico was 262, turned in by PGA Tour veteran and Ryder Cup member Matt Kuchar. Kuchar’s 22 under par performance was good enough for a one-stroke victory over Danny Lee and a check for $1,296,000. Five shots back at 17 under par was Varner, this spread of strokes may seem a lot to the casual fan of golf but when you consider the possibilities of different scores over 262 vs…. Read More »

MEDIA CONTACTS: Greg Ball gregb@bzapr.com<mailto:gregb@bzapr.com> (760) 271-9183 Noah Sharfman nsharfman@tgrfoundation.org<mailto:nsharfman@tgrfoundation.org>Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 Albany’s 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Ernie Els, combines the best of links and desert features with windswept dunes and numerous scenic and strategically challenging water features. In addition to the par-72, 7,400-yard golf course, Albany features first-class practice facilities including a 400-yard driving range, short game area with chipping and putting greens, and a cutting-edge swing performance center, all set aside an expansive golf clubhouse with grill room, men’s and ladies locker rooms, a golf shop and 18-seat media and movie theater. Golfers of all… Read More »

Washington, D.C, Sunday July 1, 2018 – In his final round at the Quicken Loans National, Harold Varner III hit 8 of 14 fairways and 11 of 18 greens in regulation, finishing at 2 under for the tournament. Varner III finished his day tied for 41st at 2 under; Francesco Molinari is in 1st at 21 under; Ryan Armour is in 2nd at 13 under; and Sung Kang is in 3rd at 12 under. On the par-5 second, Varner III’s approach shot set himself up for the birdie on the hole. This moved Varner III to 1 under for the… Read More »

Beth Ann Nichols, Golfweek KILDEER, Ill. — Caddie David Jones thinks there should be a plaque near the 16th green at Kemper Lakes Golf Club where Sung Hyun Park slashed through the weeds with a 58-degree wedge at the water’s edge, nestling it to 3 feet. The spectacular par save was the shot of the championship for Park, the player whose nickname in South Korea translates to “Shut up and attack!”

  Harold Varner III (born August 15, 1990) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Despite his smaller stature, Varner is one of the longest drivers of the golf ball on tour. Varner is one of just a handful of African-American professional golfers. He won the Australian PGA Championship in December 2016. Varner is in the field this week at the Farmers Insurance Open. Amateur career Varner was born in Akron, Ohio, but raised in Gastonia, North Carolina where he played golf at Forestview High School. He played his collegiate golf at East Carolina University and… Read More »