Golf Bio

Bob Kurtz is a multi-talented golfer.

The former sportscaster with CNN and ESPN is a highly competitive golfer having qualified for the Champions Tour and other significant events. In 2007 he competed in the final qualifying for the      Senior British Open in Muirfield, Scotland. In 2008 he finished in the top thirty money-winners on the Sunbelt Senior Professional Golf Tour and qualified for the season-ending tournament. Also, he is a former section winner of the National Long Driving Contest and a member of the Long Drivers of America.

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     Golf Announcing:  Champions Tour at The Dominion
                                    San Antonio, Texas

As an amateur he won 53 tournaments around the country. As a professional he has competed internationally in such events as the Panama Open and the Senior British Open qualifying. He is the winner of the Madrid Open, the Dallas Gold Cup, the Orange Bowl Classic and numerous other tournaments. His favorite tournament is the Hall of Fame Senior Classic in Cooperstown, New York.

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     British Senior Open Qualifying - Craigelaw, Scotland

He has teamed with his daughter Beth, an LPGA teaching pro in West Palm Bench, to win many Parent-Child and Mixed Team competitions. In addition, he has qualified for the Remax National Long Drive Contest and is a member of the Long Drivers of America.

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     St. Andrews 2007

As a top golf instructor, Bob has three best selling golf videos. "Picture Perfect Golf" deals with imagery and visualization in golf. "How to Break 90" (with daughter Beth) has been one of the top instructional videos not only in the United States but internationally. "How to Break 90" has been recognized by Golf Monthly (the top European Golf magazine) as the outstanding video for the high handicapper. In the United States, Golf Magazine gave the video five stars.

Videos are available:   MTC Golf Videos

                                       512 Second Avenue, SE

                                       Cullman, Alabama 35055

(Both Videos: "Picture Perfect Golf" and "How to Break 90"are available for a suggested $10 donation to Ministry to Children)

In addition , as an instructor, Bob has conducted golf clinics at such venues as Disney World and Opryland Springhouse Golf Course.

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     Champions Tour Event

But it is in his success as a "Golf Ironman" that Bob has received the most acclaim. His stamina, ball-striking strength, and remarkable scoring has made his golf marathons truly memorable.

 

 

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