Stories by John Boyette

Friday, May 17, 2013

Venturi a familiar figure at Masters

Ken Venturi was a familiar face at the Masters Tournament for nearly 50 years. He played in 14 Masters between 1954 and 1969, and he twice finished as runner-up.
By John Boyette

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Young captures Junior Invitational

Carson Young, of Pendleton, S.C., birdied the final hole for a 4-under-par total of 212 and a two-shot victory over four golfers in the third annual Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club.
By John Boyette

Future Clemson golfer wins Junior Invitational

Carson Young said his birdie on the final hole of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club was an "accident."
By John Boyette

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Dogwood founder hopes eighth is enough for Derby win

Cot Campbell recalls the Kentucky Derby with a warm smile. But there's just one thing missing from a lifetime of memories.
By John Boyette

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Nicklaus gives life lessons at Junior Invitational

GRANITEVILLE — Jack Nicklaus gave advice to the 54 participants in this week’s Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club on Wednesday night.
By John Boyette

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Swinney, Clemson fans excited

AIKEN - The excitement of Clemson's last-second victory over Louisiana State University in the Chick-fil-A Bowl hasn't subsided one bit.
By John Boyette

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Claxton has "great day" despite finish

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - It wasn't the finish Will Claxton wanted Saturday at the RBC Heritage, but he'll still take plenty of positives into today's final round.
By John Boyette

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Brown, Kisner win tournaments

North Augusta's Scott Brown rallied to win the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open, while Aiken's Kevin Kisner claimed a win in the Web.com Tour's Chile Classic.
By John Boyette

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013

Nicklaus to speak at Junior Invitational

Jack Nicklaus, six-time Masters Tournament winners, is scheduled to speak to the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley players and invited guests on Wednesday, April 24.
By John Boyette

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013

Augusta National announces management moves

Billy Payne, the chairman of Augusta National and the Masters Tournament, announced on Tuesday that executive director Jim Armstrong will retire later this year. He will be replaced by Will Jones, ...
By John Boyette

Friday, Jan. 11, 2013

Masters adds two international players

Two international players have been added to the 2013 Masters Tournament field.
By John Boyette

Monday, Dec. 17, 2012

Olesen among Masters Tournament qualifiers

Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen received an early Christmas gift Sunday when he rose to No. 50 in the World Golf Ranking and snagged an automatic berth into the 2013 Masters Tournament.
By John Boyette

Monday, Nov. 26, 2012

McNair purchases Golf Club at Cedar Creek

Jim McNair Jr. recently purchased the Golf Club at Cedar Creek and hired Gary Frazier to serve as course superintendent. Cedar Creek, the Arthur Hills-designed centerpiece of a residential ...
By John Boyette

Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Backup sparks Gamecocks

Dylan Thompson led South Carolina to a win over Clemson.
By John Boyette

Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012

Boyd continues his Heisman push

Tajh Boyd continued to make his case for being part of the Heisman Trophy conversation Saturday night against South Carolina.
By John Boyette

Battling Bishops rout Bulldogs

With a 42-7 defeat Friday night, Silver Bluff was eliminated from the Class AA Division II football playoffs by Bishop England for the second year in a row.
By John Boyette

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012

Silver Bluff gets another shot

Silver Bluff will get its shot at redemption Friday night when the Bulldogs play host to Bishop England in a rematch of last year's Class AA Division II Lower State title game.
By John Boyette

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012

Silver Bluff squeaks past Bamberg

For nearly three quarters Friday night, Silver Bluff didn't look like a state championship contender. But the Bulldogs scored twice in the final 13 minutes to hold off Bamberg-Ehrhardt 14-13.
By John Boyette

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

South Aiken duo signs baseball scholarships

Taylor Widener will play for South Carolina, while Cory Bryant will stay closer to home at USC Aiken.
By John Boyette

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012

Gamecock fans show support for Lattimore

COLUMBIA — No. 21 was everywhere Saturday in Columbia, if not in person. Marcus Lattimore’s jersey number was on stickers, on shirts and his name was unveiled on new signage at Williams-Brice ...
By John Boyette
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Irish pick new coach

James Leonard was named Aquinas' new head football coach on Friday. His father, Denny, was himself a former Irish head coach.
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