Emily T Gail Talk Story

 Kelly Fliear Tournament Manager Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai talks story about the 28th year of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai at the Four Seasons Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. January 18, 19, 20 forty two PGA TOUR Champions Player  who earned a spot in the the 54 hole stroke play tournament will play for a  $2,000,000 purse. Steve Stricker defends. The Big Island community has received million dollars plus for charities from this event.

I met Chris Ruzzin 5 years ago at the first PGA TOUR Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. when he was trying to cross some TV cables in his wheelchair. After giving him a hand we had a conversation about how couple places had been very difficult for him to get around and spectate at the tournament, I said I bet they would find it helpful if you reached out and gave them some suggestions. There is no doubt in my mind he was already thinking that.  And he did follow up ... and over the last few years they have added ADA throughout the golf course.The picture of Chris is at the ADA platform at the 18th green at Detroit Golf Club.  I think it is cool how it has evolved. The more I get to know Chris I see he is a get it done advocate.   

I called Susy Ruddle this morning spur of moment and taped an informal conversation which I am turning into a Emily T Gail Talk Story episode. I wanted to get an update on the HIHS  and also have chance to mention how helpful Dr. Beth was to me when my cat Pono Boy was diagnosed as diabetic and I had no clue what to do. What I interesting and encouraging conversation we had about what the new HIHS facility in Kona. I've been there. It's fantastic and Susy does shares what they have been able to do for pet owners and those who want to spend a day with a pet or foster. It's a good conversation. Hope you listen.  That is Susy's husband Francis Ruddle with her in the picture. I have known Francis and Susy for years and whenever I see them I am reminded how blessed I am that I have been on the Big Island of Hawaii for so many years. 35+ years.  Also coming up Saturday July 1 is the  Hawaii Island Humane Society Putts for Paws Golf Tournament at Mauna Lani Golf North Course..  Help raise funds for the HIHS and enjo

Jim DeMello, Coach of the  University of Hawaii - Hilo Vulcans Women's Golf Team  talks with Emily T Gail from Hapuna Golf Course at Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii where the Division II Dennis Rose invitational with 16 teams was taking place. Jim talked about his history with University of Hawaii-Hilo Men's Golf Team for many years. He had the opportunity to coach the women's team when they received some title IX monies. He has been successful  recruiting players  from the Hilo area which is given local players an opportunity to get college scholarships and pursue their golf experiences. Teams from all over the country enjoy playing in the Dennis Rose invitational because the Vulcans are the hosts and their hospitality is well known. The men's team played their 2 day 36 hole Stroke Play event at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Cal State San Marcos won the Women' Division with Point Luma coming in second.

I met Caroline Wales when she played in the Dennis Rose Invitational for Division II players at Hapuna Golf Course, Mauna Kea Resort. She runs along side her push/pull remote golf bag cart when she plays....  interesting how it all evolved for her to add running to her on course routine.

Emily T Gail with Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi  Electric Championship at Hualalai  Thursday, January 19-Sunday January 21 . Kelly gives an update of the season opening event here on the  Big Island of Hawaii at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai for the PGA TOUR Champions MEC. 42 players are eligible for the 3 day tournament with a 2 million dollar purse. Miquel Angel Jimenez defends. Can buy tickets at the gate $25 daily, $45 week. 16 years and under complimentary when accompanied with adult as retired military and active are as well.    Some of the beneficiaries of monies raised are the Rotary Club of Kona who from year one has organized the volunteers and in turn funds go into the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation.   Also the Daniel Sayre Foundation who have raised so much money and procured equipment and training for our County of Hawaii Fire and Rescue Team. MEC sponsors the Big Island Junior Golf which has provided a local active organization to prepare junior golfers

Emily talks with the Westminster College  Women's Golf Team Salt Lake City at the Dennis Rose Invitational at Hapuna Golf Course. It was the Dennis Rose Invitational for Division II colleges hosted by University of Hawaii-Hilo Men's Golf Team and Waikoloa Beach Resort. The men played at Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf and the Women at Hapuna Golf Course at Mauna Kea Beach Resort.  I've covered the Dennis Rose Invitational over the years.  When I  met Nat Sponenburgh at Mauna Lani Golf where he had just finished playing and I was headed to the putting green  he told me about his daughter playing on the Westminster Team in Salt Lake City and  I decided I should get up to Hapuna and watch the women play. It was very impressive and lot of fun to spend time with Nate and the Westminster College Denise Larson and some of the players. 

It was the Dennis Rose Invitational for Division I colleges hosted by University of Hawaii-Hilo Men's Golf Team and Waikoloa Beach Resort. The men played at Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf and the Women at Hapuna Golf Course at Mauna Kea Beach Resort.  I've covered the Dennis Rose Invitational over the years.  When I  met Nat Sponenburgh at Mauna Lani Golf where he had just finished playing and I was headed the putting green he told me that his daughter Kyra would playing  up at Hapuna Golf Course on the Westminster Team from Salt Lake City  I decided I should get up to Hapuna and watch the women play. Was great fun and great golf. Fun to ride around on the cart with their Coach Denise Larson and get a chance to meet the players, watch them play and talk story after the round. This was day 2.

Sean Maekawa, Professional Golfer and  Assistant Men’s Golf Coach University of Hawaii-Hilo Vulcans is a guest on Emily T Gail Talk Story. Professional golfer Sean Maekawa, who grew up in Paauilo, Big Island of Hawaii started to play golf in 1999 at the 9 hole Honokaa Golf Course where he received some encouragement from Alan Texeira. Alan, RIP  who lived in Honokaa and was a PGA Professional with Waikoloa Beach Golf  and that lead Sean to join the Waikoloa Junior Golf Program. He shares how being involved with the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association and Waikoloa Junior Golf where he met PGA Professional Ross Birch. Ross continued to coach Sean  helped him win the Big Island Interscholastic Federation Individual golf titles from 2004-2007 while playing for the Honokaa High School team and the Hawaii High School State Championship in his senior year.. I met Sean through Ross  when they were guests on my Emily T Gail Talks Golf Show on espnhawaii.com. It was Sean's first time on the radio. I have enjoyed remai

I well into one of my long phone conversations with my brother Max. Always thoughtful talk story. We were talking about our personal archives of what we have documented or created  and asked if there was one of his poems/songs he would like more people to hear what one would it be. I was pretty I knew which one. I asked him to recite it and said I was going to record. here it is ...

Welcome to Emily T Gail Talk Story ...August 2022. Sharing some thought about my enthusiasm for the PGA TOUR Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit at Detroit Golf Club last week with one of my favoirtie players Tony Finau winning. Tony used to be at Turtle Bay here in Hawaii.  In this first show that I have recorded in a while I share some of my own stories.  Correction due regarding my Sam Saunders story. Sam is Arnold Palmer's grandson. I said son. One of the stories I told was about seeing Sam when he played in the Rocket Mortgage Classic year one (2019). I first met Sam when he was about 6 years old and Arnold used to fly his own Cesna Citation if I remember correctly  here for the Mauna Lani Senior Skins on ABC that ran before the Super Bowl. Used to meet Arnold and his guests and family when they would arrive at the airport.- Arnold in the pilots seat. Arnold's son in law Roy would caddy for Arnold. Sam is son of Roy and Arnold's daughter Amy. . About the time I met Arnold I met Mark Rolfing, who at the ti

Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai gives an overview of the monies raised for Big Island Charities from the PGA TOUR Champions event that has been hosted by Hualalai Resort for 26 years. It will take place Jan. 20-22 with a field of players that include 7 current World Golf Hall of Fame members like Fred Couples,  Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, and Vijay Singh. Well over a million dollars has been raised for non profits and charities.  The wonderful 400+ volunteer effort is under the Rotary Club of Kona with Volunteer Co-Chairs Kris Hazard and Larry Webb and in turn the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation receives monies each year that go into our community.The Daniel Sayre Foundation is also a beneficiary of the MEC. Created by Dr. Frank and Laura Sayre   the Daniel Sayre Foundation has been purchasing rescue equipment for the Hawaii County Fire Department for the past 20 years in memory of their son Daniel who lost his life in a hiking accident in Polulu Valley.  Bi

 Called Jack Berry the other day as the PGA Tour Aloha Swing begins in Hawaii. We talked golf and little bit of everything. Always love talking with Jack Berry  who was a long time  Detroit News golf writer who covered over 100 major golf tournaments and 43 Masters. In face he had a hand in creating access in locker room for female reporters at the Master.In recent years even at 91 years of age Jack is still telling and writing stories with my along long time friends and publishers of Michigan Golfer Art and Jeannie McCafferty.  the one responsible for getting the band of female reporters at the Masters lifted. A member of the Michigan golf Hall of Fame Jack was a leader and pioneer in promoting Women's golf and amateur golf.  I met Jack in the 1960's when I was playing competitive junior golf. We became friends over the years and in many ways Jack was a mentor.  I love that he attributes his becoming a marathon runner to his running in our Emily Detroit Runs through the streets of Detroit in the 1970's-80's.

The PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai here on the Big Island of Hawaii will have spectators this year. The event is Thursday-Saturday Jan. 20-22. Tickets available at the gate. The event will be broadcast on the Golf Channel.Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager of the MEC talks about this being the 26th year at Hualalai and the longest running event on the tour at the same venue. It follows the Sony Open on Oahu and which follows the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua. Kelly gives us an overview of this event which will feature 42  PGA TOUR Champions players who all earned their way into the event.  World Golf Hall of Fame members include Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, Mark O'Meara, Vijay Singh. Darren Clarke defends. And our Big Island of Hawaii is also a winner with all the monies that have been raised over the 26 years.

 Called Jack Berry the other day as the PGA Tour Aloha Swing begins in Hawaii. We talked golf and little bit of everything. Always love talking with Jack  who was a long time Detroit News Golf Writer who covered over 100 major golf tournaments and 43 Masters.   I met Jack in the 1960's when I was playing competitive junior golf. We became friends over the years and in many ways Jack was a mentor.  I love that he attributes his becoming a marathon runner to his running in our Emily Detroit Runs through the streets of Detroit in the 1970's-80's.  The photo is from 2002 when Jack was visiting the Big Island to do some hiking with his wife Bonnie.In recent years even at 91 years of age Jack is still telling and writing stories with my long time friends and publishers of Michigan Golfer Art and Jeannie McCafferty.  Jack was long time Secretary and President of the Golf Writers Association of America and is the one responsible for  female reporters finally getting equal access at the Masters in Augusta.  A member o

I was so pleased to have a conversation with Mark Rolfing, NBC/Golf Channel Analyst few days before he heads to Whistling Straits in Wisconsin site of this 43rd Ryder Cup. While the  43rd Ryder Cup in matches take place Sept. 24-26, beginning Monday Sept. 20 4pm EST Mark will begin his Mark Rolfing Live from the Ryder Cup.  which is his favorite tournament to cover. this Monday at 4pm EST.  He covered his first Ryder Cup in 1991 for ABC. It is his favorite tournament to cover and he has some interesting takes on this years event.   Mark  has seen a lot, has accomplished a lot outside of his broadcasting life which began as a result of playing in a professional golf tournament he had created at Kapalua on Maui. After Don Ohlmeyer who was producer with ABC/ESPN saw him in the interview booth encouraged him to get into the business and offered him a job.   That tournament site at Kapalua where he had created the professional tournament has evolved. We now know it as Tournament of Champions played on the renowned

I met Jon when I came to Kona with Pooh to do the Ironman in 1981. Learned he was living in Detroit. Was a jockey at the time and we encouraged Jon to run in our Emily Detroit Runs. Jom would hang out at Emily's  Across the Street. Jon returning to Kona to start farming  and sharing his knowledge of  planting, growing and producing Kona Coffee and most of all create his own brand, Jon's Kona Marathon and the spirit behind was inspired by what he learned from what we did in Detroit including the difficult lessons. Joon and his ohana added their aloha to all the he knew he wanted to create and as a result It become one of the most popular events on the Big Island.

I met Vance Patrick at the farewell retirement party at the Detorit Historical Museum for Bob and Mary Ann Bury celebrating Bob's 16 years as CEO and Executive Director and their efforts as a team. I had read about the reopening of the The Belle Isle Aquarium and when Vance Patrick who was at the helm along with others of getting the Aquarium reopened said come let me show you around I did so a few days later. As we were talking I decided to turn on my recorder and I am glad I did. As always I record and no editing. It is what it is and I feel this was one very worthwhile conversation with Vance. I appreciate he took the time to educate me. They get up to 5,000-6,000 people over the weekend who come enjoy the free admission and easy to walk through Belle Isle Aquarium. It was a steady stream of all ages coming through as we walked around. Some history of the Belle Isle public aquarium located in Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan. Designed by noted architects George D. Mason and Albert Kahn,[5] it opened on

It was a year ago June 21, 2019. The Aloha Friday Ohana Gathering at Detroit Foundation Hotel and live worldwide Broadcast with Michael Patrick Shiels Michigan’s Big Show. Started at 6am in the Detroit Foundation Apparatus Room. Michael is a long time friend. He has won many awards with his Michigan's Big Show and his extensive travel and golf writing as author and journalist. Some back story on why I wanted to do this live broadcast with Michael at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Michael's mentor was the legendary JP McCarthy, WJR Radio. In the 1970's-80's JP and WJR were was very supportive as they still are of my efforts in Detroit. Michael was JP's Producer after I left Detroit. Michael and I actually met here in Hawaii in the 1990's as he is a wonderful ambassador for Hawaii and has written extensively and broadcast from Hawaii. I mention that because I have been weaving my Detroit community and Hawaii community for years with a lot of friends and ohana. There are a lot of threads that weaved nicely over la

Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai gives an overview of the PGA TOUR Champions season opening event Jan 16-18 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. He talks about the field of 38 players who have earned a spot in the season opening tournament including some Ernie Els, Fred Couples, Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, Mark O'Meara, Retif Goosen, John Daly, Scott McCarren, Jay Hass, defending champion Tom Lehman. . Fliear talks about the volunteer efforts of over 250 volunteers organized by the Rotary Club of Kona and over million dollars raised for the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, Big Island Junior Golf and Daniel R. Sayre Foundation.The MEC which will be broadcast on NBC Golf Channel 2-5 pm each day. Tickets available at pgatour.com/mec or at the gate and Juniors under 16 and retired and active military are complimentary.Emily T Gail Talk Story is available as free iTunes podcast, EmilyTGailTalkstory.podomatic.com and EmilyTGailTalkStory For information contact