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| It has been a remarkable journey for Lyle Campbell. As a successful banker in Illinois and Arizona, he has always made his own success in the banking industry and even been involved in aviation companies here and there. Yet through his steady climb to financial success, Campbell has retained his deep-rooted sense of adventure. |
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 | | | Among all PGA TOUR stops, the FBR Open is the best attended and one of the most electric of all golf tournaments. Nowhere is that excitement more evident than on Hole No. 16. | |
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This year will mark the 70th edition of the FBR Open. Yes, it's just the second year that the tournament has been called the FBR Open, but really, the "Open" itself has been around for 69 years. And like a fine wine, the largest sporting event in Arizona and biggest "happening" on the PGA TOUR only gets better with age.
The first ever Open was played in 1932 at Phoenix Country Club, with Ralph Guldahl taking the first championship and the $600 prize. Just to put things into perspective, last year's champ, Jonathan Kaye, took home $936,000 for his efforts. |
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