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Horsham gears up for 1st Cyclocross Race
Horsham Township organizers are bringing a bike-riding festival atmosphere to town on Sept. 22. The day-long Carpenter Cross Cyclocross is a spectator-friendly bike race pitted with challenges, twists and turns, hills and grass. “The majority of people will ride on a type of road bike with drop bars. The course itself is not technical,” Dennis…
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BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club to create the ultimate spectator experience
With world-class golf, a one-of-a-kind Biergarten, complimentary parking, exclusive BMW owner benefits, and much more, there are many ways for Philadelphia-area golf fans to experience the action, drama and excitement of the 2018 BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club next month. “We aim to provide a first-class spectator experience for all who join us at…
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Montco Leadership – Professional golfer Jay Sigel
Professional golfer Jay Sigel spoke with MONTCO Today about his upbringing in Narberth and how his first experience with golf was as a caddie for his father and a few of his friends. He won his first tournament, a 12-and-under at Plymouth Country Club, and played collegiately at Wake Forest. After enjoying an illustrious amateur…
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Blue Bell Country Club saving its members thousands
Be a part of the $175,000 in savings this year at Blue Bell Country Club. If you’re wondering how, in the past 6 months Blue Bell Country Club golf members saved approximately $175K by not having to pay cart fees. Smart golfers know the value of being members of the “free ride” community and have…
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Jay Sigel Invitational Celebrates 26th Year of Raising Funds to Fight Cancer
The 26th edition of The Jay Sigel Invitational – the premier charity golf tournament in the Delaware Valley – will be held at the prestigious Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square on Monday, Oct. 8. The fundraiser will continue to support prostate cancer research, and now includes breast cancer research, at the Abramson Family Cancer…
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Main Line Bike Race puts spotlight on Ardmore
By Joe Barron Pedal power ruled Lancaster Avenue Sunday at the second annual Main Line Bike Race in Ardmore. Ten heats lasting from 30 minutes to an hour were run between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., bringing racers from across the region and beyond to the fast, 1-mile loop that led down Ardmore Avenue and…
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Independence Blue Cross Main Line Bike race heading back to Ardmore
Cycling fanatics from across the region will descend upon downtown Ardmore to watch as some of the sport’s top athletes race through town. The new and expanded emergency department at Lankenau Medical Center is proud to present the 2018 Main Line Bike Race sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, Sunday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to…
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Montco Am returns to Blue Bell Country Club
A new format. A move to mid-week play. And a return to a familiar venue. These are some of the items that have sparked discussion as the best golfers in this golf-rich county prepare for the 17th Montgomery County Amateur Championship on Thursday. After 16 years of holding the championship over two days on a…
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Montgomery County welcomes golf championships
By Tony Leodora Turn the calendar back 17 years. Montgomery County was the undisputed golf capital of Pennsylvania. It had everything. There was a total of 60 golf courses in this tiny county – 28 miles long and 14 miles wide. That was the most golf courses, per square mile, of any county in America.…
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Cycling fanatics gear up for 2018 Main Line Bike Race Aug. 12
Cycling fanatics from across the region will descend upon downtown Ardmore next month to watch as some of the sport’s top athletes race through town. The new and expanded emergency department at Lankenau Medical Center is proud to present the 2018 Main Line Bike Race sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, Sunday, Aug. 12, from 8…
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Montco CAC scores big with Norristown Area High School basketball team
The Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Council (Montco CAC), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping the youth in our communities, recently donated $5,000 to the Norristown Area High School basketball team booster club. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The money will be used to purchase new warm ups and practice uniforms for both the varsity and junior varsity teams.…
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BMX Racers Convene in Montco
Hundreds of pro and amateur BMX racers from all over the world will be convening at Trilogy Park BMX in Pottstown, PA, for this weekend’s USA BMX Stars and Stripes Nationals. This weekend’s race features a slew of local and regional riders including track operator’s son Justin Knapper will be racing and is a pro…
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Conshohocken Soap Box Derby enjoys record turnout
More new racers than usual turned out Wednesday for the 2018 Soap Box Derby in Conshohocken. As a result, the future looks bright for the decades-old tradition, writes Gary Puleo at timesherald.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Nineteen first-timers were on board this year, noted Leo Costello, who serves as assistant to longtime race director Mark Marine. “We…
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Montco Junior Championship takes huge step forward
When word was first announced that Plymouth Country Club, site of the Montgomery County Junior Championship for the last 10 years, had been sold, more than a few people held their breath. Would the club, now known as the 1912 Club, still host the Junior Championship? The first word came from head golf professional Chris…
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SeventySix Capital to Host Conference on Future of Sports Tech, Sports Betting on June 26
SeventySix Capital – the Conshohocken-based venture capital firm led by Wayne Kimmel, Jon Powell, and former Phillies All-Star Ryan Howard – has announced a half-day conference, “The Future of Sports Tech and Sports Betting Conference,” to be held on Tuesday, June 26 from 8:30-11:30 AM at The Prince Theater in Philadelphia. Speakers will discuss the…
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The Fanatic’s Mike Missanelli in ratings battle with WIP’s Jon Marks and Ike Reese
Almost two months into the simulcast experiment involving the Mike Missanelli Show, both 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN-FM) and NBC Sports Philadelphia seem pleased with the results – even if the TV ratings aren’t great. The popular afternoon drive time show on The Fanatic began simulcasting on NBC Sports Philadelphia on April 16. Weekdays had been a struggle…
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Ridderström wins Valley Forge Invitational with course record
Entering Saturday’s final round, Louise Ridderström (Stocksund, Sweden) was three shots off the lead, but a competitive course record 8 under par 63 at Raven’s Claw Golf Club propelled her to victory at the inaugural Valley Forge Invitational. “It’s pretty amazing,” Ridderström said smiling after her first Symetra Tour win. “Even before the round, I knew I…
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Calling all lonely golfers — Jim Lafferty can help you find playdates
Jim Lafferty had a problem many children complain of: He couldn’t find anyone to play with. Only, he’s 47. In commercial security sales, he usually works from home in Schwenksville, Montgomery County, putting together quotes as early as 5 a.m. and typically toiling for a solid 12 hours. “Usually by the end of the week,…
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