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  Heather Farr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Heather Farr ( 1965 - November 20, 1993), was an American women's golfer.
In 1982, Farr enrolled at Arizona State University, where she played for the Sun Devils women's golf team.
Heather Farr was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Heather_Farr   (192 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Golf / Reaching out in Farr's name
In 1989, Farr was 24 and in her fourth year on the LPGA Tour when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Farr's condition had been misdiagnosed at first and that angered Skinner; the more she learned about the disease, the more she became convinced there was a real problem.
For several years after Farr's death, Skinner continued the LPGA Tour grind, but as her mission to educate young women about breast cancer increased, her passion for the game was diminished.
www.boston.com /sports/golf/articles/2005/05/19/reaching_out_in_farrs_name   (537 words)

  
 Val Skinner Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Heather Farr stood only five feet tall, but in many ways, she was larger than life.
Heather's lump was cancer…; and it was aggressive.
Heather's incredible attitude and spirit during this fight is one of the most inspirational observations of my life.
www.valskinnerfoundation.org /birth-vision.html   (822 words)

  
 The Wire: Vollstedt, Snyder and Kneebone Accept Arizona Golf Hall of Fame Awards at Camelback
Missy Farr-Kay accepted for her sister, the late Heather Farr, Bob Hunsick III accepted for his father, the late Bob Hunsick Jr., Jody Potts received the award for her husband, Al Potts, who passed away in 2000, and Chuck Giebel of Avondale accepted the award for his former employer, John Reuter, Jr.
Farr was an amateur legend and budding LPGA star who died of breast cancer in 1993 at 28.
Heather Farr would demonstrate and test our putters at our plant tester...
www.golftransactions.com /people/azfame120202.html   (794 words)

  
 CNN/SI - LPGA Golf - Open Notebook: Heat brutal at Old Waverly - Friday June 04, 1999 07:01 PM
The seventh hole at Old Waverly Golf Club is known as 'Heather's Heaven' in memory of LPGA golfer Heather Farr, who died in 1993 from breast cancer.
Farr joined Nancy Lopez, course designer Jerry Pate and PGA player Ben Crenshaw in the first foursome to officially play Old Waverly when the course opened 11 years ago.
On Friday, a life-sized statue of Farr was dedicated near the tee box of the par-3 hole that features a flowing creek the fairway and an elevated green.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /golf/lpga/news/1999/06/04/open_notebook   (668 words)

  
 Ambassadors: Heather Farr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Heather was a long-time friend, and she was the very first of the Grayhawk ambassadors.
The late Heather Farr was an outstanding junior golfer, an All-American player at Arizona State University and a rising star on the LPGA Tour.
Although, Heather ultimately lost her struggle, her family, friends and fans have chosen to continue her fight through the Heather Farr Foundation.
www.grayhawk.com /golfclub/heather.html   (206 words)

  
 Farr's frightening foe LPGA learns realities of breast cancerÂ… players ask why. Jerry Potter / USA Today 7nov91
She was the third of four women in the LPGA to be diagnosed with breast cancer in two years.
There's no real mystery in Heather's case," says her attorney, Charles Brewer, "Early detection is the key." Jackson reacted quickly once she discovered a lump in her breast last March.
Farr used part of the money, and Dickinson says some or it might be used to educate players about the disease.
www.mindfully.org /Pesticide/Breast-Cancer-LPGA.htm   (1134 words)

  
 JS Online: Kung Wins Women's Amateur Publinx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
But Farr-Kaye, the 33-year-old sister of late LPGA Tour player Heather Farr, birdied both par-5 holes on the back nine to square the match at the 15th hole.
Farr-Kaye, a breast cancer survivor and the mother of two, was trying to join her late sister as a Public Links champion.
Heather Farr, who died of breast cancer in 1994, won the 1984 tournament.
www.jsonline.com /golfplus/ap/jun01/ap-glf-women's-pub062401.asp?format=print   (290 words)

  
 Augusta Georgia: sports@ugusta: Golf notes: News from the world of golf 04/01/98
A sister of Heather Farr has breast cancer, the same disease that killed the golfer in 1993.
Heather Farr, an All-America at Arizona State, died at 28 after battling cancer for four years.
Since the birth of her second son, she has devoted her time to the Heather Farr Foundation, which raises funds for breast-cancer research and prevention.
www.augustachronicle.com /stories/040198/spo_124-2904.shtml   (920 words)

  
 PlayGolfNow - The premier golf website for everything today's golfer needs including golf tips, golf giveaways, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Farr, birdied both par-fives on the second nine to square the match through
The 16th hole proved to be the critical hole of the match.
Heather Farr, who died of breast cancer in 1994, won the 1984
www.playgolfnow.com /News.asp?ID=2664   (316 words)

  
 Heather Farr Classic Tournament Press Release
Yet, it was during her proper style year fight with breast cancer that Farr’s unique courage and spirit shown most brightly.
In Farr’s name, the AJGA proudly honors her accomplishments by annually conducting the Heather Farr Classic.
The Heather Farr Classic is one of three AJGA Easter weekend tournaments.
www.ajga.org /TournInfo/2004/TPress.asp?TN=T06   (685 words)

  
 East Valley teens to face best   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The late Heather Farr was an outstanding junior golfer, an All-America player at ASU, a rising star on the LPGA Tour and an inductee in the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame.
Farr lost a fight with breast cancer, but she was known for her courage and spirit.
Working with the Heather Farr Foundation, the AJGA honors her accomplishments by annually conducting the Heather Farr Classic.
www.azcentral.com /rsslinks/56758   (705 words)

  
 LPGA.com
The former Farr Classic champion had just birdied No. 17 from 25 feet, her third birdie of the day, pulling her to within one shot of the lead.
The Farr is northwest Ohio's best-attended annual event.
Baena, who finished tied for second place at the Farr a year ago, last made a cut back in the second week of May at the Franklin American Mortgage Championship.
www.lpga.com /content_1.aspx?mid=1&pid=3033   (1224 words)

  
 Ka Leo O Hawaii -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Rainbow Wahine are at the Heather Farr Memorial in Broomfield, Colo., where they finished ninth last year.
The tournament is named for former LPGA tour member Heather Farr, who lost a four-year battle with breast cancer on Nov. 20, 1993, at the age of 28.
Farr was a childhood friend of host Colorado's head coach Anne Kelly.
www.kaleo.org /vnews/display.v?TARGET=printable&article_id=3da1490774d39   (210 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Friend's death sparks Skinner's cancer fight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
She was angry and upset that Farr, diagnosed at 24, dead at 28, was gone.
Her inspiration continues to be Heather Farr, a rising star on the LPGA tour before her death.
Heather didn't get to tell her story; it's our duty to do it for her," Skinner says.
www.usatoday.com /sports/golf/lpga/2002-06-20-usat-skinner.htm   (505 words)

  
 LPGA.com
Heather Farr Player Award Daniel was chosen for the coveted award by her playing peers.
Past recipients are: Heather Farr, 1994; Shelley Hamlin, 1995; Martha Nause, 1996; Terry-Jo Myers, 1997; Lorie Kane, 1998; Nancy Scranton, 1999; Brandie Burton, 2000; Kris Tschetter, 2001; and Kim Williams, 2002.
LPGA Komen Award Presented by Yoplait Parrish was chosen for the award for her contributions to raising funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
www.lpga.com /content_1.aspx?mid=4&pid=249   (2364 words)

  
 Arizona JOAD and Collegiate Archery
Arizona Junior and Collegiate Archery volunteers helped to introduce archery to junior golfers at the Heather Farr Classic, an AJGA Junior Golf Tournament.
Heather earned great distinction as an All-American ASU golfer and then on the LPGA tour.
The Heather Farr Foundation exists to hasten the eradication of breast cancer by supporting efforts aimed at detection, research and treatment of the disease at a local and national level.
www.azjoad.com /2005/2005_longbow.htm   (188 words)

  
 eGolfChicago - From the Forward Tees   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In November '92, I’d read about Heather’s battle with breast cancer in a national golf publication and was so overcome with her plight, that I felt compelled to do something to help her out, even if it was only in some small way.
The “Parrs for Farr”; team was born, and in August of 1993, Annette, Kathy, Chuck, and I played with a young tour player (it was her first year on the LPGA tour) named Marianne Morris.
Since Marianne was my group’s pro, and she put up with us with such patience and grace, I decided it would be fun to follow her during the days of the professionals-only part of the tournament.
www.egolfchicago.com /ForwardTeeFamily.html   (963 words)

  
 Graham, Williams honored with LPGA awards - PGATOUR.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Heather Farr Award recognizes an LPGA Tour player who, through her hard work, dedication and love of the game of golf, has demonstrated determination, perseverance and spirit in fulfilling her goals as a player.
"Heather was a friend of mine, but I could never match up to her grace and perseverance.
Heather was the perfect example of grace under fire.
www.golfweb.com /u/ce/multi/0,1977,6040171,00.html   (917 words)

  
 EDARC Minutes - February 27, 1997 (Amended)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Heather Willever-Farr reported that the Task Force discussed drafting guidelines to assist agencies with planning or authoring their own web pages.
Heather will give a report on their progress at the next meeting.
The possibility of additional revenue for agencies and/or the Network and/or the operation of the Network by allowing some sort of sponsorship and connection logo with web pages was tabled for further discussion.
www.state.in.us /intel/committees/e022797.html   (301 words)

  
 CU Heather Farr Memorial Invitational - Final Results ::
CU Heather Farr Memorial Invitational Omni Interlocken Resort Broomfield, CO Vista−Sunshine Dates: Oct 06 − Oct 07
Heather MacRae San Diego State 72-76 148 +4 6.
Heather Balli Weber State 84-84 168 +24 78.
uncbears.collegesports.com /sports/c-golf/stats/100703aaa.html   (569 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Inside Game - Tom Hanson - Inside the LPGA - Inside the LPGA with Tom Hanson: Cancer fight is Farr from ...
But Farr's memory and the message of her battle are still alive.
The next day, at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, N.J., 28 of Farr's peers teed off in the LIFE (LPGA Pros in the Fight to Eradicate Breast Cancer) Event, a charity golf tournament that benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
Skinner says Heather, who was 28 when she died, probably saved Missy's life because she raised awareness about the disease.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /inside_game/tom_hanson/news/2001/07/02/inside_lpga   (1057 words)

  
 Longbow Golf Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
MESA, Ariz. — In her first appearance at the Heather Farr Classic, first-team Rolex Junior All-American and 2002 Rolex Junior Player of the Year In-Bee Park of Las Vegas was able to put together rounds of 68-70—138 to take the Girls Division title at Longbow Golf Club.
In the process of picking up her seventh career AJGA win, Park also tied the 36-hole record for the Heather Farr Classic with her 4-under-par 138, tying Whitney Welch’s record from the 2001 Heather Farr Classic.
After finishing in a tie for 37th at the 2004 Heather Farr Classic with rounds of 72-81—153, Kittleson was happy to get his first AJGA win.
www.longbowgolf.com /newpage.asp?id=168&page=4082   (925 words)

  
 Heather Farr Classic
Joining Cox next weekend at the Heather Farr Classic will be fellow California natives Jordan Francis of Yorba Linda; Doug Fortner of Tustin; Joe Greiner of Santa Clarita; C.J. Vuytowecz of Pauma Valley; Andrew Patipaksiri of Cypress; and Cameron Tringale of Laguna Niguel.
California natives Heather Wilson of San Diego and Patty Chawalitmetha of Bellflower; Kristen Schelling of Mesa, and Justine Yu of Las Vegas round out the remaining qualifiers in the Girls Division.
The second qualifier for the Heather Farr Classic will be held Sunday with a 1 p.m.
www.ajga.org /TournInfo/2004/QStory.asp?TN=T06&RN=1   (500 words)

  
 The Spartan Daily -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Spartan women's golf team placed first out of 14 teams in the Heather Farr Memorial Invitational Tournament at Boulder, Colo. on Oct. 4 and 5.
They had total score of 587 strokes for the Heather Farr Memorial event.
Three out of five Spartan golfers placed in the top five as individuals at the Heather Farr Memorial event.
www.thespartandaily.com /vnews/display.v?TARGET=printable&article_id=417408533e502   (543 words)

  
 Women's Golf Leads Heather Farr After First Round :: Kim and MacRae Shoot Even Par and Tied For Second
SDSU's Sandy Kim and Heather MacRae both shot even-par rounds of 72 and are tied for second heading into the final round.
SDSU is seeking its first team title since it won the Heather Farr Memorial in 2000.
Heather was even par before running off three straight birdies on 17, 18, and one.
goaztecs.collegesports.com /sports/w-golf/recaps/100603aaa.html   (426 words)

  
 Women's Golf in Fourth Place at Heather Farr ::
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (Oct. 9) - The Denver Pioneers women's golf team resides in a tie for fourth place after the first round of play at the Heather Farr Memorial Golf Tournament, held at the Omni Interlocken Golf Course in Broomfield.
The lone other finisher for Denver is freshman Sara Silva (Fort Morgan, Colo.), who is playing as an individual and shot a 10-over par 82 to tie for 47th.
Heather Farr Memorial Golf Tournament Omni Interlocken Golf Course Par: 72 Yardage: 6069 Team Scores: 1.
denverpioneers.collegesports.com /sports/w-golf/spec-rel/100900aaa.html   (295 words)

  
 Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Although unable to defend their 2003 title, the Portland State women’s golf team climbed into sixth place in the final round of the Heather Farr/Colorado Memorial Tournament.
San Jose State left no doubt that it was the best team in the field, winning the Heather Farr Memorial by 19 shots.
CU Heather Farr Memorial Inv Omni Interlocken Broomfield, CO Dates: 10/04 - 10/05 Par: 72 Yardage: 6128 Fin.
www.goviks.com /release.asp?RELEASE_ID=1261   (486 words)

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