Inspirations
This prose about golf came to me when I found out a good friend was not long for this world.
It said everything I have felt about golf with an eloquence I will never know how to use-only know to appreciate.
It is a great tribute to the game that makes us mad, insanely happy, frustrated, euphoric, and optimistic about he next time we play. I hope you enjoy it like I did.
Jerry
Subject: Why play Golf?
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It’s the way the first tee feels, alive with possibility.
It’s that feeling, out of nowhere, that comes as you’re lining up a putt,
letting you know that all you have to do is get the ball rolling and the
hole will get in the way.
It’s the thump of a well-played bunker shot.
It’s nine holes late in the day, when the sun is sinking and the shadows are
stretching, showing every bump and roll in a golden light that makes you
stop and look around.
It’s calling your shot and pulling it off.
It’s the eighth hole at Grandfather, the third at Linville and the 14th at
Balsam Mountain , paintings with a flagstick in the middle.
It’s your Saturday morning game, with a little money on the line and no
haggling about the teams.
It’s the guys who look like they can’t play a lick then spend their days
around par, not needing swing coaches, just having a knack for getting the
ball in the hole.
It’s calling your own penalties.
It’s a kid with his bag slung over his shoulder, cap pulled low, hoofing it
down a fairway.
It’s nipping a wedge just right, having it bounce once and cozy up to the
hole the way Sergio does it.
It’s a bowl of peanuts and a cold beer at the end of the day, when stories
can be embellished, if only a little.
It’s the warm feel of a turtleneck in December, the first greening of the
grass in March, the thrill of hitting it a club longer in July and greens as
fast as the kitchen floor in October.
It’s the suntan marks left by your golf socks and shoes.
It’s Harbour Town in April, Quail Hollow in May and Pinehurst any time.
It’s having the sun behind you and catching a tee shot square, having a
moment to admire it as it’s framed against the sky.
It’s the small but sudden thrill of finding a new Titleist, even if you
already have a bagful.
It’s the clutch in your throat the first time you see St. Andrews and the
never-ending thrill of Amen Corner.
It’s the belief that the magic you’ve found in a new driver will last
forever.
It’s the scent of salt air, the faint taste of pine pollen on your lips and
the glimpse of a gator in a low country lagoon.
It’s standing over a 5-footer that doesn’t matter to anyone but you and
being thankful for the feeling.
It’s Tiger on the tee, Mickelson with a wedge in his hand, Nicklaus on the
property.
It’s the little places with pickups in the parking lot, ragged grass, bumpy
greens, worn-out golf carts, yellow range balls and a spirit all their own.
It’s the way you practice your swing in the elevator riding down, the way
you put an overlapping grip on the rake and the way you see golf holes where
others just see fields along the highway.
It’s the way tournament golf feels, even if it’s just a little club event.
It’s the feel of new grips and the shine of new irons..
It’s playing with your father, your mother, your brother, or your daughter.
It’s listening to David Feherty, Johnny Miller and Nick Faldo explain the
game as only they can.
It’s the gentle creak of aging muscles in the evening, a good tired.
It’s a birdie at the 18th to win the press.
It’s having people who understand what’s important, whether it’s renovating
a course or reinventing a local tournament.
It’s going for a par-5 in two, trying to cut a corner and that instant when
you wonder if the shot is as good as it looks.
It’s golf.
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D.J. Finishes Every Hole of Every Round
Remember D.J. Gregory, the inspiration who walked every hole of every tournament in 2008. Here’s a an ESPN tribute to him and his walk. Take a look, it will bring tears, and put a lot of things in perspective.
http://vodpod.com/watch/1165857-walk-on-espn-video
abcnews.go.com/WN/PersonOfWeek/story?id=6254778&page=1
There are more videos out there and inspiration to all. Google D.J. Gregory and grab a box of Kleenex.
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I’ve always been a sucker for inspirational stories, and the golf world provides some good tears once in awhile. During the last year D.J. Gregory (just google his name, you’ll get a thousand stories) was quite the story but there were others I’d like to share. While I’m developing this section I’ll try to provide some web sites you can visit to experience those “feel good” stories. They’re like a bowl of tomato soup and grilled cheese on a cold winter day.
Caddy for a Cure, ww
w.caddyforacure.com, is an interesting charity and the story about Kyle Lograsso, www.kylelograsso.com, might bring tears to your eyes. I’ll give you more information later, but for right now check out the web sites.
Opportunities to caddy for Ben Curtis and J.B. Holmes are being auctioned off at the moment. I’ve listed some Caddy for A Cure article links below, enjoy:
pga_magazine_april_20081 aagolf_caddyforacure
caddy_for_a_cure (This article explains the 2009 auction process)
Boo Weekley and Sgt. Andy Butterworth of the Wounded Warrior Project - Andy caddied for Boo at Hilton Head last year and Boo helps raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Caddy for a Cure is intertwined with a variety of charities, many tour players spend a lot of free time helping Russ and the cause.
While out and about last night I caught wind of a local charity event, Mark Gallagher Benefit Golf Tournament, held August 22 on Mackinac Island. I’ll have more information later.
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