Nutmeg The Golf Course Dog

Nutmeg The Golf Course Dog By R.J. Smiley             Hungarian Vizsla has been my favorite breed of dog for years since I owned one 25 years ago. On a recent trip to Rogers, Arkansas I had the very fun experience, spending five days with my nephew’s Vizsla named...

LeRoy, The Special Needs Caddie

Leroy, The Special Needs Caddy By R.J. Smiley             This is a feel good story about the great game of golf helping a special needs child develop a bond with his father. My friend Harold, Fuzzy for short, had a cancellation in his schedule, so he stopped by a...

Llama Caddies

Llama Caddies​ By R.J. Smiley             Llamas that carry your golf clubs and grazing while you hit your shot? We are not in Kansas anymore Toto. Let’s face it we golfers live in a world where non-traditional golf experiences are growing daily. The growth of golf...

Baby Painted Turtles

Baby Painted Turtles By R.J. Smiley             This writer apologizes to those who think one turtle story per year is enough. Each was a product of recent experience. As they got off their golf carts and walked toward the 12th green at Pebble Lake Golf Course Jake...

Bud Chapman

Bud Chapman By R.J. Smiley             Little known paintings! It is hard to believe that it has been four years since my friend Loyal “Bud” Chapman died. Bud was brought to mind recently when I saw a two-year-old video created to help sell a painting that Bud created...