by Steve Wetzler | Sep 18, 2018 | Characters and Critters
Yellow Tomcat Has Golf Etiquette By R.J. Smiley Each year in late July, the Smiley’s clan gather on the white sands of Florida’s Emerald Coast to enjoy the sense of family. Most evenings, after a fine home cooked family dinner we retreat to the beach and form an...
by Steve Wetzler | Sep 18, 2018 | Characters and Critters
Golfer, Rick Aulie, Sets Speed Record By R.J. Smiley The scene, July 26th, 2018, Breezy Point, Minnesota. As Rick Aulie’s driver head made that “smack sound” and perfect contact with the golf ball, the stop watch was clicked and the race to set a World Record was on!...
by Steve Wetzler | Aug 22, 2018 | Characters and Critters
The Amigos And The Deer Flies By R.J. Smiley The four Amigos had been friends since grade school. Growing up in Duluth, they played golf at Lester Park in the summer and hockey all winter. The Amigos never realized that the two sports complemented each other. Every...
by Steve Wetzler | Aug 21, 2018 | Characters and Critters
Fuzzy Loves Bucket Mouth Bass By R.J. Smiley The huge large mouth bass stood on its tale and spit the black and silver crank bait back at the surprised fisherman, Fuzzy Zoeller. Is this Lake of the Ozarks or Falcon Reservoir in Texas, both known for great bucket mouth...
by Steve Wetzler | Aug 9, 2018 | Characters and Critters
Mike Cleland By R.J. Smiley 8 shots in 3 holes! 4 under par! But there is more! I have known Mike Cleland for over 40 year. He has always been a really good golfer. But Mike, like fine wine, just gets better with age. When you meet Mike on the golf course he looks...
by Steve Wetzler | Aug 9, 2018 | Characters and Critters
Goats As Caddies By R.J. Smiley Change has been the only constant since Scottish shepherds started whacking round stones with their shepherd’s crooks. Clubs, balls, courses, rules and yes, even caddies continue to change over time. Change! Imagine playing golf on a...
