Baby Painted Turtles

Baby Painted Turtles

by | Aug 9, 2024 | Characters and Critters

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 | Aug 9, 2024 | Characters and Critters, Home Page Slider

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...
Roller Pigeon Save The Round

Roller Pigeon Save The Round

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Characters and Critters

Roller Pigeon Save The Round By R.J. Smiley             Just like every other morning, Willie drove his golf cart up the cart path toward the 1st tee just as the sun was rising. Since retirement, these best friends tee off almost every morning at first light. They...
Brian Harman

Brian Harman

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Characters and Critters

Brian Harman By R.J. Smiley             The more you watch him you better you like him.  Brian Harman has moved into my top five golfers that I want to watch. Three play on LIV. To say the 50th edition of The Players Championship made an impression on me is an...
Gulf Coast Box Turtles

Gulf Coast Box Turtles

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Characters and Critters

Gulf Coast Box Turtles By R.J. Smiley             The Black Box Turtle is loved and hated to this day depending on who you were betting on. Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club is known for 3 things: Shaved fringes, Action (wagering) and Black Box Turtles. All three came...