by Kim Benjamin | Jul 26, 2023 | Characters and Critters
BEAR SCAT By R.J. Smiley The Member/Guest weekend had finally arrived for the annual Pine View Golf Club. Organizers of the highly anticipated event chose the weekend nearest the summer solstice, longest day of the year, to host the event. From day one the...
by Kim Benjamin | Jul 26, 2023 | Characters and Critters, Home Page Slider
Merrill “Dutch” Cragun, Jr. By R.J. Smiley During a recent interview with 91-year-old Dutch Cragun, I was entertained for three hours as he re-lived his fairytale life. Each new chapter came with colorful word pictures as only Dutch can paint them. His...
by Kim Benjamin | Jun 20, 2023 | Characters and Critters
The Worlds Wildest Golf Course By R.J. Smiley Think back to the last time you visited a zoo. Shut your eyes and re-live that zoo visit. Now, imagine playing a golf course built in the middle of a ZOO; a ZOO with NO CAGES OR FENCES. All the animals are...
by Kim Benjamin | Jun 20, 2023 | Characters and Critters
Tiger Dominance! By R.J. Smiley The past 30 years we have watched Tiger Woods DOMINATE!! The 2023 Masters proved to be no different – Tiger once again dominated. Tiger proved that you do not have to win to dominate. He dominated the attention of...
by Kim Benjamin | Jun 9, 2023 | Characters and Critters
Bobcats At Vasari Country Club By R.J. Smiley Remember those hot fudge sundaes when you were a kid? When the soda fountain clerk presented that special treat, did you pluck the beautiful maraschino cherry on top and eat it first? Or did you save that...
by Kim Benjamin | Jun 9, 2023 | Characters and Critters, Home Page Slider
Tommy Brantley By R.J. Smiley With a wide smile, welcoming eyes and a handshake that says, “great to meet you” people are immediately drawn to Tommy Brantley, one of my favorite Florida golf buddies. Tommy has the youthful look of an athlete, long and...