Bears At Northwood Hills

Bears At Northwood Hills

Bears At Northwood Hills By R.J. Smiley             The GPS Screen displayed the following message, “Caution, black bears near #5 green!”  Mid afternoon on Sunday is our couples golf day at Northwood Hills Golf Course. We enjoy these relaxed rounds with the fun couple...
Zander Shoots “55”

Zander Shoots “55”

Zander Shoots “55” By R.J. Smiley             On August 27, 2020 Alexander “Zander” Hughes shot his first 55. Last week my nephew sent me a newspaper article about a golfer who shot 55. I thought the story had something to do with his daughter who is now playing on...
Larry “The Axe” Hennig

Larry “The Axe” Hennig

Larry “The Axe” Hennig By R.J. Smiley             I vaguely remember Dick shouting, “Larry turn him loose!” In the early 80’s I became friends with a good golfer who loved to play golf for money, drink Tanqueray and Tonic and knew people from every walk of life. Dick...
The Bug That Saved Golf

The Bug That Saved Golf

The Bug That Saved Golf By R.J. Smiley             Remember the last golf boom? The last golf boom was spawned by a mixed-race kid named TIGER. Let that sink in. Who would believe that the demon virus BUG, COVID-19, will prove to be a much needed shot in the arm for...