by Kim Benjamin | Jul 15, 2021 | Characters and Critters
Fox Squirrels Love Snickers Bars By R.J. Smiley The observation of a “sweet freak golfer” and a candy bar thief disguised as a huge squirrel requires a whole new chapter in my mental photo album from the golf course. I thought I had seen it all. ...
by Kim Benjamin | Jul 15, 2021 | Characters and Critters
Dick Bennett By R.J. Smiley How did Dick Bennett, from Greenhaven Golf Course, become the only person with a public golf background to serve as a member of the prestigious USGA Executive Committee? A book could be written about Dick Bennett! Maybe...
by Kim Benjamin | Jun 17, 2021 | Characters and Critters
Tom & Jerry By R.J. Smiley As a human being, I feel fortunate to have lived through a transitional period in history. It may never be equaled. Growing up, my family had the only telephone on the block. Our phone would ring and a relative of one...
by Kim Benjamin | Jun 17, 2021 | Characters and Critters
Bubba’s Back To Back 62 – 61 By R.J. Smiley As we all know golf is full of characters. This story illustrates the life-path difference of two really fine players who participated in the same Mini Tour Event in 2003. There is a great...
by Kim Benjamin | Oct 21, 2020 | Characters and Critters
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...
by Kim Benjamin | Oct 21, 2020 | Characters and Critters, Home Page Slider
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...
