Tom & Jerry

Tom & Jerry

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...
Bubba’s Back To Back 62 – 61

Bubba’s Back To Back 62 – 61

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...
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...