Eagles And Coyotes

Eagles And Coyotes By R.J. Smiley                     Willie, the newly retired drinker, was designated chauffeur for the 8-hour trip to the Badlands.  The other three members of the foursome spent the day in a time warp back to their youth sipping malt beverage and...

Fox Squirrels Love Snickers Bars

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. ...
DICK BENNETT

DICK BENNETT

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...

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 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...