Two friends I miss playing golf with are Don Day and my Dad. Don’s company was a pleasure and he was always complimentary towards your good shots. Don also had the great ability to share a different story on the golf course without ever repeating himself. His tremendous sense of humor never prevented him from having the utmost focus on the shot at hand. I believe Don’s passion for the game was exceeded only by his love of people. Four hours on the golf course is time well spent with friends. Unfortunately, the only bad thing about a round of golf with friends is that it must end. My last round of golf with Don was in 2004 before he passed away.
Another “friend” I miss playing golf with is my Dad. It has been a few years since we played golf and I wish we could have golfed more. Dad enjoyed his golf with friends and would be quick to organize a game wherever, whenever and with whomever. I always respected his knowledge of the rules of the game without compromise, even if it was to his disadvantage. Although Dad may not have been a scratch player, he liked to compete. I have never seen anyone so pleased to par the last hole at the Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland to shoot 98. Why? He won the match by one shot after receiving his allotment of strokes. I also never saw my Dad get angry on a golf course. Something I am still working on today, but this has been greatly improving of late.
Friendship can also develop from healthy competition. The 1977 Open Championship comes to mind. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson had the utmost respect for each other after their “Duel in the Sun”. A great friendship would develop, after their battles on the golf course were finished.
I may not have seen a friend for a few years, but after a few holes of golf, it is like we never missed a day of contact. Enduring friendships seem to be the norm for those who play golf together. Golf Digest has a section dedicated to “Buddies Trips” with some great stories about friends and their exploits together.
A day on the golf course should be an enjoyable experience. Golf has a unique way of bringing out the best in all of us. Just ask your friends. I am sure they have some fabulous insights into your current psyche after 18 holes of golf. Excuse me, my phone is ringing. I am certain it will be a friend calling to make a tee time.
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| Bill & Jim |
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| Craig Roth and son Cody |
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| Nick, Ryan, Brad, Scott & Gord Baltusrol Golf Club 2009 |
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| Brad & Al Iron Man Winners KGCC 2010 |
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| Glen & Bill |
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| Harry and Friends in Ireland |
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| Don & Malcom St. Andrews Caddies |
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| Monte & Bernie 2009 Ogopogo |
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| Soroka Family @ St. Andrews 2007 |
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| Fifi & Preban from Denmark Kingsbarns Scotland 2008 |
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| Phil & James Kingsbarns Scotland 2007 |
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| Krista & Nate Kingsbarns Scotland 2010 |
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| Bernie & Christa 2010 KGCC |
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| Greg & Dan 2008 KGCC Club Championship Final (35th Hole) |
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| Baltusrol Caddies |
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| Gail @ St. Andrews 2007 |
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| Gord & Phil Kingsbarns Scotland 2007 |
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| Nick & Gord Chambers Bay Golf Course University Place, Washington |
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| Lionel & Lindsay KGCC Club Championship Final 1st Hole Lindsay Club Champion for 2010 |
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| Kim & Mike Balburnie Park Golf Club Scotland 2008 |
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| Mike & Gord Indian Wells Palm Springs 2008 |
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| Sandy and Robin Burnside Course Carnoustie Scotland |
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| Norm & Sherry KGCC Club Championship 2008 Norm Champion for 2008 |
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| Billy, Patti & Jeff Anthem Golf CLub Arizona 2008 |
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| Mike, Sam & Billy Murcar Links Golf Club Aberdeen, Scotland 2010 |
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| Indian Wells 2008 Mike & Friends |
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| Scott, Brad & Nick 1st Tee @ Baltusrol Golf Club 2009 |
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| Ally, Gord & Daffyd 1st Tee Old Course St. Andrews, Scotland August 2010 |
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