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NWO Golf Links

Golf Spans Generations

F R E D A LT VAT E R

I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY

to participate in three golf

happenings last month that

reinforce some of the many

reasons I love golf so much.

First, one of my sons was

able to join our team for

the Open Door Scramble at

White Pines. In past years

my partners for this event

have included two old guys

(liked me), Dan Donovan

and Jack Taylor; we always

have a great time.

Having Brandon along

for this event was extra

special. With the length that

accompanies youth, he was

a tremendous asset to our

team and we all enjoyed

watching his talent in

action. On the other hand,

he was also able to enjoy the

company of men more than

twice his age.

Second, I was privileged to

attend the Toledo Junior Golf Association’s (TJGA) season-

ending Champions Banquet.

Several awards were handed

out.

It is always a pleasure to

see young people, who are

willing to put the time and

effort into achieving a goal,

being rewarded. The TJGA

is a wonderful organization

and has produced many

great golfers throughout its

history.

Third, while attending a

family gathering, I was able

to give some basic golf

lessons to two nieces and a

nephew, who range in age

from 4-7. The kids had a

great time batting wiffle golf

balls around the yard and

hopefully, will continue to

be interested in golf as they

grow.

Golf can connect young

children, teenagers, young

adults and even senior

citizens. It is a game for all

ages.

I hope you enjoy the August

Issue of NWO Golf Links

and I will catch you on the

“Back 9.”

It is almost

impossible to

remember how

tragic a place the

world is when one

is playing golf

Robert Lynd

You are a Golfaholic if: You place a golf club in

your new-born baby’s crib. - Fred Altvater