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On Treating People
My story is not anything that any Mr. Palmer fan does not really know already about the class Mr. Palmer always exemplifies. I was fortunate enough to be a member at Bay Hill back in the mid 1990's. I was equally fortunate enough to be a member of the Shootout headed by Mr. Lee Havre.
I never was able to play with Mr. Palmer but I was so fortunate to be in many conversations and interactions with him. The consistent quality I tell everyone is that if you were not a golfer and did not know the name Arnold Palmer, you would think he was just another member of the group. If you had something to say, he would listen. Never once using his enormous clout to take advantage of anyone or anything. He just loved being around people who love golf.
Mainly because of my observing Mr.Palmer and the class he always displays, I have become very negative towards most modern day athletes. The lack of respect and gratefulness towards the average fan is a bit hard to stomach. Especially with the dollars many of them are making.
It is just wonderful a man like Mr. Palmer can not only teach us lessons on the field, but more importantly off the field. I will always cherish the time at Bay Hill and the lessons I learned from being around such a great man.
Sincerely,
John Jarosky
Posted by scurry at September 15, 2005 08:00 PM