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April 14, 2006
My Intro to Golf
Back in 1962 my mom remarried. Due to Asthma condition they decided to move from Miami, Florida to Los Angeles. Was mad at the time about a new "dad" and the brothers and sisters. The First 2 yrs did everything I could do to break them up. Then one day in June of 1962 my stepfather and I followed your progress. My step father thought you were the best on and off the course. We'll to make a long story short, he ask if I wanted to go play some golf with him. Now I look back and remember that day with great memories. Did my attitude do a 180 ? No, but from that moment on we grew closer and I went on to play on the High School Team. Still play at least once a week. Dont play when lightning, but in every other condition....LOL. Both my Stepfather and Mother(passed away last year). I sure miss them. But have wanted to write you this note about how much you've done for the game and my relationship with my 2nd Dad.
Sincerely,
Nick Balikes
Posted by scurry at 08:54 PM
April 12, 2006
2 Months Older
You are two months older than I am. I want to thank you for all the pleasure I have had watching you play.
You are true gentleman. You are the greatest role model in my life. You have made my life much more enjoyable.
Thank you,
Charles Wood
Posted by scurry at 02:57 PM
April 11, 2006
Memories from Oak Hill Country Club
I lived in Rochester New York most of my life and Arnold played more than a few rounds at the famed Oak Hill Country Club over the years. I especially remember one such event when he came up to the 18th green. It was a green that almost made a u-turn if you happened to place your approach shot in the wrong place. For Arnie, there was no wrong place. He stepped up and hit a 60 foot shot with that putter, lo and behold it made the u-turn and went right in the cup. The crowd screamed and Arnie just doffed his cap and gave everyone that big grin.
God Bless You Arnie, for all the great memories...Marty
Posted by scurry at 03:00 PM