Story

The Man Behind the Golf

Golf has played a major role in my life since I found my first golf ball in a cornfield growing up in Indiana. I sold it over the fence to some golfers on the course, and that is when I became a golf entrepreneur. Soon after, I progressed along to become a caddie, junior golfer, college player, and finally, professional. As a professional golfer I entered into the greatest stage golf has to offer: The PGA Tour. On tour, I played in over 300 events worldwide, and was awarded a lifetime membership.

After my competitive career, I began to focus on creating new ways to get more kids and families introduced to the game of golf. I then would help them to grow in the game through my instructional writings, videos, creative training aids and golf equipment.

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Golf Story

Story Gallery

Below is a short pictorial overview of my golf journey from since I was a young lad. If you would like to read a more in-depth account of my golf journey, see the link at the end of this page, which includes a selection of YouTube videos .

1963

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Here I holding  1st place medal for winning the Indiana state high school championship

1964-1966

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Here's my University of Florida teammates and me. We finished third in the NCAA my junior year and second my senior year.

1968

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I caddied on the PGA Tour for Gary Player. Picture of Gary and me checking his scorecard at the Byron Nelson Classic

1973

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1973 Indiana State Open champion and 2010 Hall of Fame inductee-

1973

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Qualified for PGA Tour, became a rabbit.

1973-1985

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I had the privilege of leading numerous tournaments while on the PGA Tour competing in over 300 PGA Tour events

1986

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Produced the first golf instructional tape for kids and families.

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Video of 1986 golf instructional tape for kids and families.

1995

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Developed the T Rex kids club line for Titleist- Set included a video instructional VHS

1995

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T Rex Instructional Video - Watch it on Youtube.

1996

Stared along with Kenny Rogers and Pat Summerall in a television infomercial which sold 125,000 units of videos and training tools.

1996

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Cover of Golf Magazine

1999

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Invented Snag Golf the mainstay of the First Tee school program and used worldwide.

Snag Instructional Video

Snag instructional video

2015

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The new creative game AirGolf will introduce the game to thousands of new beginner. Four grandchildren in the picture .

Air golf instructional video

2016

2016 golf channel infomercial on swing the circle

Infomercial Introduction

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