Friday

Labor Day Golf Dispatches from the Middle East.















Just this morning Nick got an email from the Arabian desert.

It just so happens his BFF, is a translator for US Army and currently stationed "somewhere in the Middle East".

John-O sent the dispatch to say "thanks" for the the golf equipment Nick, and other friend, sent over recently.

"The troops are putting it to good use on those all-too-rare occasions when some form of golf is actually possible" he wrote, adding that, "this usually implies hitting balls from a makeshift desert driving range, or carrying around a swatch of AstroTurf and a flagstick, to simulate a golf experience...of sorts".

Needless to say, Tillinghast would not approve of the course conditions.

For the guys and gals serving in the Middle East however, entertainment options are limited, and the equipment, even as used in these less-than-optimal conditions, is much appreciated.

Back here in the US this Labor Day weekend, there's a way golfers can support the families of military men and women who've been disabled or killed while serving our country. Thousands of golf courses are charging an extra $1 for tee times in support of Patriot Golf Day, the flagship fundraiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for the children and spouses of fallen soldiers.

If you're off to the beach - or to one last summer barbecue - and don't have time for golf, you can still contribute at the Folds of Honor site.

Best Labor Day Wishes to all.

8 comments:

  1. Patricia, what a great cause. Good for you for bringing it to everyone's attention...

    Everyone, have a GREAT Labor Day weekend.

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  2. It's like 110* over there isn't it? Playing golf in those conditions means they must be pretty dedicated to golf. Hope they all stay safe.

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  3. I can't believe it's Labor Day Weekend already!! We hardly had a summer so I'm not going to put away my white jeans for at least a month.;)

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  4. Hey - I'm impressed ! I never expected to see a name like AW Tillinghast on here ! Didn't know you knew that one, P.

    However, I'm thinking Tilly would have been very happy with the efforts of these guys. Tilly liked using natural land as much as possible.

    Pete Dye, and his wife, however, might have been looking for railroad ties and a way to build an island green. :-)

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  5. Thats a great cause thank you!

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  6. My husband and I played separately this weekend and at both courses we were able to donate to this great cause. Great post!

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  7. hats off t you gents!

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