The process is particularly painful for Proehl because he doesn't go through the motions. He has learned to pace himself. It's a long, brutal season, and he's seen too many rookies shine in training camp only to burn out two-thirds of the way through the regular season. But he's always been a hard worker. In this tough year, with the stock market and the economy shaky, the tournament could exceed that number.
Revenue is up, but so are expenses.
This is not an endeavor to which Proehl simply lends his name. He works hard to ensure its success, getting involved in the financial negotiations and accommodations details, as well as recruiting player celebrities. Proehl says at the end of the day, when the check is turned over to Amos Cottage, it's all worthwhile. Proehl loves children, and my wife, who is the tournament coordinator this year and knows a thing or two about children and love, says that the children really respond to Proehl's visits. Since 1961, Amos Cottage, which is affiliated with Baptist Hospital even though it's next door to Forsyth Memorial, has been evaluating developmentally disabled children, who can also stay at the cottage for short periods.