St. Paul recorder., 1963-08-22
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TO
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BY JIMMIE BOWMAN

August 1s.-Hey Gang, here we
are up in Duluth this Sunday for
the Jim Kirk Invitational at beau
tifIl Enger Park. Twenty-Five
members Of T.C.G.A. climbed into
cars on Saturday and made a bee
line for Duluth to tee off Sunday
morning at am. Yours truly got
off at am. and was on the high
way by 2:30. Had hoped to catch
nap but had to keep one eye on
the road and the other on the
driver to keep him awake!
We hit some of that early morn
ing fog and had to crawl along
for about 20 miles or so. Dawn
and some so degree weather found
us pulling into the parking lot car
by car, sleepy, tired but glad we
made the trip.
After an early breakfast Of Du-
luth coffee and scrambled eggs,
we hit a few shag shots and teed
off at am. That first hole was
a fooler and it was quite amusing
to see all the golfers try to figure
the right club to use. Ole pro Sol
Hughes had the right idea in u.s.
ing his driver. used mine too, but
had only one eye open at the time.
I don't know when we've had
better time or seen a more chal-
longing course. The head pro, Hank
Jensen, was quite helpful in get
ting us teed off together and gave
us all kinds of information about
the various golf holes. One thing
about Enger Park, If you stray
off the fairway, you don't hardly
make it back old bean. That Du-
luth rough is very tough. This I
found out on several occasions.
Everybody started off with
bang in that crisp morning air, but
began to run out Of gas along
about the 14th hole. You could see
shoulders dropping, feet trudging
slowly up the fairways, and simple
shots being missed. OF course, I
don't think that the most i'm
portant thing was breaking par.
The fact that Jimmy Kirk went
to so much trouble to show Twin
Cities golfers a great time was the
point. We were shown the finest
hospitality possible and all Of us,
: to the man, won't forget him soon.
, AS a matter Of fact, we made him
, a member and we will all be look
ing forward to having him up here
next season.
/ After the matches ended, about
I2:3O, the low gross scores of "7s"
; went to the "old guard" Vice Pres.
Cook and Bert Davidson. Low net
was as follows: ~ John Beasley
: with a "a with handicap. (2) Pres.
, Saunders, a 66 with handicap and
: Final Word" Nicholas, a SO with
} handicap.
Mr.. Kirk gave out prizes at the
big spread Of ham, pork and beans,
salad, cold cuts and an adequate
supply Of liquid refreshment. Hank
Jensen, the pro, gave Thad Mich
olas and I some very useful in
formation on how to figure out
handicaps on the spot for any
quick tournaments such as ours,
The whole affair was a success
and know I speak for all T.C.G.A.
golfers In giving a vote Of thanks
to Mr.. Kirk and Mr.. Jensen and
all concerned who made our trip
up there worthwhile.
Now, I'm off to get some much
needed nod, and also 10 try and
get my team up for our next
match with Capt. Minis next week
at Gross. Since we are still In the
lead, it's quite a chore to try and
keep this lead. I am looking over
both shoulders and right and left
to stay out in front. III have in
formation on the last two rounds
before this next one. It has been
a busy, fun weekend and a real
gas man. Catch you next week.
Short Pants Jay.
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