Archives for: March 2007
Al Geiberger--aka "Mr. 59"--playing with "Mr. 89"
Friday March 30, 2007 | 10:11:50 am 166 words, 3803 views
It was a tremendous thrill to play with “Mr. 59″ two weeks ago while on assignment in Palm Springs, California. Geiberger is the pro emeritus at a fabulous new private facility, the Tom Doak-designed Stone Eagle. Words defy description, so “Google” the course and see for yourself.
Anyway–it was just me and Al for 4 hours, maybe there were three or four other groups on the golf course. He’s pushing 70, but still busting it 280 off the tee, scattered five birdies in posting a 1-under 70, all the while providing me aiming points, putting lines and breaks ...
The Vagabond Golfer
by Joel Zuckerman
Joel Zuckerman, a.k.a. the Vagabond Golfer , has been called "one of the most respected and sought-after golf writers in the Southeast" by Golfer's Guide Magazine. His golf stories have appeared in more than 100 publications and his books include "Golf in the Lowcountry," "Golf Charms of Charleston," "Misfits on the Links," "A Hacker's Humiliations" and his latest, "Pete Dye Golf Courses - 50 Years of Visionary Design." The Dye family selected Joel to write the book and it was honored as the 2008 Book of the Year by the International Network of Golf. Visit www.vagabondgolfer.com for more information.
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