Memorial Day

Hope you all had a good Memorial Day weekend, holiday weekends always seem too short.

Can't let Memorial Day go by without a recollection of our classmate Steve Collins.

Almost exactly 15 years ago, Lisa and I went to Europe - she wanted to visit a grad school classmate from France - I tagged along and we visited Stevie.

Picture is from that trip - he was taking care of a new Gary Player course in Belgium. Built on grand old estate, and he was living in the penthouse of the castle. Life was good.

We spent several memorable days touring the area. Then all 3 of us borrowed the course car and took the ferry to Great Britain - to visit Ken and Gaye. Checked out East Sussex and Ken's 300 year old cottage. Picture below was taken as we toured the course (note that Ken and I still had some top hair blowing in the wind.

The second was snapped while we inspected Ken's lawn. Quite a trip. Even went to Ken's pub for darts. When we left Ken's, we recrossed the English Channel on the exact 50th anniversary of "D Day" - a thought provoking event.

Stevie has been gone since May 26, 2003. He was 46.

Update

Seems fitting on Memorial Day that one of our classmates is hosting the Memorial Tournament. Tracked down Paul B. Latshaw, Jr - handling things at Muirfield Village.

May 2, 2009

Ron,

Great to hear from you. Never thought I would end up in Ohio, but Columbus is a pretty cool place. We are in full swing getting ready for the Memorial. I have two boys and my oldest just left work to go and take his temps for driving. Where has life gone. The link looks cool. Keep me posted and take care.

Paul B. Latshaw, MSM, CGCS

Director of Grounds Operations

Muirfield Village Golf Club


Hope this latest post finds you (and your turf) well.

Ron Hall