The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

Walking down the fifth fairway at Pineway Golf Course, I was relieved that I could see the ball.

“At least, I am not in the ditch,” I said to Jim Mechals as we parted toward our respective balls.

Dr. French had always told me that if you are paying attention to your practice, you will never have the time to be a good golfer. I could see his point.

I took Thursday afternoon off to play with the Pineway Men’s Club and most of the time with a group or two once on the weekend. But I really felt that athletes are born, not made.

Of course, we could improve and reach our potential with w...