RICHMOND, Va., June 22, 2011 -Bag Boy announced today the winners of the “Favorite Golf Memory With Dad” Father’s Day Contest.
The Grand Prize winner was Rich Neureuther from Wisconsin. Below is an excerpt from his entry:
Last September I drove dad to the golf course that we had played for years. Pop could hardly walk and couldn’t communicate anymore. I helped him in the cart. “We” played three holes. I would hit shots and ask my dad what I should hit next. I’d ask him if he thought an 8 iron would be the right club and he’d smile and shake his head yes. I’d ask him if he wanted to hit a shot and he’d smile and shake his head no. We were on the course for thirty minutes. It was our “final round” and our best one.
Runner-Up was Craig Britter from Utah. Below is an excerpt from his entry:
I was four years old. We walked our 9 hole course and dad carried both his and my bag the whole way. We shared a bag of chocolate licorice, which i thought was a great treat. When I duffed a shot he would say “that’s OK have another piece of licorice.” I do remember hitting one solid shot that day on the 8th hole from the fairway right in front of the green. My dad was so excited for me that he gave me a high five and a hug. It was a special day and I like to recall that feeling in that moment every time I walk up that hole.
Rounding out the top five entries were James Carrochhi from North Carolina, Jordan Ruberti from Vermont and Paige-Lee Garris from Florida. For the grand prize winning entry, Mr. Neureuther received the Revolver Pro cart bag and T-700 travel covers. Runner-up Mr. Britter received the new Quad four-wheeled push cart by Bag Boy. The other top-five winners received Revolver Pro cart bag, T-700 travel cover and shoe bag.
A total of 25 winners were selected to receive Bag Boy prizes along with their fathers.
“The number of entries we received for the contest was overwhelming,” said Craig Ramsbottom, president Dynamic Brands. “Our panel of judges read every entry, some brought laughter and some tears. But one thing they all had in common was that golf created a true bond between them. The memories submitted are clearly ones that each son or daughter will hold onto for the rest of their life.
The entire list of winners can be found on www.bagboy.com.
Other winning excerpts:
Last October I beat my dad for the first time ever, shooting an 86 to his 89. As we replaced the pin on 18, he offered me a handshake then pulled me in for a hug. He told me “someday YOUR son will beat YOU, and I hope you’ll be just as proud as I am”. I’m proud to be the son of such a wonderful father.
Jordon Ruberti, Vermont
A sunny day in the backyard and Dad was teaching me how to hit a golf ball. I looked at the shiny ball and thought I’m going to hit it as far as I can! I pulled the club back slow like he taught me to, then let it rip! It was a perfect hit, the ball went soaring through the air! All I could hear was my Dad yelling NO!! I didn’t know why until I heard breaking glass! My perfect shot went farther than my Dad thought I could hit and went straight into my neighbors window. I have loved GOLF ever since!
James Ciarricchi, North Carolina
Dad loved teaching me about golf and golf etiquette. Once, while teeing off on the back 9 at a local country club, dad didn’t notice a golfer from another hole wander onto our fairway to locate his errant ball. Before I could speak, dad ripped a screaming line drive right at the golfer standing 200 yards away. We yelled “fore”, but to no avail. The ball hit the man square in the back, dropping him to his knees. We jumped in the cart and rushed to help the fellow to his feet, my dad apologizing profusely. Learn from this, son. You step in front of a man’s drive, you’ll cost him 40, maybe 50 yards distance…not good.” That advice always makes me smile to this day.
Dennis Hall, Idaho
My father is now 87. Being up in years, he can no longer hit the long ball. While visiting from Massachusetts, he came to my club to play a round. He was so excited to see the “forward tees” – not the ladies but the junior tees. Being able to compete with his sons and nephew gave him quite a thrill – and definitely something to talk about with whoever would listen.
Dennis Mallory, Illinois
All the golfers who entered the Father’s Day contest expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to be able to share with others their favorite golf memory with dad.
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