Hi Don:

Glad you spent some time at Shady Oaks. Years ago, I played golf there from time to time with my boss from California. Ben Hogan was still living then and one day I had the privilege of demonstrating my lack of sand skills right in front of the club house dining room where Ben would take his meals.

I sent the ball from trap to trap surrounding the green... at least four times. Finally, mercy arrived and I was able to putt out. Later, upon being introduced to that great man, he advised me to consider another hobby... LOL!

Yep, one of life's most embarassing moments.

Merry Christmas,

Dave