Meeting Tom Watson

photo credit: Tillers1   It was in the early 80′s at the American Golf Classic in Akron, Ohio where I first met Tom Watson.  I had an “office call,” to make (if you get the drift), the line was too long at the men’s room, so I walked up the fire-escape in the building’s rear and entered the golfers locker room.  When I finished, I went over to wash my hands and Tom Watson, out of nowhere, appeared.

I couldn’t resist and said “Can I ask you a question,” he said “sure, go ahead.”  I said,” why do Pros hit it so far,  compared to amateur golfers?”  Tom asked me to squeeze his outstretched finger as in holding a golf club, which I did.  His reply was, “you need a much lighter touch, you’re way too tight.”  It was the best tip I ever got and I’ve never forgotten it.

Here’s to you Tom. . !