The Logo Ball Traveler site is all about a collection of logo golf balls for each of the courses I've played. The "ABOUT" Page on this site lists the logo balls that are not yet in my collection. Sadly, several of these courses have closed and any chance to "score" a logo ball for the closed courses is gone.
Or so I thought. This is an amazing story.
As a blogger, I follow other golf bloggers and often leave comments on their blogs. Earlier this month, I received an email from Chris Sueling of Lutz, FL near Tampa. In it, Chris related a story about Meadow Brook Golf Course in Hamden, CT. I had played Meadow Brook Golf Course in 2004, shortly before it closed. No logo balls were available at the time as I am sure the operators were reducing inventory pending the course's demise. I had listed the course on the "Logo Balls Needed" page of the site.
Or so I thought. This is an amazing story.
As a blogger, I follow other golf bloggers and often leave comments on their blogs. Earlier this month, I received an email from Chris Sueling of Lutz, FL near Tampa. In it, Chris related a story about Meadow Brook Golf Course in Hamden, CT. I had played Meadow Brook Golf Course in 2004, shortly before it closed. No logo balls were available at the time as I am sure the operators were reducing inventory pending the course's demise. I had listed the course on the "Logo Balls Needed" page of the site.
In Chris' note, he stated that during his college years, he had a friend who was attending medical school in New Haven, CT. He and the rest of their common friends were working in Boston or New York and would frequently meet up in New Haven. They played a course called Meadow Brook in Hamden because it was cheap and relatively close. He correctly surmised it was the very course I listed on my blog.
After spending time at my site, he went to his collection and discovered he had purchased a logo ball at Meadow Brook and still had it! He stated he doesn't always obtain logo balls unless he really likes the course or has a particularly good round. He included a picture of the logo ball and stated he would gladly mail it to me.
After spending time at my site, he went to his collection and discovered he had purchased a logo ball at Meadow Brook and still had it! He stated he doesn't always obtain logo balls unless he really likes the course or has a particularly good round. He included a picture of the logo ball and stated he would gladly mail it to me.
I was stunned!
To summarize, Chris would not accept anything in return for the ball and it was in my possession two days later! He stated "it was fun to remember the rounds I played there, and I'm glad to help a fellow golf enthusiast (and lover of accomplishing lists)."
Best of all, he stated "I live just outside of Tampa, so if you are ever in the area, let me know and we'll get out for a round of golf or a beer."
I like both ideas! There's no "or" and I will definitely stay in touch with Chris.
Amazing! Thank you Chris!!
To summarize, Chris would not accept anything in return for the ball and it was in my possession two days later! He stated "it was fun to remember the rounds I played there, and I'm glad to help a fellow golf enthusiast (and lover of accomplishing lists)."
Best of all, he stated "I live just outside of Tampa, so if you are ever in the area, let me know and we'll get out for a round of golf or a beer."
I like both ideas! There's no "or" and I will definitely stay in touch with Chris.
Amazing! Thank you Chris!!
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