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A Gift From Dad

 

There are those things in life that are inherited and those that are learned.  In my case, my love and passion for the sport of golf was both inherited and learned from my Dad, Claude Kitchin III.  

 

Dad played golf at the University of Alabama in the late 40's.  Not only a great golfer, he had a strong passion for the game.  As a member of the Ashville Country Club, he helped bring a Women's professional tournament to their club. Playing in the Pro Am with Alice Bauer, one of the 13 founding members of the LPGA.  He made a large contribution to their winning the Pro Am with a score of 59, with birdies on the first 3 holes (see article below).  Shortly after, he returned to his hometown, Anniston, Al, where he continued to grow the game of golf.  He was credited with bringing Byron Nelson as a guest to one of the club events as well as starting the Father/Son Tournament that is still popular today.  

 

During my youth, my dad was always trying to get me to play the game competively, but I was determined to stick with my primary sport, swimming.  I remember fondly, the days that I spent with my Dad and my grandfather hacking it around Anniston CC.  "You are too wristy", my Dad would always say.  If only I had listened.  It wasn't until my 20's, spending memorable moments at the Master's with my Dad, that I decided to improve my skills and play the game with regularity.  

 

If only Dad could see me instructing the game he loved so passionately, he would be so proud.  He passed away at the early age of 66.  Thanks for the memories.