Interesting time playing golf last week.

Had a great trip last week seeing some family and friends. Played the 2 RTJ courses at Hampton Cove in Huntsville, the McLemore and a private club that had caddies. All were good courses and only had one trash round the first day, so I am happy. The McLemore is a special course that needs to be played a couple times to learn but it was fun. The elevation changes are great and the finishing hole is all world. The greens were the hardest I have ever tried to read in my life. What looked uphill was downhill. Breaks were hidden on almost every putt. A real challenge. They are building a Hilton Curio spa resort and another 18 hole course and will soon be a top destination resort of the south.

On my final round I played with a member at his club that requires caddies. After lunch we walk to the practice range to be greeted by our caddie. His name is Van Earl Wright. I am sure some of you know that name and would certainly recognize his voice. CNN SPORTS.

Now in his 60s, he had a bit of a downfall in broadcasting and is now working the country as a caddie at private courses. It looks like he cleaned up his act and is enjoying this adventure. Interview .

As a caddie, he wasn’t very knowledgeable about the course we played and could not read the greens very well. As an interesting person to walk with on a loop….it was memorable.

Also, very cool to have every drive, shot and putt described like it is on sportscenter. I hit one tight on the last par 3 and it was like I just clinched the US Open. Will remember that for a long time.

Just wanted to share.