When PGA Master Professional, Don Trahan, took the job as Director of Instruction at Harbour Town in Sea Pines, his eight-year-old son, DJ was already carrying a full set of junior clubs. Don and family had been on Hilton Head Island only a short time when a junior golf tournament was announced and DJ definitely wanted to compete.
While other parents caddied for their young golfers, DJ hefted his own bag. Dad Trahan said it was good exercise. He also knew that, even at the ripe old age of eight, DJ was quite capable of walking 18 holes with his bag. The Surge also wanted DJ to get used to the idea of carrying his bag for what could be years of tournaments in the future.
When the adult supervising DJ's group said that he could tee off on a 100 yard par 3, DJ said he couldn't. There were still kids on the green. Most of the young players had popped their balls out about 50 yards so the adult insisted DJ tee off. DJ still said he couldn't. The Surge, quite possibly with his fingers crossed, suggested to the adult that DJ would hit when he was ready.
As the players cleared the green ahead, DJ pulled out his five wood and drove the green.
Fingers uncrossed, Dad Trahan said to the supervisor, 'That's why he didn't want to hit.'
Paul
Note for Golf Schools: California PPGS schools at Talega Golf Club in beautiful San Clemente, May 17 ' 19 and 20 ' 22 are still on! Instructors: Derek Hardy (PGA's 2010 Horton Smith Award winner) and Greg MacDonnell, Don's #1 PPGS teacher.
One Day PPGS Golf Schools!
Location: Old South Golf Links, Bluffton, South Carolina
Instructor: Greg MacDonnell, PGA, PPGS Certified
Tuition: $599. (IC members receive 10% discount)
Student Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Curriculum & Dates:
Long Game – May 3, 5,10, 12; June 7, 9, 21, 23; July 5, 7,19, 21
Short Game, May 4, 11; June 8, 22; July 6, 20
Instruction: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Includes lunch and 9 holes of golf following instruction.
CALL: 888-847-9464
Recommended accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn (3 minutes from course).
1575 Fording Island Road (U.S. 278), Hilton Head Island, SC 1-877-782-9444. Ask about PPGS discount.
Airports: Savannah International Airport (45 minutes), Hilton Head Island Airport (15 minutes)