Monday, August 30, 2004
So Long, Andy
During the past year, I have had the pleasure to know Andrew Lunn, a fine lad from the UK. Andy spent the year working as an intern at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro. The life of an intern is neither glamorous nor a financial windfall, but you could never tell it by looking at Andy.
Andy worked primarily in the pro shop, but occasionally he could be found cleaning golf clubs in the club storage area. Even though his skills and demeanor would have been better utilized by keeping him interacting with members in the clubhouse, Andy took pride in restoring clubs to top condition, so they would be ready for the member's next round. Even when taking care of this somewhat menial task, Andy kept his warm smile that reflected his love of golf and golfers.
Andy's is the smile you are born with that reflects an enjoyment of the moment. Andy gifts are many, and his ease with people and warm bearing would allow him to be a success in any profession he chose. Golfers are simply lucky that he has chosen to be a golf professional.
Andy's schedule kept him working a good bit, so I did not get to see him play golf. I understand he is quite a golfer - I know he is quite a fine person.
Andy, be well, and I look forward to tipping a pint with you soon.
Andy worked primarily in the pro shop, but occasionally he could be found cleaning golf clubs in the club storage area. Even though his skills and demeanor would have been better utilized by keeping him interacting with members in the clubhouse, Andy took pride in restoring clubs to top condition, so they would be ready for the member's next round. Even when taking care of this somewhat menial task, Andy kept his warm smile that reflected his love of golf and golfers.
Andy's is the smile you are born with that reflects an enjoyment of the moment. Andy gifts are many, and his ease with people and warm bearing would allow him to be a success in any profession he chose. Golfers are simply lucky that he has chosen to be a golf professional.
Andy's schedule kept him working a good bit, so I did not get to see him play golf. I understand he is quite a golfer - I know he is quite a fine person.
Andy, be well, and I look forward to tipping a pint with you soon.
