b'back in the tee block. that I qualified.But Id had tremen- but theyre going to be equally im-Id just transitioned to a job withdous encouragement from Dana, andportant to his ultimate success.a golf consulting company.For thefrom friends. HowwillhefareinMuskoka? first time in years, I had the time toMurrays strategic approach to theThat depends on a host of factors, and playcompetitivegolf.AndIwasevent reflects his experience. only time will tell.That, after all, is fortunate to qualify for the OntarioTouchismoreimportantthanpart of the intrigue of the game.Senior Amateur Championship. raw strength.Ive played the courseBy Scott Mercer, Focus on ScugogThetournament,anOntariotra- [Taboo,inMuskoka]before,and ditionsince1936,bringstogetherits unforgiving.My tee shots will be theprovincesbestamateursforcritical because Ill have to keep the a54-holeeventonelessroundball in play. Post script:than most tournaments, for the oldThecompetitionwillundoubt- This article was written before the guys, Murray jokesin September.edly be stiff.But Murray noted thatevent, so a question lingers: how did Qualifying for the prestigious eventthere would be a difference in the at- he do?wasnt easy. titude of the players, compared to hisOverall,Iwaspleasedwithmy IqualifiedinOshawaamongyounger days. performance,Murraytoldmeonhis afieldof60withonly11placesThis is a senior group, with eve- southbound journey down Highway 11. Years ago, Murray had the opportunity toDana and Murray not only love to golfavailable. ryone over 55.Sure, its competitive, golf with Michael Jordan. together, but travel as well. But his experience with prepara- but its also very socialthat gen- Myfirstcompetitioninawhile,soI tion shone through and his competi- tlemanlyattitudeappealstome.was a bit rusty.But I played well enough A Good Day for GolfIm fortunate to be her partner,tive juices flowed. Its just a matter of who has the bestto make the cut.(continued from page 39) and to live in this area.Ive lived in aIt was the first time Id practicedgame those days! Survivingthecutplacedhim Recruitment by Club Link broughtlot of places, but this one is by far mypurposefullyinmanyyears.ThatTo hear him speak about the tour- among the top thirty golfers.So what himbacktoOntario;afortuitousfavourite.Thepeoplearefriendly,gave me confidence when I got intonament, Murray sounds relaxed andwas his final result?meeting with local entrepreneur Danaand the community has retained itsdifficultsituationsontheactualprepared.Hesready,onesenses:Im not sure. They were still playing Smith brought him to Port Perry. small-town roots and charm. qualification day.I caught a couplebringing to the event a strong game, awhen I left.Shes an amazing woman.VeryDana was the first among manyof lucky breaks, shot a good round,competitive spirit, as well as a wealthSorry, but the final result will have supportive,veryinvolvedinthewhoencouragedhimtotakeonwound up tied for third place. of experience. Those intangibles maytowaitforanotherday.Deadline community. anothergolfingchallenge,thistimeHonestly, yes, it did surprise menot sit in his golf bag among his clubs,calls! Life partners, in love and in golf.Brandon McBride Lawyer905-620-4499ext:228bmcbride@mbjlawyers.com Make a WILL now, REST assuredlater.BrooklinPort Perry 79 Baldwin St N229 Mary St. Brooklin ON L1M 1A4Port Perry ON L9L 1B7 Tel (905) 620-4499 www.mbjlawyers.com Tel (905) 985-4141FOCUS - OCTOBER 202041'