Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Legacy Lives On...

Although Byron Nelson passed away in 2006, his legacy lives on as his Championships gets ready to start tomorrow.  Tom Watson received the Byron Nelson Award on Tuesday.  This award is given annually to the player that best exemplifies Mr. Nelson's wonderful values.  At the awards ceremony Watson told many stories of how his game and life was better for having known Lord Byron.
On Sunday Peggy Nelson will sit in a box adjacent to the 18th green.  As groups finish their round each player will stop by to say hi before signing their scorecard.  One of Byron's hats usually is present in the box as well.
Whoever wins this week will add a special tournament to their resume.

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