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Old 11-18-2013, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rhood View Post
This sign is hanging on the big oak tree by the ninth green on Hilltop Golf Course. It is weathered and looks like it has been there many years. Must be some kind of history behind it? Mystery?
I couldn't stand it any longer. I just got off the phone with a gentleman by the name of Jim at Hilltop Golf Course. According to Jim, there is a large tree off the 3rd tee box-near the ninth- that has a plaque in recognition of a man named Willy who requested that his ashes be spread under the tree. Legend has it that Willy said he'd hit that tree so many times in his life he might as well be put to rest there.

Rest in peace Willy. Thank you rhood for a very enjoyable thread.