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Old 11-18-2013, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bkcunningham1 View Post
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.
Some time ago I disremember reading about that. Thanks for doing the the research.

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