"They can plow it under. They can pave it, develop it and turn it into a concrete jungle. But history will remember. My fans will remember. I...will remember."
So ends an era, but not the legend.
Thursday, June 4
So Ends An Era, But Not The Legend
The closure of Bellarmine Golf Course in July to make room for a parking lot and future buildings will put an end to one of the most famous courses in all of golf. Just like St. Andrews and Old Tom Morris or Augusta National and Bobby Jones, Bellarmine cannot be mentioned without the electrifying play of Brian Tabler. On October 12, 1988, his hole-in-one on the mountainous 4th hole sent shock waves throughout the golf world and transformed the game to it's current state. When asked about the destruction of the course he made famous, Tabler tearfully noted,
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I WAS THERE! They were standing 6 to 7 people deep behind the ropes to watch this young rookie play along side me, the wily old veteran. I'm sure they'll move the marker that has been part of that course since that historic day.
Oh no and I bet Beth has never been there to reminisce with you. Better get her out there fast.
QMM
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