Thanks to all...

  I want to begin with some pictures of grid the day before. I want thank the men and women that worked so hard to make it all possible. The Long Drivers Of America and RE/MAX staff was amazing. They were dealing with temperatures over 100*. This particular day was at least 107*. They were hard at work, very friendly and professional. I (on the other hand) was melting. I walked less than 100 yards and I was sweating in places I didn't know one could sweat. 

 

  These men and women do so much for the sport of Long-Drive. Your work does not go unnoticed. They did their best to keep all the athletes hydrated and cool.Long Drivers Of America and RE/MAX was an amazing host to all the competitors, their friends and family. Their dedication was impressive through out the the unbearable heat. They made it look easy.

Thank you to all the volunteer staff. They were so friendly and helpful.

  I would like to give special thanks to Gary Brewer. He literally saved my life. It it was not for him being in the right place, at the right time, I would have suffered some serious injuries. He was my angel. At the time, I was so shocked, I only took a picture of his badge. Afterward, I got caught up in the excitement of the day.  I did not forget him though. I also did not forget the people at the snack bar. Theyprovided myself and some athletes with a bucket of water with ice. We used it tostick our hands in to lower our core body temperature so we would not over heat. I will not forget the Long Drivers Of America and RE/MAX staff that found and kept a small bag I had lost the first day. I was very valuable to me, and even though, I had to walk everywhere to find it, the fact is that I did. Most importantly, nothing was missing.  

Thank you so muck, hope to see you all next year!