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Blind Golfer Makes Hole-in-One (THERE IS NO JUSTICE!!!!!!!)
WPVI-TV/DT Philadelphia ^ | 10.24.03

Posted on 10/25/2003 3:38:12 PM PDT by mhking

October 24, 2003 — It was a shot of a lifetime for a golfer in Montgomery County.

The first thing we learned about 89 year old Larry Ruttenberg, is that he has a great sense of humor.

The real answer has already become the stuff of legends at the Ace Club Golf Course in Lafayette Hill.

Last Monday, Mr. Ruttenberg was here approaching the 12 hole along with Paris Sterrett, a coach with the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association.

"The ball was rolling and rolling and went into the hole."

Sterett says his involvement was minimal. He helps his protégé find the ball but the rest is up to him.

He has been playing for 65 years. The 89-year-old Ruttenberg says he's received a lot of attention as a result of all this from the media and fellow golfers as well.

But he says when all that goes away he'll be left with one thing, bragging rights.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: golf; holeinone
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1 posted on 10/25/2003 3:38:12 PM PDT by mhking
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To: Howlin; Ed_NYC; MonroeDNA; widgysoft; Springman; Timesink; dubyaismypresident; Grani; coug97; ...
Just damn.

If you want on the new list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

2 posted on 10/25/2003 3:38:36 PM PDT by mhking
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To: mhking
That is NOT right.
3 posted on 10/25/2003 3:39:24 PM PDT by NittanyLion (Character Counts)
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To: NittanyLion
I read this and put my clubs away, haven't even told my wife about it...won't hear the end of it if I do.
4 posted on 10/25/2003 3:40:41 PM PDT by engrpat
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To: Bob J
golf ping
5 posted on 10/25/2003 3:41:42 PM PDT by agitator (Ok, mic check...line one...)
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To: mhking
Ahhh! Now I know what my problem has been.
6 posted on 10/25/2003 3:42:17 PM PDT by gitmo (Hypocrite: Someone who dare aspire to a higher standard than he is living.)
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To: agitator; Bob J
I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him...
7 posted on 10/25/2003 3:42:20 PM PDT by mhking
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To: engrpat
This guy probably has more sex than I do as well.
8 posted on 10/25/2003 3:43:40 PM PDT by NittanyLion (Character Counts)
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To: mhking
One of golfer's greatest nightmares is the prospect of making a hole-in-one with no witnesses. Due to his disability, that will never be a problem for Mr. Ruttenberg.

I'm sure it was as much of a thrill to him as it would be to someone who could see his shot. Congratulations to him. I trust he bought everyone a drink at the 19th hole, as tradition mandates!

9 posted on 10/25/2003 4:06:20 PM PDT by southernnorthcarolina (No matter where you go... there you are.)
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To: mhking
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been looking for one of those myself. No such luck or skill.
10 posted on 10/25/2003 4:10:58 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: jwalsh07
I came within 6 inches of a hole in one once.

Damned if I didn't 3 putt it....

I hate golf, every time I play it.

L

11 posted on 10/25/2003 4:12:44 PM PDT by Lurker (Some people say you shouldn't kick a man when he's down. I say there's no better time to do it.)
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To: Lurker
LOL, I'm addicted. As long as I can carry my bag, find a golf course and walk 5 miles, you can find me any weekend morning at dawn attempting to "find me game".
12 posted on 10/25/2003 4:16:19 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: NittanyLion
LOL....no comment needed
13 posted on 10/25/2003 4:16:37 PM PDT by engrpat
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To: mhking
Blind Golfer

"Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog walking on his hinder legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all."

-- Samuel Johnson

14 posted on 10/25/2003 4:21:58 PM PDT by VadeRetro
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To: jwalsh07
I'm darn lucky Mrs. L works at one of the finer courses in the Chicago area. One of the perks is (drum roll..) Free Golf!

We've been hacking the place up on Mondays when the course is closed to the public for the last three years. Lurker Jr. is already enrolled in golf lessons at the age of 8. I'm sure he'll curse me for the rest of his life for getting him hooked at such an early age.

He does love when we let him drive the golf cart though.

So far, he's loving all of Clan Lurkers bad habits. Golf, shooting, fishing, etc. The poor kid doesn't stand a chance. He'll have a lifetime of very expensive hobbies and it's all my fault.

The shame...

L

15 posted on 10/25/2003 4:24:11 PM PDT by Lurker (Some people say you shouldn't kick a man when he's down. I say there's no better time to do it.)
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To: mhking
I wonder what Mr. Ruttenberg's handicap is...
16 posted on 10/25/2003 4:28:06 PM PDT by brutuss
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To: mhking
He he he he he...

And some people say God doesn't have a sense of humor...
17 posted on 10/25/2003 4:31:41 PM PDT by Ronin (Qui docet discit!)
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To: Lurker; mhking
"I'm darn lucky Mrs. L works at one of the finer courses in the Chicago area. One of the perks is (drum roll..) Free Golf!"

Mine works at a course too. Life is good.

Simple golf truth... never bet against the older guy with the ancient leather bag containing a 2 iron, 7 iron, 9 iron, wedge and putter, and nothing else.

18 posted on 10/25/2003 4:40:00 PM PDT by Vigilantcitizen (Rest in peace FReeperette LBGA.....You will be very sorely missed.)
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To: mhking
Gee, I've been thinking of taking up golf, but now it doesn't sound challenging enough! ;-)
19 posted on 10/25/2003 4:47:10 PM PDT by poindexter
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20 posted on 10/25/2003 4:54:06 PM PDT by 4mycountry (Here's to Bush '04, Mr. Limbaugh, the outlawing of speedos and the banning of kiddie animes! *glug*)
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