Spirit Magazine - June 2013 - (Page 94)

old standing in Francis’ hobnail boots would opt for loyalty over competitive advantage? “There are two types of caddies out there—those who are fired and those who will be fired,” Strange reminds us. But Francis stuck with Eddie, revealing, says Strange, “what type of man Francis was and would become.” Through nine holes, in front of a horde of onlookers unprecedented in American golf, the three men matched each other stroke for stroke. Then the unthinkable happened. Ray began to fade. Vardon began to falter. After 11 holes, Francis led by a stroke. After 12, he led by two. By the time he reached the 17th fairway, just a chip shot from his front door, he was one up on Vardon and five ahead of Ray. The Brits made a mess of the hole, but Francis struck the ball soundly and faced an 18-foot birdie putt. Eighteen feet, and the tournament would be his. The rest is immortality. Francis made the putt and eased through the final hole, beating Vardon by five strokes and Ray by six in a performance that put American golf on the front pages for the first time. One shocked British journalist wrote, “When we may go for weekend golfing trips to Jupiter and Mars, I will perhaps believe what little Ouimet did today.” Francis and Eddie were lifted onto the shoulders of the delirious crowd, who reached out toward them, as if touching a miracle. “Pass the hat for Eddie!” Francis shouted. Little Eddie would go on to win the state amateur title 14 years later. He would become a successful California businessman and generous benefactor to the game. But at that moment, riding high, grinning from ear to ear, he felt like the richest 10-year-old in town. It is here that the story somehow becomes even better, as it causes us to examine our own http://www.selectivesearch.com http://www.selectivesearch.com http://www.selectivesearch.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - June 2013

Spirit Magazine - June 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
Eat Like A Chef
Promotional Series: Spirit of Music City
...the Greatest Sports Tale Ever Told
Your Adventure in Oakland
Promotional Series: Spirit of Charleston
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The "if" List

Spirit Magazine - June 2013