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*A Glory Day at The Patriot*_By Danny and Alice Scott_
The Patriot Golf Membership in Owasso, Oklahoma is personal for prestigious members leaning into philanthropy because it shares some actual property with the headquarters of Folds of Honor, based by golf skilled Lt Col Dan Rooney. Dan can also be an F16 fighter pilot with three fight excursions in Iraq. The charitable group gives instructional scholarships for spouses and kids of America’s army heroes who’ve been disabled or killed whereas serving their nation. Inside the brand new headquarters is a retailer with merchandise which is bought on-line as effectively. Cottages alongside the course are reserved for heavy donors’ visits.
Faucets are performed on the clubhouse every single day at 1pm to honor our fallen heroes and patriots. All operations stop, with employees and members putting palms over hearts in remembrance of those that gave all.
April Fools’ Day marked Ali Sezgin’s fifth anniversary because the GM at The Patriot after Operations obligation on the elite Southern Hills in Tulsa. He considers himself an Okie after dwelling right here 25 years and is happy with the renovations accomplished this 12 months with the Robert Trent Jones Jr. staff.
The primary gap units the stage for the dramatic design with an elevated tee field to the valley far under. It’s a buzzard’s eye view as they circle the woods whereas golfers devour the panorama. A number of holes repeat the tee launchpads to precipitous drops into the valley.Set within the Stone Canyon Neighborhood, sheer granite partitions combine with wooded land for prime pure aesthetics. Gap 6 has an alternating a and b possibility, relying on the day. Possibility b is a zigzag adventurous climb to the brief par 3, or you’ll be able to cheat and drive across the hill to ascend there.
The 18th climax requires cautious thought and consideration to efficiently cross the deep canyon alongside the left aspect and full entrance of the inexperienced. Consternation abounds, given the inevitability of getting to cross the chasm to complete.
The members’ clubhouse is elegantly designed, paying homage to the founders and servicemen. We met a kind of founders on the driving vary and once more on the course. “Barb’s,” demeanor is so uplifting, he says, “If I had a tail I’d be wagging it.” He displays the optimism and hope in addition to the enjoyable spirit that lives in The Patriot Golf Membership.
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