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crew · 21 May 2023, 11:35 PM

In 2019 I was asked by a close friend if I’d volunteer to work the “Big Board” on #18 for the Senior PGA Championship at Oak Hill. Of course I jumped at the opportunity and had hopes that this would lead to a return performance when the PGA Championship would be at Oak Hill CC in 2023. Well, technology put an end to the old, manually updated Big Board and I was replaced with a phenomenal electronic scoreboard and screen for this week’s PGA event. Nevertheless, my partner Nancy and I again volunteered to work and we were assigned as course marshals for hole #18. It was a great experience to be so up close to the players and work inside the ropes for 4 days (2 practice days and 2 tournament rounds).
Here are just a few pics, including one from 2019 when we were up high on the Big Board.

Our replacement was an incredible electronic screen with live updates and a beautiful picture for the spectators:

Nancy and I on the 18th Tee with the Rolex clock:

The Goodyear Blimp supplying aerial shots:

The 18th fairway as seen from behind the green. It’s a 497 yard Par 4!

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austinp · 22 May 2023, 12:15 AM

Very nice! Looking like it’s going to be an exciting Sunday.

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White Collar Boy · 22 May 2023, 09:09 AM

Interesting to read about and nice photos!

rmlovett1 · 22 May 2023, 10:30 AM

nice!

austinp · 22 May 2023, 10:55 AM

Well done Brooks! Guy was in contention at the Masters also. Looks like LIV is perfect for him. Only has to focus on the Majors.

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Maleg · 22 May 2023, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by austinp

Well done Brooks! Guy was in contention at the Masters also. Looks like LIV is perfect for him. Only has to focus on the Majors.

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It’s good to see him healthy again. He’s wired for majors. The smile coming down the stretch said it all.

aczaja10 · 22 May 2023, 12:26 PM

Sounds like an amazing experience. Golf tournaments are my favorite sporting event to go to. So many different ways to enjoy a day, whether it be following one group, one hole, finding a shady spot under a tree or just taking a stroll through the tournament grounds. It’s truly relaxing.

21 May 2023, 11:35 PM	#1
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	2023 PGA Championship In 2019 I was asked by a close friend if I’d volunteer to work the “Big Board” on #18 for the Senior PGA Championship at Oak Hill. Of course I jumped at the opportunity and had hopes that this would lead to a return performance when the PGA Championship would be at Oak Hill CC in 2023. Well, technology put an end to the old, manually updated Big Board and I was replaced with a phenomenal electronic scoreboard and screen for this week’s PGA event. Nevertheless, my partner Nancy and I again volunteered to work and we were assigned as course marshals for hole #18. It was a great experience to be so up close to the players and work inside the ropes for 4 days (2 practice days and 2 tournament rounds). Here are just a few pics, including one from 2019 when we were up high on the Big Board. Our replacement was an incredible electronic screen with live updates and a beautiful picture for the spectators: Nancy and I on the 18th Tee with the Rolex clock: The Goodyear Blimp supplying aerial shots: The 18th fairway as seen from behind the green. It’s a 497 yard Par 4! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,423	Very nice! Looking like it’s going to be an exciting Sunday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 May 2023, 09:09 AM	#3
White Collar Boy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,899	Interesting to read about and nice photos!

22 May 2023, 10:30 AM	#4
rmlovett1 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,713	nice!

22 May 2023, 10:55 AM	#5
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,423	Well done Brooks! Guy was in contention at the Masters also. Looks like LIV is perfect for him. Only has to focus on the Majors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 May 2023, 12:26 PM	#7
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: In my car Posts: 968	Sounds like an amazing experience. Golf tournaments are my favorite sporting event to go to. So many different ways to enjoy a day, whether it be following one group, one hole, finding a shady spot under a tree or just taking a stroll through the tournament grounds. It’s truly relaxing.

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