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Bartow resident Herb Dixon, shown in this 2008 file photo, has been playing golf for decades. He turns 100 next month. (Photo LEDGER FILE]
AUGUST 28, 2019–Beginning at 10 a.m., 30 teams of 4 players will compete in a scramble format on the Donald Ross-designed course. And, of course, Herb Dixon will be among them.
“Herb is amazing,” says Bartow Head Golf Professional Chris Banks. “He plays golf every day. Just a few weeks ago, on hole seven, Herb had a hole in one. Because we see him every day, we at Bartow don’t even realize how impressive his accomplishments are. Herb is 100 years old and still playing at a high level. Amazing.”
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Dixon, who moved to Bartow in 1927, won the 2nd flight at the 4-ball tournament this past April with partner Pete Almazon. He was inducted into the 4-ball hall of fame in 2014 and will be inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame at the event on the 21st.
The event field is full, but hole sponsorships are still available for $100. Contact Chris Banks at (863) 533-9183 for more information.
