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Julius Boros - Money in the Bank

I‘ll never forget the Sunday I was caddying for John Schlee in the 1990 Senior Gold Rush. That particular day, one of his playing companions was the legendary Julius Boros. A man whose career I followed during my teen years, a man whose career rewarded him with 2 U.S. Open Championships and a PGA Championship, and a man who took my money that day and never gave it back.

Being a caddy, I couldn't engage in a conversation with this legend of the game, but my backstage pass to this performance enabled me to be there up close and personal. The players didn't interact much from tee to green, but when they gathered on the putting surface it was a little different. These Senior Tour Players had been to the well and back, so play was more… light hearted and not so cut throat. Idle chit chat was noticeable here and there with an occasional outburst of laughter that made you think they were dredging up some of their fun filled past.

Like I said, I wasn't a participant in any of this social display, but on the 17th hole I was in for a little surprise.

John had reached the green with his second shot and was about 20 feet right of the pin. I placed the tour bag off to the right, on the ground, and proceeded over to where John's ball lay. With my towel in hand, I awaited the ball to give it a good wipe down. When my cleaning task was complete, I flipped the towel over my shoulder and proceeded to get out of the way until it was John's turn to play.

Positioned behind the green, Mr. Boros chipped to within three feet to try and save his par. After a smattering of applause I went forward to pull the pin.

Since it was John's turn to play, it was the responsibility of his caddy to handle the pin. So, I walked toward the flagstick about the same time Mr. Boros was walking to mark his ball. We were on a collision course except he stopped about halfway to the hole. I continued to walk toward the flagstick and just before I reached my hand out to yank the pin…Mr. Boros spoke to me.

"Son, could you mark my ball for me?" said the Legend from Connecticut.

Immediately I said, "Sure", rummaging around in my front pockets hoping to find a coin worthy enough for his ball.

I pulled out what ended up being a worn penny, circa 1979. I carefully placed the coin closely behind the ball but without it butting up to the back of the ball. I then picked up the ball and began cleaning it with the towel I had draped over my left shoulder.

Mr. Boros then approached me as I reached to hand him his ball. It happened so fast I don't even remember what kind of ball he played.

"Thank you" he said with a smile as I replied with a grin and the usual "You're welcome."

I almost forgot to pull the pin but I quickly regained my senses and stood off the green as John lined up his putt.

Then the questions started circling inside my brain. Was that legal? Mr. Boros's caddy was over the back of the green attending to the club he had just used.

Since I was the one who marked the ball, did I have to replace the ball?

I just stood there waiting for instructions.

When it came time for Mr. Boros to play, he proceeded with ball in hand, placed it carefully in front of my mark, picked up my penny, and put it in his pocket!

Hey that's my penny, I thought.

Maybe he's just keeping it until he starts off to the 18th tee, and then he'll hand it over… but that didn't happen.

So after he walks past me with his caddy in tow, I playfully stuck out my hand with the palm facing skyward and a sad look on my face. A few giggles erupted from the edges of the gallery and my frown quickly turned into a smile. I then shouldered John's tour bag for the final hole of the day knowing that I lost money to a golfing legend without even wagering.

To this day I enjoy telling that story to those who would appreciate my being around Julius Boros.

To bad I never got the chance to ask him his thoughts about the golf swing, but if he had given me his "two cents" I could always say "one" of them already belonged to me.

About the Author

Tom Bertrand is one of the leading authorities on Ben Hogan fundamentals and principles in the golf swing. Visit www.TheSecretofHogansSwing.com for more instructional information and The Legendary Golf System.