I MET LARRY "WEDGY" WINCHESTER IN JUNE in Seaside, Oregon, where he and his wife run a small inn. Not only did my wife and I happen to stay there, but I learned that Wedgy has quite an interesting history as a golf professional, traveling the world as a trick-shot artist.
This talented fellow also won the 1984 Long Drive Championship -- with a 60-inch driver! Wedgy's winning drive measured 319 yards, 14 inches. (Read the story in the New York Times.)
The below photo of Wedgy and me was taken at Gearheart Golf Links. I watched Wedgy tee off and he striped it down the middle of the 1st fairway. I had several great conversations with Wedgy during my stay on the Oregon Coast.
If you're in the area, look him up. Wedgy is a nice man and a terrific golf ambassador.
Source: Meeting Trick-Shot Artist Wedgy Winchester
This talented fellow also won the 1984 Long Drive Championship -- with a 60-inch driver! Wedgy's winning drive measured 319 yards, 14 inches. (Read the story in the New York Times.)
The below photo of Wedgy and me was taken at Gearheart Golf Links. I watched Wedgy tee off and he striped it down the middle of the 1st fairway. I had several great conversations with Wedgy during my stay on the Oregon Coast.
If you're in the area, look him up. Wedgy is a nice man and a terrific golf ambassador.
Source: Meeting Trick-Shot Artist Wedgy Winchester