The lively Belgrade clan lived across from us on George St. until we moved to Van Ave. in Woodstock, Ontario when i was young. I started golf early and re-connected with Steve at Craigowan GC as tykes. He was a year older so I tried to keep up. I was Jack to his Lee since he loved Trevino so his moniker stuck. We would go around the course all the time as juniors. He was better than I was but occasionally I won. Lee would sometimes quit after 3 holes if he wasn’t playing well or if I had the lead and started again on No. 1. I followed. On the practice putting green, I could win nickels to buy a Mars bar as I was a good putter with no nerves. When Lee saw he may lose a hole, he could make a divot in front of my putt on the practice green and yell “bunker” in his funny voice. I knocked it in anyways with a chuckle. What a player Lee was. He hit a high draw while I used the cut. I did well in junior golf tournaments in southwestern Ont. but Lee was on another level. He was the Tiger of his era and when he entered a junior tournament, his year of golfers played for second. One year he won 14 Tyson Tour events! I lost track of Lee until seeing him at his brother Mike’s funeral a few years ago. Mike was a fine player himself and I played with him many times. It was sad news. I re-introduced myself to Lee and he didn’t seem to remember me too much however I certainly have fond memories of how he elevated the quality of my game. Lee was a character. Thank you for contributing to a great golfing childhood. I miss those glorious days.
Well Said Wayne,, yes the Morden clan with Sandra and Linda as well made George Street quite the spot. Both our families shared many memories and times at Craigowan… We just send a picture to Steve(Lee) we found with You and Linda, Steve and I and the robinson lad on the Woodstock review at Craigowan. We Miss mike dearly… Stay well and be safe in these trying times.