The “Golf Gods” Smile Upon The New US Open Champion
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 16: Gary Woodland of the United States celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links on June 16, 2019 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
I first posted this story when it occurred back in February. Gary Woodland is a professional golfer who has had a good career, but up until yesterday, not a great one.
Yesterday, he outlasted two-time defending US Open champion, Brooks Koepka to become the winner of the 119th US Open Championship at storied Pebble Beach Golf Links.
What made the difference for Woodland? I believe it was the “Golf Gods” smiling down upon him and repaying him for this kindness he bestowed upon a special needs girl named, Amy Bockerstette, during a practice round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
It was one of the best, pure moments in sports this year.
And yesterday, Gary Woodland was afforded another.
The Golden Rule is, and always will be, a good one to follow.
Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.
