THE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL

by **Paul** Sat 21 Nov 2020, 5:47 pm

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mrcaddie
2,425 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 2:48 PM

Hi everyone,

As some of you know, with Paulton's blessing, I have turned the 2017 Andyson Memorial medallion (the one that Slicedpepper posted on all our walls) into a real stainless steel golf ball marker.

As much as I would have liked to send one to everyone that completed the first two rounds of stroke play...it would have been a little pricey. So I decided to buy a limited number of them (50) (I was sent 51 of them and I'm going to hang on to one of them) and randomly select players that completed the first two rounds and send them out as a little memento of this years event.

First, there are a few players that are deserving of one- darek2...mystry78...Paulton & his helpers...bery111...Ducati916...Slicedpepper...TWOMINUSONE...Shedite & WigerToods2010.

Here are the players that were selected at random-

Young46, PSUTOM, K7JBQ, Mbaggese, conveyorguy, Fuzzygaz, MainzMan, Qputts, Overtheedge, drmoose, hpurey, Bowl64, Leggoman13, gonefission, Romax, alanti, Kissmydivot, Cuber, Scotthope, opyeuclid, Oneeyedjohn, frappefort, txzdave, lonniescott711, Yankeejim, VEM9000, AussieMick11, Bigknight, Bogeyplus, RoggRR, okwestly, Miokontic, RonCarr, bluey403, MMills785, Jimbog1964, kavvz, twinponds169 & Butchbay.

So, for anyone on this list that lives in the UK, bery111 will be sending you a friend invite and you need to touch base with him as he will be sending you your ball marker and you need to send him your address.

For anyone in Australia or New Zealand, Alanti will be sending you yours. Please accept his invite and work out the details.

I'll be taking care of the U.S. and the ROTW, so if your name is on this list and you receive an invite from me...please answer it, as I need your address to send you your gift.

DO NOT POST YOUR PERSONAL INFO IN THIS THREAD, OR ON OUR WALLS, WAIT TO HEAR FROM BERY111, ALANTI OR MYSELF PRIVATELY

Lastly, I would like the last ball marker to find it's way to Dennis' family. I am asking for anyone's help to remember if there is a player that has contact with his family and who could help me get this marker into their hands. Please send me a pm if you know how to help, don't post on my wall.

With all that said, I know I forgot things to say and will post any updates in this thread as they become clear...stay tuned.

MC

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drmoose
3,454 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 3:07 PM

Wayne, This is just too cool ! What a wonderful tribute and reminder of our departed friend. A truly fitting memento that almost has me at a loss for words ( don't you all wish, lol ).Sincerely though, a standing ovation to you for keeping the community spirit alive. Doc:)

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txzdave
1,316 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 3:15 PM

I'm loving these tears I can't hold back and I am not joking. With a smile on my face. ~txzdave~

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Jimbog1964
8,364 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 4:24 PM

Really is very nice............Well played guys.

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Romax
1,876 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 4:46 PM

Very nice gesture indeed mrcaddie. I see I was lucky enough to get picked as a recipient and I am very grateful for that. I am already designing an oak "shadow box" with an led light to proudly display it in memory of Andyson. (I love building one of a kind things) Thank you so much. Romax.

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renniw52
5,385 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 5:16 PM

Wayne you are another one of a kind. Words can't explain. Wonderful tribute to a one in many millions individual. Rich

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alanti
10,563 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 5:24 PM

renniw52:
Wayne you are another one of a kind. Words can't explain. Wonderful tribute to a one in many millions individual. Rich

+1
well said
nponds169
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2,225 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 5:26 PM

That is just beyond awesome, Wayne! A wonderful gesture that is so fitting to an event that has been above and beyond from the get go last year. This community certainly has someone grinning from ear to ear and beaming with pride from above! TP

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K7JBQ
1,443 Posts

Sun, Oct 22 2017 5:48 PM

Ditto that. Thanks, Wayne. I just sent you a friend invitation. Wonderful gesture and very much appreciated. Thanks, Bill

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ScottHope
6,973 Posts

Mon, Oct 23 2017 12:54 AM

You guys are marvellous with the stuff you do. : )
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TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 1:32 AM
Absolutely awesome thing to do MrC. And the thought of sending one to Andysons family is the icing on the cake. Well done. EDIT: And thanks MrC. I will treasure it.
phred952
2,710 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 5:17 AM
Words fail me to describe how awesome your gesture is Wayne. Well Done Sir.
Jeff
CEverett12
13,914 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 6:00 AM
Very cool Wayne !!
hpurey
10,786 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 7:10 AM
mrcaddie:
I'll be taking care of the U.S. and the ROTW, so if your name is on this list and you receive an invite from me...please answer it, as I need your address to send you your gift.
PM sent with my mailing address. Super Cool!!
Bowl64
2,922 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 8:59 AM
A really nice gesture Wayne, thank you so much ) ///Bjorn
thegoosebag
2,263 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 3:52 PM
great addition wayne to a great tourney,bring on next year cheers mark.
mystry78
811 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 4:15 PM
This was a fantastic and wonderfully creative idea, not to mention very generous. Thanks Wayne!
Frank
niescott711
4,101 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 4:22 PM
Thanks ever so much it will always be a great memento to Andyson . Oh I havent forgotten you also still owe me a game . So get that dog for your ball :-)
opyeuclid
6,292 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 4:45 PM
Picked as a random Pleased am I.. Thank you .
VEM9000
167 Posts Mon, Oct 23 2017 8:00 PM
Daisy...daisy, I'm sorry Wayne, but, due to the fact that I'm currently orbiting a planet in another solar system, I'm afraid I can't accept my Andyson Marker, the freight costs would be outrageous. First one to the pod bay doors gets it. VEM

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by **Paul** Sat 21 Nov 2020, 5:53 pm

PaulTon
10,730 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 5:51 AM
I absolutely love what Wayne is doing here. The memorial tourny seems to have caught the spirit and feeling of this community and has taken on a life of it's own. I hope it continues for many more years to come.
On a personal note; I've been really excited at the prospect of seeing one of my little photoshop designs on a real world object. I can't wait to get mine!
Wayne you're a star!
bery111
3,858 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 7:02 AM
+10000! Paul, you'll get it after I get it!
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 3:43 PM
Bery, I'm putting all the UK markers in the mail tomorrow and sending them your way. I'll pm you all the tracking info.
opyeuclid
6,292 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 3:57 PM
This is such a Great thing and a Great thread ... But i have a question ? .... I see many threads for good things for the community and will have 5 stars .... someone out there will almost always Down star a positive thing for spite .... I am sorry for who ever it is and only wish there was a way to reach out to them ..
kavvz
2,133 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 4:27 PM
Wow, what an fantastic way to honour and remember one's friend. Much kudos.
kavvz
2,133 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 4:32 PM
opyeuclid:
This is such a Great thing and a Great thread ... But i have a question ? .... I see many threads for good things for the community and will have 5 stars .... someone out there will almost always Down star a positive thing for spite .... I am sorry for who ever it is and only wish there was a way to reach out to them ..

FWIW, I'd not be concerned with how many stars a thread has.

Participate and be in the threads that interest you and that you care about and don't give the trolls the time of day.
opyeuclid
6,292 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 5:09 PM
kavvz:
don't give the trolls the time of day.
.... thats hard to do when you are Reformed .. and on a Bad Cricket Bar
rollone
765 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 6:14 PM
ill bring that star back up half a point. never played a round with any of yas, but by reading i can see one helluva guy. smiling down upon you
drmoose
3,454 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 8:20 PM
rollone:
ill bring that star back up half a point. never played a round with any of yas, but by reading i can see one helluva guy. smiling down upon you
This, right here, someone who's never banged a ball with any of us, but, gets on board with what we're about. C'mon man, does it get any better ? Doc
phred952
2,710 Posts Tue, Oct 24 2017 8:22 PM
Well said Doc. :-)

MBaggese
15,335 Posts Wed, Oct 25 2017 8:29 PM
Heck of a gesture Wayne. I'd like you to find one that may have been Dennis's closer friends, you know, someone that really should deserve it. I sincerely appreciate being chosen, but feel your efforts should go to a more deserving player. Cheers. Mike
bery111
3,858 Posts Thu, Oct 26 2017 1:23 AM
Current location of the Memorial Markers headed to the UK...just to whet Paul's appetite!
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Thu, Oct 26 2017 5:34 AM
More specifically, they're right inside this envelope, which will begin it's trip at lunchtime today.
conveyorguy
704 Posts Thu, Oct 26 2017 3:41 PM
An honor sir, and as I said in the pm....quite humbled indeed. I'll spend some time this weekend doing some research, and see if we can't get more info on getting a marker to his family, if nobody has found out how yet.... Maybe thru his charity English Springer Spaniel Rescue ???
bery111
3,858 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 5:22 AM
I believe Bart Simpson is in charge of quality control on the markers! LMAO Current location (feels like a Santa tracker!):
gonfission
1,588 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 7:49 AM
I have been watching the Andyson Memorial from time to time. The designer, & promoters deserve accolades, for setting the bar to such heights. From all the entrants, to the simple well-wishers of the event, it will be a Herculean task to outperform this event.
Just when one thinks the pinnacle has been reached, Silently, nobility steps in.
It is nobility, that forms the granite foundation, which benevolence, stands unwavering upon.
One need only open a dictionary, to find Mr. Caddie’s name, synonymous with benevolence.
Those that know Wayne, know reverence, & have no need for a dictionary. His giving, and promotion of kindness, keep him on an unwavering path towards everlasting rewards.
All this is done, for the benefit of others, with no regard of self-adulation.
Andyson marker aside, Wayne has left his mark on society itself. After all is said, & done, a man is judged by his deeds, not his actions.
I hope, one day, to escalate to ½ of Mr. Caddies contributions, in & outside this game.
Thank you Wayne, for the constant reminder, of societies ability to show benevolence, for nothing more, than the sake of it, itself.
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Joe
conveyorguy
704 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 7:55 AM
Well said Joe...well said indeed.
gonfission
1,588 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 8:23 AM
Thanks Conveyorguy.
I don't know your name.
Two things I need to clear up.
My FISH won't post!!!
IDK why.
I just received a message from Wayne. I had no idea I was to be a recipient of one of these markers. I did not read any of the recipients names, until today, after Wayne's message.
I am truly humbled by this act, dare I say "speechless" ?
That MIGHT be, a bit far fetched. Honored I am for sure.
This is spooky, as I lost my old one, two weekends ago. Halloween is indeed afoot.
My humblest thanks, to all, for the opportunity, to help keep the spirit of Dennis alive, and well appreciated.
Ducati916
1,116 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 8:28 AM
Denny and I chatted on here often, and, although I know the area of Phoenix he lived in, I never knew his actual address....Now I'm about 95% sure I have Dennis/widow's address...but, I want to verify and am trying to make contact with her. If anyone has already done so, please let me know as I don't want to bombard her with strangers contacting her ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Duc
conveyorguy
704 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 8:35 AM
Great job Ducati...

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frappefort
3,991 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 9:41 AM
Thank you so much , I feel privilege, I will keep this for ever . Francois
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 3:31 PM
UPDATE:

The following players had their markers sent to bery111 on 10/25 and will be distributed to you after bery receives them:

Paulton, bery111, TWOMINUSONE, WigerToods2010, Scotthope, Miokontic & Jimbog1964

The following players were sent their markers by me on 10/26 and should receive them soon:

lonniescott711, K7JBQ, overtheedge, drmoose, hpurey, cuber, opyeuclid, RonCarr, kavvz & twinponds169

The following players were sent their markers on 10/27 and should receive them soon as well:

mystry78, Romax, txzdave, conveyorguy, frappefort, Qputts, shedlite, AussieMick11, gonefission & MMills785

MC
txzdave
1,316 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 4:23 PM
Helluva friends list there, Dennis. Great stuff. Right on, Brothers. ~Dave~
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 4:47 PM
Just wondering if anybody knows the link to the condolences post that was put up when we lost Dennis? Maybe we can gleam some information there as to the address of Dennis? Just a thought.
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 5:03 PM
Just did some digging (something we all know Dennis was known for, and brilliant at) and came up with this folks. Maybe its a step in the right direction, if anyone can follow up on it? Somebody who may be living close to the area, or find a phone number and give them a call? http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180617186
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 5:55 PM
I have some very good info from two different players that they may have located the address for Andy's family.

I'll keep you posted. MC
conveyorguy
704 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 6:01 PM
you guys are fkn awesome...juss sayin. What a great bunch we got ...amazing to be even a little part of it...thx guys
Leggoman13
6,325 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 6:30 PM
Awesome. I will cherish this ball marker and accept this great souvenir. MC and Paul great work - we are so lucky to have you involved in the wgt community. Thanks to all getting involve to ensure all gets the ball marker wow wow wow. great efforts and definitely noticed and appreciated cheers Pierre ) May God bless you all guys, more than we could ever do...
Ducati916
1,116 Posts Fri, Oct 27 2017 10:39 PM
TWOMINUSONE:
Just did some digging (something we all know Dennis was known for, and brilliant at) and came up with this folks. Maybe its a step in the right direction, if anyone can follow up on it? Somebody who may be living close to the area, or find a phone number and give them a call? http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180617186
Fairly positive I have the correct address. Even have a phone number and have left a voice mail for Denny's wife. Have not received a call back, but, I will update this board once I confirm. ............................................................................................................................... Duc
bery111
3,858 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 12:41 AM
Location update (I was almost wondering why the package was heading South this morning until I realised I got the wrong Jamaica!):

If Jimbog and Miokontic could kindly get in touch with their postal addresses it would be appreciated!

bery111
3,858 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 12:50 AM
I got the wrong part of Jamaica on the map. Package was at JFK yesterday, so wouldn't be surprised if it's already landed at Heathrow! :D Although it could be stuck in customs....I've heard that can happen.
drmoose
3,454 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 7:32 AM
I just received mine in todays' mail, along with a handwritten note. Thank you so much Wayne, for these wonderful mementos, smiles all around here today. Doc
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 8:26 AM
I'm glad to hear it Doc...and you're very welcome. MC
overtheedge
5,865 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 8:34 AM
frappefort:
Thank you so much , I feel privilege, I will keep this for ever . Francois
As I mentioned to MC, it is an honor to receive such a gift. This game has given me 8 years of the most enjoyable pastime I have had. Dennis and I would communicate through email at least a couple times a month. He was a straight shooter and that is what I respected about Dennis the most. He would call me out when I was wrong but at the same time back me when I was right and trying to make my point whenever I would give my opinions or views in a forum topic. Dennis had what most of us do not have. He could "understand and comprehend" what players were trying to convey whenever they would post. Most of us jump the gun before we "understand" what another player is trying to say or make their point on a topic. Dennis would ALWAYS read, know and understand what the point another player was trying to get across in their post no matter what the topic. Most all of us do not have that understanding. This said I will cherish this "RL" gift from a WGT (Community organized) Memorial Tournament that I was a part of and always will be until this game no longer exist. TY again to MC and to everyone who took the time and effort to make the - andyson Community Memorial Tournament - better than ANY WGT tournament could even think of putting together and being such a success. OTE. God Bless you Dennis. RIP brother.
twinponds169
2,225 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 8:50 AM
Got mine today as well and many thanks for an awesome gesture! I am going out in an hour to play probably my last real round of the year and I'm bringing it with me. Please remember Wayne, if you are ever through or near my area (not too far from you), a round of golf with beverages and a steak dinner are always an invite to you! Thanks again! TP
WigerToods2010
8,008 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 9:13 AM
Marvellous gesture, Wayne. Thank you very much.

Really looking forward to receiving such a lovely gift. If I can get two rain free days in a row here I may even get to actually use it before the turn of the year!

Well played all concerned.
twinponds169
2,225 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 4:36 PM
Played my round this afternoon and used my ball marker. The first time I used it, it made me think.....the name "Andyson" is actually ON the green of a REAL golf course.....and is going to be on many more around the world. That is just too damn cool!
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 5:53 PM
twinponds169:
Played my round this afternoon and used my ball marker. The first time I used it, it made me think.....the name "Andyson" is actually ON the green of a REAL golf course.....and is going to be on many more around the world. That is just too damn cool!
Now theres a beautiful thought. Absolutely love it. MrC, Paulton, and many more, you and the rest of the folks here should hold your heads high.
conveyorguy
704 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 5:59 PM
Absolutely....
conveyorguy
704 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 9:38 PM
Awesome pic there Wiger...great tribute for sure.

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alanti
10,563 Posts Sat, Oct 28 2017 10:00 PM
twinponds169:
Played my round this afternoon and used my ball marker. The first time I used it, it made me think.....the name "Andyson" is actually ON the green of a REAL golf course.....and is going to be on many more around the world. That is just too damn cool!
Now that is so cool. I hope everyone who gets one of these ball markers uses it with pride.
. bery111
3,858 Posts Sun, Oct 29 2017 4:52 AM
Memorial marker tracker update! The markers are currently winging their way across the pond from New York to Heathrow. More updates as they happen. I believe the longest distance a marker will travel is the one heading to Jimbog. Shows the true international spirit of both the Memorial and this community.
. bery111
3,858 Posts Sun, Oct 29 2017 5:54 AM
They might be arriving tomorrow!

Your item departed a transfer airport in HEATHROW, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM on October 29, 2017 at 8:59 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
. chunter26
215 Posts Sun, Oct 29 2017 8:57 AM
TY MC for the wonderful gift from the "andyson Community Memorial Tournament. Dennis and I would communicate through email every couple weeks. He became a very good friend of mine with what little time we had to really get to know each other. Dennis was a straight shooter. He would call me out when I was wrong and back me when I was right. He had the rare ability to understand and comprehend people's post and the point they were trying to convey through words without expression. There are not many people who can read a post or read into a topic and get the FULL gist of what a player/community member was trying to convey. I will say it again, I will cherish this RL gift from a well run Community tournament. Thank goodness WGT does not have their hands in on it or the tournament would go to ruins. TY again to everyone who helped organize and run a very successful "community" Memorial tournament.
. overtheedge
5,865 Posts Sun, Oct 29 2017 11:23 AM
TY MC for the wonderful gift from the "andyson Community Memorial Tournament. Dennis and I would communicate through email every couple weeks. He became a very good friend of mine with what little time we had to really get to know each other. Dennis was a straight shooter. He would call me out when I was wrong and back me when I was right. He had the rare ability to understand and comprehend people's post and the point they were trying to convey through words without expression. There are not many people who can read a post or read into a topic and get the FULL gist of what a player/community member was trying to convey. I will say it again, I will cherish this RL gift from a well run Community tournament. Thank goodness WGT does not have their hands in on it or the tournament would go to ruins. TY again to everyone who helped organize and run a very successful "community" Memorial tournament. OTE
Ducati916
1,116 Posts Sun, Oct 29 2017 4:00 PM
For those that are wondering, I've left a voice mail for Denny's wife and have also now been to the house earlier today. There was no answer at the door, but, I left a short note and hope to hear back soon. If I am fortunate enough to be able to take a marker to her, I will most certainly take a photo and post it here.
. SlicedPepper
796 Posts Sun, Oct 29 2017 6:59 PM
All MC has done here is prove what Yancy and I talked about in my interveiw with him. There are truly good people here at WGT. If it had not been for the contact I had with Dennis I would not have stayed. Very seldom in life do we have the opportunity to meet a person that genuinely cares about how someone else might feel. Dennis was one of those. A class act in every sense of those words. The organizers of The Andyson also fit that mold. I only played a very small part in it. Thank you MC. My marker will sit next to my laptop when I play so I can rub it for good luck.
. MainzMan
9,582 Posts Mon, Oct 30 2017 10:47 AM
Oh my goodness. What a wonderful thing to do, truly something Dennis would have approved of.

I cannot thank you enough for this generous gift.
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Mon, Oct 30 2017 12:05 PM
Update #2-

Golf ball markers have been sent out to the following players on 10/30:

BigKnight, darek2, Butchbboy, KissMyDivot, Leggoman13, SlicedPepper & Young46

MC
. lonniescott711
4,101 Posts Mon, Oct 30 2017 3:17 PM
lonniescott711:
Thanks ever so much it will always be a great memento to Andyson . Oh I havent forgotten you also still owe me a game . So get that dog for your ball :-)
Mine arrived in the mail today . Even though I cant swing a club anymore I will always keep it with my other special mementos

. txzdave
1,316 Posts Mon, Oct 30 2017 5:26 PM
Thanks to you all. The marker and the hand written note are both priceless.~txzdave~
. overtheedge
5,865 Posts Tue, Oct 31 2017 6:51 AM
txzdave:
Thanks to you all. The marker and the hand written note are both priceless.~txzdave~
Just received mine yesterday and I couldn't agree more.Priceless indeed.
. bery111
3,858 Posts Tue, Oct 31 2017 9:40 AM
I received 8 in the post this afternoon....! :D Will be with the UK and 1 German player(s) soon!
. frappefort
3,991 Posts Tue, Oct 31 2017 10:54 AM
This morning I have received the memorial tee marker . I have stop playing golf in 2008 , I did try one time with my friend from Ontario but it was so bad that golf was over for me( working accident). At my best I always played with a hat, Greg Normand style over the years I started to put stuff like picture ,momentum of golf course I played at, tee marker that I would glue on my hat .........you get the picture ,so much so, that some friends before a round would make fun of me and say stuff like .you playing golf or fishing lol ..... Well this Andyson Memorial tee marker is on my golf hat now . Thank you MRcaddie(Wayne) and all those that got involved in the Memorial . Denis is looking at us in the big fairway up there .Edit PS: I keep calling a ball marker a tee marker oupsss
. conveyorguy
704 Posts Tue, Oct 31 2017 4:21 PM
Received a most wonderful gift today....Thank You Mrcaddie, Paulton,and to all who help make such a great experience possible. Words cannot express, so again Thank You Everybody !
. txzdave
1,316 Posts Tue, Oct 31 2017 10:48 PM
The best thing about Dennis' Tourney is that it was bigger than this game. It was bigger than this site. This was a testament to a close knit community and how they showed they cared..........Maybe about Andyson, maybe about Dennis, maybe about complete strangers. Maybe we had no stories. Maybe we had hundreds. How many glanced on these threads and would wonder who are these people? How many years have they known each other? Perhaps for one match. Perhaps for countless alt shot games. Perhaps just luck as passing best matches in the night..................Yup. This was bigger than they ever made and in my opinion.....We Won. They might not listen and/or be able to say it. But those that heard it best not ignore it. This community made this despite roadblocks. And we listen. And we hear. And We read between the lines. We know who cares. Thank You, Dennis.........Right on, Cats.~txzdave~
. bery111
3,858 Posts Wed, Nov 1 2017 3:32 AM
I will be heading to the post office this lunchtime, and will be dispatching Andyson Memorial 2017 markers to the following: Paulton Wigertoods Miokontic ScottHope MainzMan TWOMINUSONE The "UK" based (first 4) I will get a certificate of posting and send the marker 1st class (1 to 2 days delivery). For the other 2 I'll be sending it by international standard post (3-5 days delivery). Let me or Mr Caddie know when you receive them! :D And now I'd just like to say a quick word to txzdave - Right On Cat-brother!
. phred952
2,710 Posts Wed, Nov 1 2017 6:15 AM
Well said Dave.
. hpurey
10,786 Posts Wed, Nov 1 2017 2:36 PM
Received mine and LOVE it. Thanks again!!

Located here .
. opyeuclid
6,292 Posts Wed, Nov 1 2017 3:17 PM
Got home and the old guy next door ( and friend of 30 + years ) calls me and said he got some of my mail . this happens all the time here.......... Go over and have a beer or 3 ............ look at the mail and a water bill , junk and a special pc O mail . opened the one as we had another beer or 2 and told him the story Andyson ....... He stepped in the other room and came back with a old dusty shoe box , He showed me letters from a pen pal he had when still living in the old country as a young man ,,, ... The last letter was from his pen pals family ,,,,,,,, Please see part 2

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. opyeuclid
6,292 Posts Wed, Nov 1 2017 4:31 PM
Thank you Sir .. And Thank you all from this community ! OPY
. gonfission
1,588 Posts Wed, Nov 1 2017 5:04 PM
I received the memorial marker today
used it on 14 holes
There are many here, in this game, that now have well deserved notoriety
Never ending questions, filled the afternoon.
A gift, it is, in all sense of the word.
I would go to the next level, and call it an honorarium. A payment in recognition of acts, or professional services, for which custom or propriety forbids a price to be set.
One can not put a price on the mischievous deeds, Dennis gave freely, along with his time, and his comedic prowess, randomly.
All participants in the tournament, did exactly the same, in remembrance of something special, that touched an element, in most, rarely seen these days. The element of kind remembrance.
The ball marker will represent not only Dennis' contributions in harmonious gestures, it will also be a reminder to me, of the benefactor, from whence it came.
As large as the memory of Dennis was admonished by strangers, today, the grandiose dispensation, by Mr. Caddie, (Wayne) will go down in philanthropic history, for such an act of kindness.
Grand things, come in small packages, indeed....
I am humbled, by the receivership, of such magnanimity
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Thank you Wayne
A thank you to all, that made this event, a heart felt gesture, of good will
Fishless Joe
. phred952
2,710 Posts Wed, Nov 1 2017 10:11 PM
Well said Joe. I think all of us who participated in the tournament feel that way. Losing Andyson left a huge empty space in the forum that will be impossible to fill. I tip my tin foil hat (honorary member) to everyone who helped put the tournament on and everyone who played to honor our missing friend. This was our community at it's best.
Jeff
. PaulTon
10,730 Posts Thu, Nov 2 2017 2:51 PM
THANK YOU WAYNE!
I got mine today, I'm over the moon and quite touched.
Just popped in to say that, I'll post more when I have time.
. ScottHope
6,973 Posts Thu, Nov 2 2017 3:25 PM
Just got mine today too. What a great little memento. Although mine will never touch the grass like it was meant to, it'll be a constant reminder of Dennis and you guys, thank you all. : )

⇩ EDIT : Thank you CG. ; ) ⇩
. conveyorguy
704 Posts Thu, Nov 2 2017 5:54 PM
Thank You Scott..for all that you do...you put in a lot of time here
. zagraniczniak
1,984 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 1:24 AM
Nicely done!
. WigerToods2010
8,008 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 4:55 AM
Words fail me...
. MainzMan
9,582 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 7:18 AM
They almost fail me too Johnny.

Huge thanks to all involved in creating this wonderful marker, it's such a great thing you did here.
. PaulTon
10,730 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 7:44 AM
WigerToods2010:

I see your night school drawing class is paying off, Johnny...

. bery111
3,858 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 8:12 AM
That drawing is straight from my nursery school training....I told Wiger to lift Joanna's skirt.....knowing the marker would arrive on Thursday! LMFAO
. Romax
1,876 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 8:36 AM
I got my marker yesterday....That's a keeper for sure.!Thank you to all involved.I will never use it,for fear of losing it, but rather will seal it in a little shadow box forever.Thanks again.
. TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 12:47 PM
Woohoo, i recieved my ball marker this morning as well folks. Im delighted with it, and will treasure it, always. Like some have already said, mine will never be used. Im going to put it somewhere for safe keeping. Thanks again to everyone involved.
. mystry78
811 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 3:47 PM
I also received my Andyson Memorial ball marker this week and these things are really nice! What a great way to remember Dennis. Great job here Wayne, thank you! Frank
. renniw52
5,385 Posts Fri, Nov 3 2017 4:52 PM
I sure wish I could have finished the second round. Got the first one in but the VA hospital had other plans for me. Great to see the joy from so many deserving people.
. K7JBQ
1,443 Posts Mon, Nov 6 2017 9:03 AM
Wayne, Thank you. It looks great. And mine will be used for its intended purpose, on the greens! All best, Bill
. Leggoman13
6,325 Posts Tue, Nov 7 2017 5:48 PM
I am letting you know that I got my ball marker today. I live 100 kms north of Montreal. Pretty amazing. I am deeply touched and feel privileged.
Looks great and well done, I am very pleased and honored.
Great Design Paulton. Glad to see some of your creation being sent across the globe.
Dwayne, Awesome work on putting the design to a ball marker, your time and effort to the making and sending them all over the world is greatly appreciated.
thank you very so much
cheers
Pierre )
. pmm711
4,338 Posts Thu, Nov 9 2017 1:33 AM
Have these all been spoken for yet? If not, please let me know as I'll put Andyson on various course's greens throughout the years. I think that should be the next goal...get Andyson on a real Pebble Beach or St. Andrews green and for folks to post the pics.
. bery111
3,858 Posts Thu, Nov 9 2017 6:53 AM
pmm711:
Have these all been spoken for yet? If not, please let me know as I'll put Andyson on various course's greens throughout the years. I think that should be the next goal...get Andyson on a real Pebble Beach or St. Andrews green and for folks to post the pics.
I would love to do this...the nearest course to me is Royal St Georges. Problem is I don't have a real world handicap - and a minimum of 18 is required at RSG! I wonder if they'll accept my WGT Legend status?! lol
VEM9000
167 Posts Thu, Nov 9 2017 10:10 AM
renniw52:
I sure wish I could have finished the second round.
I believe you may have just solved a problem of mine, old friend. You see, as I reside in the virtual world, I have been unable to give Wayne a physical address to send my marker to. I would consider it an honor if you were to accept my 2017 Andyson Memorial marker as a personal gift from me, to one of our community's long standing members. Please PM Wayne with your info, Squirrelnutz., I'm sure Dennis would approve.
Vem

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. phred952
2,710 Posts Thu, Nov 9 2017 11:24 AM
A very nice gesture Vem. I hope this works out and you can enjoy it Rich.
. frappefort
3,991 Posts Thu, Nov 9 2017 11:41 AM
+1
. opyeuclid
6,292 Posts Thu, Nov 9 2017 3:37 PM
VEM ,, as Yancy would say in two words in a golf term " You The Man " .
. YankeeJim
25,689 Posts Fri, Nov 10 2017 12:38 PM
mrcaddie:
I'll be taking care of the U.S. and the ROTW, so if your name is on this list and you receive an invite from me...please answer it, as I need your address to send you your gift.
You are the man , MC. Paul can be assistant man. LOL I received the marker and have the absolute best place to use it. Dennis would probably be impressed that he gets first nod here.
You see, I have this favorite golf hat my son got me one year for Christmas-a Titleist, Yankee version. What made it really cool was the magnetic ball marker and the magnet buried in the bill. What makes it even cooler now is the ball marker. I hope it generates comments on the course because I would have a great story to tell about a great individual-Andyson - and what a world wide community did for him. :-)

*edit-p.s. to the above--Dennis designed my avatar. Sooo talented. :-)
. PSUTOM
188 Posts Fri, Nov 10 2017 12:39 PM
I just received mine in the mail today. Thanks again for a great looking ball marker. Since I don't play on a real course anymore, the marker will be secured with my other memorabilia.
. bubbsboy
6,870 Posts Fri, Nov 10 2017 12:51 PM
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Wayne is a top bloke and as im not on here much it was a welcome change to flick through and see his ........well done Caddie
Cuber
102 Posts Sat, Nov 11 2017 9:42 AM
MC & Ducati ... any update on contact with Andyson's wife ? This tangible Memorial Marker hopefully will let her and the family know how much Dennis still means to many of us here ... always in our hearts, currently on our minds.
. renniw52
5,385 Posts Sun, Nov 12 2017 6:34 AM
Dennis was a priceless gift to so many of us. We used to talk privately and his help was beyond reproach. I truly miss his input on WGT and the friendship we had. If anyone made WGT a pleasure to be a part of, he was definitely in the top 1%,
. phred952
2,710 Posts Sun, Nov 12 2017 10:09 AM
+1 Rich. Add to that his great ability to poke fun at some of the things about WGT that bother most of us, while reminding us that it's just a game.
As a side note, I hope whatever landed you in the VA Hospital, causing you to miss round 2 of the Tournament is no longer a problem, and that you are doing well.
On this Veterans Day / Remembrance Day weekend, I say to all of my Veteran Brothers and Sisters thank you for your service.
Jeff
. bery111
3,858 Posts Mon, Nov 13 2017 6:23 AM
Anyone know of Mr Caddie's whereabouts? I'm trying to get in touch with him.

alanti
10,563 Posts Mon, Nov 13 2017 7:24 PM
bery111:
Anyone know of Mr Caddie's whereabouts? I'm trying to get in touch with him.
Nope - I have not seen Wayne on for a while now.....we used to play A/S on the weekends....maybe he got tired of me putting him in the sand and deep stuff......
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Tue, Nov 14 2017 12:16 PM
Sorry guys, reality slapped me pretty hard in the face last week. I finally made it home on Sunday and returned to work this week. I'm still playing catch up at work and will try my best to return all your pm's as soon as I can. Also, I'll try to get the rest of the markers sent out (hopefully) by weeks end.
alanti
10,563 Posts Wed, Dec 6 2017 12:42 AM
Well today, I got an early Christmas present.......my marker showed up.
I cannot express my words.......I am truly humbled and I will use the marker for it intended purpose......and with pride. Every time I mark my ball, I will remember Dennis and the incredible talent, wit and intelligence you gave the WGT forums.....you are sorely missed.
Thanks to Wayne.....your generosity is unsurpassed......and I would be happy to share costs with you.......you know where I am!
. Butchbbay
944 Posts Thu, Dec 14 2017 4:17 PM
First off, Wayne, please forgive me for not posting this earlier. I did receive my marker and will cherish it and think of Dennis every time I look at it. Right now it will be displayed in my golf ball cabinet and when friends ask "what's this?" I can brag and tell them what a great online golf community I have had the honor and privilege to be a member of for the past few years. Thank you again for taking the time, effort and energy for doing this and may you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season.
Butch
. conveyorguy
704 Posts Sat, Dec 16 2017 8:01 PM
any word from Ducati ?...juss wonderin
. Bowl64
2,922 Posts Sun, Dec 17 2017 1:05 PM
Wayne, i just opened my mailbox and there it was, the Andyson marker. Thank you so much, i will keep it close to my computer for good luck in my WGT-rounds. Take care and be safe ))
Regards
Bjorn
. pmm711
4,338 Posts Mon, Dec 18 2017 5:11 AM
Any markers left?
. f40ian
12 Posts Wed, Dec 20 2017 5:18 AM
Wow!!
I am generally not a good forum reader and post even less. However, I have been totally overwhelmed by this topic.
Simply put........ You Guys Rock!
. Romax
1,876 Posts Mon, Jan 1 2018 9:33 PM
I put my marker in a safe spot , never to be lost......it sits on my desk

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. nanstar
4,914 Posts Wed, Jan 3 2018 10:08 PM
Massive thanks to Wayne, Alan and all the good folk involved with this wonderful gift.
Although I was unable to complete the 2nd Tourney and didn't appear on the original list of lucky recipients, I'm surprised and delighted to find myself the proud owner of the Andyson Memorial 2017 ball marker
Cheers guys you rock, have a happy and safe new year, I'll see you again in 2018!

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mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Thu, Jan 4 2018 7:08 PM
nanstar:
Although I was unable to complete the 2nd Tourney and didn't appear on the original list of lucky recipients, I'm surprised and delighted to find myself the proud owner of the Andyson Memorial 2017 ball marker
Nanstar,
Although you couldn't complete the event, for obvious personal reasons, you did complete the first two rounds of stroke play, which was my requirement to have one's name thrown in the hat. You're correct that your name wasn't on the original list of recipients, but it was on the short list of backup names that were selected in case anyone declined my offer.
As luck would have it, a few players did decline my offer and that's how (with Alan's help) one of the markers found its way to your door.
You're most welcome.
MC
. bluey403
1,451 Posts Fri, Jan 5 2018 4:07 AM
yeah guys I didnt even know this thread was here
firstly i love everything you do to support a great legacy that was andyson
secondly i checked the mailbox today (only check it once a week) because its normally jammed with crap this time of year and there was 3 items in it
* a rates notice, they hurt even tho you own something you still hav to pay
* a notice from liquidators that the company i have worked for 13 years is being wound up on monday, but my entitlements will be paid in full
* a ball marker
Thankyou very much Wayne and Alan, and everyone else that make this possible.
A great gesture indeed.
I only play 1 or 2 rounds of golf a year now and they are with fellow members of WGT community so I will show this off proudly when asked to

Once again thanks, I will go to sleep tonite with a smile on my face.
. pmm711
4,338 Posts Fri, Jan 5 2018 7:04 PM
mrcaddie:
As luck would have it, a few players did decline my offer and that's how (with Alan's help) one of the markers found its way to your door.
Any left? I'd be very happy to carry mine in my golf bag. Please advise if there are still any unspoken for. Thanks!
. IvaThongon
930 Posts Sun, Jan 7 2018 11:52 PM
What a wonderful gesture. Although I did not know Andy well, I had the pleasure of his company for a round or two and some chatting. Very nice man.

I love seeing stuff like this with all the negativity in the world.
. renniw52
5,385 Posts Mon, Jan 8 2018 11:35 AM
I have mine and it will be a treasured past on keepsake. Dennis was priceless on WGT and this too will remain so.
. conveyorguy
704 Posts Sat, Jan 27 2018 2:11 PM
It's been a bit now, and I was wonderin if anyone knows if Dennis's family was able to receive one of these markers ? Would be quite a wonderful thing, I would think. It would be nice if we could find out this info.
mrcaddie
2,425 Posts Thu, Feb 1 2018 7:43 AM
Good question Mike.
All I can say is that I sent Ducati two envelopes (with a marker inside of each one) inside a larger envelope back in December. One envelope had Ducati's name on it and the other said "The Anderson Family" on it. I sent them to Ducati because, somewhere, he said he lived in close proximity to Dennis' family, and if I remember correctly, he actually knocked on the family's door, so I thought this was the best way for one of the markers to reach Dennis' family.
I know they were delivered because the tracking number says they arrived on December 22.
I checked Ducati's page about two weeks after I sent them and he hadn't been on since December 15th, so maybe something happened to him. I don't know, but I hope he's ok, because I too would like to know if that marker found it's way to Andy's family.
MC