THE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL

by **Paul** Sat 07 Aug 2021, 8:40 am

Andyson June 2009 to July 4th 2016

edstang
83 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 8:57 PM
Andyson has been a wgt member since June 2009. His contribution to wgt will be missed. He was friend to many members and a mentor. Andy and my brother duffer66 encouraged me to join wgt . I had lots of fun playing golf with them. Andy was very active in the forums with information, discussion and advice. I will miss him like my brother.
Andy died at home from instant heart failure on July 4th 2016.
edstang
Jimbog1964
8,374 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 9:05 PM
RIP. Very sad news.
lonnieskinner
1,677 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 9:35 PM
WOW! Shocker! Life is short. Andy has been and will continue to be missed at wgt and especially the forums. Prayers going up for his family.
Wontonamo
2,269 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 9:44 PM
RIP andyson, very sad news indeed!
I will miss his commentaries very much :(
fatdan
3,379 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 10:15 PM
WOW, I am simply sick to my stomach hearing this...
We were talking via PM July 2nd, he didn't respond to the last PM sent the 3rd and I remember thinking "Oh well, something must have come up"!
He sent me a Excel program he wrote that allows you to play any hole on any course...
RIP my friend, you will truly be missed in this household!
alanti
10,563 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 10:32 PM
fatdan:
WOW, I am simply sick to my stomach hearing this...
Me too Dan, I am in a state of shock.
Respect is one word that springs to mind, I will miss your humor and general willingness to make the WGT a better place.
RIP
twinponds169
2,574 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 10:36 PM
Very very sad. Thank you very much Andyson for making me laugh nd bringing great humor to this crazy game we love. You will be missed dearly and remembered always.
RIP
txzdave
1,316 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 10:42 PM
    Friends.......Always embrace every word that means something from friends.
          They will always mean something to all of us that cherish them.
   Remember some good things.
        Take care Brother.
                                     ~ ~
duffer19
3,668 Posts Tue, Aug 9 2016 10:59 PM
@#%&. That sob made me laugh in my darkest moods to say the very least of what he meant to us all Love to his family. He won't be forgotten
ScottHope
7,740 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 1:02 AM
Dearest Andy, I hope everyone up there will appreciate your wit, wisdom and great knowledge that you shared amongst us all. I can hardly believe you're gone, take care sir and god bless you. :' (

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bery111
3,859 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 2:09 AM
RIP Andy. You will be missed.
bubbsboy
6,876 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 2:22 AM
Oh my word.
I dont frequent these forums now other than SEL stuff but i had to on this.
RIP Andy and thoughts go to family and friends and all who knew him in the WGT world.
This is just sad sad sad, thanks to the OP for letting folk know.
I really hope WGT at least name an event in memory of such a lovely man
Bubbs
Beryman
8,927 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 3:18 AM
very sad news :(
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 3:33 AM
I just thought i would pop on here this morning, and im absolutely shocked to read this. Andyson was a true friend to me in my time here, and i will miss him greatly.
I owe a lot of what i know about computing, and graphics to Andyson. I remember when i wrote one of my first posts on here, it was Andyson who responded with the answer i was looking for, and we became friends after that. I was wet behind the ears in both the game here, and using a PC.
I lost my job, and didnt know the front end of computing to the back end. I started playing this game, and had questions galore to ask. Andyson latched onto me, and brought my knowledge up to scratch.
I also loved the stuff he did with graphics, so much so, he inspired me to take on a course on photoshop, and adobe illustrator. I messaged him back and forth for advice, which he was always willing to help with. As i said, i owe everything to him.
I even have all my old posts from Andyson to this day, as seen here:

Im gutted, absolutely gutted.
R.I.P Andyson my friend, i will remember you forever.
mystry78
879 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 3:34 AM
What sad news. I always got a laugh out of his WGT National Enquirer covers.
One night I was searching for a match and his name came up. It was a 9 hole match that ended up going 18 before he finally wore me out and won:)
RIP Andy.
Frank
DodgyPutter
3,919 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 3:43 AM
Very sad news, a funny and clever person that will be much missed here and I'm sure by all that knew him in real life.
All the best to his friends and family.
virtualreality
122 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 3:51 AM
what a shocking news,RIP andyson.He was a true pillar of the wgt community.Such a lovely human being with a great sense of humor.
Had read a few of his posts like wgt traffic stats and they were awesome.He had good knowledge on how web and wgt works.
drmoose
3,478 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 4:09 AM
RIP m'friend. Your wit , humor, and helpfulness will truly be missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to have crossed paths. I made mention in another thread that WGT forum life as we know it will never be the same without your unique perspective. Thoughts out to family in their time of loss.
Doc
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 4:28 AM
I am shocked and saddened to hear this. Andy was the 1st person who grabbed my attention in these forums. He helped me so much to learn how to manipulate photos and always encouraged me in trying to bring humour to the forum.
He was the guvnor though and the National Enquirer was his crowning glory. There will always be something missing from the forum now.
I can't believe I'm talking about him in the past tense, I thought of him as a mentor and a friend. This is just so sad...
RIP Andyson.
Fencer100
2,041 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 4:48 AM
So sad to read this news about Andyson, he has helped me in the last few months with some of my computer questions. He always seemed so patient and was more than happy to help someone.
It's rare to find people like that and he seemed such a nice guy too. A sad day indeed
It would be nice to see WGT acknowledge the passing of someone who contributed so much to these forums.
Rest in Peace Andyson

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DDRoss1
1,809 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 4:49 AM
RIP Andyson, my thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones and people that were very close to you on here...such a great guy, he will be very much missed.
californiacutie
73 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 5:14 AM
I did not know this person but he sounded like one of the good ones on here. ( so hard to find ) So sorry to hear this sad news. : -( RIP Andy
mkg335
5,491 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 5:25 AM
So sad to hear this.
Thank you, my friend, for the smiles and laughs and for just being you.
CEverett12
14,177 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 5:27 AM
I am sorry to hear about Andyson ,
I call on WGT to have a Memorial Tournament in his name !!
THE ANDYSON MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
WigerToods2010
8,057 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 5:33 AM
Enquiring minds want to know why this world is so harsh at times.
Truly saddened to read of Andy's passing. WGT land won't be the same without him.
An absolute creative genius who was always keen to help whenever I'd have a query regarding our shared passion for graphics. Always the first to privately offer advice if he saw me biting here on the main forums.
Very proud to have been fortunate to have known Andy for the majority of my time on here. A true gent of the highest order.
Thoughts go out to Andy's nearest and dearest at this sad time.

RIP ANDY
TopShelf2010
10,283 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 5:56 AM
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Romax
1,876 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 6:01 AM
Oh...That is such sad news to start a day with. Andys genius and humor brought so many laughs to me and my family.Many times I called my wife and son over to the computer with the normal phrase.....' look what this crazy bugger has done now".
Andy will be sorely missed here and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

RIP....... Andyson.
ct690911
6,352 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 6:16 AM
Nice words and I fully agree with the above posters. A person could not visit this forum without seeing Andy's fingerprint in a few of the threads. A thread was recently pondering the absence of Andy and a few other "regulars". E'body was hopeful he was on vacation, or just took break from here...instead, a very sad outcome.
RIP Andy.
ct
garypinhunter
1,049 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 6:43 AM
Oh my, so sad. RIP Andy.

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BubbaCrusher007
1,567 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 6:54 AM
Andyson rest in peace my good friend. Sad to hear this. Andy started here a couple years before I did and he's always been a barrel of laughs.
This hurts as much as losing lizzy.
DonCaron
5,499 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 7:07 AM
Andy will be missed. RIP Andy
frappefort
3,992 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 7:09 AM
I am sad ............. Andyson is one of the reason i fell in love with the game ....... he always made me laugh ........... and i played many games with him he was a good player ....... i will miss you mon ami . Francois
garylewisgr
407 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 7:56 AM
So very sad to hear about Andyson's passing. He was one of the great posters here ! The forums will forever seem empty now !
R.I.P.
Gary
WGTicon
12,495 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:04 AM
My condolences to Andy's family & friends.
Andy and I had many interesting discussions over the years. I am going to miss him :(
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JJN60
218 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:19 AM
Shocking news - RIP Andy.
Ducati916
1,116 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:24 AM
My God...what a cruel world. I lost 2 friends a few months ago, and now another one. I counted my self as fortunate that I was on his friends list...and living in the same metropolitan area, I even met him once. I tried to get him on a real golf course, but he said he had some physical issues that made it really too tough to play. This is just one of those times when the words don't exist to do justice in paying tribute to him. Farewell my friend. If heaven doesn't have a scandalous newspaper, I'm sure they do now.
1,866 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:55 AM
Speechless. This hit me like a truck. I tried to find a picture he made for me in a thread about off ding putting, but no luck. He made a pic of a beagle, who had a cat as a hat on its head. All cause I said I need to put my shame hat on. Couldn't breathe from laughing so hard. I'll remember him always.
R.I.P., Andy
skccvb
795 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 9:21 AM
A one of a kind mischief maker extraordinaire. He put the fun in funny. VEM9000 WGT Enquirer was an all time classic. He will be sorely missed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lzQA-gn8xE#t=23
amateur4sure
2,048 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 9:23 AM
Very, Very Sad News....
RIP Andy

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by **Paul** Sat 07 Aug 2021, 8:49 am

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MBaggese
15,344 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 9:58 AM
Oh my, such sad news.

RIP Andy, you'll surely be missed by many.
Yasch
310 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 10:30 AM
Stunned by the news. Andy was a very creative, and knowledgeable fellow. His National WGT Enquirer posts brought much laughter to the community. The forums will never be the same without him.
R.I.P
2,840 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 10:44 AM
Wow this is terrible news! I just want to extend my personal condolences, I knew him for a much shorter time then a lot of you, but he was definitely one of the good ones. He will be missed greatly.

- WGTdbloshoe
YancyCan
3,023 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 11:54 AM
He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
SteveOx
699 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 12:26 PM
Andyson has been on here as far back as I can remember..One of us......One of the WGT originals. It hurts to see a member of our family gone.
RIP ol' friend. :( I remember getting on here every week to see what Andy has made next, to keep us laughing. One of a kind. You are truly missed buddy

Ox
borntobesting
9,218 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 12:54 PM
We had our disagreements but I respected him as a person and will truly miss what the put into this game.
opyeuclid
6,484 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 1:05 PM
The forums will never be the same with out him .
garyk49
1,961 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 1:19 PM

Red Letter Day indeed for the WGT Forums and Community, we have lost a very talented contributor and a good friend to many.
RIP Andy
lee22sharon
1,419 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 1:57 PM
Sad! I greive!
The Brightest Lights are extinguished in the quickest fashion.
His Nickle.
SlicedPepper
796 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 2:02 PM
When I first started playing someone told me to got to the forums to look for tips and hints.
That was when I first came across Andyson. I laughed so hard at some of his stuff my sides hurt.
I never had the priviledge of coming across him in game but I made it a point to check the forums for his posts.
RIP Andyson.
The world just got a little smaller.

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mrcaddie
2,429 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 2:19 PM
Such sad news. Andyson was just simply....one of the good guys.
TheAceFactor
2,147 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 2:51 PM
My prayers for friends and family. Very, very sorry.

~Ace~
lonniescott711
4,127 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 3:12 PM
mrcaddie:
Such sad news. Andyson was just simply....one of the good guys.
+1 Very sad news indeed . I`ve only been here for 5 years but he helped make them fun with his forum posts . He will be missed by so many of us the forums wont be the same without him .It already seems so empty just knowing that he`s gone .
MichaelStroke
2,066 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 5:54 PM
Wow, didn't expect that. Sad news indeed. I enjoyed seeing him around here.
patriciawilliams
3,271 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 7:11 PM
Wow, with a family illness and gone away for over a month I haven't had much chance to get online of late till now!
Such sad news....God Bless Andy!
Luciano18
298 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:00 PM
One of the Good Ones
God Bless You Andyson
Romax
1,876 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:43 PM
I went about my day as always,,,,but the start of the day kept popping up in my head. Such sad news for all of us here who love the game,,the friends..and the priceless posts Andyson made,
I'm not ashamed to admit I shed a few tears this morning... It will never be the same here without Andysons input. RIP Sir.
patriciawilliams
3,271 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:45 PM
Should be a like button Ross!
pdb1
22,329 Posts Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:54 PM
This terribly shocking to me as well . Even though we spent a gr8 amount of time bumping heads . I have always had the up most respect for Andy . Highly informative and intelligent . Funny as hell . And his artwork was second to none . I will cherish my collection of his art .
May your soul rest in peace Andy . .
craigswan
20,896 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 12:08 AM
Play his game one more time for andy .
RIP Andy .

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LOLserver
3,522 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 12:25 AM
Just posted this in the Announcement forums
PaulTon:
No, it is not a joke Eric, we have lost Andyson.
lonnieskinner:
Eric, a post from someone in his country club said he had a massive heart attack and passed on July 4th. Prayers for his family.
Man oh man ......... : (((
Here is the thing, here & in almost any forum in the net, you get to know the person through their meaning whether positive or negative...then suddenly the "other" internet person/friend/colleague, etc, is not there any longer, it vanishes the same way it appeared...almost out of the blue!!!!
Very, very sad to hear he has passed away, really, he was standing on my side every single time I posted 3D graphical stuff about WGT, I guess we shared something together and that makes me sad....very. We both used lots of time making fun stuff using WGT as subject, I must said he mastered big time : )))
I am sorry not to share the TC promotion any longer, I do not see the point because he is sadly not here with us, I rather see WGT making a feature (equipment, level, tournament, etc) where Andy is remembered as long as WGT exist.
Sad Eric
.............................................. there is not much else to say.
Eric
Dougie4042
4,393 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 1:01 AM
Wowser. RIP, Andy. You were a one-of-a-kind, brother. ;-)
bluey403
1,471 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 2:18 AM
Dougie4042:
Wowser. RIP, Andy. You were a one-of-a-kind, brother. ;-)
We have lost a genious, sad news indeed
Keep them honest up there brother.
hpurey
11,209 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 3:44 AM
WOW. I'm at a loss for words.
Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. :(
dandycap
1,742 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 5:48 AM
Oh, no.... Rest in peace, my friend.
Fraenkel
2,252 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 6:25 AM
We lost another good ones and that's terrible, condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace Andy.
David
JJN60
218 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 6:26 AM
WGT should host a tournament in Andy's honor.
BombShelly
1,000 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 6:53 AM
A great loss for WGT and all of us who have enjoyed Andy's wit and talent.
Andy will be greatly missed.
Shelly
overtheedge
5,871 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 7:29 AM
From the entire WGT community our deepest sympathy goes out to Andy's family and friends.
My Dear Friend. You have helped me in sooo many ways over the years. I will especially miss your sound advice : < (
Rest in peace Andy. Oats,,,Jeff
BKHolden
1,231 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 7:47 AM
A true WGT community icon...his presence will be missed : (

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ct690911
6,352 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 8:21 AM
A sad truism of life is that we eventually die. The key to living is to do it with dignity, truth and fun. The key to dying is to leave a proud legacy.
It appears from the comments over the past 7 pages, and in other threads, that Andyson accomplished both.
well done, good sir...very well done
ct
A final thought posted by the one Tour Champion (awarded posthumously).
"In the end, you will not be remembered for what you told them you are; you will be remembered for what you showed them you are"
Phiber
PRIESTESS
10,483 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 8:32 AM
Absolutely " Gobsmacked" Andy was the dark horse of wgt:) He gave us so many laughs with his talented, sharp humor at wgt regarding vem.There are a few people in this community that hold up the walls of WGT like Samson and Andy was one of those few:) His presence will be so missed. R I P WGTANDY.
P.S Why isn't his profile page showing up in search?
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 10:40 AM
PRIESTESS:

P.S Why isn't his profile page showing up in search?
Not sure why, but it will pop up if he is on your friends list. Heres a link to Andys profile, hope it works.
http://www.wgt.com/members/andyson/default.aspx
mathia14
1,271 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 1:04 PM
Andy will be missed. Him & Scott are the smartest people on wgt. Always willing to help with any problem I had. Now we only have Scott to carry the load. You could take what they said to the bank. Some on wgt THINK they know all the answers, but just building their post count I getting their name into cyberspace. JMHO
ScottHope
7,740 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 1:29 PM
Thanks mathia, but Andy had probably forgotten more than I could ever learn in several lifetimes. Much of what he talked about went over my head and we have lost a great deal of knowledge through his passing. No one could fill that void.
mathia14
1,271 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 2:28 PM
Nope, but now we only have you to carry the torch.
Agassi1991
777 Posts Thu, Aug 11 2016 4:05 PM
Very very sad loss :( You brought many good laughs to me, ty.
RIP Andy
yobooya
891 Posts Fri, Aug 12 2016 1:43 PM
Great guy, friend & mentor......will be sorely missed in all facets of WGT.
RIP Sir
mantis0014
8,944 Posts Fri, Aug 12 2016 3:16 PM
OMG. I haven't looked at the forum for ages and this deeply saddens me.
I will miss the laughs reading all of Andy's posts.
My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Andyson!!!
Life is too short, enjoy every minute of it
-Roger

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by **Paul** Sat 07 Aug 2021, 8:58 am

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gsoup
2,929 Posts Fri, Aug 12 2016 9:48 PM
What a shame, was wondering why he didnt answer my flash question. Will bw missed. RIP my friend, mentor
TdotDoba
2,001 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 12:11 AM
R.I.P. my friend, you will be sorely missed
pdb1
22,329 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 10:05 AM
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ct690911
6,352 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 10:52 AM
fatdan
3,379 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 11:24 AM
edited with reservations!
PRIESTESS
10,483 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 1:29 PM
Andy was so popular here , maybe WGT can set up some kind of competition in Andy's name?
alanti
10,563 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 1:47 PM
PRIESTESS:
Andy was so popular here , maybe WGT can set up some kind of competition in Andy's name?
This is my preference too, perhaps the Andyson National WGT Enquirer Memorial, and make it an annual event.
drmoose
3,478 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 1:51 PM
pdb1
22,329 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 2:12 PM
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PRIESTESS
10,483 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 2:48 PM
alanti:
PRIESTESS:
Andy was so popular here , maybe WGT can set up some kind of competition in Andy's name?
This is my preference too, perhaps the Andyson National WGT Enquirer Memorial, and make it an annual event.
That would be so perfect

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overtheedge
5,871 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 4:25 PM
A WGT tournament in memory of andyson I think ALL agree would be a GREAT event for an extremely dedicated WGT community member.
andyson wasn't just the average WGT community member. andyson was our Mayor, our Forum Leader, and our friend and confidant to the entire WGT community. In light of that fact WGT should without any hesitation have the yearly andyson Memorial Tournament.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 4:40 PM
PRIESTESS:
alanti:
PRIESTESS:
Andy was so popular here , maybe WGT can set up some kind of competition in Andy's name?
This is my preference too, perhaps the Andyson National WGT Enquirer Memorial, and make it an annual event.
That would be so perfect
Sounds ideal , great way to keep his memory alive.
TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 5:20 PM
Ok folks, im only posting this so that (WGT) via WGTIcon can be held on their word. I messgaed Icon, who i know had a lot of respect for Andyson, about setting up something in honour of his name.
I put my thoughts across on what could be done, but hey, thats not for me to say what should be done.
The only reason im posting here now is to show you folks that WGT are indeed thinking of something, but we will have to wait to see what happens. And if im honest, the message im copying pasting below is to show that something has been said.
Im not trying to stir anything here, but only to show that the message has been recieved by WGT and that something should be in the pipeline.

WGTicon wrote
on 12 Aug 2016 at 1:48 AM

hi
we're definately looking to do something special and still deciding on exactly what :(
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If you folks want to contribute to any ideas on what Andyson would love to see in his honour, then please put it down here.
No fighting please, ( i know you wont, we all loved the guy) just plain good ideas in respect of Andyson.
Thank you.
patriciawilliams
3,271 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 6:26 PM
Sounds like a great idea of a tournament in honour of Andy's name and if there is a small fee to play which will be donated to the Heart and Stroke foundation in his honour, you can definitely count me in !
pdb1
22,329 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 7:33 PM
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Jimbog1964
8,374 Posts Sat, Aug 13 2016 10:59 PM
A competition in his honour sounds a great idea. The Anderson WGT Enquirer Memorial if not said exactly already has a ring to it for me. EDIT: Def already said a few posts back:)
Maybe rather than an entrance free 50% of all ball costs straight to a charity (ies). Couple of great charities suggested by Patricia above, and another very deserving one on his obituary page. I would be happy to pay to enter, and so just ideas by way of an alternative I suggested the ball cost option. .
Once a year sounds good to me also, he was here a while, and maybe based around July 4th date wise?
Sorry if replicated exactly what has already been suggested.
borntobesting
9,218 Posts Sun, Aug 14 2016 12:42 AM
If the tourney would be for a charity I would
suggest that WGT contact Andyson's family and find out what charity they would like to get any proceeds.
petervcpt
1,013 Posts Sun, Aug 14 2016 5:57 AM
PRIESTESS:
alanti:
PRIESTESS:
Andy was so popular here , maybe WGT can set up some kind of competition in Andy's name?
This is my preference too, perhaps the Andyson National WGT Enquirer Memorial, and make it an annual event.
That would be so perfect
Howzit
I have to agree with the above. Although I never knew him I read and laughed out loud at his incisive wit and humour with his Enquirer posts.
WGT, a tournament in his honour would be an incredible gesture.
Everyone who doesn't have positive thoughts to add to this thread, please address them directly to the person involved. This is about honouring someone who for a long time has been an inspiration to many folks here.
Respect that, respect his memory.
Cheers,
Peter
MainzMan
9,585 Posts Mon, Aug 15 2016 9:21 AM
I missed out on this thread due to being on holiday.
It really is a sad time for all of us at WGT, Andyson was one of the really great characters around here and will be very badly missed.
I love the idea of an annual tournament in his honour, if anyone is worthy of this it's Andy.
R.I.P. bud.
ct690911
6,352 Posts Mon, Aug 15 2016 9:32 AM
TWOMINUSONE:
Ok folks, im only posting this so that (WGT) via WGTIcon can be held on their word. I messgaed Icon, who i know had a lot of respect for Andyson, about setting up something in honour of his name.
I put my thoughts across on what could be done, but hey, thats not for me to say what should be done.
The only reason im posting here now is to show you folks that WGT are indeed thinking of something, but we will have to wait to see what happens. And if im honest, the message im copying pasting below is to show that something has been said.
Im not trying to stir anything here, but only to show that the message has been recieved by WGT and that something should be in the pipeline.

WGTicon wrote
on 12 Aug 2016 at 1:48 AM

hi
we're definately looking to do something special and still deciding on exactly what :(
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If you folks want to contribute to any ideas on what Andyson would love to see in his honour, then please put it down here.
No fighting please, ( i know you wont, we all loved the guy) just plain good ideas in respect of Andyson.
Thank you.
So far: His elevation to Tour Champion has been lauded...with the suggestion to reserve this tier for those who have made a special impact on the wgt family.
Also, an annual tournament in his honor seems to be a popular idea.
What about a special ball?...wgt produces all kinds of balls with graphics. Is it possible or appropriate to have Andy's image on one?...certainly a better idea than a meowing cat.
ct

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TWOMINUSONE
2,580 Posts Mon, Aug 15 2016 9:57 AM
ct690911:
TWOMINUSONE:
Ok folks, im only posting this so that (WGT) via WGTIcon can be held on their word. I messgaed Icon, who i know had a lot of respect for Andyson, about setting up something in honour of his name.
I put my thoughts across on what could be done, but hey, thats not for me to say what should be done.
The only reason im posting here now is to show you folks that WGT are indeed thinking of something, but we will have to wait to see what happens. And if im honest, the message im copying pasting below is to show that something has been said.
Im not trying to stir anything here, but only to show that the message has been recieved by WGT and that something should be in the pipeline.

WGTicon wrote
on 12 Aug 2016 at 1:48 AM

hi
we're definately looking to do something special and still deciding on exactly what :(
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If you folks want to contribute to any ideas on what Andyson would love to see in his honour, then please put it down here.
No fighting please, ( i know you wont, we all loved the guy) just plain good ideas in respect of Andyson.
Thank you.
So far: His elevation to Tour Champion has been lauded...with the suggestion to reserve this tier for those who have made a special impact on the wgt family.
Also, an annual tournament in his honor seems to be a popular idea.
What about a special ball?...wgt produces all kinds of balls with graphics. Is it possible or appropriate to have Andy's image on one?...certainly a better idea than a meowing cat.
ct

My idea to WGT was to award a customisable avatar to the winners of each tier, as avatars are graphic based (like the whole game, lol). I dont know of anyone who has a customisable avatar, and thought this would be very apt.
But that is up to WGT, and im still not sure whats in the pipeline anyways.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Mon, Aug 15 2016 10:10 AM
ct690911:
What about a special ball?...wgt produces all kinds of balls with graphics. Is it possible or appropriate to have Andy's image on one?...certainly a better idea than a meowing cat.
petervcpt
1,013 Posts Mon, Aug 15 2016 10:51 AM
PaulTon:
ct690911:
What about a special ball?...wgt produces all kinds of balls with graphics. Is it possible or appropriate to have Andy's image on one?...certainly a better idea than a meowing cat.

Your best yet Paul!
EXCELLENT artwork!
ct690911
6,352 Posts Mon, Aug 15 2016 11:21 AM
PaulTon:
ct690911:
What about a special ball?...wgt produces all kinds of balls with graphics. Is it possible or appropriate to have Andy's image on one?...certainly a better idea than a meowing cat.

Well done Paul...I like it.
oneputtdavid
1,337 Posts Thu, Aug 18 2016 9:21 PM
I met a player here on WGT, who I never knew or never seen.
We happened by chance, to play a game,
before too long we were talking the same,
we disgusted an joked about pixels an dings,
and than he explain of the hoops and rings,
not too be confused, with scoring of note,
could it be your computer is just a joke.
He was always a champion for players and foes,
A Patriot at heart, he rest on the 4th
To me Andy; I still remember, Its Howdy Doodle Time

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patrickmar
245 Posts Sun, Aug 21 2016 4:36 PM
Well done Paul, Andy is smiling down. R.I.P. Andy .
Safdar1
454 Posts Tue, Oct 25 2016 9:40 AM
I stopped playing for a while (so apologies for this being so late) and came back, just heard this news, so shocked. He always had wise words and advice on how to get a better experience playing this game, and I read his posts and appreciated his excellence and general willingness to go the extra mile to help.
R.I.P.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Tue, Oct 25 2016 10:10 AM
WGTicon wrote
on 12 Aug 2016 at 1:48 AM

hi
we're definately looking to do something special and still deciding on exactly what :(
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If you folks want to contribute to any ideas on what Andyson would love to see in his honour, then please put it down here.
No fighting please, ( i know you wont, we all loved the guy) just plain good ideas in respect of Andyson.
Thank you.
ct690911
6,352 Posts Tue, Oct 25 2016 10:44 AM
PaulTon:
WGTicon wrote
on 12 Aug 2016 at 1:48 AM

hi
we're definately looking to do something special and still deciding on exactly what :(
-icon

If you folks want to contribute to any ideas on what Andyson would love to see in his honour, then please put it down here.
No fighting please, ( i know you wont, we all loved the guy) just plain good ideas in respect of Andyson.
Thank you.

Elevate him to TC tier. Then make that tier available for viewing. Perhaps it can replace the laughable "Community Spotlight"...I think we have seen enough 56 avg Hacks and Multis.
Edit: Gary is correct. The mail from Icon is dated 12 August. It's now 25 October.
garyk49
1,961 Posts Tue, Oct 25 2016 10:47 AM
PaulTon:
WGTicon wrote
on 12 Aug 2016 at 1:48 AM

hi
we're definately looking to do something special and still deciding on exactly what :(
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More then ample time to have done something, or at the very least said what they were proposing to do. BUT not a word.
Paul, raising both a toast to Andy for his contributions to this site and to YOU for a job well done on his Memorial Tourney.

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alanti
10,563 Posts Tue, Oct 25 2016 12:23 PM
garyk49:
PaulTon:
WGTicon wrote
on 12 Aug 2016 at 1:48 AM

hi
we're definately looking to do something special and still deciding on exactly what :(
-icon
More then ample time to have done something, or at the very least said what they were proposing to do. BUT not a word.
Paul, raising both a toast to Andy for his contributions to this site and to YOU for a job well done on his Memorial Tourney.

Firstly people are being WAY to hard on WGT here.....they did start a thread about Andyson....eventually.
To the bolded part +1000
ct690911
6,352 Posts Tue, Oct 25 2016 2:14 PM
"Firstly people are being WAY to hard on WGT here.....they did start a thread about Andyson....eventually."
Fair point Alan..I only wish the membership had thought to do something like this..
Paul did a gr8 job with the tournament. I'm not a tournament guy, so I instead donated to the heart and stroke foundation. As long as it's in keeping with the spirit of honoring Andyson, it's all good.
....while perhaps setting a precedent for those of similar character who follow?
ct
spaceghost88
1,618 Posts Mon, Oct 31 2016 1:08 AM
edstang:
Andyson has been a wgt member since June 2009. His contribution to wgt will be missed. He was friend to many members and a mentor. Andy and my brother duffer66 encouraged me to join wgt . I had lots of fun playing golf with them. Andy was very active in the forums with information, discussion and advice. I will miss him like my brother.
Andy died at home from instant heart failure on July 4th 2016.
edstang
I am sorry I just found this news and am sad for such a great loss of a great guy. The wgt community will miss his humor wit and helpful nature.
RIP Andyson
alosso
20,329 Posts Mon, Oct 31 2016 1:46 AM