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An Interview with
Larry Deskin

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March 2005 Student of the Month
(Alongside his wife Kathy!)

Read Larry's answers to our interview questions:

  Q: Tell us about you.
  A: I am Retired since 2000, Married 45 years this April, 7 children, 10 grand children.
 
  Q: How long have you played golf?
  A: I started playing golf when i was 10 years old, and played a lot through my teens. For the next 45 years I was only able to play 7 or 8 times a year on average. When I retired I thought because I would play more my game would improve. Not so !
     
  Q: What made you begin to play golf and why do you continue to play?
  A: When I was 9 or 10 If there were not always enough guys in our neighborhood to play baseball, we would put our cut down clubs over the handle bars of our bikes and head for the municipal course. It is a game you can continue to enjoy as you age.
     
  Q: Why do you take lessons?
  A: Last year I was going to Ireland to play golf. My game had gotten consistently worse since I retired. I was complaining to my wife after a bad round and she suggested calling Linda. After my first lesson it was obvious that I needed a lot of help. My wife and I take lessons together, it helps us both.
     
  Q: What do you enjoy most about golf?
  A: I enjoy being out with friends or family away from the hustle. Always trying to improve.
   
  Q: What is the best part of your game?
  A: Probably the best part of my game is my driver
 
  Q: What is the worst part of your game?
A: The most challenging part of my game is ridding myself of old bad habits.
     
  Q: Who do you enjoy playing golf with?
  A: I enjoy golfing with my wife, our Sons, my brothers and my friends.
 
  Q: What are you trying to improve with your lessons?
  A: a consistent swing
     
  Q: What's in your golf bag?
  A: Callaway 454 Big bertha Driver, Callaway steelhead #3,5,&7, Hogan CFT #3 thru PW, Cleveland 54 & 60 degree wedges. Scotty Cameron Putter
     
  Q: What was your most memorable golf round?
  A: My best rounds were years ago, I'm looking forward to revisiting them this season.
     
  Q: What is your favorite golf course?
A: Tuscarora is the course that I have played most, and it is my favorite. My favorite hole is #3 a beautiful and challenging par 4, especially from the alternate tee.
   
  Q: Who is your favorite golfer?
  A:  Arnold Palmer
     
  Q: What interests do you have besides golf?
  A: Flower Gardening, Lawn care, Fishing, Hunting, and Working out.
     
  Q: How long have you worked with Linda?
  A: I have been a student of Linda's since last August.
     
  Q: What was your favorite golf lesson?
  A: My favorite lesson is always my last lesson. It leaves me feeling confident that I am getting closer to my goal.
     
  Q: Why do you take lessons from Linda?
  A: Linda is a real professional. She works very hard during a lesson. She is always positive and encouraging. I wish I had started lessons 5 years ago when I retired.

Larry Deskin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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