Allow me to brag a little on one of my students who has had a remarkable year. Skip Berkmeyer of St. Louis, MO, won the Missouri State Amateur and the prestigious Crump Cup at Pine Valley this summer. In the State Am, Skip made an 8 foot birdie putt on the 36th hole to extend the match, and then birdied the two playoff holes to finally win. In the Crump Cup, Skip birdied the 18th hole in front of about 500 people to win 1up. He is obviously not afraid of pressure!
Skip also won The William McMahon Award at this year's Porter Cup, another prestigious amateur event. This award goes to an individual who shows a true passion and commitment to amateur golf. Well deserved, Skip!
Skip and I do not get to see each other very often, but when a problem arises with his putting, he will send me pictures or post videos for me to look at on YouTube. We talk about a few things and he gets back on track. When the fixes are confined to the setup, it is pretty easy to solve problems. We don't have to waste time (chasing our tails) fixing the stroke. I am proud of keeping things simple, even if my contribution is but a small part of his success.
Most importantly, Skip is a great family man and a great person. I am proud to be associated with you, Skip, and thank you for your trust. Keep up the stellar play!
photo courtesy of Missouri Golf Association
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