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Kevin_Reilly

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #25 on: March 12, 2014, 04:05:12 PM »
George, I am sorry I have never had the privilege and pleasure of meeting you.  Like George Pazin, I learned a great deal from your Feature Interview, and I have recommended it as a must read for friends here on GCA and other golf boards, and in "real life" (non-Internet). 

My best thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Kevin
"GOLF COURSES SHOULD BE ENJOYED RATHER THAN RATED" - Tom Watson

Paul Jones

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2014, 04:10:59 PM »
Thoughts and Prayers are being sent your way from Lafayette, Louisiana. 
Paul Jones
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Neil Regan

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2014, 04:14:26 PM »
I spoke with Geoff Childs today.
He remembers so well that passionate time when George helped lead the fight for Yale.
He says he will always cherish those days.
Geoffrey sends his love and best wishes to George and all the Bahto family


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Jim Colton

Re: George Bahto
« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2014, 04:29:04 PM »
George,

  CB Macdonald wasn't really on my radar until you brought him to life in what is by far my favorite book on golf course architecture. Thank you for supporting the Ben Cox marathon through the auctioning of the signed copy of the Evangelist. I really enjoyed meeting you with Tommy's crew after many had played Sleepy Hollow and at Old Mac during the Ren Cup.

  My prayers and best wishes to you and your family.

Tom_Doak

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2014, 04:31:29 PM »
I have had the pleasure of spending lots of time with George over the years, starting with his first visit to Camargo back in 1990ish, but as John Kennedy once said about escorting Jackie to Paris, I think the best memory is of taking George to Scotland in the lead up to Old Macdonald, and going to St Andrews and Leven and Machrihanish and North Berwick and Scotscraig.  Most of all I remember his immediate reaction to Prestwick, sitting on the bench when we had finished our round:

"Where did we go wrong?" was what he asked, about golf in America.

I hope you are having happy thoughts of Old Macdonald and Sleepy Hollow, or perhaps Lido.  I'm trying to get home through another airport blizzard this evening, but I hope to talk to you soon.

Noel Freeman

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2014, 04:43:29 PM »
I spoke with Geoff Childs today.
He remembers so well that passionate time when George helped lead the fight for Yale.
He says he will always cherish those days.
Geoffrey sends his love and best wishes to George and all the Bahto family




I recall with aplomb those days as well re: Yale.. And much time with George in a variety of places.. Best wishes to the Bahtos.

Jerry Kluger

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #31 on: March 12, 2014, 04:43:57 PM »
George: I truly wish you the best and I pray for your recovery.  Playing golf with you at Hidden Creek and dinner with you at Bandon were truly wonderful and your book taught me so much about golf course architecture.  You exemplify the term a gentleman and a scholar.  

Jerry

Jaeger Kovich

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #32 on: March 12, 2014, 04:59:40 PM »
I had the pleasure of meeting George on two occasions at Old Macdonald while interviewing with Tom, and playing in the Ren Cup. George was always happy to answer my Banks and Raynor questions via email that came up when working at and researching a number of clubs in the NY metro area. My favorite memory of George and his book will always be when I discovered 6 brand new copies of his book at the USGA museum in Far Hills at list price... I bought 4 and tried to explain the pot of gold I stumbled upon, but the lady at the counter just looked at me like I was crazy! I still have 2, after giving away 1 to a colleague, but the other one was purchased by a M. Bloomberg of NY, NY... George, you have fans in places you never dreamed of!

best wishes,

Jaeger Kovich

Jason Topp

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #33 on: March 12, 2014, 05:04:03 PM »
George:

I have never met you but I have always admired you.  Strength and prayers.

Ash Towe

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #34 on: March 12, 2014, 05:06:30 PM »
I had the pleasure of meeting George last year.  He took us down stairs to his den and shared with us what he had worked on and his plans for the future.  His enthusiasm for golf and life generally were there for all to see.

Good luck with the latest battle.  I am sure you will get through this difficult time.  

Best wishes from one of your many supporters and admirers.

Geoffrey_Walsh

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #35 on: March 12, 2014, 05:49:31 PM »
I remember walking up 18 at Sleepy and seeing a gentleman off to the side watching us play.  I had a hunch it was George and I walked over and introduced myself.  He couldn't have been nicer.  My thoughts and prayers are with him.  Golf has benefited greatly from his work and passion.

Doug Wright

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #36 on: March 12, 2014, 06:48:01 PM »
I met George at CommonGround at one of the Renaissance weekends a few years back and spoke with him for a bit. It was a pleasure to do so and George was warm and welcoming to this GCAer who was previously unknown to him. George, I wish you all the best and appreciate your insights and contributions to GolfClubAtlas and the world of golf course architecture these many years.   
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Jeff_Mingay

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #37 on: March 12, 2014, 07:55:38 PM »
Three of my prized possessions: The Evangelist of Golf, The Legend of The Knoll, and a copy of the plan for T. Suffern Tailer's Ocean Links, sketched and signed by George.



Thanks George … all the very best to you, and your family.
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Tim Bert

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #38 on: March 12, 2014, 08:36:04 PM »
George - We met at Old Macdonald as I was hustling between rounds, probably too focused as usual on the task at hand of completing multiple rounds of golf.  My opening day score card with your signature is among my golfing "hall of fame" items.  It was a pleasure to meet you, shake your hand, and speak, even if only briefly.  Your contributions are treasured here.  Reading the stories in this thread is special; you've touched so many in a positive way.

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.

Tim   

Jonathan Mallard

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #39 on: March 12, 2014, 09:16:04 PM »
I have not met Mr. Bahto.

I do have a copy of his book, The Evangelist of Golf, and shall start to read it tonight.


John Mayhugh

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #40 on: March 12, 2014, 09:52:31 PM »
So sorry to read this. 

I enjoyed meeting George twice, at the opening of Old Macdonald and at Sleepy Hollow.  His enthusiasm was on full display both times.  What an incredible "second act" he has enjoyed.  Without George's curiosity, hard work, and maybe that clubhouse fire at the Knoll, our golf lives would be much poorer.  The Evangelist is just one of his gifts to the game.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Matthew Sander

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #41 on: March 12, 2014, 10:34:59 PM »
Well done fellas, what heartfelt tributes. I have not met George, but these pages show how much he means to this group.

I wish George and his family the best and here's to him getting well soon!

RJ_Daley

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #42 on: March 12, 2014, 11:12:50 PM »
George has always been a champion, from winning the nyc boys marble shooters tournament, as a lad, to service to our country as a flight engineerI think, in Korean war.  I'll always remember our round together at Seth Raynor Soc., gathering at Waunometonomy, with Anthony Pioppi, where we located the real location of TheEdan tee.  George, of strong Syrian heritage wore  long pants that day, in temperature approahing 100, AND WITHOUT A HAT on his very tan melon.  And, George was fresh as a flower after walking like that, and was the star ofthe evening banquet that followed. 

What a man to have had the pleasure of his company!
No actual golf rounds were ruined or delayed, nor golf rules broken, in the taking of any photographs that may be displayed by the above forum user.

Gene Greco

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #43 on: March 12, 2014, 11:25:43 PM »
    I'm sure Christian joins me in sending you our thoughts and prayers.

The  afternoon round you and Bob Huntley played with him at Sand Hills when he was a tyke is a memory we both cherish.

And the conversations we have had over the years have always been enlightening for me.

Your signed drawing of the Bottle Hole at NGLA is displayed prominently in my office. I look at it every single day.



"...I don't believe it is impossible to build a modern course as good as Pine Valley.  To me, Sand Hills is just as good as Pine Valley..."    TOM DOAK  November 6th, 2010

Sam Morrow

Re: George Bahto
« Reply #44 on: March 13, 2014, 12:20:24 AM »
God Bless the Bahto family.

Jim Thompson

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #45 on: March 13, 2014, 12:29:34 AM »
George,

From a distance and through this site, you inspired what became the fulfillment of one of my life goals. Without being exposed to your research, sharing and passion, at least one course would have never reached its full potential. Your gift and your willingness to share it has truly been a blessing to all of us. I wish you could know how much of your book was used as a guide for our little project, surely those who visited do. I treasure your time, your words and your guidance, but most of all your encouragement.

Someday, I hope to find my way back into the world of golf. When I do, I hope that folks will see some small measure of your passion in my actions. I pray for your comfort and healing and trust that the Lord will be as gracious to you, as you have been to all of us.  God Bless You George!

Cheers!

JT
Jim Thompson

Ron Csigo

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #46 on: March 13, 2014, 12:38:18 AM »
Hang in there, George.  My thoughts and prayers are with you as well.
Playing and Admiring the Great Golf Courses of the World.

Neil Regan

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #47 on: March 13, 2014, 01:20:31 AM »
I spoke today with Tom Paul.
He says they have a long history sharing GCA interests, research, just talking.
Tom sends his best hopes and wishes to George and his wife and daughters.

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Bill Brightly

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #48 on: March 13, 2014, 04:42:32 AM »
I remember meeting George on the third tee at Hackensack, our Biarritz, about ten years ago. He was explaining to our superintendent and club president how our hole could be restored. How the short left and right flanking bunkers should be put back, the deep swale brought back, and the front section maintained as putting surface so the ball would roll. As I envisioned all of this, I remember thinking: "this guy is crazy, this hole would look weird!"

But I went home that night and started researching on line. Every time I typed in a Macdonald or Raynor course name, a GCA.COM thread came up in my search results. I read those threads and started to learn. I put GCA.COM in my favorites that night, and for the next few weeks I read every Course by Country that reviewed a Macdonald and Raynor course. (Because I'm and old fart, I printed the articles and created a file on each course, and also printed google earth images of each course.) I read Ran's feature interview with George, and then I ordered The Evangelist. My education soared. I drove to the Knoll to see what he was up to, and I'll never forget how proud he was. George signed my copy of The Evangelist at Yale at a Raynor Society meeting, and George was on cloud nine for two days explaining each hole to all the attendees.

I would go on to become Grounds Chair at my club and help lead a movement to restore our course as Charles Banks built it. We have completed six holes, including a great Road Hole and Punchbowl. And George, the Biarritz plays great. Thank you.

Neil Regan

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Re: George Bahto
« Reply #49 on: March 13, 2014, 04:54:50 AM »
Here is a story from a round at Sand Hills with George and Bob 9 years ago.
On the 8th, each found the bunker left of the green.
So they had a friendly competition.
It is well known that you'd better be at your best in a match with Bob.
You can see Bob's shot on the green.
George was quite up to the challenge.



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