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Title: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: William_G on April 12, 2011, 05:19:41 PM: (http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a403/thesmiledoctor/P1010716-1.jpg)

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Bandon Dunes would not have happened without Howard Mckee.

Thanks
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Jeff_Mingay on April 12, 2011, 05:38:09 PM: Beautiful.
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Pete Lavallee on April 12, 2011, 06:08:34 PM: It would appear that Gray did not take this photo during the recent King's Putter, because the sun is shining!
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Tom_Doak on April 12, 2011, 07:24:48 PM: William:

Amen to that. Howard was a really interesting man -- not much of a golfer, but a great lover of the outdoors, and his appreciation for the latter is part of the appeal of Bandon Dunes both on and off the courses.

The labyrinth was one of several pet projects of Howard's which Mike has completed now. He also envisioned a restaurant out by the fifteenth green at Old Macdonald; it will have to do as the snack bar for the golf course for now.
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Terry Lavin on April 12, 2011, 07:30:13 PM: Reading "Dream Golf", the story of Mike Keiser's visionary quest to build Bandon, one definitely gets the feeling that Howard McKee was integral to the entire enterprise. This looks like a moving tribute to a great man.
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Tom_Doak on April 12, 2011, 10:07:26 PM: Quote from: Terry Lavin on April 12, 2011, 07:30:13 PM
Reading "Dream Golf", the story of Mike Keiser's visionary quest to build Bandon, one definitely gets the feeling that Howard McKee was integral to the entire enterprise. This looks like a moving tribute to a great man.

The place would not have happened without Howard. Simple as that. He was integral to getting the permits and to the vision of everything besides the golf courses themselves. And it was great for us, to be able to build courses that Howard was able to appreciate, too. Of all the compliments I've received for our work in Bandon, none was more meaningful than how much Howard McKee appreciated Pacific Dunes.
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Peter Pallotta on April 12, 2011, 10:17:39 PM: Thanks, William - I've never been more surprised than I am to learn that the labyrinth of Chartres is there. What a strange and wonderful bit of synchroncity. It's heartening to be so pleasantly surprised.

Peter
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Ian Andrew on April 12, 2011, 11:09:37 PM: It's a touching tribute because of what the labyrinth represents.

We have one in town, while not as elegant, it's a worthy journey to reach the end still.
I find the walk through is very reflective.
Isn't that a perfect memorial.
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: William_G on April 13, 2011, 12:38:11 AM: Quote from: Pete Lavallee on April 12, 2011, 06:08:34 PM
It would appear that Gray did not take this photo during the recent King's Putter, because the sun is shining!

hahahaha
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: William_G on April 13, 2011, 12:54:23 AM: Quote from: Ian Andrew on April 12, 2011, 11:09:37 PM
It's a touching tribute because of what the labyrinth represents.

We have one in town, while not as elegant, it's a worthy journey to reach the end still.
I find the walk through is very reflective.
Isn't that a perfect memorial.

very special! Love it, I've been there a lot to help connect my friends to what it really took to make Bandon what it is.
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: William_G on April 13, 2011, 08:42:28 AM: Quote from: Tom_Doak on April 12, 2011, 07:24:48 PM
William:

Amen to that. Howard was a really interesting man -- not much of a golfer, but a great lover of the outdoors, and his appreciation for the latter is part of the appeal of Bandon Dunes both on and off the courses.

The labyrinth was one of several pet projects of Howard's which Mike has completed now. He also envisioned a restaurant out by the fifteenth green at Old Macdonald; it will have to do as the snack bar for the golf course for now.

I would definitely dine at that restaurant, LOL.

Thanks
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Kalen Braley on April 13, 2011, 01:11:45 PM: X2,

Thanks for a terrific tribute thread!!
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Tom Jefferson on April 13, 2011, 05:01:41 PM: The words on the labyrinth plaque were composed by Howard's widow, Kennon McKee.

The work I was allowed to do, helping in the construction of the labyrinth and surrounding space, stands as my most satisfying contribution at the resort, largely due to the ever present spirit that Howard so effectively infused in me, in all of us that knew him, and in all that is Bandon Dunes. Putting the labrinth in place was simply an expression of Howard's spirit.

Thanks Howard!

Tom
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Raphael_Larson on April 13, 2011, 06:12:41 PM: Where is the Labyrinth located at the resort?
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Tom Jefferson on April 13, 2011, 06:46:39 PM: Raphael;

The labyrinth is situated on a forested penninsula on the north shore of Chrome Lake, accessed by a trail leading from the lodge, along the lake's south shore, and across the walking bridge that is visible from the roadway as it crosses Chrome Lake. It is a short walk from the lodge, approximately 5-10 minutes.

Tom
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: William_G on April 13, 2011, 07:27:48 PM: Quote from: Tom Jefferson on April 13, 2011, 05:01:41 PM
The words on the labyrinth plaque were composed by Howard's widow, Kennon McKee.

The work I was allowed to do, helping in the construction of the labyrinth and surrounding space, stands as my most satisfying contribution at the resort, largely due to the ever present spirit that Howard so effectively infused in me, in all of us that knew him, and in all that is Bandon Dunes. Putting the labrinth in place was simply an expression of Howard's spirit.

Thanks Howard!

Tom

thanks for the insight Tom
Title: Re: Thank you Howard Mckee
Post by: Raphael_Larson on April 13, 2011, 09:15:29 PM: Quote from: Tom Jefferson on April 13, 2011, 06:46:39 PM
Raphael;

The labyrinth is situated on a forested penninsula on the north shore of Chrome Lake, accessed by a trail leading from the lodge, along the lake's south shore, and across the walking bridge that is visible from the roadway as it crosses Chrome Lake. It is a short walk from the lodge, approximately 5-10 minutes.

Tom

Thanks, Tom. I've always wondered what was across that walking bridge. I will be sure to pay my respects on my next trip to the resort ... which I'm already dreaming about, having just returned from a glorious four day trip to the resort two weekends ago.