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Bob_Huntley

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Jim Langley is retiring from Cypress Point....
« on: November 24, 2005, 12:58:46 PM »
There is a very good tribute to one of the nicest men in the golf world, in today's Monterey Herald.

See:

http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/sports/golf/13250514.htm

Bob

Joel_Stewart

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Re:Jim Langley is retiring from Cypress Point....
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2005, 01:43:25 PM »
An amazing career for someone given a true gift.

Probably the most amazing story I ever heard about him was after 34 years he had only been in the clubhouse one time and that was for a dinner honoring him.  

Another fact, he has never spoken to a member by their first name, its always Mr. Huntley as an example.

Another tidbit, a few years ago someone figured out that after 30 years, he had never charged a member for a lesson.  The board asked him about it and he felt it was his chance to give back to the members.

A_Clay_Man

Re:Jim Langley is retiring from Cypress Point....
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2005, 01:53:54 PM »
Thanx for sharing Bob.

I just hope Casey knows about the raincheck Jim said he would consider.

Craig_Rokke

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Re:Jim Langley is retiring from Cypress Point....
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2005, 04:06:02 PM »
Bob-

Thanks for sharing. I know some of his relatives out here in SE
PA. He sounds like a very respectable man.

Marty Bonnar

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Re:Jim Langley is retiring from Cypress Point....
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2005, 05:58:10 PM »
Bob,
thank you very much for adding yet another fantastic facet to my visit. I really hope to see/meet Mr Langley and to offer my best wishes in person.

Martin.
The White River runs dark through the heart of the Town,
Washed the people coal-black from the hole in the ground.