My husband and I both grew up in the small southern towns of Quincy and Marianna, Florida. Both towns had a very large and active community of golfers. Many social activities radiated from the local country club which was centered around the golf course. Families had dinner at the country club on Friday nights, dad's played golf with their golf group on Saturdays and son's and sometimes daughter's tagged along with dad while he straightened out his swing on Sunday afternoons.
One of the first outings my husband Bill and I had after we started dating was a golf date at the Cavern's golf course in Marianna. He even prepared to propose to me on the 18th hole. He was thwarted in his efforts when he realized he couldn't drop the ring box into the
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