Every once and a while, something comes along that reminds you of your youth. Sometimes it is even good. I got my August issue of Golf Digest yesterday and as I read the article about the top public courses that opened my gate to memory lane. Pinecrest Golf Course in Idaho Falls, Idaho was ranked the best muny in Idaho and the 8th best bargain in Public Golf in the US! Not bad for a 72 year old course near downtown. While I took up golf seriously only about three years ago, as a kid I would golf on this course with my father, brother, uncle and grandfather. My brother and I would caddie for one of them and search for unbroken tees and balls. For a few years, we worked for the pro, Mike Taylor at the tournaments for $10 a day. Lots of money for a 10 year old in 1978.
A beautiful, tree-lined course, I have wanted to go back and play many times but now rarely get up to Idaho Falls...and when I do, don't seem to have enough time for golf. I need to make sure to get there, and soon.
