Ode to Arbuckle 24
by Walter Shapero
On the occasion of the annual Celebratory Dinner, July 19, 2024
Here's a great story of old Detroit School buddies four
Who have had for many years their own special golf tour
They long ago eschewed the tennis racket
For pursuit of their own special Green Jacket
The name of this ongoing event?
Is the annual Arbuckle Golf Tournament.
So today our hats to those four we should doff
Guys who, at least between themselves, don't get teed off
Though one can suppose you might hear one of them mutter
If he misses an easy 20 incher off the blade of his putter.
(Though that missed putt would not by him be considered a flub
As all the blame surely and purely was the fault of the club).
They play golf courses all over - some easier and some tough
And hopefully, land their shots in the fairway not the rough
Always thinking about whether they should
For the upcoming shot use an iron or a wood
And maybe thinking this or that hole is a snap
Until that next shot unfortunately lands in a trap.
The game of golf to be sure is the strong tether
For this continuing annual guys get together
And as long as they are able it seems quite clear
Together they will keep pursuing that little white sphere
As charter and the only members of an enduring organization
Known as the PPGGA - the Past Prime Guys Golfing Association.
