Last modified Wed., January 17, 2007 - 06:03 PM
Originally created Thursday, January 18, 2007

Playing The Round Of A Lifetime

By Ensign Carl Amolat, USS Klakring PAO

Although the weather hasn't been perfect, the conditions were right on Jan. 4 for one of our Windy Harbor golfers when Lt.j.g. Shane Brewer from USS Klakring (FFG 42) shot the round of his life.

He started with a 20-foot birdie putt on the first hole, a par on the second, and then dropping a 10-footer for an amazing Eagle on the third.

The other two golfers in the group could only watch as he continued with pars on the next six holes. This was special and definitely different from his previous round at Mayport.

A witness and Klakring shipmate, Ensign Scott Lee told Brewer, "There was no way you shot an 89 here last time."

Finishing the front nine with a two under, 34 was an unbelievable accomplishment. Brewer, a 15-year veteran from the north side of Jacksonville, said he thought he had a little extra encouragement to make the shots.

"I am pretty sure my father-in-law helped me out with this one," he said. His father-in-law, retired CMDCM Clyde Gumke, passed away on Christmas Day, was the one who introduced him to golf several years ago.

Finishing with a four-over 76, this Sailor said he hopes that 2007 brings other Sailors and golfers similar fortune.