Golf Pro All-Stars: A Tribute to Bo Van Pelt

Van Pelt preparing to make a shot at the recently concluded
AT & T National Tournamnent

It is interesting to know that a person can be likened to a golf cart cover. But before you give me that weird look, read on and find out how and why…

Bo Van Pelt is pretty plain – and normal. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on 16^th day of May in 1975.  His discipline and love for sports evidently came from the Van Pelt family. Bob, Bo’s father, was into football back in the day. In 1967, Bob was given a break when he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles at the NFL following his collegiate career in Indiana.

Currently, Bo lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife and children. It was 1998 when he completed a degree in General Business from the Oklahoma State University. In the same year, Bo turned pro after three wins in amateur tournaments. He won the Indiana (Boys) State Junior twice and the Northern Amateur in 1995. Bo reigned at the Indiana tournament in 1991 and in 1993.

Swinging Back: Tiger Woods’ 74th PGA Tour Win at the AT&T

Tiger Woods with his AT & T 2012 Trophy

A writer from the Chicago Post had a really good take on Tiger Wood’s recent win at the AT & T national tournament at the Congressional Country Club. Don Markus fondly recalled a Tiger Woods of the older days. A golfing champ who have not gone through a public mishap making him less appreciative of his playing environment and the supports who came to see him play.

Tiger Woods seemed renewed as he interacted more with the crowd prior his win last Sunday. Acknowledging military officers waiting at the 18^th tee and giving cheerful high-fives to fans are somewhat to the returning tiger of the fairway.

Bo Van Pelt recognized the good play that Tiger has been putting on this season despite his loss at the AT & T. He notes that Woods is probably the only player to win three tournaments on different courses this year. “I’d say that he’s playing the best golf in the world right now.” Van Pelt said.