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John Francis's avatar

I’m thankful for your birthday as well as your gift for words and that you’re able to put these gift years,(💦)to good use. You know what I mean 😉. 🙏

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Richard Pennell's avatar

This brought a tear to my eye, John. Kindred spirit! Here's to more golf together in the spring, Sir!

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Charles Rice Gow's avatar

You look 40. And write a an older (wiser) man

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Richard Pennell's avatar

Thank you, Chip! Appreciate that this morning!

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Dan Miller's avatar

Hi Richard,

A very belated birthday! 50?! And as others have noted, you could have fooled me. Thank goodness we've become smitten with a game that can be played well past the peak of our physical powers -- but, hopefully, while our appreciation for all it has to offer continues to mature. Thank you for reminding us of that every week. It is no small thing.

Cheers,

Dan

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Richard Pennell's avatar

You are very welcome, Dan. And please tune in tomorrow...!

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Thomas L. James's avatar

Dear Richard, Glad to read of your affection for Pennard. DMW and I played there about 20-25 years ago and after reading your essay I long to return. It is hardly known in the US, but it is a gem for sure! Best, TJ

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Richard Pennell's avatar

So return you should. It won't have changed much...still glorious! Thank you, Tom!

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Matthew Moore's avatar

You write beautifully on golf Richard 👏

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Richard Pennell's avatar

Thank you!

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Ted Baechtold's avatar

Happy birthday and thanks for the gifts you give us every Sunday morning...cheers!

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Richard Pennell's avatar

My pleasure! ❤️

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Robin Brown's avatar

I returned there recently.A magical place

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Richard Pennell's avatar

Marvellous, isn’t it? So good to get back there!

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Stuart Barr's avatar

Happy 50th birthday Richard 🍻

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Richard Pennell's avatar

Thank you! ❤️

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Alan Joss's avatar

I didn’t realise your milestone birthday was fast approaching when we played at New Zealand on Monday, Happy Birthday and you certainly don’t look it. I must try and get to Pennard with Sean or another friend who is a member next year.

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