Although he teaches six to seven days a week from
morning until dark, Petelinkar manages to play 18 holes
twice a month. The first day he arrived at the first tee at
Eagle Marsh he was running late. He loves to tell the story
of how he hit two huge shots to the green and drained the
putt for what he thought was birdie three, only to find out
he had made an eagle on the par five. He’s been a fixture
at Eagle Marsh ever since.
“I can express my passion for the game of golf and the
people I meet. I teach people from all over the globe. I
have been given the ability by Paul Howley to fulfill a
dream, play golf and get paid for it,” Petelinkar said.
“When a student can square up the clubface and hit the
ball with distance, it’s a good feeling. The money is a great
attribute of my efforts. If I was independently wealthy, I
would do it for free.”
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Using a great golf instruction labor-saving device, Bobby P. rakes
in the balls for another chipping lesson during a group session
at Eagle Marsh Golf Club.