BY JOHN PERRY
(March 5, 2020) Onsite reporting from the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a professional PGA Tour golf tournament held annually in Florida is John Perry. The Bay Hill Club and Lodge play host to the magnificent event that is held at their private golf resort, owned by golf legend Arnold Plamer since 1974. Bay Hill is a suburb southwest of Orlando.
Wayne Birch (Troy Merritt’s caddie) on the 13th tee box during Saturday’s round at Arnold Palmer Invitational 2020. Birch is one of only four Black caddies on the PGA Tour.
Torey Broadwater and Shi McCall attend Round 3 at API for the first time. These longtime buddies share a relationship that has staying power— which is refreshing, and rare. Torey is from Eastern Shore, Va. and now lives in Sanford, FL. He graduated with a BS in Finance. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. in 1995 and works as a Senior Accountant for Home Builder “Ashton Woods.” He’s been playing golf for about 15-years and has a 12-15 handicap. His favorite golf tournament is the Masters. He attended the 2014 and 2016 Masters. Shi graduated in 1998 with a BA in Business Administration from Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. and works as a Property Manager for “Seacreast Services. More or less, a student of the game, Shi does not play golf, rather, she enjoys the sport in a learning capacity.
Harold Varner tees off on number 7
Christiaan Bezuidenhout’s score after round 1PM at API
Christiaan shaking official’s hands after finishing his round at Bay Hill on Thursday.
Christiaan’s caddie Zack Rasego
Christiaan’s caddie Zack Rasego
