L to R- George, Bill Joiner, Lynn Warmack, Glenn Conway at Pebble Beach. Looks like they were raising a glass of water, or milk...
L to R- George, Bill Joiner, Lynn Warmack, Glenn Conway at Pebble Beach. Looks like they were raising a glass of water, or milk...
Happy to be out of the hospital!
Happy to be out of the hospital!
Practicing his putting at CCC. He must have made a lot of putts to shoot 66 back in the day...
Practicing his putting at CCC. He must have made a lot of putts to shoot 66 back in the day...
George, center, is congratulated as he wins another trophy. Photo insert shows George in his dress whites.
George, center, is congratulated as he wins another trophy. Photo insert shows George in his dress whites.
Renovated, the old Preisinger home on Hendeson st..
Renovated, the old Preisinger home on Hendeson st..
Betty Palmer, Helen and George. Photo in back is of the Badin Opera house, 1920+
Betty Palmer, Helen and George. Photo in back is of the Badin Opera house, 1920+
The Badin cafe. Helen's brother James ran the cafe and cooked burgers on the grill.
The Badin cafe. Helen's brother James ran the cafe and cooked burgers on the grill.
From R to L - a young George, Johnny Palmer, Earl Estridge, Wallace (Gas) Palmer, and unknown.
From R to L - a young George, Johnny Palmer, Earl Estridge, Wallace (Gas) Palmer, and unknown.
Stanly County CC. Club house and golf course built by Alcoa, in the town of Badin, NC.
Stanly County CC. Club house and golf course built by Alcoa, in the town of Badin, NC.
The old Stanly County Country Club, later known as the Badin Inn, where dad grew up playing golf.
The old Stanly County Country Club, later known as the Badin Inn, where dad grew up playing golf.
George and Helen smiling and in love.
George and Helen smiling and in love.
Mirror mirror on the wall, who has the greatest love of all? Helen and George.
Mirror mirror on the wall, who has the greatest love of all? Helen and George.
Just Married!!!
Just Married!!!
Mark, Carol, Tina and George, with Helen watching over them.
Mark, Carol, Tina and George, with Helen watching over them.
Thanks to William Bedingfield at Windsor, testing out the putting prototype, as dad gives Liza Cagle a putting tip.
Thanks to William Bedingfield at Windsor, testing out the putting prototype, as dad gives Liza Cagle a putting tip.
After a few mini strokes, dad flew through rehab. Getting his legs recharged at Emory. ; )
After a few mini strokes, dad flew through rehab. Getting his legs recharged at Emory. ; )
Phil and Doris and Helen and George, at the Old MCC. Kennesaw Mt in background
Phil and Doris and Helen and George, at the Old MCC. Kennesaw Mt in background
Gramommy holding Katie's hand, the lake at Bent Tree.
Gramommy holding Katie's hand, the lake at Bent Tree.
Dad's sister Margie and husband, the honorable Judge Benjamin Haines of Greensboro.
Dad's sister Margie and husband, the honorable Judge Benjamin Haines of Greensboro.
Papa and Gramommy under their Snuggie.
Papa and Gramommy under their Snuggie.
George with his brother, Jack Preisinger. Bet you boys are telling some stories now...
George with his brother, Jack Preisinger. Bet you boys are telling some stories now...
The weekend Mom passed, Bluebirds (God's angelic messengers) were flying in front of the Bent Tree home, and around our cars.
The weekend Mom passed, Bluebirds (God's angelic messengers) were flying in front of the Bent Tree home, and around our cars.
Helen playing golf at Heathrow CC, Lake Mary FL. late 80's...
Helen playing golf at Heathrow CC, Lake Mary FL. late 80's...
A proud graduate. You go Mom!
A proud graduate. You go Mom!
This photo needs no caption...
This photo needs no caption...
Dad featured in a Westinghouse golf car ad, he grew the cart fleet at MCC.
Dad featured in a Westinghouse golf car ad, he grew the cart fleet at MCC.
Halloween party at Bent Tree...
Halloween party at Bent Tree...
Dad's 90th with Hicks Malonson and Cathy Colquitt
Dad's 90th with Hicks Malonson and Cathy Colquitt
L-R George, Margie, Marilyn, and Jack, Badin NC
L-R George, Margie, Marilyn, and Jack, Badin NC
The John J Preisinger family- John, George, Marilyn, Margie, Jack and Margaret Preisinger
The John J Preisinger family- John, George, Marilyn, Margie, Jack and Margaret Preisinger
John and Margaret by the fire...
John and Margaret by the fire...
A bit blurry, but that's what breakfast was like many a morning - L-R Tina, son Michael, Jerry Thomas, George and Helen
A bit blurry, but that's what breakfast was like many a morning - L-R Tina, son Michael, Jerry Thomas, George and Helen
A great pic of Dad and Tina...
A great pic of Dad and Tina...
Helen, center in the Red Cross booth, in front of the Grand Opera house in Badin, NC
Helen, center in the Red Cross booth, in front of the Grand Opera house in Badin, NC
A happy selfie...it's 2016 and Carol is wearing a Pickering golf shirt, circa 1980, with original Bent Tree logo.
A happy selfie...it's 2016 and Carol is wearing a Pickering golf shirt, circa 1980, with original Bent Tree logo.
Back L-R Steve Vaughters, John Preisinger, Michael Thomas; Middle George Jr, George Sr, Sister Margie Haines, Kellie Haines, Mark; Front Carol, Helen, Marilyn Gibbons, Tina, Kathy Haines
Back L-R Steve Vaughters, John Preisinger, Michael Thomas; Middle George Jr, George Sr, Sister Margie Haines, Kellie Haines, Mark; Front Carol, Helen, Marilyn Gibbons, Tina, Kathy Haines
L-R Tina, Mark, George Jr and Carol.
L-R Tina, Mark, George Jr and Carol.
Celebrating Dad's birthday at MCC in old Clubhouse dining room - to Dad's left is Mom, Kneens and Malonsons, Brambletts to dad's right, the Portiers far right standing.
Celebrating Dad's birthday at MCC in old Clubhouse dining room - to Dad's left is Mom, Kneens and Malonsons, Brambletts to dad's right, the Portiers far right standing.
Dad's 90th with the Williams. Great photo! Chuck Little is over dad's left shoulder...
Dad's 90th with the Williams. Great photo! Chuck Little is over dad's left shoulder...
At Tate Mtn., early 90's. Tina is carrying her son Michael. Where in the world is Jerry Thomas?!
At Tate Mtn., early 90's. Tina is carrying her son Michael. Where in the world is Jerry Thomas?!
Dad and his star pupil, Peggy Harmon Brady.
Dad and his star pupil, Peggy Harmon Brady.
Cutting the cake.
Cutting the cake.
Margie Haines, Mr. and Mrs James Vann, Marilyn Haines Gibbons, Kathy Haines, Kellie Haines
Margie Haines, Mr. and Mrs James Vann, Marilyn Haines Gibbons, Kathy Haines, Kellie Haines
Just Married 1953
Just Married 1953
Like the photo says, the WHOLE Preisinger Family...Jack, Mother Margret, father John, seated is George, Margie and Marilyn
Like the photo says, the WHOLE Preisinger Family...Jack, Mother Margret, father John, seated is George, Margie and Marilyn
Nice Bike, Dad!
Nice Bike, Dad!
One of the many Pro-Am 4-somes, this group is from Marietta CC - looks like Wyman Pilcher on Left
One of the many Pro-Am 4-somes, this group is from Marietta CC - looks like Wyman Pilcher on Left
Another birthday celebration at Bo's...
Another birthday celebration at Bo's...
Rob Williams, PGA member and long time fan of dad. Thank you Rob, for honoring our dad!
Rob Williams, PGA member and long time fan of dad. Thank you Rob, for honoring our dad!
A collage of dad, from his Naval Aviator days to the evolution of his golf game.
A collage of dad, from his Naval Aviator days to the evolution of his golf game.
Two iconic images: The Lone Cypress and George
Two iconic images: The Lone Cypress and George
A Naval Aviator, flew most of his flights at night so he could play golf during the day...
A Naval Aviator, flew most of his flights at night so he could play golf during the day...
Mark, George and Tina ready to ride down a snowy MCC fairway...
Mark, George and Tina ready to ride down a snowy MCC fairway...
Helen- 1st assistant, shop manager, hostess, with daughter Tina, beverage cart operator
Helen- 1st assistant, shop manager, hostess, with daughter Tina, beverage cart operator
Our debut on the Golf Channel, 2002??? At Bay Hill
Our debut on the Golf Channel, 2002??? At Bay Hill
Carol and Dad ready to attend a PGA function at Charleston PAC
Carol and Dad ready to attend a PGA function at Charleston PAC
Lieutenant Junior Grade George Preisinger, 1945 ish?
Lieutenant Junior Grade George Preisinger, 1945 ish?
After getting married, Dad has to leave for final 9 months tour of duty
After getting married, Dad has to leave for final 9 months tour of duty
Capital City Club, Brookhaven. First Assistant Pro job
Capital City Club, Brookhaven. First Assistant Pro job
242 Freyer Dr., New job, new house, 3 energetic kids. Carol was just 5 months old here...
242 Freyer Dr., New job, new house, 3 energetic kids. Carol was just 5 months old here...
With Monica Preisinger, Dad's sister-in law, and grampa John Preisinger, in the best back yard ever!
With Monica Preisinger, Dad's sister-in law, and grampa John Preisinger, in the best back yard ever!
At Bent Tree, early Fall 1975.
At Bent Tree, early Fall 1975.
Dad and Mom ran great events, back when it was a "mom and pop operation".
Dad and Mom ran great events, back when it was a "mom and pop operation".
MCC, hole #1, with best friends Phil and Doris Malonson. Many rounds of golf and laughs!
MCC, hole #1, with best friends Phil and Doris Malonson. Many rounds of golf and laughs!
Doris Malonson, Mom, and Joan Brooks, Sea Island Ga
Doris Malonson, Mom, and Joan Brooks, Sea Island Ga
Of the many pictures dad took, this is a favorite. Possibly from the USS Sisily.
Of the many pictures dad took, this is a favorite. Possibly from the USS Sisily.
Another Pro Am dinner at Sea Island. Mom was a fashion statement!
Another Pro Am dinner at Sea Island. Mom was a fashion statement!
The Bent Tree legend continues...
The Bent Tree legend continues...
She won the bathing suit competition in the 1947 Miss North Carolina Beauty Pageant. Of course she did.
She won the bathing suit competition in the 1947 Miss North Carolina Beauty Pageant. Of course she did.
In an old Cushman utility cart, sitting on what was on of the original 9 holes at MCC, probably 1964?
In an old Cushman utility cart, sitting on what was on of the original 9 holes at MCC, probably 1964?
A great day, he is happy and warm.
A great day, he is happy and warm.
L-R: Father John, George age 8?, brother Jack standing, Mother Margaret holding Margie, and Marilyn, front yard of Henderson st home in Badin
L-R: Father John, George age 8?, brother Jack standing, Mother Margaret holding Margie, and Marilyn, front yard of Henderson st home in Badin
Stanly County CC, Dad trying to make a putt. The story of his life...
Stanly County CC, Dad trying to make a putt. The story of his life...
When Badin Lake freezes over, you ice skate. Dad always knew how to play and have fun. He never lost that quality.
When Badin Lake freezes over, you ice skate. Dad always knew how to play and have fun. He never lost that quality.
We were told that as a child, dad was extremely smart but bored with school. I think this picture says it all.
We were told that as a child, dad was extremely smart but bored with school. I think this picture says it all.
George on the move.
George on the move.
One of our favorite photos...
One of our favorite photos...
We cleaned up good...
We cleaned up good...
Making a fashion statement, at Sea Island
Making a fashion statement, at Sea Island
Dad's portrait when he and Helen were married... not sure where Mom's is...
Dad's portrait when he and Helen were married... not sure where Mom's is...
Posted up into lead leg, hips and chest rotated, extension and release of arms and hands through impact. Boom.
Posted up into lead leg, hips and chest rotated, extension and release of arms and hands through impact. Boom.
Creating energy with rotational force and angular force - basically turning the torso and cocking the wrists.
Creating energy with rotational force and angular force - basically turning the torso and cocking the wrists.
Carol's only competitor was Glenn Graham, "rudy tudy", and she won the trophy. Yes, she played in her Joe Namath Jersey.
Carol's only competitor was Glenn Graham, "rudy tudy", and she won the trophy. Yes, she played in her Joe Namath Jersey.
Dad getting ready to take off.
Dad getting ready to take off.
Mom, pregnant with George Jr., standing in front of their trailer. Many Pros traveled towing a trailer, staying in parks instead of hotels. Spring 1956...
Mom, pregnant with George Jr., standing in front of their trailer. Many Pros traveled towing a trailer, staying in parks instead of hotels. Spring 1956...
Dad's 90th birthday party, at son Mark's home. They were exhausted by all the love given to them on this day.
Dad's 90th birthday party, at son Mark's home. They were exhausted by all the love given to them on this day.
On a cushman utility cart, we were sitting on what was one of the original 9 holes at MCC. Powder Springs St is over the hill behind us...
On a cushman utility cart, we were sitting on what was one of the original 9 holes at MCC. Powder Springs St is over the hill behind us...
Mom ad Tina in the golf shop at Bent Tree.
Mom ad Tina in the golf shop at Bent Tree.
Winner winner chicken dinner - Helen Pegram, winner of the bathing suit competition in the Miss NC beauty Pageant.
Winner winner chicken dinner - Helen Pegram, winner of the bathing suit competition in the Miss NC beauty Pageant.
Not sure what is making Mom laugh so hard, but she looks so happy!!!
Not sure what is making Mom laugh so hard, but she looks so happy!!!
Late 80's in Lake Mary, Fl, at Heathrow country club.
Late 80's in Lake Mary, Fl, at Heathrow country club.
Helen Pegram, high school...
Helen Pegram, high school...
The graduate...
The graduate...
Three icons...
Three icons...
In the foyer of the original Cloister hotel, Sea Island, Ga,
In the foyer of the original Cloister hotel, Sea Island, Ga,
Just married, at North Island, San Diego, CA
Just married, at North Island, San Diego, CA
It's BO Time! Almost every morning was Bo time...
It's BO Time! Almost every morning was Bo time...