Jim Furyk is one classy guy. Jimmy Burch reports in Mr. Fairway’s former newspaper, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, that Furyk made a surprise drop-in visit to a family that had a “We Love Furyk" sign in their front yard. Furyk, in town for the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club, knocked on the door of Marlow family that lives near the course. Michelle Marlow said the former U.S. Open champion wanted to express his thanks for the family’s support. Furyk stuck around and listened to seven-year-old Thomas practice for his piano recital and then gave some golf tips to Henry, 5, in the back yard. Furyk saw the sign in the Marlow’s yard last year and meant to stop after the tournament, but wasn’t able to after he lost in a playoff to Rory Sabbatini. But he did send the family an autographed photo. Suffice to say, Furyk has fans for life in Cowtown.
By the way, the family also has a “Welcome Back Phil” sign in their yard in honor of Phil Mickelson who stopped at the kids’ lemonade stand in 2005 and left a $100 bill for a 50-cent glass.
Hitting range balls while wondering whatever happened to Mark Brooks.
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