The Spirit International: A golf ‘event’ gaining much-deserved prominence
Last week, I worked at the The Spirit International golf tournament in the secluded, heavily-wooded, wildlife-abundant Trinity, Texas. It was by far the most unique, cool, international amateur golf event I’ve attended (not that I’ve attended many). And by “event,” I mean “event,” because that’s exactly what it is. It’s not just another amateur golf tournament. It really is special.
First of all, let me give you full disclosure: I worked the tournament this year, so I am biased…but with good reason.
The Spirit International, played every other year at Whispering Pines in Trinity, Texas, features the top amateur golfers from around the world, and truly is one of those golf events that not only entertains you, but makes you feel good down to your core. Your soul feels great after you emerge from the densely-wooded town of Trinity, Texas, after a week of working/watching golf (in my personal experience, at least).
I could go on and on. I could try to be the beautiful writer that I know I’m not. Bottom line: this is a college golf event that brings top men’s and women’s talent from around the world to the heart of Texas, and the heart of the country. It’s a week-long showcase of golf, but, more importantly, an embracing of the international community, and a showcase of what’s right in America. The Spirit International at Whispering Pines, right next to Camp Olympia, combines the best of both venues. Top-flight? college golf by day. A campy, family, fun atmosphere (with beer for the adults) by night. It really is a special event, and a special place. They do a great job putting the event together, and it should only continue to grow.
I’m not sure that I even want to publicize the tournament with this blog. (As you know, I receive 2.3 million readers a day.) I don’t want to ruin a good thing. But if you are a sportswriter, a wildlife enthusiast, a fan of multi-national sporting events, and/or a golf fan, you would love The Spirit International.
Brian Laesch is the Sports Editor for BrianLaesch.com.
