Charlie Boswell has inspire thousands of man to refuse to give up on their situation, and to get up and give the world the best out of their situation. Charlie became blind on World War II when he tries to save his friend from a burned tank. Charlie was a great athlete before the incident, but after he loses his sight, he decided to try a new kind of sport, a sport that he never plays even when he still has his sight – Golf!
Through his strong will and his love to Golf, he keeps on practicing until he became National Golf Champion for blind people, and He won the awards 13 times!
One of his idols is a well known Golf player, Ben Hogan. So it’s really an honor for Charlie to win Ben Hogan Award in 1958. When he met Ben Hogan, Charlie told him that he is a big fan, and says that one of his wishes is to Golf just 1 round with the spectacular Ben Hogan. Mr Hogan agrees that to play Golf with him will also be an honor, obviously Charlie’s name has grown, and that Mr Hogan has heard about Charlie’s achievement and admire his skills.
“Would you play with some money, Mr Hogan?“, Charlie said.
“I can’t play for money, it’s not fair!“, answers Hogan.
“Oh come on Mr. Hogan – only $1000 per hole.”
“I can’t. What would they say about me later, to have used you and your situation.“, answers Hogan.
“So, you didn’t dare, Mr. Hogan?”
“OK!” says Hogan desperately, “but I definitely will show you my best performance!”
“I wouldn’t expect less.” says Boswell in confidence.
“OK, please, Mr. Boswell. Show me when and where!”
With full confidence, Boswell answers, “10 pm, tonight!”
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