Comments on: From Boxing Rings to Golf Courses: Remembering My Father, Joe Louis

By: Kev Adair

Kev Adair — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:22:17 +0000

played the course last week. growing up on the south side, my dad would tell me about Pipe-O-Peace which was renamed after the great fighter. i enjoyed my round and will return for many more.

By: Lauren Taylor

Lauren Taylor — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:40:42 +0000

In reply to Kathy Howell. Thank you for your interest in bringing The First Tee to your area! We will reach out to you directly with more information.

By: Kathy Howell

Kathy Howell — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 22:32:41 +0000

I am interested in starting a First Tee program here in Maine. We have a wonderful young course in Jonesboro, called Barren View named for the many blueberry barrens nearby. Located in Washington County….a very rural setting.
As a golf coach for an area high school, Narraguagus Jr/sr High School I feel we need to start up a local First Tee Program.
I would be very interested in talking with someone about this venture.
I look forward to hearing from someone soon to discuss the possibilities.

By: Allan Littlehale

Allan Littlehale — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 00:51:40 +0000

What a great story to share, Joe. As your Dad was an inspiration to a generation, so are you with your work at The First Tee….Hit ’em straight 🙂

By: Marge

Marge — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:41:34 +0000

I love the game of golf. It is a game that you play against the course and between the space between your ears!!! If you succeed it is you if you don’t it is you. You must learn to depend upon your own skills and upon your morals and ethical behaviours: perseverance, truth, honesty, patience, sportsmanship and many others traits. It is a game for life and teaches you about life and how to handle yourself and others, God Bless Joe Louis and especially for teaching his son the values needed to succeed and God Bless his son for extending these on to the first tee!!!

By: Beth King

Beth King — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:40:13 +0000

Joe, you are such a warm and generous man it is hard to imagine you as the little boy in the photo. Thank you for all the hard work and commitment you have given to those involved with First Tee. You have become a modern day influence toward the same goals your dad stood for in his time….quiet a legacy.

By: Carol Hoggatt Ballard

Carol Hoggatt Ballard — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:26:30 +0000

My own father , who was an artist, died when I was a year old. However, I grew up inspired by his art and became a teacher of art myself. My two older brothers were my male role models, and one grew to love the game of golf as much as Joe. He was an aerospace engineer by profession, but golf became his relaxation.

Joe Louis, Jr. was a playmate of mine as a child. I knew him by the nickname “Punchie” and we went to the same Lake Michigan resort every summer.
He was a wonderful friend then, and I am so glad that he has become involved in First Tee as an adult. Joe is a true role model and inspiration to so many children. His father would be very proud!

By: silas johnson

silas johnson — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 23:34:08 +0000

Thanks Joe for all you do with the kids in the first tee program.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:56:37 +0000

What an interesting story! You learn something new everyday. I had no idea that the great Joe Louis’ son was involved in this program. My son attended the First Tee Golf Progam at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx when they first began the program in 2000. Now my grandson is a member and I am happy to say that I will be accompanying him this summer for his lessons and I promised him I will play with him!

By: Vickie Taylor

Vickie Taylor — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:44:27 +0000

Great article, Chace! It was not only a nice tribute to Joe and his father, but a sweet reminder to all of us whose fathers were our “champions.”