b'MEMBERS WHO PLAY TOGETHEROf Rusty, Tony Walenz says this:STAY TOGETHERThe photo of Jim, Rusty and their good friends Dr. ChrisRusty as always was Rusty; his warm personality and Rodgers (featured second from left) and Tony Walenzopinions were well represented, and he did not hold back (featured far right) was taken in May 2021 at the Charton expressing his thoughts. Despite a recurring hook off the House in Scottsdale. As Chriss guest and over four days oftee box, he seemed to really enjoy himself as we all enjoyed golf at various courses around the area, Tony tells us, thebeing in his company. You may not realize this, but Rusty was friends grew closer. Dr. Chris, Rustys former physician, wasnot one to go on many golf trips. He was in love with Prairie the friend who urged him to face ALS with dignity and grace. Dunes and enjoyed playing his golf there.One thing I learned during this trip, Tony says, was that Jim Elliott could very well have qualified as the Forrest Gump of golf. He seemed to have met or played with everyone who was anyone over the course of his golf career. The list of golf courses he had played would have made the bucket list of the most avid golfers.Shelia, Jims best one, tells us his golf flight path was memorialized with ball markers. He played a lot of courses around the world, including St. Andrews. His daughter Jill put all his ball markers in a shoe box for loved ones to look through and take home. As she tells the stories of family members, including grandchildren, who wanted to play golf with Jim, we understand quickly that everyone who was anyone started at home.My son, Joel, played with Jim in a big member-guest tournament. Jimmy was probably close to 70. They were on the back 9 in a shootout, doing well, playing a couple of flatbellies . on 17, Joel hit a good shot . hit it close to the green, and Jimmy laid it up close to the hole. Shelia pauses. My son, Jason, who was following, took a photo of Jimmy from the back. His swing will be missed. He had a beautiful swing.8'