Foothills Senior Golf Association

Gary Hucker

Background Information
Born Windsor, Ontario, Canada 5/17/52
Married (Judy); two children (Jason, Devon)
Resides in Easley
Commercial Real Estate Developer (builds medical offices)

Three Favorite Golf Courses Played

• Essex Country Club, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
• Oakland Hills CC, Detroit, MI
• TPC, Jacksonville, FL

Three Favorite Local Courses

• Green Valley
• Willow Creek
• Arrowhead Pointe, Elberton, GA

Dream Foursome
Gary Player, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Watson

Golf Highlights

• Hole-in-one, Willow Creek, #12, 11 wood

Other Interests
Hiking (has hiked in and out of Grand Canyon)
Kayaking (competes in flat water kayak racing)

Those who have had the privelege of playing a round of golf with Gary know what a great ball striker he is. He doesn’t miss fairways and his wedge game is awesome. Gary proves the point that length is not everything. Although he averages about 210 yards off the tee, he consistently wins the first flight. I first met Gary a couple of years ago when he called and asked about the competetiveness of our group. I invited him to play as a guest and when he discovered he could get all the competition he wanted, he joined and has been an enthusiastic member. Gary has underwritten the web site, so when you see him next time, thank him. He is known for his generous and friendly nature and is the most encouraging golf partner you will find.

Phil Balentine

Background Information
Born 10/18/28 Ware Shoals, SC
Resides in Ware Shoals on original family property
Married (Brenda); 3 children (Phyllis, Deck, Joey)
Retired President of Railroad and Trucking Company

Three Favorite Golf Courses Played

• Hazeltine CC, Chaska, MN
• Old North State, New London, NC
• Inverness, Tampa, FL

Three Favorite Local Courses

• Spartanburg CC
• Cobb’s Glen
• Stoney Point

Dream Foursome
Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Jack Nicklaus

Golf Highlights

• 10 holes in one (latest April ‘06 at Ware Shoals)
• low round of 67 at Hejaz in Mauldin
• Defeated former SC State Champion for Ware Shoals Club Championship, 1958

Other Interests
Family, Bowling (175 average), Fishing,

Phil started working for Regal Textile Corporation (now Mt. Vernon Mills) right out of high school during WWII delivering telegrams. He worked his way to the top of the company and retired as President. He played semi-Pro baseball (catcher, outfield, first base) in Ware Shoals until the advent of TV reduced attendance.

Phil has played with the Foothills Senior Golf Association almost since its inception. Phil enjoys the competition and the comaraderie of golf.

If you are paired with a lefty who knocks down pins and is deadly on the greens, say hello to Phil Balentine who started shooting his age almost 10 years ago.