"Thirteen years later, they still talk about her, Miss Eunice," said Meckley. "That's all she ever had, was time for everyone."

Dick Meckley's influence came from a different angle. A representative of Cleveland Golf, he battled alcoholism for much of his life. But according to Meckley, when his father died two years ago, he had been sober for 29 years. During that time he had befriended the likes of Masters champion Vijay Singh and Bobby Clampett. Dick Meckley's funeral service was held on the 17th green at the TPC where his ashes were scattered.

"I have a special place in my heart for these children in the Methodist Home because I know many of them come from alcoholic families," said Meckley.

"I'm so grateful to have this platform where I can help," he said.

"You know, Jesus didn't say 'build it and they will come,' like that line from the movie "Field of Dreams." He said 'go and tell it."

For more information on entering a team in the Methodist Children's Home Scramble or purchasing a ticket for the banquet and auction, contact Stan Wallace at 388-9936 or Darien Peavey at 382-8908.