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There we were. Just a bunch of men ready for a Golf Tournament to raise funds for our missions project. Then prior to a shotgun start Josh steps on to the driving range and begins his Golf Exhibition. At first everyone was taken back by the amazing things he can do with a golf ball. Most of us had never seen anyone do so many amazing things with a golf club. After a few moments, we all began to realize this was more than a man who has been gifted with an incredible golfing skill, but someone who has learned how to embrace a crowd. We loved the way he involved several people from the crowd. Quickly it turned into and exhibition about "us" as it was about "him". We thoroughly enjoyed having Josh at our Golf event. But his greatest contribution wasn't his golfing skills - it was his personality and his ability to include everyone in his exhibition. Anyone can go to an "event," but it takes someone with a compassion for others and a desire to impact their life positively that makes it an experience. The men still talk about the sucess of our tournament and the role Josh played in making it more that just a "day of golf." Anyone including Josh in their event will be extremely grateful they did.

David Mewbourne, Pastor
Claremore First Assembly of God

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Josh,

Wow! As long as we have an event you will be a part of it. I can't begin to describe the feedback we are getting. We appreciate you taking the time to teach some practical golf instruction. In my 20 years as a scratch golfer you explain the golf swing better that anyone I have ever met. Your God-given talents have really made our tournament a day to remember.

Mark Hilton - Sheridan Resorts

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 Mr. Olson,

Your participation in our fundraising golf tournament has resulted in the largest donations we have ever received. We would like to schedule you for our next event. I appreciate your professionalism and would highly recommend you to anyone hosting a golf event.

Matthew Erwin PhD. - Muscular Dystrophy

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Josh and Hailey,

Thank you so much for blessing our tournament. Having you there made such a difference. God is working wonders in your lives and it is nice to see people following His guidance. People are STILL talking about your amazing demonstration. Looking forward to getting my fancy new club. First new club I have ever bought.

Keep it straight and long,
God Bless you and your entire family

Garron Smith
Athletic Director-Cedar Park Christian School


Josh,

"Just want to thank you again for helping me gain a few more yards and a ton of consistency with my long drivers. You helped make practicing fun before I went to the ReMax world contest last October. I think you have so much talent and I hope the results start to show as I know they will. Anytime I think I’m pretty long I only have to think of Josh hitting it 30 yards by me and I’m back to exercising and practicing. You explain the rotation move better than anybody I’ve known. I think you are a great teacher at any level and especially at the top because your knowledge of the golf swing is outstanding. I hope you are blessed this year and in the future with not only your golf, but also your family and your walk with the Lord."

God Bless,

Dean Strand


"The Mulligans are a group of believers in Hong Kong who are using golf as a vehicle to introduce people to Christ. We had the privilege of spending a significant amount of time with Josh Olson of Drive the Distance in October 2003, when he came for a series of golf clinics and driving exhibitions.

It is plainly evident that Josh not only has a God-given ability to drive a golf ball a tremendous distance, but also a maturity in his faith unusual for his age, as well as a tender and sensitive heart for the people whom he meets. It is rare to find each of these qualities on their own, not to mention all in the same person.

On top of that, Josh has a strong commitment to Jesus and is determined to use his life to minister to others. I have no doubt in my mind that Josh both personally and as a key player in Drive the Distance, will continue to impact people's lives in a meaningful and lasting way."

Joe Lu

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THE GREATEST IN THE GAME

SHARE THEIR WISDOM....

No amount of practice will do much good unless the player is trying to accomplish something definite.

Ben Hogan

 

If the mind can’t see it the body can’t achieve it.

Wally Armstrong

 

The trouble with golf is that we are gear boxes trying to become sea gulls.

Percy Boomer

 

The best equipment in the world, used improperly, won’t elevate our game and inch.

John Freeman

 

Most golfers prepare for disaster. A good golfer prepares for success.

Bob Toski

 

The game of golf is a game of accepting failure; of accepting imperfection; of realizing that the perfect game has never been played, never will be played, or ever could be played.

Author Unknown

 

The first requisite of a truly sound swing is simplicity

Bobby Jones

 

I have to rate a faulty grip as the common cause of bad golf

Tommy Bolt

 

A good putter is a match for anyone. A bad putter is a match for no one.

Harvey Penick

 

The good player swings through the ball while the awkward player hits at it.

Ken Venturi

 

You get rewarded at the bottom end of the club by what you do at the top end.

Jerry Barber

 

To control your nerves, you must have a positive thought in your mind.

Byron Nelson

 

When you miss a shot, never think of what you did wrong. Come up to the next shot thinking of what you must do right.

Tommy Armour

 

The more practice, the luckier you get.

Ray Floyd

 

Given an equality of strength and skill, the victory in golf will be to him who is the captain of the soul.

Arnold Haultain

 

Golf is a game of mistakes, and the object is to keep your bad shots straight and in play.

Ben Hogan

 

All golf is divided into three parts….. the strokes, the course, and the opponent.

Tommy Armour

 

You must have to confidence in your ability to make the shot required. This comes from practice.

Byron Nelson

 

Golf is the only sport where there are more teachers than players.

Conrad Rehling

 

The person I fear the most in the last two rounds is myself.

Tom Watson

 

Perhaps the strongest ingredient in the makeup of a champion is patience.

Byron Nelson

 

Putting is like wisdom, partly a natural gift and partly the accumulation of experience.

Arnold Palmer

 

I play for fun, friends, exercise, and fresh air.

Bill Roland

 

You can tell a lot about a person even a total stranger, by playing a round of golf with him.

John Freeman

 

The good shots keep us coming back.

John Freeman

 


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