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ANTHONY M. SBARRA
Professional Golfer
The 2008 Golf Tour Season will be here shortly. I would like to take part in the North American Pro Golf Tour Season (formerly the New England Pro Tour) again this year. In 2006 I was able to play half the season, in 2007 I played in all 9 events. To prepare for this year’s Season I need to be able to practice daily, starting in mid-March to be Tour ready in June.
That means a leave of absence from work. I can’t take a leave of absence from my financial responsibilities, however. I am a frugal person and use my money wisely. Touring expenses are a reality and cannot be avoided.
To devote the time, energy and focus necessary to get to the Winners Circle I am looking for $60,000 for the 2008-tour season.
The $60,000 sounds like lot, but after my experiences of 2006 and 2007, it’s clear to me that the money needs to be available before I can start. This will cover both Tour expenses and my regular cost of living expenses.
Since you are still reading, let me tell you about myself.
My family and friends call me TONY, or “COOL TONY” as I am known on the tour. I am in excellent health. I started playing golf at the age of 9. My father took me to the Gator Hole, a par 3 course in Myrtle Beach, SC while we were camping. That’s where my love of the game began. Since the first time I held a club in my hands, I have had the dream of being a Pro. Even now, each time I go to a course and stand on the first tee, I feel this is where I belong.
I played on the Varsity Golf Team all four years of high school. At the time I graduated, people with dyslexia did not get offered scholarships or go to college. I did however, become a certified Golf Instructor. I taught group lessons for the local Community Education Program for 13 years as well as giving private lessons. Now I am moving to the next level.
In 2006 when I played for half a season, in the New England Pro Tour (formerly the Cleveland Tour), the Tour President and Pro, Brian Hebb encouraged me. He said: “You have the talents to be a successful tour professional. Get more tour experience”. Former PGA Tour Pro, Jim Hallet told me to: “Put yourself in pressure situations under the gun and you will become a successful player.” These men consider me an asset to the NAGT. That reminded me of what Walter Morgan, Senior PGA Player told me when I met him. (He did not turn Pro until he was 50 years old). He said: “To make it you must practice, practice and then practice some more!” In 2007, I met Charlie Rutledge, former PGA Player. He became my mentor and offered to be my Swing Coach. I played well tee to green, but struggled on the greens. He says I have the potential to be a Winner. According to my Mom, this has been “Golf College”
I want to play on the 2008 NAGT, but know that is only possible with sponsors. Taylor Made Golf Co. gave me a discount on clubs and has supplied bags and hats. The Birdzeyewear Sport Glasses have asked me to be a spokesperson and model for their glasses. Some family and friends support me in many ways, but I do need the influx of cash to make this a reality for 2008.
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