We want our many friends in the path of Hurricane Katrina to know that our hearts and prayers are with them in this perilous time.
The direct hit expected at New Orleans will likely claim the home of Brian and Lisa Manzella, which is located approximately 700 yards from the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain and its expected 28-foot storm surge. The good news here is that Lisa is now safely north in Baton Rouge, and with our Three G.O.L.F. Guys And You workshop concluded today, Brian is here in Atlanta with us.
I've not been able to contact Rob Noel, Tom Danos, Chris Wertz and Buzzy Brown at the Rob Noel Golf Academy in Abita Springs, located approximately forty miles north of New Orleans, and David Laville in the city. Also, James Leitz in Slidell, literally in the direct path of the storm, and V. J. Trolio at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi. Though I'm sure each has heeded the warnings, the personal and economic impact of this coming storm will no doubt be felt for months, if not years.
Hang in there, guys. If there's anything we can do to help, let us know and we will.