Serving as a U.S. Open Hole Marshal has been a fun and rewarding experience. Seeing the greatest golfers in the world has been exciting and educational—but what is as important as the golf and golfers? Shopping for souvenirs and anything having to do with golf at the magnificent U.S. Open Merchandise Pavilion. This pavilion is at least the size of an airplane hangar and stocked with more U.S. Open/Congressional Country Club logo golf items than one can possibly imagine. I never thought I would see such a variety of items upon which a logo could be embroidered, stamped, embossed, painted or …

I stood only five feet from Phil Mickelson as he hit the ball. Adam Scott consulted me about here his ball landed — which, unfortunately, was in a creek. Ernie Els stood by me while he studied the line for his putt — and trust me, after watching pros putt the hole for an hour, I would have been happy to read the break for him. These are just a few of the reasons I am enthusiastic and excited about volunteering as a U.S. Open hole marshal. Over the last few days, I have been up close and personal with the best in the golfing world (even though they all look incredibly young to be so good!) As …

Serving as a volunteer at the U.S. Open is a true privilege for a golf fanatic like me. I play golf and live on the TPC Avenel Course. My family and I have hosted 13 golf professionals during the Kemper Open and I served as a volunteer yearly at the Kemper Open and the 1997 US Open. Obviously, I love both watching and playing the game and dream of striking the ball like the golfers who will be competing for the championship at Congressional Country Club on June 13 through June 19. Therefore, when my club, Bethesda Country Club asked for volunteers to serve as hole marshals for the 2011 U.S. …

As one drives down River Road into Potomac Village, almost every home is an opulent mega-mansion. Huge manors on vast acreage with the signature white fences of Potomac grace both sides of the hilly road. The picture is perfected with the view of more gorgeous estates as one leaves Potomac Village and drives toward more countryside. But these mansions are not the only residences in Potomac nor are the people inside necessarily unkind, insensitive, well-to-do snobs. Having lived in Potomac for 31 years (but not in a mega-mansion) I would like to venture my perspective on the snob factor. …

Retiring to Florida? Moving in with kids? Buying in Leisure World? Looking at Assisted Living Facilities? The first baby boomers are reaching the age of 65 this year — and the choices are difficult. Most are considering retirement but questions abound. Do they want to leave Potomac, their friends, neighbors, clubs, churches, synagogues, cultural activities? Would they rather stay here, deal with the weather by traveling, but maintain their lives in the homes and communities they have lived in for decades? Do they want to stay near children and grandchildren and perhaps continue the work they …

Potomac is known for its white fences, rolling hills and country feel – yet it is located just 20 minutes from the bustle of Washington, D.C. Potomac is all about proximity to significant events, culture, exceptional restaurants and a multitude of activities. But what makes the Potomac community such an outstanding place to reside? And how can we maintain the synergy that makes Potomac unique – a place where friendships and community prosper and where its busy population can leave the hustle to return to peaceful respite? When I asked friends and neighbors what they like about living in …