Imagine my surprise this morning when I fired up Twitter to see viral superstar German soccer fan Freddy was driving through the nearby town of Elmore, Ohio as part of his trip east to see more World Cup action.This is the town where we've taken our kids to see Santa in an old settler's log cabin.
It's the town where Mrs.Screencaps' favorite greenhouse, Bench's, is located.
Next Monday, my 14U rec team is playing Elmore's team.Fans of Germany cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Cote D'Ivoire at Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Canada, on June 20, 2026.(Maciek Gudrymowicz/ISI Photos)I'm not sure if Elmore is peak America, but it is what America should be all about: family, hard work, community and just living a solid life without causing trouble for society.
Meanwhile, right up the road in Toledo, they just announced extra safety plans for the Fourth of July fireworks because thug idiots can't stop shooting up community events.If you're ever driving the Ohio Turnpike and need a place to stop, give Elmore a try.Visit Schedel Gardens to enjoy the landscapes created by Joe and Marie Schedel decades ago.
You won't be disappointed.WORLD CUP FANS ARE BLOWN AWAY BY 'FREE REFILLS' IN THE UNITED STATES, GEN Z HITS MASSIVE VEGAS POT & MEAT!Right now, I'm facing 172 holes of golf over five days.Five rounds will be stroke play, there will be two scrambles, a Ryder Cup two-man scramble and then a Ryder Cup match play.The first half of the trip will be 16 guys.
The second half will be 40 golfers.We'll start with Jack Nicklaus' Bear course in Traverse City, which has ranked as high as the 16th hardest public golf course in the U.S.
at different times since it was built.Nicklaus is on record saying he didn't want to make it so hard, but the investor insisted it be so difficult that golfers would have no choice but to play it.
So, Jack made the place ridiculous.After that, we'll play an Arnold Palmer course followed by a Tom Weiskopf design be...