The following is a Counterpoint:

By Jim and Nancy Sands

The cover article in the May 3 paper had a slant that did not play well to those of us who have enjoyed and relished the contributions of the Greensboro Jaycees. For many years, they have worked long hours hosting a great golf tournament. We have all benefited.

Our children have played on soccer fields built by the Jaycees with golf tournament money. Our community has seen young adults grow in leadership roles that have provided civic responsibility.

The article took some facts and presented them to covey the impression that our Wyndham Championship tournament falls far short of the Wachovia Championship now played in Charlotte. Well, yes, the Charlotte tournament is doing exceedingly well. And that is a benefit to our state. We say, "Yea!" Just cut out the competition already.

Our problem is the way the article compared the Wyndham tournament with the Charlotte tournament. "What players love: Mercedes courtesy cars at the Wachovia and fried chicken at the Wyndham." It also compared $3.50 iced teas at the Wachovia with John Daly.

Hey, take the same information and put a positive spin on our tournament. We have $4 beers and the Wachovia charges $3.50 for iced tea! The Wachovia is crowded and at the Wyndham you can see your favorite golf stars up close. The Wachovia has mansions along the course but the Wyndham has volunteers along the course, making the golf tournament available to all.

We have been volunteers at the Wyndham (and GGO and GGCC) golf tournaments for many years. We don't want any $3.50 iced tea.

The writers live in Stoney Creek.