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Honestly, I\u2019ve never paid much attention to Rod Pampling.<\/p>\n

Guy\u2019s a great player who puts his name on the front page of a leader board from time to time. He has his good days, his bad days and the occasional great one. He\u2019s a player you recognize but rarely seek out if you ever happen to attend a live tournament.<\/p>\n

Then you read a story about how Pampling took time to track down and personally thank every tournament director<\/a> who gave him an extension in 2011 – and you\u2019re forced to pay attention to the man for a moment. Pampling kept his PGA Tour card this season by a whisper as he came in at the 124th spot on the money list. He\u2019ll be able to compete on tour regularly next year – and it would never have happened without the exemptions he received.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey didn\u2019t have to do that,\u201d said Pampling of the tournament directors. \u201cIt was a simple gesture on their part and it\u2019s not that hard to call and say \u2018thanks for that.\u2019 I was just trying to do the right thing. Hopefully, I wont need the invite again.\u201d<\/p>\n

If he does though, he might just find it. Several tournament directors have commented how rare it is to hear from a player in such a personal manner of thanks. AT&T National tournament director Greg McLaughlin event went so far to say, \u201cas far as I\u2019m concerned, he can play in one of my tournaments if he ever needs a spot. He\u2019s set for life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kindness matters. It\u2019s a lesson we\u2019re taught as children and reminded of throughout life, especially during the holiday season. It takes very little effort to say thank you, yet people often forget. Rod Pampling never forgot the fact that kindness matters – and that\u2019s why he\u2019ll be back on Tour in 2012.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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