Golf Enthusiast Brian Cooksey Jr., Enjoys Weekend at The Masters

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Whether you’re an avid golfer or simply a fan of professional golf, there is something special about The Masters golf tournament, which is held each year at the Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Ga. Bryan Cooksey Jr., the 76-year-old chairman of the board of McCall Service, Jacksonville, Fla., is both an avid golfer and a fan of the sport, so getting a chance to attend this year’s tournament as grand-prize winner of the Univar “Go to the Masters with MasterLine” promotion, was doubly special.

“In fact, after returning to Jacksonville [from The Master’s] I played golf Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Orlando,” said Cooksey, who was accompanied by wife Jane (who also is a golfer) for the championship round of The Masters 2009, on April 5.

Cooksey had attended professional golf tournaments before at TPC at Sawgrass in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., but said The Master’s was something special. “It probably is the best run tournament as far as it being organized. The hospitality is fantastic and the concession prices were even fair.”

Cooksey also was impressed by the course’s layout and design. “Water and bunkers are strategically placed so that some holes are very difficult while others are fairly easy. The terrain is beautiful and television does not do it justice. The course has beautiful rolling hills.”

As part of the prize, the Cookseys were flown into Atlanta, stayed in a rented out home, and were escorted at certain points in the trip by Univar rep Joe Manna, who actually worked for McCall Service for 17 years prior to joining Univar.

“Univar is, of course, a great supplier and always has been since the days of Van Waters and Rogers and others,” Cooksey said. “They’ve maintained a very high standard of customer service and customer appreciation and that’s what this is all about. Customers like ourselves appreciate this type of service. It makes us feel special.”