Ben Merklee has played in big Professional Putters Association tournaments, and Elmer Lawson has played in professional level miniature golf tournaments in the U.S. and Europe. And, no, it’s not about the money.
“You’re not going to become a millionaire playing mini golf, even if you win a lot,” said Merklee, after he and Lawson returned to Long Beach Island for Week 6 of “Can You Beat Biggy?” at Mr. Tee’s on July 23. “You travel to these tournaments and you’re trying to win a few hundred bucks.
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