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Caretaker of Twisted Paw Putting Club | Founder/CEO of @TheGCSNetwork and Propel Solutions

Powell, OH
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Brian Laurent
4 years
Dear Club Members: Maintaining a living plant at fractions of an inch and pushing it to the extreme is a science, an art, & a difficult task. Give your super what they need & pay them like you would expect to be paid as an expert in your field. Take it from an armchair super.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
The golden hour at Scioto Country Club, showing off the colors and contours of this classic Ross being restored by @GreenGCA with @BbeckerBecker and the team putting the finishing touches on the project.
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Brian Laurent
4 years
Remember that time when Dabo said the Buckeyes were the number 11 team in the country, then the 11th best team came out and steamrolled Clemson? That was awesome.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Like the lyrical geniuses of Outkast said, “So fresh and so clean clean.”
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Brian Laurent
3 years
This is why I built this green! Good times at the Paw. There’s still time to get in on the fun…
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Brian Laurent
3 years
@NoLayingUp Golf-adjacent…in-laws gifted me with this lovely mug, but spelled my last name wrong. 🤷‍♂️ I thought it was funny. Poor mother-in-law could not have felt worse.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Today is my dad’s last day as a gc superintendent. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to witness him return to school and go on to an incredibly successful career. So proud of him and my mother for their professional and personal accomplishments. Congrats and enjoy, @TerryLaurent7 .
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Words can’t begin to express how proud I am of these two. Cameron has been a champ, but the woman behind him is just as tough. Since August 8th, she hasn’t left his side and has cared for him in a way only a mother can. So proud to call her my wife. 4th surgery done. 💪
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Brian Laurent
1 year
He’s finally home (for a few days until his next surgery). It wouldn’t be possible without the thoughts, prayers, and support of all of you. Thank you. 🙏
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Made it back and got the gang together for a few hours. Cameron is TOUGH AS NAILS and took a few steps today after having his lower body stitched back together less than 24 hours ago. Still a long road ahead. Again, can’t thank you all enough for the support. ❤️🙏
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Big guy took a few steps without assistance of a walker the other day. Back to the hospital today for his third surgery. Spirits are high! Thanks again for all the support.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
A little automated mower technology for you this Thursday morning. The future is now!
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Brian Laurent
5 years
A lot of conversation about whether or not golf should be an approved activity right now. I’m happy Ohio courses have the option if they can follow the guidelines. My personal opinion, I like my chances of social distancing in the bottom picture better than the top one.
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Brian Laurent
9 months
He’ll probably change his mind next week, but for now, he says he wants to explore becoming a superintendent. Going through the application process to enroll in our local career center’s landscape program. Proud dad!
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Quick moment to Pat myself on the back…down 30 pounds in 15 months and just five more to go to hit my goal. And my wife is still 🔥🔥🔥.
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Brian Laurent
4 years
This does look fun!!!
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Absolutely humbled by all of the thoughts, prayers, donations, and support from around the world. It’s been a series of highs and lows. Possibly going home tomorrow which is when the fun really starts. It’s been quite a journey. Again, THANK YOU.
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Brian Laurent
2 months
He only turns 16 once, so when he asks for a golf trip, we take a golf trip. Memories were made.
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Brian Laurent
4 years
Homeschooling at it’s finest.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Two weeks in Cali. Was fortunate to see Bel-Air CC, LACC, Riviera, Cypress, Pac Grove, Orinda, and Cal Club. Sprinkled in the @GCSAAConference in the middle. Met some incredible people at every stop. I don’t have a lot of money, but I’m a rich man. Can’t wait to see the family!
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Have had many people ask how Cameron is doing…well, today he took a big step! His doctor gave the all clear to “be a kid again,” so he suited up for team Phoenix today. Didn’t think we’d see this for quite a while. Can’t thank you all enough for the support.
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Brian Laurent
4 years
This view never gets old.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
It’s giving Tuesday, so let’s give something away! How about an #OhioGolf fairway wood headcover. Like, retweet, and/or reply to be entered into the drawing. Contest ends Wednesday, Dec 1 at 10am.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Question…while working on the fairway addition, my wife says, “you might as well just do that to the whole yard.” Can that be considered approval to move forward???
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Brian Laurent
2 years
I typically take one picture for about every 99 videos while I’m flying the drone. Glad I flipped the settings to grab this one earlier today.
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Brian Laurent
8 years
Heartbroken by the passing of Darian Daily. He was an amazing role model and friend to many in the industry.
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Update: I took the day to get the house ready for Cameron’s hopeful return tomorrow. Since he won’t be able to climb stairs for a while, we’re setting him up on the main level. Painted the wall orange and added some of his @bengals posters to make him enjoy his temporary digs.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Does it matter? Nope. Was I curious? Yep. Am I telling you? Nope. Is it the best bentgrass putting green in the neighborhood? Yep.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Memorable day at this little course just outside of Pittsburgh 😉.
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Cameron made it through surgery, but it’s a long road ahead. Thx to everyone for reaching out and for your 🙏. Big thx to the gate agents at @SouthwestAir who took the time to look at options to get us home ASAP. @AmericanAir could take some notes in customer service.
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Brian Laurent
4 months
Proud dad moment.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Great Father’s Day gift right here! My 10 year old wanted to learn and got a few passes down.
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Brian Laurent
5 years
She said yes!
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Saucon Valley is where I learned the game of golf and where I watched my father give so much time and energy to this profession. It’s where I learned about the importance of relationships in this business. Special week for me to be back as a fringe member of the turf community.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Can you say, “EXPANSION?” 🤦‍♂️ #TwistedPawPuttingClub
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Not much of a selfie guy, but making an exception today as I start two weeks of documenting the talented team at MVGC. Huge thanks to @chadmark614 for once again providing the opportunity and @ToroGolf for their partnership with @TheGCSNetwork .
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Brian Laurent
10 months
Made the pilgrimage to South Pittsburg.
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Brian Laurent
9 months
Haven’t posted many Cameron updates in a while. This sight is something we wouldn’t have imagined four months ago. He’s doing great, thanks in large part to all the love and support from our incredible community of family and friends. Thank you. 🙏
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Full volunteer crew has arrived! First run-through was a success and had a pretty special visitor to kick things off! Plus some local grub courtesy of our friends at @HarrellsLLC ...tournament time is here!
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Brian Laurent
4 months
Loving every minute of it.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Raised over $600 for the @wee1foundation during a little backyard get together. So grateful for incredibly generous friends and colleagues. 🙏
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Brian Laurent
29 days
Took a break from the work travels to spend time with my person.
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Brian Laurent
2 months
A golden celebration. Congrats on 50 years mom and dad.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
February in Ohio. Gotta love it.
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Brian Laurent
9 months
What’s the saying, “The harder I work, the luckier I get”? The office renovation has been another reminder of how lucky I truly am! A few more pieces yet to add, but @TheGCSNetwork HQ is coming together nicely.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
When you have work in the same city for a change, you carpool!
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Brian Laurent
3 years
The players aren’t the only ones learning the new greens this week!
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Huge thanks to the crew for the opportunity to be a part of the Memorial Tournament once again. The early mornings are always worth it when you get to spend time with friends and peers from near and far. Congrats to the entire team for another successful event.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Tell me you’re a golf nerd without telling me you’re a golf nerd.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Took a quick moment to grab a few stills today…this is one of my favorites. I’ve been a part of @MemorialGolf for more than 7 years, and I’m still in awe every time I walk up the 18th.
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Finally hit a wall after roughly 20 out of the last 27 days on the road for Tour events (I know, cry me a river). A few more shifts with my friends at MVGC, a few days to play catch up, and then off to the US Open. Even after several years behind the scenes, it never gets old.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
There are @DogsOfTurf , and then there’s Gus. 😳
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Brian Laurent
3 years
If you see someone that looks like they’re ready to go camping in the convention center during the @GCSAAConference today…it’s just me. Holy gear.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
How it started/how it’s going. Two years of Twisted Paw. Shout out to @brianhbates ArmsTurf for the mix and @BarenbrugUSA for the seed!
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Brian Laurent
3 years
My first big, “I’m getting old” moment. Met @Nate_McK24 when he was bussing tables at Brookside and just starting in the @osuturf program. Presented him with several scholarships over the years and today he completed his first Memorial as superintendent. Congrats, Nate!
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Brian Laurent
1 year
A career first (I think)…proud to have some of my footage picked up by one of the major golf tours. Good exposure for SN and the industry.
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PGA TOUR Champions
1 year
The early bird gets the worm @seniorpgachamp 🚜⛳️🌕 #SrPGAChamp | @TheGCSNetwork
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Brian Laurent
6 years
After six years as executive director with OTF, I will be stepping aside as of February 1st. It’s been an incredibly rewarding (and fun!) several years. Thanks to all my turf friends for the support.
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Yes, of course I had a timelapse camera set up for yesterday’s festivities.
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Brian Laurent
7 months
The neighbors have been getting restless. Bit the bullet and getting the 2024 season kicked off at #TwistedPaw .
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Brian Laurent
10 months
2023 stats to date. 110 hotel nights. 78 flights. 90 (ish) car rental days. Been a hell of a year! Thanks for keeping me busy.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
😳
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Brian Laurent
5 months
Doing my part to promote the industry to the kids.
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Brian Laurent
4 months
I’m so lucky to spend time with incredible people at some of the world’s greatest courses and events, but nobody rolls out the red carpet like my MVGC family. Big thanks to @chadmark614 and the entire team for the hospitality and congrats on another amazing week.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Multipurpose drink holder, speaker holder, and club caddy. First class amenities at the Paw.
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Brian Laurent
4 years
I typically send a portion of all store proceeds to the Wee One, but as a father, this really pulls on my heart strings. While it may not be much, and he may have attended the wrong OSU 😉, I am going to send 10% of all store orders to help this family.
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Michael Breuer
4 years
Grady broke out of ICU and is on the floor again, not too mention he turns 5 months old today...
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Brian Laurent
2 years
After helping our volunteer shuttle driver make his way off the course without damaging anything, I took the opportunity to spend a little time on the 11th…just standing, soaking it all up, appreciating how lucky I am to be trusted by others to contribute to their teams. 🙏
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Brian Laurent
1 year
I’m no equipment manager, but I’m pretty sure this isn’t good. “Build a green. It’ll be fun!” At least it happened on my final cleanup pass on the chipping are. #trusttheprofessionals #backyardsuper
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Big thanks to my friends and partners at @BASFTurf_us for the Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase signed mini helmet and @HarrellsLLC for the gift box. Made his day! Our community is THE BEST.
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Tough day today. Cameron was extremely sore and couldn’t stand up to walk. 2nd surgery went well and 3rd surgery will likely be mid-next week. PT starts tomorrow and so does the prep to get him home. Thx for the support and GoFundMe donations. Words can’t express our gratitude.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
When you have some free time in the morning, a drone, and public beach parking near some of the world’s greatest golf courses…
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Brian Laurent
4 years
Green rolled before the Christmas lights have been taken down. Priorities.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Wishing my better half a very happy birthday. So grateful for this woman’s love and support.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
13 days.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Celebrating making it thru another year of self employment with the three C’s…cocktails, cigars, and chipping practice! Thank you to the boards and members of the @COGCSA @MVGCSA and all of my #OSN partners for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the industry. ❤️🙏
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Brian Laurent
3 years
The official flags are in for the weekend! Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!
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Brian Laurent
2 years
The non-selective herbicide did its thing while I was traveling. Time to seed and get the new fairway/approach addition moving here at #TwistedPawPuttingClub .
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Brian Laurent
2 years
FINALLY made it to Brough Creek! Came out to get some footage and wound up on the greens cleanup crew. Can’t wait for this story!
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Go time!
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Brian Laurent
6 years
That’s all folks. Thanks to OTF for eight great years. Looking forward to what’s next with the @OHSuperNetwork .
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Not a bad venue for a morning walk. Company wasn’t bad either.
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Brian Laurent
1 year
Excited for @Nate_McK24 as he moves on from the Village to Carolina GC. One of the first turf students I met when I got into the business and it’s been an absolute thrill to watch him develop into a top notch super. Best wishes, Nate!
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Family affair with the Laurent’s and Boring’s on the links today for the @gcsaa Golf Championships presented by @ToroGolf . Pretty sure we didn’t win!
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Date night with the wife! Don’t think spending the evening getting data was her ideal night out...but at least we were able to enjoy a little time together during this chaotic week.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
All geared up and doing my best nascar look with sponsor logos on the slim chance of getting some Golf Channel airtime next week. Yes, I know…I have problems! Thanks again to @ToroGolf and @BASFTurf_us for the support of @TheGCSNetwork .
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Celebrating my lovely wife, who has been so unbelievably supportive of this wild ride we’ve been on for the last few years. Happy birthday, Lauren. Also celebrating her international twin, @mattgourlaycgcs , who is lovely on the inside. 😉
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Brian Laurent
4 years
My wife lipped out for a hole in one, so I thought it’d be fun to record her birdie effort. Disclaimer: No greens were harmed in the making of this video.
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Brian Laurent
1 month
They say life on the road is so glamorous.
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Brian Laurent
4 years
Shout out to my data team this week, @johnmowat1616 @spapania and Alan Mark. Will be fun to watch how it all unfolds today with extreme conditions this afternoon. #theMemorial #ETG
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Brian Laurent
1 year
The best and worst part of my travels, the need to visit the golf shop for memorabilia. Never know when the invites will dry up!
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Because I haven’t posted a picture in a while. After today’s round, I probably need to add a driving range! #twistedpaw
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Brian Laurent
2 years
19 days until the Fourball at the #GCSAAChampionships presented by @ToroGolf tees off. Ready to take @mattgourlaycgcs ’s cash!
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Front row seats to the “Laser Show” on 14 this morning. @FitchManok and @SamMontgomery3 getting it done before the first rounds on the new Village.
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Happy Twisted Paw Day! Three years ago today, we picked up Percy from the shelter.
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Brian Laurent
2 years
Question: Driving to a @NoLayingUp event and exiting to refuel, you see a sign for a local attraction, “World’s Largest Golf Tee,” what do you do? Answer:
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Brian Laurent
3 years
Mom and dad dropped off a bag of old newspaper clippings and other items from the good old days. This is still one of my favorites…only time I’ll ever have a headline over @TigerWoods .
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Brian Laurent
2 years
What else would you do when it’s 70 in February???
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Brian Laurent
4 months
Against my better judgement, family (mainly my kids) and friends are encouraging me to keep the green for a while longer. This will be fun. 🤦‍♂️ #SaveThePaw
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Brian Laurent
6 years
My last, first morning walk over to the #OTFShow . Going to miss this.
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