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Enrico (“Ric”) Mutascio
September 14, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that I read about Marlene’s untimely passing. My condolences on your loss.
I am a third-generation Palm Springs native my. Family having settled in Palm Springs in 1922. In late January, 1973, I had just finished my military service as a paratrooper and had returned to Palm Springs to get my college education. In late February, 1973, I saw an ad for caddies to participate in the Palmolive/Colgate Dinah Shore LPGA golf tournament at the then new Mission Hills country club. I submitted an application and was excepted to serve as ProAm caddie for Marlene Hagge and Palmolive/Colgate CEO George Henry Lesch. I did no know that caddies were required to run along side the player’s cart, but being a 22–year old ex-paratrooper, I had know trouble keeping along side of Marlene’s golf cart and was always there and at the ready when she stopped. I do remember that there was some concern for us ProAm caddies due to the Coachella Vally desert environment which hampered all the ProAm caddies but me. I distinctly remember Marlene and George nervously looking to see if I was in distress but I never was.
Marlene was so kind to me showing her concern about all that running in the desert heat and she tipped me very generously. I tried to refuse the tip but Marlene was very insistent that I had earned it. As a side note, years later, my Mother was office manager for Desert Oral Surgery when in walked Mr. Lesch. My mother mentioned that I was his and Marlene’s ProAm caddie in 1973 to which Mr Lesch stated: “boy could that young man run”.
Lastly, I recently found the shirt I wore for the the 1973 ProAm tournament with “HAGGE” emblazoned on the back along with my pass. I always intended on asking Marlene for a few minutes to relive a thoroughly enjoyed time. Alas, it is apparent that that opportunity was not to be. I’m thinking of placing the at Marlene’s gravesite.
Again my thoughts and prayers go out to you in Marlene’s family and circle of friends for these life affirming memories.
Enrico Mutascio
June 13, 2023
I’m sorry for your loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort of your loved one. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the loss of your loved one. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.
Jesse
May 23, 2023
My condolences.
May 19, 2023
A debt of gratitude is owed, so many women benefitted from her work with the founding of the LPGA. She really helped women in the golfing world. May God give strength and comfort to you all, so very sorry for your loss.
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RB
May 18, 2023
An inspiration to so many, her dedication to the LPGA was instrumental in the success of the LPGA. Sincere condolences to the Hague-Vossler family, truly sorry for your loss, may God give strength and comfort to you all in your time of loss.
Elizabeth Bell
May 17, 2023
R.I.P. Marlene
May 17, 2023
A remarkable tour player, and one of golf's important pioneers.
Chris
May 17, 2023
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Marlene Hagge-Vossler. May God give your family comfort and peace as you mourn her loss.
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