How does a person who launches into fame and fortune remain grounded? For professional golfer Jay Don Blake, it's all about staying tethered to his family. Although golf is an individual sport, for Blake it's always been a family affair.

St. George News invites readers to step inside the clubhouse for a look at Blake's incredible life as part of its feature, “Southern Utah Profiles.”

Sweet home St. George

The Blake family was among the first golfers ever to play at Dixie Red Hills Golf Course when it opened in the mid-1960s. Jay Don Blake credits his older brother, Ward, for introducing the family to the sport. Soon, both parents were playing in summer leagues. The youngest of eight children, Blake – then just 8 years old – tagged along, serving as a caddie for his mother, Ilene, and h

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