GolferCreated by the late Warren Berg, Golfer was named after his wife who was an avid golfer. Warren collected many of the most interesting foliage rhododendrons growing in asia and the Himalayan region throughout his life. Being a commercial airline pilot, he had many opportunities to see and collect these jewels. Later in his life he began hybridizing for more interesting foliage in rhododendrons. This hybrid is R. degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x R.