I played 27 holes yesterday in the extreme heat after work with Ric the Security guard. I had a 49, 40, 45 for the 3 9 hole segments. As usual I fought tooth and nail with my driver to avoid my cursed and dreaded slice that has mangled my game this year. A few drives went long 140+ Ric and I were pretty close distance wise. I tended to find the right rough more than I would like he was more in the fairway. My mid irons for the most part went well and my chipping I was happy with at times. My putting was okay, sometimes atrocious and sometimes great. Such is the erratic ways of this mysterious game. Ric nailed about 3-4 8-12 foot putts that gave him some good scores. He went 41 45 41 or something like that. I think I have to invest in a good putter, a new pair of eyes and a course in how to read greens. I work in a library and know how to read books, but greens?
Chedoke is a good little course for the money $30 per person after 3 with cart. It was not too busy, and we played along nicely. A few young teens foursome, were courteous enough to let us play through. I wonder why some older hacking adults can never have that sense of golf etiquette on other courses.
I felt a lot better about my game and it boosted my confidence for further rounds this year. I can't wait to get out again with the usual suspects (you know who you are)
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If you were to play on your computer like I do, by yourself most of the time, you'd never have to be embarrassed about how you play, and you can curse your fool head off, and no one will care :) And it doesn't cost $30 a crack, either!
Dan,well done.It was a pleasure playing golf with you and i might add that your game is really blooming.For this reason i refuse to give you any more tips because i prefer to be on the winning side.
I admire your fortitude simply in playing 27 holes in that heat, no less! Glad you enjoyed yourself and that you are generally pleased with your game. I believe our annonymous writer is little bro!
Anonymous: I still curse my fool head off anyway. I don't get embarrased I get frustrated and down. The game teaches you to correct that to succeed and carry on
Rick: a pleasure to play with you as well. Okay no more tips...I will have to read more Leadbetter then!
Donna: surprisingly the heat did not bother us we had a cart and drank a lot of water
Dan,On the original blog you quote'A few drives went long 140+".I think you meant 240+.With 140 drives you will have a rough time at q-school.I've also had a change of heart and i will continue to give you tips....have you ever thought about lawn bowling..lol
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