Going to play my first ever golf tourney this weekend?

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:55 pm

The only problem is I have never played golf. We are only playing 9 holes (Quiet Cat) and its on a Scottish style course. From what I understand its very difficult. The good part is its all paid for, box lunch, open bar and a lobster dinner and dance. Did I say open bar? I think it was all I needed to hear.

Any bets on which of the nine holes I will fall out of the golf cart on.

BTW, its a fun tourney, no one will kill me if I suck I hope.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:07 pm

You'll love every minute of it Lefty!!! Have fun!!

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:09 pm

Debbie wrote:You'll love every minute of it Lefty!!! Have fun!!

Thx, I always wanted to play, just didn't want to start a new hobby. Going after my ham radio ticket in 2 weeks. $$$

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:18 pm

Great game. As tough as they come also.

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:42 pm

Roody wrote:Great game. As tough as they come also.

Hope I don't get hooked.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:03 pm

So have fun, Lefty!

A hint...take someone who knows a bit about golf and go hit a bucket of balls before you go.

axtrader · Post by **axtrader** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:09 pm

Lefty wrote:We are only playing 9 holes (Quiet Cat) and its on a Scottish style course. From what I understand its very difficult.

Very difficult? For you, yes. From what I've heard you have trouble enough handling just ONE hole. Always shooting your balls in the rough, never getting it in the hole and so forth.

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:09 pm

I never really understood golf until I got older. Now, after dealing with some of the idiots on the street, I can understand the desire to have a few drinks and whack the absolute dog chit out of something with a stick.

axtrader · Post by **axtrader** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:11 pm

downhill wrote:go hit a bucket of balls before you go.

downhill, somehow i don't think you gotta tell Lefty to do that

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:31 pm

If it's for fun or charity, I'm sure the others will be more than accepting of your inability to play (I'm not trying to be pessimistic, but golf isn't a sport that most people can just "wing" on the first outing).

If they're actually keeping score...those are going to be the longest nine holes you'll ever play.

I'm sure you'll have a great time though, and hopefully you'll find yourself enjoying the game enough that you'll want to go again in the future. Good luck.

Far-N-Wide · Post by **Far-N-Wide** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:39 pm

Mt 1st tourney was a three person scrabble. I was the chipper. We won by 2 strokes, each got $100, minus the carts, registration fees and cooler full of beer. We each had like 5 or 6 bucks plus all the bragging rights.

Fun game. I've spend a few years pounding a bucket of balls 1 or 2 times a week at lunch. Good times with the right mix of friends playing. Hated the stuffy rich snobbs who looked down their noses at you. I've not thought of golf in years... thanks, good thread... good luck Lefty!

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:19 pm

Don't forget to wash your balls every few holes. Oh yeah and keep a firm, but flexible grip on your shaft. Remember...it's all about positioning.

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:29 pm

Have fun Lefty.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:23 pm

Speaking of famous Scottish style courses....I'm working smack in the middle of a very exclusive one right now.

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Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:56 pm

YeOldeStonecat wrote:Speaking of famous Scottish style courses....I'm working smack in the middle of a very exclusive one right now.

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/fishers1.html

https://www.memberstatements.com/login/login.cfm

Wow