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Going to play my first ever golf tourney this weekend?
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:55 pm
by Lefty
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:07 pm
by Debbie
You'll love every minute of it Lefty!!! Have fun!!
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:09 pm
by Lefty
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. $$$
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:18 pm
by Roody
Great game. As tough as they come also.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:42 pm
by Lefty
Roody wrote:Great game. As tough as they come also.
Hope I don't get hooked.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:03 pm
by downhill
So have fun, Lefty!
A hint...take someone who knows a bit about golf and go hit a bucket of balls before you go.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:09 pm
by axtrader
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:09 pm
by RoundEye
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:11 pm
by axtrader
downhill wrote:go hit a bucket of balls before you go.
downhill, somehow i don't think you gotta tell Lefty to do that
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:31 pm
by Jim
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.
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:39 pm
by Far-N-Wide
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!
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:19 pm
by Roody
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.
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:29 pm
by Spammy
Have fun Lefty.
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:23 pm
by YeOldeStonecat
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
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:56 pm
by Lefty
Wow