Question:
Played nine holes on the weekend, and couldn’t do anything right off the tee. Teed up on the 8th, a par 3 140, and hooked it into the drain, much to the amusement of the group of 4 behind me. The water was black, so I couldn’t see the ball. As the rules say stroke & distance, I re-teed and whacked (mishit) the ball identically as before, but got lucky as it stopped a foot short of going in. Thumped the ball onto the green and one-putted. But for the 1st stroke and penalty, would have been my second ever par! At least I appear to be getting a little better with the irons, since the only thing saving me before were some nice long wood shots. At least I can say I’m getting some repeatable shots! <g Was playing alone, 4 in front of me, and 4 behind me. Most worrying. The lot behind nearly nailed me twice with the ball. They thought I was too far away, but they seemed to be driving like the devil that day and pulling 250+ yards frequently. Steve
Response:
The lot behind nearly nailed me twice with the ball. They thought I was too far away, but they seemed to be driving like the devil that day and pulling 250+ yards frequently.
Bzzzz, wrong answer. They were a lot of assholes. Driving on top of you one time… no problem, maybe it was a career best shot. Second time… "Buddy what’s the deal? I’m keeping up with the group ahead of me and playing a soon as I have a clear shot." Third time… golf balls stomped into the ground, shot back at the offending player, wrapping an iron around his throat, or if you prefer to be more diplomatic let the marshall throw his butt off the course. Eric The Kouba (remove .nospam to email)
Response:
The lot behind nearly nailed me twice with the ball. They thought I was too far away, but they seemed to be driving like the devil that day and pulling 250+ yards frequently. Bzzzz, wrong answer. They were a lot of assholes. Driving on top of you one time… no problem, maybe it was a career best shot. Second time… "Buddy what’s the deal? I’m keeping up with the group ahead of me and playing a soon as I have a clear shot." Third time… golf balls stomped into the ground, shot back at the offending player, wrapping an iron around his throat, or if you prefer to be more diplomatic let the marshall throw his butt off the course.
Nah. It was twice on the same hole off the tee. Two guys could really play, and 2 guys really sucked. The first shot I was 100 yards away contemplating my 2nd shot waiting for the front 4 to get out of range – and it was shot by a guy who sucked. Then I took TWO shots away to get about 250 out, and the good player hit an exceptional shot which also chased me down the fairway. The both apologised profusely… Steve