Ahhhhhh…Golf

Posted on October 16, 2007
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For the last three years, I have been invited to play in Southern Seminaries Golf Tournament. It does help to know the guy who puts on the tournament (who also did our marriage counseling), because I couldn’t afford the $300 entry fee.

My job was to be a “fill-in” for a team (that actually paid) and make the golf tournament more enjoyable and competitive for them. No problem as long as I hit the ball well.

So, I went to the range a couple of times before the tournament. I hit a few balls on the range before we teed off, and felt like I was ready. First tee, I’m up first (longest drive hole). I pull out the driver, swing, and miss everything. Nice!

So, of course, I took another swing at it. I hit a beautiful, ground ball, past the third baseman (if you don’t know sports lingo, then you will be so confused right now, I’m sorry) and into the lake. Crap! I’m now thinking, it’s going to be a long day.

But it turned out to be a great day. Our team had fun and we played alright too (7 under, the winners were 12 under). I had some better drives, a few good approach shots, and also a few of our birdies.

Another highlight of participating in the tournament (other than not paying) is that I still recieved all the stuff that the other players got. We received a huge umbrella (finally something to replace the dinky, half broken umbrella my wife has that covered my shoulder), a golf club wedge, a shirt, a towel, a sleeve of Pro V 1 golf balls, a buffet lunch, and a picture with Dr. Mohler, the President of Southern.

Also we got to play at a nice course (Fuzzy Zoeller’s Course in Indiana). Overall, great day. You can’t beat free golf, free gear, free food, and a free day off of work.

C.Harv

Comments

4 Responses to “Ahhhhhh…Golf”

  1. ArelisNo Gravatar on October 16th, 2007 6:51 pm

    Excuse me but my umbrella…ella..ella…ella
    is NOT BROKEN, thank you very much! I should know since I just used it this morning. It’s not my umbrella’s fault that you are a big guy that needs a big umbrella….it’s just perfect for me.
    I love you!

  2. Big Daddy JerNo Gravatar on October 16th, 2007 7:35 pm

    I hate shoulder covering umbrellas too. Golf umbrellas rock!

  3. Find a CourseNo Gravatar on October 31st, 2007 6:39 pm

    You should check out Find a Course. It’s a great place to look for golf courses.

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