Golf Chat

Today Deb, (my sister in law) and I ventured out to Rotchester Place just outside Belle River to play 18 holes.

Deb and I hadn't been there an at least a year, if not two, and decided to play this course as Mrs. Grady had found a coupon for two people, 18 holes, with cart, for $70. Not a bad deal. The fine print stated that the tee time must be between 11 and 3, Monday to Friday.

Our tee time was 11:39, which means that we should have been done by 4, but we were quite delayed by some morons in front of us. We waited almost every shot to hit, which really disrupts your game when you've got your mojo on.

This poor chick in front of us, with a set of mis-matched rental clubs could not hit the ball more than 20 yards. It was really something to see. I think her lack of golfing abilities was contagious, as Deb and I both sucked today.

So if you are a beginner, that is okay. I'm not a very good golfer, and in fact and probably average for a woman. I have some good shots, but I also make some terrible rookie mistakes. It is about challenging yourself, and having fun.

It is difficult to have fun when you are behind a slow group, (the whole course was packed though...) and the golfers suck. The only redeeming thing that can be done is make fun of the person in front of you. Say for instance she hits 20 yards off the tee box, I would say to Deb, 'wow, she really got a hold of that one!' then we'd laugh and find something else to chat about while waiting for her to hack her way down the course. Those comments probably hurt my karma...

It's all good though, it is a part of golf. Patience is a huge factor. Consideration, etiquette and more. When you get a hold of a drive, have the perfect chip, or a great putt, it is all worthwhile and that is what keeps you coming back.