Golf anyone?

While I don't play, in the spirit of Tin Cup, Bagger Vance and Happy Gilmore- I think it can be fun. Golf has many far-reaching dynamics beyond "ruining a nice walk" and the Bryan Brothers are a good example.


Fore! Four! For!

OM

I used to think that a day on the course was better than a day in the office, but for some reason I could never achieve that lofty idea.

Golf is tough enough getting that club to hit a stationary ball squarely and consistently. But that's some serious hand-eye coordination to be able to do that.

Spieth really lost concentration on the last three holes yesterday. Even as the wind was dying. Thought he would likely finish at least six maybe seven under. I can't wait to smell the spring and walk the mud and buds. And pound the brush and brambles. As I get older have found choking down on the grip and holding back yields better results. Hold back, club up, carry on. Langer at 58 has my vote for today. Always pulling for a miracle.

As I catch a bit of the Masters, considering the drive(s) some of these golfers have, the crowds seem rather close
At least they would be if I was to tee-up
OM

This is the craziest masters I've ever watched. Don't miss the highlights and it ain't over yet. Still on.

My dad built Robert Trent Jones golf courses from about 1950 to 1989.

His brother was the president of the US Greenskeepers Association and he was superintendent at three very exclusive clubs in S. Florida: Del Ray Beach, Indian Creek and the Everglades Club.

My grandfather was one of the leading agronomists that developed the hybrid strains of Bermuda grass that is used on many courses today. He did a lot of consulting with Arnold Palmer. His houseguest each winter was Laurie Auchterlonie, clubmaker at the Royal & Ancient Club (St. Andrews) in Scotland.



So, what did I do when my dad got me lined up with a job working for Jack Nicklaus?

Duh... went to work at an advertising agency.

I've played some of the finest and most exclusive golf courses in the world... for free. Used to carry a 4 handicap. (Had thousands... no exaggeration... of lessons from Old Jim Duncan, Scotsman and life-long pro)

But I found the moto life more interesting and I no longer play. Maybe when I am old.

Ian

My motto on cow parture pool- hit it and go get it. Usually in the pond or in the rough.

Spieth's meltdown demonstrates the endless possibilities (occam) life presents. And no one more worthy than Danny Willett filled the gap. Golf at any level is a humbling game, ask Tiger. A sputtering airhead after you complete a marvey overhaul opus comes to mind. And someone asks, "Did you do all the work yourself?" And you answer, "No, a PO screwed this up!"

Willett goes five under, 67, no bogies, stunning, and Spieth goes one over, 73, simple really. Both golfers wake up this morning with different hills to climb.

The Visian experience is so beautiful to read. Thanx and go hit a few, loosen the body up a bit, git that bicycle out too. Get yer inner ear working.