July 24, 2005

Today I went golfing at a real course for the first time. Here's a brief synopsis of my golfing history: I bought clubs about 2 months ago. I've been to the driving range a few times. And now, today, i went to an actual course. For all you non-golfers out there let me tell you, golf is freakin' sweet! There is no feeling quite like getting that perfect hit and watching your ball sail perfectly straight through the air and land exactly where you wanted about 200 yards away (hopefully that number will go up soon). All you golfers know what I'm talkin about. So here's the course we went to. It wasn't one of those classy joints where you have to wear goofy pants and debate the innapropriate manner in which your personal chef prepared your eggs-benidict over afternoon tea with the chaps. Rather, it was a nice relaxed nine-whole course. Perfect for a first-timer. On the first hole (a par 3) it took me 11 stokes to get the ball in. On the second hole I knocked that number down to 6. Then 5 on the third hole. I'd say overall I did good considering it was my first time out. I didn't get the ball in one sand trap, didn't get the ball in any water hazards and only lost one ball in the woods. I am completely addicted though, and can't wait to go out and play again. So, any of ya'll out there in internet-land looking for another person for your foursome let me know, cuz I'll definately play.