Posted: Sep 30, 2007 | 1:40 PM PST
Tags:
Golf,
Round,
Score,
Par,
Birdie,
Bogey,
Coffee,
HandicapBeing a Sunday, our club holds an "Enter on Arrival" comp for its members.
Todays format was 'Bogey', that is to say you record a + for a Birdie, 0 for a Par, - for a Bogey. (handicap adjusted)
I played to front nine reasonably well and had a score of +4, then I began the homeward stretch. Try as I might, I could not improve my score and was getting annoyed with myself (I tend to mumble a lot to myself or go really quiet) so much that my playing companions actually commented on it (sorry lads). I played holes 10 - 15 to par and then "the worm turned". I Bogied the 16th & 17th to drop two points. The 18th loomed ahead, I pulled out my driver, determined not to leave my self anywhere short. My tee shot finished about 20yds in front of the Green, I chipped on only to see my ball run 20+ft past. I then 3 putted to finish on +2 for the round. I shook hands with the lads and walked silently back to the car. I was constantly looking around for a dog to kick (no such luck). My companions recorded scores of +5 & +7. They both played very well and steadily through out which with hindsight is amazing given my demeanour towards the end of the day.
The only ray of sunshine in my day was that I didn't have to pay for the Coffees & Bacon Rolls.