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12

A DOCTOR, A FIREFIGHTER,

A BANKER,

and a statistician

walk onto a tee-box. Sounds like

the beginning of a golf joke? It’s

not. This is how I started my last

round. While we didn’t have

similar day-job experiences we

did have a common love for the

game of golf.

We also shared a respect for the

rules of golf. In doing so, all drop

optionswere exercised accurately

and every stroke counted, even

for the two balls I put into the

neighboring driving range from

the first tee. And because of

this dedication, and the USGA’s

handicap system, we could each

compete in an equitable manner,

despite the doctor’s 7 handicap,

my 22, and the varying numbers

in between.

Golf

etiquette

was

also

observed.  We supported

honors, took turns tending the

flagstick, tracking every shot,

seeding divots, fixing ball marks,

providing distances, and helping

find errant shots for each other.

Of the later, I had several and

each was found by one of my

playing partners. On occasion,

they were also ready with a divot

tool or grass mix before I was

even done swinging.

Playing with new acquaintances

can be exciting and rewarding

when you exercise golf manners

and adherence to the rules. Not

doing so can ruin the round for

everyone. 

Throughout our time together I

saw pictures of burning buildings,

learned the proper way to

endorse a check, was educated

on statistical deviations, and

heard about the recovery of

disabled golfers. And after the

last putt was sunk we removed

our hats, shook hands and went

our separate ways. 

It was a most memorable day and

a very enjoyable round.

Is This a Joke?

R I C H A R D E TOD D

Playing

with new

acquaintances

can be

exciting and

rewarding

when you

exercise golf

manners and

adherence to

the rules.

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