I’d like to start this Blog with a big “Thank You” to the early readers of “The Legend of Will Hardy and Gordo the Stud” who have taken the time to tell me (Allan@ashbooksllc.com) how much they enjoyed reading my book. I was especially pleased that this feedback came not only from addicted golfers like myself, but also from some people who have never golfed, but just enjoy a good read.
Today I’d like to offer my take on the mathematics of golf, but since I suck at math I’m obliged to keep this simple and point out that there are really only 3 components: the LONG game, the SHORT game, and PUTTING. See how simple it is?
So, here’s what you need to understand: I’m fairly certain that you can do well with all three parts of the game, but unfortunately NEVER ON THE SAME DAY. Also, sadly you don’t get to pick which part will work and which parts don’t work.
Lastly, you’ll note that there are three parts to the game and not just two because PUTTING (which any young child can do fairly well) is uniquely evil and becomes even more hateful the closer you are to the hole. This phenomenon can be easily explained since you know that any idiot can make a 3 or 4-foot putt, but if you’re making the mistake of COUNTING EVERY STROKE, your hands get all clammy, and your armpits become damp as well. Sounds like fun, huh?
Anyway, dear reader just remember that the quality of your putting is totally dependent on who your opponent is. If you happen to be stuck with a jerk who insists on counting every stroke, that’s your own fault. You need to learn to pick a better (more understanding) opponent.
Also, while I love seeing so many women golfers on the course, beware of one very annoying issue, and that is that the ladies insist putting every stroke UNTIL THE BALL GOES INTO THE HOLE! Conversely, some men, especially gentlemen, are strong believers in simple courtesies like “Good -Good” and “Just pick it up.”
So, I’ll close with one final thought: When it comes to putting, to quote Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, “Why can’t a woman be more like a man?”
Until next week, “You’re good…just pick it up!”
