Golf News...

[jadecat]

My dearest, darlingest husband likes golf. I know, I know. But I did rather know this before we got married. He even inherited my dad's old clubs, mostly because mom wanted them out of the basement...

Anyhow, he's gone a leeetle bit golf crazy this year. Anytime he can be he's either out at the range, or at one of the local public courses (no country club for him, thank goodness- we're just not that kind of money). He even got new irons, and a couple clubs made specifically for him. (which apparently wasn't strictly necessary as he's pretty much the standard height and wrist to floor length they design clubs by. Why do I know this? *shakes head*)r

I tell you this to tell you that this past weekend he was listening to the end of the British Open online. This Open was a pretty big deal because A- Tiger Woods didn't make the cut for the final round. I know! Tiger didn't make the cut. We were shocked. Then the other thing was this guy Tom Watson, who at 59 stood to be the oldest winner. Pretty neat, thought I.

I actually got caught up in the listening to GOLF! Tom Watson came down to the last hole, in a position to win! Very exciting. Then he didn't, but he tied with someone else! This meant a golf-off (okay, that's not what they called it). Watson and Cink had to play four holes, and the winner would be the champ. At this point the announcers kept repeating that both players were American, and how everyone would be rooting for Watson to win because it was such a Cinderella story.

Honestly, I think it was the announcers' fault that I got so involved. At one point in the golf-off I had to walk away, I just couldn't take the intensity. I know! Intensity about GOLF! Poor Watson just fell apart. It was awful to hear. At one point he hit a ball into the crowds. Cink just played a great four holes.

What amuses me is how wrapped up in it I got. I really do blame the announcers, they got so excited, and so eager at every stroke. So yeah, I got all excited, and then bummed over GOLF!

Think there's any hope of my recovery?

Comments

[fitzjameshorse.livejournal.com]

Since starting his new job a month ago, #2 son has started playing golf every Saturday.
I am with Mark Twain on "golf"
Golf is a good walk....ruined.

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Ah, I take it that there are a number of golfers where #2 Son works? Could be a good way of 'bonding' with co-workers. If absolutely necessary. ;)

[a-kosmos.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to tell you this, but golf is contagious. The next thing you know, you'll be out on the greens with fluorescent pants. ;)

I don't think that there is a cure.

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Oh noes!

To his credit- hubby does NOT wear the awful pants when he goes to play. Though he did have a dream awhile back wherein he was teaching me to play... I'm afeared...

[ex-avianity.livejournal.com]

You might as well go shopping for clubs now! Resistance is futile, you know :)

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

but, but, but!

[fitzjameshorse.livejournal.com]

The good thing about golf is that you get to "play a round"

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Heh, the only time he's allowed. ;)

[sylo-tode.livejournal.com]

Golf is like any other sport, you will get caught up in it if you have an interest. Any interest I have in it is just like the one you described, the other person in my case being my mother. She was as excited about the Open for the same reason and provided a little more detail, having to do with his late caddy.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Golf...

Oh noes...

:P

[editgrrl.livejournal.com]

My mom has a sun visor that says "Golf Widow." I should ask where she got it and buy you one. :) I was out to dinner with the fam on Sat night, and my golf fanatic dad was exited about the Watson story. I didn't know he didn't win tho, that would have been cool.