Course – Eisenhower White
Playing partners – Ken, Glen, Dave
Weather – mid 50's and windy
It's February 20, and I played golf. What a day. It was 43 degrees when I woke at 6am. I got to the course at 9:45 and they gave me a 10:20am tee time. It's much easier as a SINGLE to get out quick.
Unfortunately, I took my time getting getting my bag and cart ready, and got to the course at 10:10. They had already given my slot away, so they put me in with the next group.
Turned out to be great luck, because the 3 guys they grouped me with were great.
It was Dave's 60th birthday, and they were out playing golf in celebration. They had cigars, a bottle of Glenlevet 15, and some other assorted party additions. I was the recipient of some shots of the scotch, and a nice Honduran cigar. It was like we were old buddies.
The course was in great shape. They had temporary tees, but the greens were open. They did have two holes on each green, so that once you putted, you replaced the pin in the other hole – this helped the greens stay in shape.
Dave had gone out last night and purchased the new TaylorMade M2 driver. He didn't try it out, or have them adjust it or anything. Just picked it up, and bought it.
His first drive was a MONSTER. I'd say 280 yards.
He was in love.
I almost felt like cheating on my R7, and asking him to hit it. But, it was a stiff shaft, and I knew that would get into my head.
Plus, cheating on my R7, I'd feel dirty the rest of the round.
(However, I do plan to get to the PGA Superstore to try it out)
I started unspectacularly – with a bogey on the Par 4 1st. My drive was off to the right, and my 4 hybrid came up short. But, my chip landed me 6 inches from the pin.
The second hole was spectacular. After reaching the green in regulation, I had a 30 foot putt for birdie.

NAILED IT!!

My putting today would be excellent. I had 2 three putts (one on each side) on holes where the pin position was ridiculous – and wound up with 33 putts.
My chipping saved my ass all day. I didn't hit too many greens in reg, but my up and downs were great. On the 13th hole, I hit into the green side bunker – and hit an awful sand shot to the rough – then I chipped in for par.
I wound up shooting an 87 (43/44) and was THRILLED!! 33 putts.
My biggest problem was my mid irons. 7/6 and hybrids – they were horrible for most of the day. But, my wedge play was great, and my driver/woods were pretty damn good.
What was most amazing was the snow on the course. The driving range had piles of snow.

The course had snow in the bunkers.

I was lucky enough to miss the snow when I hit into the bunkers.
We finished the round in under 4 hours. We never waited for the guys in front of us, and I don't believe the group behind us waited much either.
So – what do I take away from this.
First – I plan to get to the golf store to check out the TaylorMade M2 driver. I have $150 of gift certificates calling it's name. Second – nothing. This was a "freebee" golf. I shot an 87 in February. Who the fuck cares what I did, or didn't do. My worst shot of the day was a skulled sand wedge that that embedded in the bunker. (Took me 2 to get out. )Shit Happens.
With a bit of luck, I'll be out again tomorrow.
Or not.
Either way,
Keep it in the Short Hairs
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