Played with 3 ladies the other day.....

[Wedgie]

My Saturday morning opened up this past weekend so at about 8am I jumped online to see if any tee times were available at my usual course. Saw an 8:40 with one spot available so I booked it. Threw on the outfit, shoes and dumped the clubs in the car and headed out.

 

I get to the course and rush in to pay and head to the first tee where I see 3 ladies waiting to tee off. I'm 50 and not the guy that works the carnival that guesses age and weight but I peg them all in the 60-70 year old range. Not gonna lie when I tell you I was thinking oh boy, this is going to be a long day.

 

After pleasantries I tee off and push it right into the trees. The ladies go to their tee and all proceed to hit the fairway with drives in the 90-120 yard range. They hit their seconds pretty much like they hit their first. 90-120 right down the middle. I'm in the woods looking for my ball as they all stand and wait. I find it, punch out and proceed to triple the hole.

 

Yeah, I'm feeling the pressure. I don't think any of them even parred the first but they played fast and were waiting on me most of the time. I Bogey 2 and 3 and if I had to guess I'd bet there was a four way tie for the lead within our group after 3.

 

I settled in and these ladies all stayed steady as rocks. Nothing but encouragement from each of them towards each other and towards me. They hit a bad shot they may say “oh fudge” or “shucks” but that was as bad as it got. No banging the club on the ground, no cursing, just encouragement all day.

 

We were waiting almost every shot for the four dudes in front of us playing one tee further back then they should while we never did see the four dudes behind us.

 

I proceeded to shoot 79 which is my best round of the year. 36 on the back which is my best ever at this course. Best of all I loved playing with these ladies and the positive energy they brought to the game.

 

I guess there really isn't a point to this story other than we play this game for fun. If you're having a bad day at least you're having that bad day on the golf course. Have fun like these ladies and life is good.

 

 

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[tommc23]

Sounds like the group in front of you was the group I got paired with last week. Beating the ground on bad shots and cursing because they missed a shot and I was plugging along.

 

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[deejaid]

Good story. I enjoy playing with anyone, male/female, young/old, it doesn't matter, as long as we can have a nice round and enjoy each other's company for 18 holes.

 

Actually, a timely story for me as I've been invited by my neighbor to play tomorrow. She's retired and I'm 42.

 

 

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[00sportsman]

I played at Cherry Point a bunch of years ago when my B-I-L was stationed there. I ended up getting grouped with the women's club champion. She would have made a perfect 4th for your group. 150 yards right down the middle from every tee, every green in regulation plus one, and a whole lot of one putts. It was really something to see, and one of the most enjoyable rounds I've played. Kinda like playing with my Grandmother.

 

Those experiences are really neat, aren't they?

 

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[Kenny B]

At my club on Saturday mornings the ladies club groups always goes off before the men's club groups because they play faster.  By the turn the men are usually two holes behind.  If my wife is playing with me and not playing with the ladies group, then we always try to get the usual one tee time after the ladies and before the men. The course allows an extra time just in case more ladies show up than normal.  We don't have to wait, and the men won't catch us.

 

I have played with several of the ladies.  One evening my wife and I played with two ladies from that group. They moved back from the Forward tees to the Senior tees, and I moved up to the Senior tees and we all played together.  I was not the low scorer.  They all play "Ready Golf" and one even jogs down the fairway pushing her cart.

[revkev]

Golf should always be fun - great story

 

 

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[perseveringgolfer]

Ladies and old guys just punt it down the middle, punt it again, chip and putt for par.

 

The rest smash it into the trees, try 'seve like' recovery shots and end up with a triple or worse. Veins start popping on foreheads, expletives reign down like a thunderstorm and we curse the game.

 

 

Who do you think enjoys it more?

[PING Apologist #9]

Great write-up Wedgie! Enjoyed it a lot!

[Joyzee10]

My Saturday morning opened up this past weekend so at about 8am I jumped online to see if any tee times were available at my usual course. Saw an 8:40 with one spot available so I booked it. Threw on the outfit, shoes and dumped the clubs in the car and headed out.

 

I get to the course and rush in to pay and head to the first tee where I see 3 ladies waiting to tee off. I'm 50 and not the guy that works the carnival that guesses age and weight but I peg them all in the 60-70 year old range. Not gonna lie when I tell you I was thinking oh boy, this is going to be a long day.

 

After pleasantries I tee off and push it right into the trees. The ladies go to their tee and all proceed to hit the fairway with drives in the 90-120 yard range. They hit their seconds pretty much like they hit their first. 90-120 right down the middle. I'm in the woods looking for my ball as they all stand and wait. I find it, punch out and proceed to triple the hole.

 

Yeah, I'm feeling the pressure. I don't think any of them even parred the first but they played fast and were waiting on me most of the time. I Bogey 2 and 3 and if I had to guess I'd bet there was a four way tie for the lead within our group after 3.

 

I settled in and these ladies all stayed steady as rocks. Nothing but encouragement from each of them towards each other and towards me. They hit a bad shot they may say “oh fudge” or “shucks” but that was as bad as it got. No banging the club on the ground, no cursing, just encouragement all day.

 

We were waiting almost every shot for the four dudes in front of us playing one tee further back then they should while we never did see the four dudes behind us.

 

I proceeded to shoot 79 which is my best round of the year. 36 on the back which is my best ever at this course. Best of all I loved playing with these ladies and the positive energy they brought to the game.

 

I guess there really isn't a point to this story other than we play this game for fun. If you're having a bad day at least you're having that bad day on the golf course. Have fun like these ladies and life is good.

 

 

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Love this! 

[A.P.]

I love being matched with older folks - I always play better as they remind me what golf is about: being patient, relaxed, and positive.

 

 

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[Kenny B]

Ladies and old guys just punt it down the middle, punt it again, chip and putt for par.

 

The rest smash it into the trees, try 'seve like' recovery shots and end up with a triple or worse. Veins start popping on foreheads, expletives reign down like a thunderstorm and we curse the game.

 

 

Who do you think enjoys it more?

Yep!  Old guy here.  I've been playing like the former; so now I'm trying to be like the latter in pursuit of more distance.  Fortunately, my short game is still saving me... for now anyway!

[bens197]

Hell hath no fury like a foursome of rule-abiding, 72 hole a week ladies who proudly plow through 3.5 hour rounds in their oversized white visors.

 

 

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[TheWahoo]

I love being matched with older folks - I always play better as they remind me what golf is about: being patient, relaxed, and positive.

 

 

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As an old coot, there is a certain pleasure and perspective knowing that you are still playing on the green side of the grass.

[Reesedw]

I would have No problem playing with that group if they would let me.. I never got to play with my Grandparents, they had quit by the time i started.. but they were fortunate enough to travel the world. and My grandmother was one of those women.. She won several awards and trophies.. I don't remember any from my Grandfather... Hmmm...LOL

[Kanoito]

I usually don't care if they are female, male, shemale, old, young, fat, skinny, tall, short, driving a Porsche or a bike... I just want to finish in the proper amount of time.

 

2 weeks ago I was paired with an older lady, a 30 something guy and an older gentleman, the older couple was very nice indeed, but our competitive round took 5.5 hours!?

 

When I kindly asked them to speed up since we couldn't see the flight in front of us, she told me 5 hours was normal for a foursome. In what planet??? I've been finishing my private rounds with my wife and 2 guys in their 70's in under 3.5 hours.

 

Playing competitive Sunday again, hope I don't get paired her.

[HardcoreLooper]

Back when I caddied, lady twosomes meant a walk straight down the middle with pleasant conversation and done in three hours with $50 in your pocket. The big decision was to go to the beach or hang around for a long, slow loop with grumpy old men.

 

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[palvord]

Thank you for the story. Fantastic reminder that golf can be played efficiently and effectively, not just bomb and gouge. (which turns into bomb, hunt forever, 3 hacks to escape, frustrations, and utter depression)

 

 

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[PING Apologist #9]

Thank you for the story. Fantastic reminder that golf can be played efficiently and effectively, not just bomb and gouge. (which turns into bomb, hunt forever, 3 hacks to escape, frustrations, and utter depression)

 

 

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LMAO!!! How'd you figure out my game??? Get out of my head man!!!

[palvord]

LMAO!!! How'd you figure out my game??? Get out of my head man!!!

I know it because it's been my game too, unfortunately. Maybe one of these days I'll start being smart about golf.

 

 

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[Charli]

I've only and will only golf with one women at my

Club. She's great and plays fast. Sometimes she beats me to her tee box and just hits away. Very impatient and I love it.