Who Took the Common Out of Common Sense?
Why is it that in a sport dominated by a code of ethics, personal integrity and honesty we have to suffer the morons that can’t or choose to not use some measure of common sense while on the golf course? There are ‘Rules of Golf Etiquette’ for goodness [...]
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Finish Line is the second of a series of three novels by author, James Ross. It is set against the backdrop of Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. Don’t let that fool you into thinking this is a novel about golf. It is much more than that!
Finish Line is [...]
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If you are reading this article either you are not in your right mind and are still thinking about running a golf outing after reading Part One of this series OR you have no choice in the matter… as in “if you want to keep your job, you’ll organize this event” position.
Next steps: (some of [...]
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First let me start by stating that I am in no way considered to be a book critic. However, I know what holds my interest and what does not. Having said that I recently had the opportunity to read, the James Ross book, Lifetime Loser. This book is the first in a series of 3 [...]
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Back in the 70’s, my brother and father were excellent golfers, but I wasn’t allowed to play – golf was for boys – figure skating was for girls. My parents were a little old fashioned. Anyway, I still loved watching it on TV and had a mild crush on Jack Nicklaus.
My father decided [...]
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Since we have taken a look at golf course types and terms related to the golf course itself, I guess it’s time to discuss some of the tools of the game. Let’s start with the basic weapon, I mean tool, you need….golf clubs.
Golf Club – instrument that is used to strike the golf ball [...]
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We last met at the greenside bunker as we trying to blast our way out of the sand. Let’s finish this hole…
• Fringe – this is the closely-mowed area that surrounds the green also called the ‘collar’. Technically it is not considered the ‘green’ as the grass is slightly longer. Note: if you are [...]
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Let us continue on our journey around the course…
• Out of bounds – this is an area (usually somebody’s backyard) where you’re not supposed to hit your ball. If you see white stakes on the golf course that means that any ball that lies beyond those stakes is considered to be unplayable and you are [...]
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Welcome back to the Irreverent Golf Glossary. You have mastered the art of driving the golf cart and have made it to the tee box. Now let the game begin!!
• Fairway – this is where your golf ball is supposed to land on your first shot (stroke) from the tee box unless you are [...]
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