Rainchecks

May 5, 2010

Today, my boy Kevin and I went to cash in a couple of rain checks at Highland Creek. Last week we tried to play a round on Tuesday, but the rain was too much. We really only played like six good holes and hurried through the rest and took rain checks fort $19.50 a piece. Well, the guy at the desk was being difficult and trying to charge us an additional $30 for 9 holes today. We had $39 worth of rain checks and he wanted us to pay $30 more dollars for half a round of golf. The twilight rate for 9 holes is like $28 a person which is pricey anyway. So we decided that he was crazy and we'd play somewhere else because the numbers weren't adding up. While we were discussing the situation, the Mr. Potato head looking desk guy stepped outside to smoke a cigarette. So, I guess he heard us calling him out of his name and not using proper golf etiquette because he changed his tune and said his math was wrong and we only needed to pay $8.50 a person. Considering we paid for a full round a week ago it still felt like we got a raw deal, but we agreed to the scam and got our bags. He tried to be nice and gave us a basket of range balls to warm up with. The best part is that we kept the rain checks so we'll be using them another day when he's not working.

As far as actually playing, I hit better than I ever have. My goal is to break 100. My scorecard didn't reflect how well I struck the ball. Especially my driver. My Golf Tec session with Brad was really helpful. Most of my drives were long and if not in the fairway then, at least playable. I decided that I wouldn't play with good balls until I could keep up with them. I can't afford to lose three sleeves a round. So, I played with used balls that I've accumulated while looking for my lost balls since I started playing. I think I only lost one ball and I found two. So I'm up one. I'm still not going to use good balls for a while. I lost strokes chipping and putting like most bad golfers. I need a while to get used to Dinky's putting suggestions. The greens were faster today. Probably due to the rain that was pounding us last week. I shot a 51 through 9 holes with one 'mulligan', and I shot par on three holes. That was progress for me. I'm still looking for birdies, but with some of my drives, I think I'll get there sooner than later. I still need that 200+ yard fairway shot so that I can reach the longer holes in two shots. Obviously it will increase my chances of birdies if I'm on the green in two shots. Overall I just feel more comfortable over a golf ball each day.

Hopefully I'll get to play this weekend if not tomorrow. Wild Wing Cafe is having a golf tournament for the Make A Wish Foundation next Monday, May 10, so I need to step up my game up for that. Until then, hit em good!