For the Better of the Game
by Chipping In
With the silly season ending, so long shambles, it is time to make some serious new year's golf resolutions. Not the shed a few pounds or wear less plaid lip service, but the real kind of change needed to improve the game.
PLAY FASTER!
Al Einstein, an eight handicapper prior to all that M=Titleist Squared stuff, said it best, "Walk up to it, nod to the gods, and then hit that sucker with both cheeks". Cabo Nick added, "If he didn't invent electricity or the car or whatever, he would have turned pro, what a waste."
BET MORE!
Wagering at the "Muni" is dying. When was the last time someone was "put on the books", called a "Rollie", a dead beat, or a "Son of SteveO" on the first tee? The standard muni $5, 5 and 10 must be preserved. Auto presses, like single malt Scotch, should be passed down to the next generation by the trusted statesmen of the game.
HAVE MORE FUN!
Enjoy it, or take up something with your wife. Imagine five additional hours of "yes, dear.", ice tea and salads for lunch. I have your attention now, it is a scary thought, isn't it?
OVER TIP!
We can't have those fancy country clubs with raked traps and divot free cart paths stealing our people. They are ours to abuse and we need to keep them. Tip better and I will guarantee there will be much less debris floating in your next drink.
These subtle reminders will help you have a Happy New Year and a great golf season.
Next month, Chip celebrates three years in print. Is a motion picture deal in the works?