Golf on the High Holidays
Advice by Chip Amor
February is a month of dilemmas for many of our members as they try to fit golf in among the high holidays of the Super Bowl and Saint Valentine's Day. Many bookies and several spouses feel a sense of entitlement toward these weekends which leaves very little time for the game. These interlopers can interrupt the hard work that goes into a smooth take away, taint a pure putting stroke or worse, ruin a perfect pour if they are not dealt with quickly.
With a little creative juggling, a dozen roses, a Tom Jones CD (he is very long off the tee), an understanding pro shop, both bookie and spouse can be satisfied. Here's how.
Play the early line on the Super Bowl and get your bet down before the east coast money changes the odds. This will give you the option of a later tee time when the course is empty. (Brilliant, that is why this is an advice column) On Valentino's weekend, play early Saturday and add a bottle of wine to the Tom Jones. This would be an opportune time to mention to that special someone how you gave up the NBA All Star Game for them because they are that important.
Next month: St Patty's Day and the match play hangover