Like the name of the blog implies, I am not a scratch golfer, so my goal was to break a hundred. I blew up the first hole with an seven on a par four so it didn't look good. The second hole, a par five got me for a triple bogie eight. I needed to calm down and just have some fun. I got into a rhythm and except for another triple on four I shot a string of bogies, which is good for me, to end the front nine.
I normally do ok getting out of the sand but that day I couldn't get out in less than four! So, four times in the bunker was a bit painful and tough on the old score card.
I am going to post reviews for my new putter and irons, so I will only say that I am very pleased with both. As my lovely wife likes to say, I chose well.
Now let's get down to the Better Than Work score. http://notascratchgolfer.blogspot.com/2012_09_01_archive.html is the link to my original Better Than Work post. It's short but explains the concept well. My partner was great even trying to steer me away from the bunkers I just couldn't seem to stay out of. And the twosome we played with took good natured ribbing and artful sarcasm to new levels. "Great shot! Nice par!" dripped with "sincerity". For partners I call it a three.
The weather was just shy of perfect, warm with a little breeze, I give it a three. For the course I'll throw down a three because it was well kept, challenging and not too crowded.
My total number of good shots was about 23, not bad. I think I need to do a better job of noting how many good shots I was able to pull off. So here goes...
Partners: 3
The Weather: 3
The Course: 3
Total number of good shots: 23
Total Better Than Work Score: 32
I can't wait to get out and play again, it's Better Than Work.
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