Sand, Geese and Still Better Than Work

My ability to turn a birdie into a bogie and a par into a double bogie       is nothing short of mediocre. I haven't been able to be out on the links for a few months, so I was happy to squeeze in a round. 

The weather was OK, in the high 60's, and a bit windy, and I was happy to take a whack at that little white dimpled ball. The greens were being aerated so there was a few alternate greens and sand all over the most of the others. It was a bit like putting on the beach with a few less dunes. I suppose I can use that as my excuse for turning so many opportunities for par putts into bogies and double bogies. 

The course is located next to a park that borders several holes on the back nine. Apparently a small flock of geese decided to make the park their home. I love nature and all, but, the sounds of geese honking while you are teeing off can be a bit annoying. Remarkably they seemed to honk just as I started on my back swing! I don't notice any rules prohibiting a gun in your bag...

I did decide to make a purchase after this little day on the beach. It wasn't a gun nor was it a shovel and I am happy with my current sand wedge. That will be another post.

Now for the Better Than Work Score ( http://notascratchgolfer.blogspot.com/2012/09/better-than-work-score.html ):

Partner(s): 3 ( Very nice gentlemen who played with a nice pace)

Course: 1

Weather: 2

Number of good shots: 12

Total = 18

FATHER AND SON TIME, BETTER THAN WORK OR SCHOOL

This my friends is what life is all about! I've been looking forward to this moment for awhile now. Yesterday, my youngest son and I went golfing and it was great! The day was beautiful, mid 70s and a slight ocean breeze. The Sea Aire Golf Course in Torrance is a short little pitch and putt that is good for young golfers who can take their time trying to figure things out and it is an excellent place to work on your short game.

I've been trying out the Callaway Warbird 2-piece golf balls. I tried them because I am not a scratch golfer and I don't need balls that will spin. The last thing I need is balls that will increase my slice or hook! I could use a little extra distance though. I normally hit about 50 some odd yards with my 56⁰ wedge. I tried to move my hands quicker through the middle of my swing and I hit it over the fence into somebodies house at least 80 yards. I can't wait to try it on a regulation course with my driver and 3-wood. 

Back to my son. A few years ago he participated in the LA County Junior Golf program. We bought him a set of clubs and he's only used them a few times so it was nice that they still fit him, especially since he's a lefty. The first few holes were a bit rough but he worked his way through it all and started to make a few good shots that he was really happy with. You know that feeling when you hit the ball just right? It sounds good, feels good and looks good. That's what make you come back for more. That's what I saw in his eyes and the little fist pump with a smile. 

Now for the Better Than Work Scores! For my son I will call it the Better Than School Score. 

My son: Better Than School Score

Partner:                                      3

Course:                                      2

Total number of good shots:     5

Weather:                                    2

Total Score =                           12

My Score: Better Than Work Score

Partner:                                      3

Course:                                      2

Total number of good shots:    10

Weather:                                    3

Total Score =                           18

All in all it was a great day on the little links.