It's a new year people. I have already golfed 45 holes in the tundra known as Beaver Meadows. Of course, the difficulties that I had with my score are all related to conditions, equipment and NOT my amazing swing. Since I finally was allowed to purchase a new set of irons by the wifee, my game should improve dramatically with the weather! I'm anticipating a round in the low 80's within the next month, lasting throughout the year.Now I'm not saying that the wintering that I experienced this year is helpful to anyone's golf swing. I'm just saying that once the frost leaves my bones and the fogginess in my depressed attitude leaves, my game will improve. I know that all of you out there go through the same thing. Even with the trips to Florida or Arizona, you still have to return to April in NYS. We can all agree that April blows. The hot days are a tease for the whole four months of good weather that we experience in summer. The cold days remind us of the other 8 months of torture that we put ourselves through.
Why do I continue to live here in this thriving area of central NY? I swear I ask myself that daily during the "8 months". I wouldn't mind living in a nice, gated community, near a golf course, south of Virginia. This would work fine. Does anyone have a spare 1.5 million that I could borrow? Moving my business would be tough so maybe a good job too?
Ok, back to the important things...my clubs. I purchased the Ping i15 irons. You know you wish you were me! I wont hold your jealousy against you. I promise. The bummer is that I got fitted for them and it takes 1-2 weeks to get them. Then to find out that the 7 irons in the set are back-ordered, did not help. I almost switched from my Ping brand loyalty because of that. However, I am a reasonable man for two weeks (especially during the 8 months). I'm realistic that the weather will blow for a few more weeks before I really turn the game up a notch!
The first real nice day of spring is over. I have already experienced heckling from my biggest fans
(who graciously played QUIETLY behind my foursome) the other day. You know who you are with your little giggling fits! It's ok, I know that I'm better at golf than you are. I know who the pro is. I know you are all just jealous. Ok, so maybe you aren't. Maybe my shot into the mud on number two wasn't my best. Maybe you all could beat me at this stupid game that I just dropped $800 on. Maybe I need to bowl again. Then again, it's a new year. We shall see.
