Ultimate Golf Fantasy-Part 1
Early feedback was pretty overwhelming and it was kind of surprising. Almost to a person it had to do with playing a particular course in the southeastern part of this country (wonder where that is huh). Handicap and occupation had little to do with the response and the desire to play a certain "goat track" in Georgia.
Chris Obert is a scratch player and head golf professional of Millwood Golf and Racquet Club in Springfield. Chris had the same response as did American Airlines manager and 30-handicapper Mike Fink. Now, I realize my previous comment alone probably made some peoples skin crawl. Of course I am writing about Augusta National, and of course I am obviously kidding when I say "goat track". It is probably the most desired course to play in the world.
My early polling proved that to be true. Augusta National, these two words send shivers down the spine of true golf enthusiasts. It seems not even the glorious ocean views of Pebble Beach can compete with Magnolia Lane. I was surprised to hear talk of just a simple round of golf at Augusta. There was not even a mention of putting on the green jacket. It seemed that dream was too far out there to even fantasize about. Hey, how about playing in the annual event? How about playing in the final group on Sunday? How about taking a group of friends and staying for a week in the Butler cabin? I heard none of the above. It seems like winning a British Open or US Open pales in comparison to a simple round of golf at Augusta. I am sure people think this way because it is a more realistic dream. >
Perhaps you have had visions, as I have, of hoisting that big cardboard check over your head. You know the check; it has a one with six zeroes behind it. How many of us have dreamed of a final round like David Duval had at the Bob Hope where he shot a 59? For most players, 59 is a good 12 hole total. Hey, forget the US Open, how about Annika's trip around Colonial several years ago? It was big news around the world and left a lot of us wishing we could walk in her shoes.
I will probably never play a PGA tour event at Colonial. But I can sure dream about it as I stroll around my home course. Standing over the putt that could win the Ryder Cup!
It is funny how age and our declining athletic ability rob us of fantasies relating to other sports. I know I will never dive into the hole, jump up, and throw out that runner going to first. I will never dunk again, let alone make it up the court and back without an oxygen tank strapped to my back. I must admit that my 50 extra pounds would make me a heck of a line-backer. At least until that 225 pound running back left his foot print on my sagging chest. Golf allows us to keep our dreams and to excel well into our golden years. Hale Irwin at 60+ would still make a pretty good partner for most of us.
We will look at more ultimate golf fantasy in the next article. Where would you go and what would you do?
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