June 16, 2006 (I was 61)
Tiger’s
Eye golf course at Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC
After last week’s wet play the fairways and greens have firmed up, cut to
quickness with punitive subtle breaks. The maintenance on a course of this
caliber for under $55 is incredible, a truly superior value. I partnered
with Dan. He shot a 70, two under par from the back tees, beating his
previous best by five strokes. Awesome, five birdies. All of us
present were in agreement; we’d rather shoot 70 than have a hole in one.
Later Dan said he would never have done it if he was cart-partnered with JD, as
it is JD’s style to talk trash and get inside a competitor’s head. Instead,
he appreciated my realization I ought to just play my game, maybe with more
subdued commentary. In part yes, but Dan’s play re-awakened me to a most
satisfying pursuit in golf, to attain a meditative state through precision in
physical action. I bettered my front nine 53, with a back nine of 42; not
a great total score but a valued lesson.
In the afternoon, TP’s foursome traveled to Avocet at Wild Wing to cash in a
rain check. Four played Heather Glen in the usual golden warmth and
magical light of late afternoon. Four relaxed and packed for the morning
flight home. A most memorable trip.
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