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The most unlikely of pars

I play golf because I love the game, even though I play it poorly. I play golf because it allows me to spend time with friends.  I also play golf because sometimes, the moments are unforgettable, ridiculous, and hilarious. On Sunday morning, I played golf with two friends at Rockledge country club, a public golf…

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A serious commitment to golf

I’ve played golf in the rain many times.  I’ve once played golf in the snow.  To be fair, it wasn’t snowing when we started the round, and the forecast hadn’t called for snow. But it was definitely cold enough for snow.  But this photograph of golfers in California playing as wildfires burn in the distance…

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My son thinks I’m a golfing god

I haven’t beaten one of my golfing buddies in well over a year. I’ve been drastically altering my grip and swing, but I’m also just not as good as the guys who I play with. They hit the ball farther and more consistently than me.   I managed to squeak out a tie against one…

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Psychology of true friends

My friend Andrew – a golfing fanatic – ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing basketball last week. It’s going to be a long road to recovery. Three months in a walking boot. Eighteen months for a full recovery.  The next golfing season in serious jeopardy. My friends and I have a sack of golf balls…

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