I actually entertained the idea of going for a quick round of eighteen this afternoon but the online tee times closed me out. No big deal, seeing how I haven't hit a single golf ball all year. I should probably hit up the range at least once before I play.
Got me to checking out the US Open out in San Francisco. Not a single player is under par. Jim Furyk, the wily dinosaur, leads the field at even par. Dude's got over $52 million in career earnings, so it's no surprise the 42-year-old is up at the top, he's a player.
Tiger Woods is lurking, however, even though he's struggling a bit today. He started the day tied with Furyk (whom he's partnered with) but fell four shots back, but after a ridiculous birdie putt on the ninth, has pulled within two shots, at +2. He's still shooting three-over-par for the day. He looks like he's got some swagger back.
It'll be fun to watch, if that's even possible with golf. Can it really be fun to watch?
I say yes. Often times when I play, I want to give up after six holes, but knowing I paid good money to play, I try to keep my shit together enough to play the full eighteen. Generally, at least fifteen to twenty times a round I question my selection of golf as a hobby.
I figure there's got to be something better to spend my money on. It's not like I've got a set of clubs that cost $700, I think they were $200, max. I even got a mini-golf putter in my bag.
Then I hit that one shot that makes me say to myself "Man, I am not that bad. Maybe I can keep this going" and then immediately I skull one.
Golf.
It'll humble you, that's for sure. Looks so easy on TV but alas, try getting out there and shooting 30 over par.
It always gets the last laugh.
