Another Hooters win!

Well, surprised everyone, especially myself by winning a Hooter's two-day tournament that was a World Amateur Championship qualifier. Especially surprising as, after my past two wins, I'd been moved up to a better players flight (not sure what the politcally correct description should be). First tournament a couple weeks ago in the new flight I'd come in fifth. But, this time got lucky. Went to a playoff against another player and first hole we both bogied; second playoff hole I parred and he failed to; so, another cool trophy, a Titleist Hooter's Amateur Tour golf bag and my entry fee to the World Ams in Myrtle Beach paid for.
Oh, btw, know how all the golf advise books say to practice your "short game." Well, they're right. That's how I've won each of my events. The other guys outdrive me. But, we're all usually off the green some after our approach shots; but, thanks to all the short game practice I've put in, I usually get up and down; whereas the others have a little tougher time. So, practice those 25 yard chip/pitch shots and lag putts.

However, I found that two days of 18 holes in a row took a tole on my old body; so, a four-day World Ams tournament is going to be torture. But, I think I'll eventually recover. Like practicing your short game (which is easier on us old farts who can't endure hitting buckets of drivers at the range); you should always do what's best for your game. For me right now that unfortunately means staying away from golf as much as possible and hopefully all or at least some of my aches and pains will go away. I sure hope so. I imagine my co-workers are getting tired of hanging around someone who smells like BenGay all the time.