When Good Swings Go Bad: A Cautionary Tale

You know that feeling when your swing feels absolutely perfect on the range? Every shot is pure, launching high and landing soft. You're convinced you've finally figured it out. Today's the day you shoot under 85.

Then you get to the first tee and your body forgets how to golf. It's like someone swapped your clubs with pool noodles overnight...

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The Water Hazard Incident of 2025

I lost 7 balls on one hole. SEVEN. That's not a typo. Hole 14, a seemingly innocent par 3 surrounded by water. "I've got this," I told my playing partner. "It's only 160 yards."

Famous last words. What followed can only be described as a masterclass in how NOT to play golf...

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My First Birdie Streak (All Two of Them)

Two birdies in a row. I know what you're thinking - "That's it? Two birdies?" But for a guy who averages 87, two consecutive birdies feels like winning the Masters. I was basically Tiger Woods for exactly 30 minutes.

Then reality came crashing back like a shanked 7-iron...

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Playing With Strangers: A Social Experiment

Got paired with three random guys who all claimed to be "about a 15 handicap." Spoiler: They were all closer to scratch golfers. Nothing humbles you quite like watching a stranger drain 30-foot putts while you're still trying to find your ball in the rough.

At least I made them laugh with my creative shot selection...

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The Quest Begins: Why I'm Doing This to Myself

So here's the deal: I'm 52 years old, and I've decided to embark on the most masochistic journey in golf - shooting my age. That means I need to shoot a 52 or better. My current best? 76. That's 24 strokes I need to magically find.

This blog is my therapy, my public humiliation, and my accountability all rolled into one...

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