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Competitive Golf
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04.18.102010 Seagulls ChampionsCongratulations to Kevin Carey and Joe Walker of Dennis Pines, winners of the 2010 Seagulls at venerable Hyannisport Golf Club for an unprecedented seventh time. These two don't just love the game, they honor it. What a privilege it is to play out of the same club--though no where in their league--and occasionally tee it up along side such amazing golfers. Hats off to you boys. We're proud of you.
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05.18.09Match Play - Don’t Do the MathI am pretty good at math. Unfortunately, that isn't a positive for me on the golf course. Even without a score card in hand, I usually know where my score stands. Doing too much math is the kiss of death on the golf course. One should look only as far as the next shot, and no further. Whether it is just me against the golf course, or me and my playing partner vs. our opponents, I have a hard time not letting the numbers get in my head. Stroke play events terrify me. I have a fear of many things, ...
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03.20.09First Match of the SeasonYearly muni membership: $618 Blowing off work to play golf: Calling in one favor, $0 Greens fees: $0 Weather: Not nearly as nice as predicted. Taking the first match of the season from my husband: priceless.
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10.12.08On Carryovers and Hangovers on the Golf CourseThe trouncing I’d taken from my brother during Master’s week down at the ACC was still stinging. I thought for sure that playing my home course would give me a distinct advantage in our next golf match, what with my brother’s tendency to swing hard and fast. The Pines is known for its long, tight fairways, often a difficult venue for golfers who refuse to club down. Unfortunately, my timing was off. In fact, everything was off. I’d love to blame my bleary headache and waves of wooziness on the late night family gathering of the previous ...
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09.28.08A Study of Contrasts: Golf vs. PoliticsI lay awake, wide eyed, in the middle of the night, watching the CNN review of the recent presidential debate. As I am prone to do – not so much because the program did not hold my rapt attention – my thoughts turned to golf. On golf and politics, I reflected; and how, if all politicians respected their positions as much as avid, devoted golfers respect our beloved game, we’d most likely be much better off, all around. For example, no one signs their scorecard at the end of a tournament without a lot of thought and care. ...
