The New Road

Interesting round of golf

I played the Sunol Valley course yesterday morning at 7AM. That's pretty early for a game of dexterity and coordination like golf. Because I was playing alone I hooked up with a two-some who was ahead of me. I played pretty badly on the first two holes. For one thing I was nervous and my mind was racing. And because these two guys were etiquette freaks and immediately got on my about walking on the ball path on the green. So that left me wondering what else i was doing wrong.

On the third hole I had a great driver shot off the tee and my game started to turn around. On the fourth hole I was in the cart behind these guys when I smelled some serious ganja. I made a joke that it was the orchid house across the road, but then they turned around and offered me some. I passed on the offer. It was clear that these guys were single, had a lot of disposable income, and had for 15 years had played together twice a week every weekend. For me, getting out is a big thing and I wanted to play the game.

They toked up about ever other hole and while their game started to flounder a little, mine started to pick up. By the back 9 I was driving further and more consistently. My putts are still off, and I still have to dial in my shots that are in the 100 yard range.

I have to say, I don't remember much weed going on around the courses in Miami. But hey, it's California baby. And whatever brings you some joy when you play is ok with me. I do find it a little funny that these guys were so etiquette oriented and were toking up. I certainly didn't feel bad when I brought out my iPod at one point to get a Bryan Adams tune out of my head. Bryan Adams will kill any game.

As courses go I wasn't really impressed with this one. It was short, not very interesting topologically. The hazards weren't very hazardous. It was my first time out and over 18 I never lost a ball, and I had a couple of nasty slices. So I'm still looking around for a really good course to play with my mom and Marsha. The current front runner is Poppy Ridge over in Livermore.