During last week’s musings (here), I included among several quotes from Alistair Cooke the line “no man in his right mind would play golf”, an observation that he meant in a general way, detached from any specific circumstances.
I’ve had the pleasure of reading this just before I set out to play a match at Delamere Forest against the British Golf Collectors Society. The weather is calm but the golf will no doubt be full of the jeopardy which the modern game seems determined to remove. It is my obligation to speak and you have serendipitously supplied some appropriate words….full acknowledgement will be given…a wonderful piece.
All this pre game driving in the dark is too exhausting to absorb, I strongly recommend travel on the previous evening and a Premier Inn! As for Royal Birkdale (and Hollinwell) - both are brilliant experiences. Lucky man.
Hickories! Great memories 🏌️⛳️
Wonderful piece
I could almost feel the wind
I’ve had the pleasure of reading this just before I set out to play a match at Delamere Forest against the British Golf Collectors Society. The weather is calm but the golf will no doubt be full of the jeopardy which the modern game seems determined to remove. It is my obligation to speak and you have serendipitously supplied some appropriate words….full acknowledgement will be given…a wonderful piece.
Donald, this made me very happy! I look forward to the chance to one day wield our hickories together! Go easy on the Collectors!
All this pre game driving in the dark is too exhausting to absorb, I strongly recommend travel on the previous evening and a Premier Inn! As for Royal Birkdale (and Hollinwell) - both are brilliant experiences. Lucky man.