Christmas Day brings with it another type of gift, the type that resides only in my memory, growing ever more rose tinted as the years drift past. I can’t pick out which year is which, but I can still find the themes of those mornings, blending into one overall picture, a vignette of forgetfulness gradually creeping in from each corner.
So apparently I’m not the only one who is continually trying to answer the “why” question when it comes to this absurd but, at least when it comes to my journey through life, absolutely essential game. Thank you, Richard, for not only taking a stab at it but coming the closest of anyone I’ve encountered of hitting the mark. A gift to kindred spirits.
Thoughtful, enjoyable, and wonderfully written. I haven’t been able to play for months but your fabulous essays have been a regular reminder of all that is great about the game. Best wishes for 2023.
A fine analysis of why we play. My journey through life might have been less wayward had I but taken to golf in my teens. A perfect present for a future.
Merry Christmas to you, Richard. Funny, as I sit at my desk reading this latest missive, my just rec'd copy of The Marvellous Mania that you so highly touted a week or so ago stares at me, awaiting my time to open and enjoy. Hoping I won't be too stuffed from a visit to my son-in-law's that I'll be able to dig into it this evening... and much thanks to whomever posted a link to one of your Stymies on the Golf Club Atlas discussion board some months back - I'm happy to have a few minutes each day to enjoy your transmissions about this great game we love.
A sermon in modesty. As always, using vivid language to convey real,feelings, real places and real history. A fine recollection, apt for the season,but which also has a quiet enthusiasm for what may come. Thank you, thank you Richard for the Advent gifts. Here’s to your future!
So apparently I’m not the only one who is continually trying to answer the “why” question when it comes to this absurd but, at least when it comes to my journey through life, absolutely essential game. Thank you, Richard, for not only taking a stab at it but coming the closest of anyone I’ve encountered of hitting the mark. A gift to kindred spirits.
Kindred spirits, indeed! And I note that you were reading (and no doubt thinking and writing) about golf on Christmas Day, Dan. That's dedication!
Thoughtful, enjoyable, and wonderfully written. I haven’t been able to play for months but your fabulous essays have been a regular reminder of all that is great about the game. Best wishes for 2023.
A fine analysis of why we play. My journey through life might have been less wayward had I but taken to golf in my teens. A perfect present for a future.
Merry Christmas to you, Richard. Funny, as I sit at my desk reading this latest missive, my just rec'd copy of The Marvellous Mania that you so highly touted a week or so ago stares at me, awaiting my time to open and enjoy. Hoping I won't be too stuffed from a visit to my son-in-law's that I'll be able to dig into it this evening... and much thanks to whomever posted a link to one of your Stymies on the Golf Club Atlas discussion board some months back - I'm happy to have a few minutes each day to enjoy your transmissions about this great game we love.
Happy Christmas. A day on the golf course is only bettered by days spent with family.
Merry Christmas Richard- thanks for the wonderful read and all of the others through the year.
Best Wishes for 2023
Happy christmas, Richard and family! Let’s roll the ball of golfing roulette soon! Bests, Mike
Touché Richard…… again!
Best wishes to you & your family for a very Happy Christmas and we’ll arrange a date to play in the New Year !
Thank you Richard!
A sermon in modesty. As always, using vivid language to convey real,feelings, real places and real history. A fine recollection, apt for the season,but which also has a quiet enthusiasm for what may come. Thank you, thank you Richard for the Advent gifts. Here’s to your future!
Merry Christmas.
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One of your very best Richard. Beautifully expressed. Merry Christmas from DownUnder!