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Have a GO anyway
By Robru
28 June 2008

Its a silly game, but lots of fu n if you don't take it too seriously.





          My workmate conned me to the golf course one day
          He loaned me some golf clubs and showed me the way
          To hit a white ball from a tee to a green,
          The way I went at it was not fit to be seen.

          Time has gone by and I've learned a wee bit,
          Watch the white ball that I'm trying to hit,
          Follow the swing through and not try too hard,
          If you don't hit the ball properly it won't go ten yards.

          Well, my handicap's down from a poor thirty one,
          Down to a fifteen, getting near the big guns;
          Then I play in the social and week end comps too
          Just like a learner on a damn thirty two.

          Sometimes when my luck's in I get a good win
          My ball flies aloft like a bird on the wing
          I score like a champ - get a trophy or two
          I know if you try it can happen for you.

          So come on you would be's, bring your wife too,
          Golf is a game any sportsman can do
          You don't have to be good to enjoy the odd round,
          Get some clubs and a ball - and a tee for the ground.

          Always in the clubhouse its good shots galore
          We leave all the bad ones outside on the floor
          Take a smooth easy backswing and follow right through
          You'll soon play golf like professionals do.



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Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3362 comments posted) 28th June 2008
Well, you almost make it sound like fun. But beware, I've heard that if you play golf for three consecutive days you can be declared legally dead  
:grin :grin  
jane

Written by Robru (219 comments posted) 28th June 2008
 
Jane I must be dead. :x In the past I have done just what you said. Not now, though, I just enjoy a hit with the other old guys and a beer after. :roll Or maybe two?

Written by Fledermaus (3307 comments posted) 28th June 2008
Nice description. It's not really my kind of sports, but I did enjoy your poem.

Written by Robru (219 comments posted) 29th June 2008
Its not my kind of sport anymore, either. The legs are not as resilient as they used to be.

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