Ever had the old golf ball come to rest under a tree ... or on a root ... or plugged in a bunker.
I've got the solution. Each player is allowed one throw per hole. It counts as a stroke, of course. But it will alleviate tremendous frustration and anxiety, and it will spare many a golf club from irreparable damage.
Just as a little note, I'm really really looking forward to that series on The Reading Continuum!!
Posted by: | August 19, 2006 at 15:05
And just think of how much lower the "sin-count" would be without all those cuss words and fits of rage flying about.
Yep...I'm all in favor of it.
Posted by: Danny Kaye | August 21, 2006 at 11:29
Biggest flaw in this post is your erroneous classification of golf as a "sport." :)
Posted by: tgirsch | August 21, 2006 at 22:43
I think the "one throw rule" would take 5 strokes off my game.
Posted by: gid | August 23, 2006 at 09:58
Wait.... that's not part of the rules already? I'd better resubmit the cards for my handicap.
Posted by: dopderbeck | August 23, 2006 at 10:35
Posted by: tgirsch | August 24, 2006 at 15:19
Reminds me of a scene from "Welcome To Mooseport." Two guys are playing a one-on-one match. On the 18th tee, the guy that's behind offers to go double-or-nothing if he's allowed one throw. After they agree, he picks up the other guy's ball and throws it into the woods.
Posted by: Rich | August 25, 2006 at 13:23