Went out for my first round of the year (-2 through 18, not bad for an opener), and I decided to go looking for balls in the canyon while waiting on people to clear the green (short par 4). Found this little guy.

I believe alcohol was involved

108 yards, hole 5 at the Beverly Park Short Course in Knoxville
He's way better than me and won't let me forget it

I’m 53 and have been playing since I was 19-20. Love the game. Got diagnosed with stage iv cancer in 2020 and kept playing between chemo sessions, surgeries, etc. My cancer has gone nuclear and I took I turn for the worse 2 months ago. I can no longer physically handle playing 18 holes or so much of anything that’s active.

Went today with two long time friends and managed to play the first 3 holes 1 over par then my lack of fitness caught up to me. Took a double on 4, hit my drive in the water on 5 and spent the rest of the round riding in the cart and nursing a Transfusion.

Fun to hang with friends and be out of the house but I’m done with the game. Brutal really as I will miss it greatly.

Next time you get frustrated with golf remember those of us that can’t play any longer. Hit ‘em straight boys!

Edit - thanks for all the well wishes. My battle is over. Stopped all treatment last month and started hospice care last week. I’m 100% at peace with it all.

Figured this is as good a place as any to post this.

Was making my way to the clubhouse after an early 9 this am, saw SUVs parked there and I see #44 walking to the range.

I had every intention of going home (hot as hell in Northern Virginia right now), but I was not going to give up an opportunity to hit balls next to a president (literally no one at the range but him).

First of all, the guy can hit. Pretty damn impressive. He took a break and I introduced myself and said hi. He was super personable, kind and nice. We chatted for a bit and I thanked him for his time and headed home.

My golf highlight for the year :-)

I love gear, the pace of play was horrendous. The dude had every golf gadget available to man. The tee with the extra side tee with the little string, I mean everything. He was hitting the flag with range finder while putting aaaand pacing out every putt. The other 2 were also 🤦‍♂️. The ranger came twice.

Video I took of Rob Riggle hitting one of the most insane putts during an alternate shot derby at The Player's Cup hosted by Eventia Sports & Entertainment Group. He sunk this to keep his team alive. Best part was doing it in front of a huge crowd on the green and up on the patio at The Inn!