All ready to drive south for week 2 on the Tour, but NO!... Alice finds Vaudreuil open already !. A quick drive down the 20 off the island, or a 1/2 drive from downtown for Grand-Par, making his season debut along with Papa Hicks, another Slamma veteran keen to bring his new skills to the Montreal golfing public (courses). LT and Alice make up the foursome, and a 7.30am arrival has the plucky hackers looking forward to the first tee.
Out of bounds off the tee for GP and LT, a hack along the right trees for Papa Hicks, and an opening four putt for Alice has the first hole pushed for the better ball pairs competition. The ground is feeling firm underfoot despite the recent rain. Alice points out that this is due to ground being frozen, and as the temperature warms, the players will not be able to spend long over the ball if they want to see their shoes again.
LT is trying out a new swing following a lesson. unfortunately the instructor seems to have kept it at the driving range, as it didn't make it to the course. Alice puts 2 balls out of bounds on the 10th, and wishes the draw he found on the 3rd hole could have been saved until then .Grand Par's best drives are the ones that hurt his shoulder the most. His facial expressions are now confusing, with a happy look on his bad drives, and an unhappy look when he hits a drive most would be proud of (Tiger is the only other player known to do this). Papa Hicks calm demeanor and concentration impresses the group. (or perhaps its just him not giving a .... if he's great or not.. 4 kids at home.. he's just happy to be out!) .
The game goes too and fro until Grand Par and LT go one up with one to play.. and seal the deal on the 18th green.. Good finish.. and the prize is a coupon for a a free round back at Vaudreuil !!.. woo hoo!.
Discussion already underway for next weeks Tour event. Alice has the weekend to himself, so could be a double header !!
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