Putting is the part of my golf game I've always been most comfortable with, but that wasn't the case on April 9, 2006, when I played at Hornby Glen Golf Course, located near the Village of Hornby, Ontario.
Perhaps I should have seen the writing on the wall when I arrived at the golf course and found the practice green covered by a big blue tarp. Hornby Glen renovated its clubhouse in the off-season and is currently making improvements to the course itself. When I discovered the practice green was off-limits, I decided to hit some of my own balls in the driving area instead.
The practice seemed to pay off, as I had a surprisingly good round striking the ball with my driver, fairway woods, and irons. Unfortunately, the same could not be said of my putting stroke. I struggled on the greens throughout the round, leaving some putts far too short and others way too long.
In fact, my greatest success came when I didn't have to putt at all. After my drive landed right of the green on the 211-yard, par-3 fourth hole, I was forced to play a tricky second shot. My chip attempt bounced off a mound, slowing the ball just enough to roll into the cup. It was a birdie that required no putts!
With some average putting, this would have been a sub-100 round, so I'm encouraged for the future.
Score: 103
Par: 72
Putts: 42
Fairways: 6
Greens: 3
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