Who got the keys to my Bimmer? Play it and read on.
Actually, "sim" is short for simulator, which is the only type of golf I can play here in southern Ontario during the winter.
I've been enjoying these virtual rounds quite a bit. They are very realistic, as are the scores. Here's a recap of my scores so far. The most recent rounds appear first.
89 - Sub 90 baby!
81 - Boo yah!
94 - Consistency
93 - Solid round
93 - Much better
113 - First round jitters
I'll probably drive to the simma a few more times before the real season starts.
Pass me the keys to my Bimmer!
February 21, 2009
February 01, 2009
Mid Winter Golf Withdrawal
It's the first day of February and I have golf on the mind. Not since late October have I had the pleasure of challenging a course, grass underfoot and clubs in hand. Three months is a long time to go golfless and it will be at least a couple more before winter gives way to spring and the golf season begins here in southern Ontario. Until then, all I can do is watch the pros on television, read a few golf articles online, chat about the upcoming season at the local golf shop, and occasionally play a round on the simulator.
Last season ended a little early for me, compared to the preceding season, when I played well into November. In spite of the earlier finish, I managed to play 45 rounds in 2008, one more than I did in 2007. At the start of the year, my primary goal was to reduce my handicap to 18 or better. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. I started the season well, scoring 100 or better on eight of nine occasions, including a low of 91. For the rest of the season, I played inconsistently. Two or three rounds in the nineties would be followed by something over 100. My handicap never dipped below 20, and at the end of the year it was 21 even.
Though I failed at reducing my handicap, there were a couple of highlights throughout the year:
Duffer's Highs - I had the low net score in the opening round of The Duffer's Dream Tour at Peninsula Lakes. I also won the tour event at King's Forest. Other successful Duffer's performances came at Willow Valley and Hidden Lake. I don't know how I fared in the overall championship, since updates to the standings ceased mid way through the season. At the end of the season, the Duffer's Dream website disappeared entirely.
Deepwoods Glory - I won the Deepwoods Golf Association championship, after finishing as the runner-up in 2007. Victory was secured on the strength of four very solid rounds at Copetown Woods, Peninsula Lakes, Hidden Lake, and Willow Valley. I am looking forward to defending my championship in 2009.
Alleluia - I capped the year off with my best round ever, a miraculous 10 over par at Granite Ridge. This was a terrific round that could have been as low as 7 over, had a few really close putts dropped in. Still, I'm not complaining. This was the kind of round that brings you back to the course to try again, and again.
Can't wait for the new season to start!
Last season ended a little early for me, compared to the preceding season, when I played well into November. In spite of the earlier finish, I managed to play 45 rounds in 2008, one more than I did in 2007. At the start of the year, my primary goal was to reduce my handicap to 18 or better. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. I started the season well, scoring 100 or better on eight of nine occasions, including a low of 91. For the rest of the season, I played inconsistently. Two or three rounds in the nineties would be followed by something over 100. My handicap never dipped below 20, and at the end of the year it was 21 even.
Though I failed at reducing my handicap, there were a couple of highlights throughout the year:
Duffer's Highs - I had the low net score in the opening round of The Duffer's Dream Tour at Peninsula Lakes. I also won the tour event at King's Forest. Other successful Duffer's performances came at Willow Valley and Hidden Lake. I don't know how I fared in the overall championship, since updates to the standings ceased mid way through the season. At the end of the season, the Duffer's Dream website disappeared entirely.
Deepwoods Glory - I won the Deepwoods Golf Association championship, after finishing as the runner-up in 2007. Victory was secured on the strength of four very solid rounds at Copetown Woods, Peninsula Lakes, Hidden Lake, and Willow Valley. I am looking forward to defending my championship in 2009.
Alleluia - I capped the year off with my best round ever, a miraculous 10 over par at Granite Ridge. This was a terrific round that could have been as low as 7 over, had a few really close putts dropped in. Still, I'm not complaining. This was the kind of round that brings you back to the course to try again, and again.
Can't wait for the new season to start!
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