I was listening to the 60’s channel on Sirius Radio early in the week when “Time Is On My Side” by the Rolling Stones came streaming across the airways. The song was written by Norman Meade (a.k.a. Jerry Ragovoy) and was first recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his orchestra in 1963. As much as I enjoy the tune, annoyingly, it stuck with me for days! Fast forward, a little later in the week, we were visiting with our friends and golf buddies (Doug and Do) at The Shed on the ... continue reading...
One More Day
Every now and then, it dawns upon me that this “Bad Golf Guy” website is my website and I can pretty well post what I damn well please! Tough talk (it’s really harmless, trying to get a chuckle) however it does feel liberating, and on the flip-side, my loyal followers, can pretty well choose to read, or not read, what I damn well post. Also liberating, I can only assume! Today’s offering is a bit off topic and is predominantly written for my brother (John) and those that were fortunate ... continue reading...
More Confusion
A few months ago, I went to the range to hit a few balls when I was unexpectedly, yet kindly, invited to play with Deeb and Joe. I cheerfully accepted their invitation as I only had time for nine holes. Anyway, after hitting my tee ball into the right greenside bunker on the par three, 161 yard, 8th hole, I hoisted my black Sun Mountain bag onto my back and meandered across the forward tees toward the green. As I was about to exit the forward tee box, out of the corner of my left eye, I ... continue reading...
Confusion
Over the past two years, I have been mildly obsessed with the mind-numbing conundrum; should rakes be positioned inside the bunker, outside the bunker or half inside/half outside the bunker (Golf’s Greatest Mystery). To date, I have made little, if any, progress towards a definitive solution. However, through a series of emails between two old friends, one a former Division II Golf Coach and the other a USGA Rules Official, intelligent commentary on the very topic hit a fever ... continue reading...
Harry Hillary Xavier “Montana” Von Frankenberg
On a recent visit, my life-long friend (Whitey, my college roommate and basketball teammate) asked if I was familiar with “Count Yogi”, suggesting his accomplishments rival those of the greatest players in the history of golf. I was unfamiliar with Count Yogi, and so for the next twenty minutes, we sat huddled, iPhones in hand, reading and recounting remarkable facts, feats and stories from his spectacularly unusual career. Harry Frankenberg, a.k.a. Count Yogi (April 4, 1908 – February 15, ... continue reading...
There Is Nothing Quite Like Sheer Stupidity
This one has been in the queue for quite some time, as I have not been emotionally equipped to bring the story to the light of day. Now, eight months later, in the throes of a worldwide pandemic, one Bloody-Mary down and one in hand, I am finally willing to bare my soul. As some of you know from personal experience, I have had quite a history in Three Day Member-Guests. My team has routinely finished towards the bottom of the sixty, sometimes seventy-two, team heap and on a few occasions, the ... continue reading...
The Plumber Story
I was in the midst of a conversation with my friend, AP O’Neill (founder of Quantum Leap Golf in Leeds, England), discussing my on-course distractions and my emotionally challenging on-course situations. AP paused, reflected for a moment and shared the following story/analogy. Setup: Its mid-February, I arrive home from work and turn on the heat. When I do, there is no heat. Shortly thereafter, I consider a shower; however, I’m reminded there's no hot water either. It's Friday afternoon and ... continue reading...
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