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Journey to the greens of PGA—Final Part

Through part one, part two and part three of the interview, we have grown to know a lot more of Calvin. And now, the final parter….

Olaf: Who in this planet right now is your favorite golfer?
Calvin: Without a doubt Tiger Woods

Olaf: And your fantasy foursome?
Calvin: Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Fred Couples.

Olaf: Your favorite golfer has started a foundation called Tiger Foundation? It has influenced a great number of youngsters in the US. Do you think this has also generated a great interest in Asia, overall?
Calvin: Yes, most definitely. The possibilities are endless now with his move.

Golf Etiquette

Golf Etiquette (pronounce air-ticket) to some of you out there! This is known as the compiled (not rules) but standard practice of playing the beautiful game of golf. It is sometimes called by other sports as a sportsmanship conduct. Here are some of the examples;

Etiquette 1. You are not supposed to run on the putting green! But since fast play is essential for playing the game so everyone can enjoy their game. Therefore, you have to walk briskly without damaging the green. Somewhere around 5-7mph is required. And especially no sprinting. However, when required you can take off your shoes and run when the flight at the back is shouting “fore” in your direction.

Slice or Hook

It seems a lot of golfers out there do not appreciate the good art of golf literature. A good examination of these quips will help them immensely. The golf nuts have spoken:

A Slice: It indicates that you either have an out to in swing, over the top or open clubface upon impact. The ball flies (right handed players) off to the left and makes about a 30 degree turn back to the right. It moves your drives from a 250 yard to about 190 yards.

Advise: Not to be mistaken from a power fade. Yes the ones Tiger hits.

Millionaire Golfer

Olaf was invited to a game of golf with a friend Sam. Sam is a reporter and told Olaf “Look, this is the only way I can get an exclusive from this self made millionaire.” “If I can get him to tell me his secret of making his millions, it will make centre-page” said Sam.

And so the millionaire Ralph, Sam and Olaf started their round. On the 2nd tee, Sam started his investigation and asked Ralph “How did you start out, Ralph? I mean getting to become a millionaire?” Ralph said “Well, I started out selling slippers by the roadside. Everyday come rain or shine, everyday slippers, slippers and more slippers. Then I save every penny I made.” “And that’s where you made your millions?” asked Sam. “No” as Ralph teed off, breaking the conversation.

Ernie Els changes eqiupment

The big “easy” recently switched equipment. Apparently in the Johnnie Walker held in Phuket, Thailand. It has been reported that he has switched camp from Titlelist to Callaway. I think it is a good move by him.

I remember when a few years back, he swapped clubs from Taylormade and was in his best form. When he switched to Titleist, he gained tremendous distances from his then new driver. But after that he hasn’t made much progress for the past two years, has he! A couple of missed opportunities for majors! (Real understatement) But I’m betting we could be in for a treat.

It’s a Gimme!

2 young golfers and a senior golfer are about to get tee off for 18 holes one day when the starter asks if they would mind a young lady joining them. When they see a beautiful and voluptuous babe, they accept readily!

For 17 holes, this babe golfs horribly. On the 18th hole, a par 5, she manages to reach the green in 4, but has a 30′ putt to sink for par. “I would give anything, do anything in the world, if I could only sink this putt”, she exclaims.

Tiger hits it 220 yards!!!

GOLFNICK………………… What club was that? 7 iron for 210 yards. No way! the conversation is as follows is a typical one after a game of golf;

Olaf: You know Tiger hit a 7 iron 210 yards. He is so fantastic! I can only hit mine 195 yards.

P. Lawrie: YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! Right (Refrains very hard from laughing out loud but does show a big smirk) I know because on the second hole 145 metre par 3, you hit the exact same club.

Olaf: Yeah but it was uphill!

B. Snow: But you were short!