We drove from Gatlinburg to Pinehurst on Monday (8/3) and checked into our condo for a little relaxation. Nice condo, but couldn't hook up with the internet.
The kids played a practice round on Tuesday and Wednesday; Alisa plays Talamore and Jack plays Little River. Talamore is a tough course. Very hilly and the greens are hard to read.
FIRST ROUND - First day jitters. Jack shot a 86 and Alisa shot a 98. They have the girls on EXTREMELY long holes.....410 yard par 5. Crazy for 10 year old girls.
SECOND ROUND - Alisa did much better, a beautiful 87. The Kids Golf people must have received enough complaints, plus the best score was 74, that they moved up 6 holes; all the par 5's and two par 4's. Jack had a nice day too, shooting a very nice 82, to include 4 birdies.
After the kids were done we drove to Pinehurst Village and stopped at a cool golf store called Old Sport & Gallery, run by Tom Stewart. It had a ton of old golf memorabilia from the time golf started until now. While we were there Jim Derr, the first commentator for CBS Sports for the Augusta Masters and commentated on golf for 35 years. Mr. Derr told us some great stories and what a icon to listen to. He told us a story about meeting Albert Einstein at Princeton and upon meeting him asked him if he played golf. Mr Einstein answered in a husky voice, "No, it's too complicated for me." Mr. Derr very impressive and a healthy 92 years old. I could have listened to his stories all night.
Round 3 is tomorrow morning and I'll try to update when we get internet service. Alisa tee's off at 7:40 AM and Jack's tee time hasn't been posted yet.
Pictures to come.......
1 comment:
Sounds like the kids are doing well and you guys are having a good time. Keep us tuned in!
Laurie
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