“Golf Humor!”

One of the remarkable aspects of humor is its ability to relieve tension and alleviate stress, especially during a round of golf. As any golfer knows, the game can be challenging, frustrating, and sometimes even maddening.

Golf, often hailed as the “gentleman’s game,” is known for its serene landscapes, competitive spirit, and unwavering focus. However, amidst the precision and intensity, there exists a delightful aspect that adds a touch of whimsy to the sport – golf humor.

And for those that know us, know that Marc and I enjoy a good laugh – particularly when it involves golf!

Golf, like any other activity, can sometimes be a source of frustration and stress. But humor has long been recognized as a powerful tool for relieving tension, and enhancing enjoyment during a round.

From witty remarks on the fairway to comical incidents that unfold during tournaments, golf humor has played a significant role in creating a light-hearted atmosphere and fostering camaraderie among players.

For us, the golf course is no stranger to moments that leave me and Marc in stitches. (Mostly from me inadvertently creating unforgettable memories through my hilarious actions.)

For example:

Imagine me swinging with all my might, only to have the ball soar straight into a tree, bounce off a branch, and miraculously land back onto the green. (This really happened!)

Such incidents not only showcase the unpredictable nature of golf but also leave us in awe of the game’s ability to defy logic and reward us with unexpected outcomes that put a smile on our face.

Recently a good friend of ours told us about his own funny story related to golf. After a bit of persuasion, he gave us permission to share it with you. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. And…..he told us not to worry about changing any names to protect the innocent, because, well – he isn’t sure there really are any innocents in this story!

Thanks Derek for sharing your story……..

“As you guys know I am trying to take up golf. This past summer, after playing for about 18 months and taking lessons, I started thinking I needed new clubs. I had a starter set that was given to me as a retirement gift. I had researched the set and Debbie sent the link for them to the friends who were going to purchase/give them to me. All good except the club line up was a little different than the link I sent and that always bothered me. The set included a different wood and hybrid than my research.

Oh well…So, I am thinking maybe I can be better with some “real” clubs….I know, I know it is the archer, not the arrows….but still, it was in my head.

I go to get fitted and the sales associate has me try several types. Then he says go ahead and try the old ones again. They were like noodles. No surprise there. I left the store with a promise from the guy that he would send some recommendations.

A week or so later I am on the range and I notice a tiny sticker on the clubs….a lightbulb went off in my head….I went home and researched the clubs again with the sticker information.…conclusion….they were WOMENS clubs!!

Yup….somehow my friends messed up the order and I was too ignorant to know the difference. Not too big of a deal but now it didn’t matter if I needed a new set of clubs or not, psychologically I couldn’t continue to play with the old ones.

And the bigger mistake? I told some friends I play with about the screw up and now the jokes just keep coming….the found pink ball is always mine, I can tee off on the women’s tees, etc. (You get the idea!)“

Fairways and Greens – We are 18 Holes and Counting

Written By Kathy Festa