Apr 2ndOak Marr Golf, Golf Buddy Voice, Clare and Don’s

I have a golf trip coming up, so every time the weather breaks and work is slow, I try to get out for at least 9.  Today, there was a low chance of rain, and temps in the 50s, so I headed to Oak Marr.  I actually went to Jefferson first, but it was mobbed.  I went to Oak Marr thinking I might just hit the range, but when I arrived, nobody was on the tee box, and the starter said I was free and clear.  I payed my $21 bucks, and started my 9.  I played pretty poorly, but had fun.  I’m pretty sure that this was the first solo round (or half round I suppose) that I’ve ever played.  I ran into a pair of older ladies playing a few holes ahead of me, and started playing three balls to pace myself as no one was behind me.  I also got to try out my new golf GPS, the golf buddy voice.  My dad uses a fully featured GPS, and when I play with him, I often find myself asking him for yardage.  Per my skill, I can usually guess close enough, but sometimes I am surprised by the actual distance.  The golf buddy interested me because it is very small, affordable, and easy to use.  I don’t see myself pulling out a full GPS all the time on a golf course, but the golf buddy is automatic, and yardage is just a glance (I didn’t get a great shot of the screen, but its easily legible) or click (it will read you the yardage) away.  Perhaps the best advantage is the size.  You can clip it to your belt, hat, or pocket.  I’m averaged sized, and it fits in my fingertips (as shown below).  So far, I’m impressed.

I got though 9 holes, playing three balls most of the time, in about an hour and a half.  Thats a great way to spend a long lunch.

While its nice, y’all should get out to Clare and Don’s.  The other night, I had fried pickles, a couple coronas, and some fish tacos.  The perfect start to al fresco dining season.

And since I have it handy, heres a pick of an awesome greek salad the wife made the other day: