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Ever hear the old saying “Do as I say, not as I do?” I have to admit something to you. I have yet to get out and golf this year. I know, I know. I’ve told you to get out there and hit them straight, etc., etc., and I’ve been sitting here behind this laptop the whole time.  

Well, this weekend, that all changes. I will be playing the Jonesboro Country Club course this Saturday, taking advantage of what should be a perfect spring golf day. I have yet to hit the first ball on the practice range this year so unfortunately I’ll be going out without doing most of the things that I’ve suggested you do (practice, planning your goals, etc.). I’m sure it won’t be pretty but I bet it will be comical (to others, not me.) I could lie and tell you I’m doing this so you’ll know what NOT to do, but the sad truth is I simply haven’t had the time this year to get ready. I expect to be even rustier this year than I would be after a normal winter layoff since I haven't played since May. Having major surgery can certainly interfere with your game. Oh well, at least I have an excuse! 

I can just see me now stepping up to the #2 tee box, looking across the pond to that little tiny green tucked just on the other side. With my luck, the cup will be about five feet from the bottom of the green. I’ll let you know how many balls I lose on THAT monster (Vegas has the odds at three, I hear.) 

If I get out there and embarrass myself by shooting an astronomical score, or if I get lucky and shoot decent (for me that’s low 80s by the way) at least I will have played. And hey, if it’s bad, I can just write it off as first-round-of-the-year jitters. At least I’ll be able to improve throughout the year, right?

Check back next week and I’ll let you know just how ugly it was …total score, worst hole, number of lost balls, etc.  I’m hoping my playing partner takes it easy on me (hint hint Audrey!)

Comments or suggestions? E-mail them to me at info@jonesboro.com.