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Our Love Affair with Golf!

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Category: Reads from the Reds

“The Pace of Golf”

Like many in south Texas a couple of weeks ago, I watched the Valero Texas Open. In fact, as Veterans, we received complimentary tickets to attend one of the days – which of course we took complete advantage of. A Read more…


“Tweaking my Golf Game”

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on February 2nd. That means, according to the legend, spring is right around the corner. The birds are chirping, the air is beginning to have a tinge of warmth and spring is ever Read more…


“Golf Speak”

When I first began playing golf, I thought I had traveled to a different country that spoke a language I did not understand. Five minutes listening to the conversation in the clubhouse was enough for me to figure out that Read more…


“A Year in Review”

Well here we are – the holidays. We started with Thanksgiving, and are now headed to Christmas and New Year’s! Although I really enjoy this time of year – mostly because we visit family – it is a tad sad Read more…


“Golf vs Trees”

When I read the poem “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer, what immediately comes to mind for me is the thought that Mr. Kilmer probably never played golf! While I agree that the beauty and majesty of trees is grand – when Read more…


“Casey – Big Things in a Small Town”

One of the remarkable things about exploring America by RV is that we can begin to feel the states change long before we see the border signs. Mile by mile, the landscape changes – the grass slowly changes hues, the Read more…


“O.B.”

If you play the game of golf, you know there are many terms used to describe the game. For instance: While there are certainly a tons more, one in particular sticks with me each time I play. O.B. Now if Read more…


“RAGBRAI 50”

One of the things I know for sure about Golf is – it is very difficult both physically and mentally. No doubt about it. And it is probably one of the top reasons I really enjoy the game. Hitting a golf ball well, or Read more…


“Golf Games”

There are a million reasons to love this crazy game of golf. And I would argue that one of the top reasons is it never gets old. Playing a new course usually presents a ton of new challenges. New greens, Read more…


“Golf Books”

I like to read. I find myself reading all the time – books, magazine, news articles, blogs – you name it! And the topics are all over the place. From fiction to non-fiction. Filthy, frothy novels to true crimes. Self Read more…