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501 Excuses for a Bad Golf Shot:
A funny golf gag gift book for the golfer who always has an excuse for their wayward shots. Embrace the humorous side of the fairway with 501 Excuses for a Bad Golf Shot . This light-hearted compilation offers an amusing escape for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels, perfect for those moments when your swing doesn't quite hit the mark. Key Humorous Offers a humorous perspective on common golfing blunders. Wide Range of Provides a wide range of excuses for a variety of golfing situations. Engaging Filled with wit and whimsy, keeping readers entertained. Keeps Golf Reminds readers that it's okay to have a bad day on the course and to keep the game enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned golfer looking to lighten the mood after a challenging round, or a newbie seeking a fun perspective on the sport, 501 Excuses for a Bad Golf Shot is the perfect addition to your golfing repertoire.
144 pages, Hardcover
Published May 1, 2016
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December 7, 2022
This is one of those Hallmark miniature books that are in the greeting card section. My brother-in-law Buzz gave it to me this past weekend when my wife and I hosted a family reunion here in Kansas City. We had families come in from Oregon, Oklahoma, Missouri & Ohio.
My edition is from 2019; the book was originally put out in 2004. The book has a cool cover that's dimpled like a golf ball. The "excuses" run the gamut from actual reasons for a poor shot to unlikely to just silly. Here are several examples:
#87: I'm having trouble adjusting to these left-handed clubs - but I did save twenty dollars.
#90: I have tennis elbow. What the heck is tennis elbow anyway?
(I'm told that golfer's elbow is generally a problem for better golfers and tennis elbow for
poorer golfers - I got the latter.)
#120: I can't play my best when I have to wait between shots. What's taking those guys so long?
(A legitimate beef.)
#165: When I'm on the practice tee, the ball always goes straight.
#173: The wind keeps shifting direction when I hit.
#199: Rough should test you, not penalize you one stroke. This is unfair.
#247: My children don't count my whiff.
#297: I got whiplash when you started the cart. Now my neck hurts.
#311: That putt was short because I'm using those South American golf balls. It was a whole
revolution short.
#393: The water in the creek wasn't this high last week. That would have been a great shot.
(Once, playing with my Dad in Illinois as a teenager in March, I had the opposite happen.
My shot disappeared into a creek short of the green, only to bounce out and onto the green.
I assumed it had hit a rock, but as we crossed the bridge, we saw that the creek was still
frozen.)
#445: I only took up the game to get away from the house. I don't really care if I'm good.
(Golfer spouses, a word to the wise. If it doesn't matter how long your spouse is gone, no
problem. But if he or she isn't getting things done at home, please know - a round of golf does
not take 7 hours.)
My edition is from 2019; the book was originally put out in 2004. The book has a cool cover that's dimpled like a golf ball. The "excuses" run the gamut from actual reasons for a poor shot to unlikely to just silly. Here are several examples:
#87: I'm having trouble adjusting to these left-handed clubs - but I did save twenty dollars.
#90: I have tennis elbow. What the heck is tennis elbow anyway?
(I'm told that golfer's elbow is generally a problem for better golfers and tennis elbow for
poorer golfers - I got the latter.)
#120: I can't play my best when I have to wait between shots. What's taking those guys so long?
(A legitimate beef.)
#165: When I'm on the practice tee, the ball always goes straight.
#173: The wind keeps shifting direction when I hit.
#199: Rough should test you, not penalize you one stroke. This is unfair.
#247: My children don't count my whiff.
#297: I got whiplash when you started the cart. Now my neck hurts.
#311: That putt was short because I'm using those South American golf balls. It was a whole
revolution short.
#393: The water in the creek wasn't this high last week. That would have been a great shot.
(Once, playing with my Dad in Illinois as a teenager in March, I had the opposite happen.
My shot disappeared into a creek short of the green, only to bounce out and onto the green.
I assumed it had hit a rock, but as we crossed the bridge, we saw that the creek was still
frozen.)
#445: I only took up the game to get away from the house. I don't really care if I'm good.
(Golfer spouses, a word to the wise. If it doesn't matter how long your spouse is gone, no
problem. But if he or she isn't getting things done at home, please know - a round of golf does
not take 7 hours.)
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