Respectfully Submitted, Foremost

After taking a week off to work with the President on Greenland, Foremost is finally able to turn his attention back to some important issues, like the Rules of Golf. (This Greenland deal….don’t tell anyone, but it’s going to be a clean swap instead of a purchase… the Prez is taking F’s advice! No cash. We get Greenland….Denmark gets all of California … except for the Monterrey Peninsula and Napa Valley….brilliant!) Facts The drive on the opening hole at HCC…

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(Model Local Rules 8E-1, 8E-5, R18.3a, R14.6a) Facts Playing the 11th hole at OEI is like knocking the ball off the top of a skyscraper. The first calculation the player has to make is how much distance to take off the shot due to the dramatic elevation change. Regular players at OEI suggest discounting 30 yards when playing this hole from a teeing distance of 175-180 yards. Reader JH measured the distance perfectly. He failed to compensate for a cross…

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A Solemn Farewell The family was leaving. Foremost shed a few tears with the grandkids as they said good-bye. He then rushed to lock the gate behind them as they pulled out of the driveway. But what a fun week of hiking, swimming, and fellowship it had been …. the week had even included a little golf! F was delighted to play the gracious host, at least when such duties did not conflict with the Rules of Golf: (1) Ball…

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