People around here are goofy over golf. With more than a dozen public and six private courses in the county, the locals have more than their share of opportunities to hit the links.
Because we know you love the game, each spring we publish our Golf Guide. The 2008 edition can be found inside today’s Daily Times. It features green fees, contact information and more about the county’s courses. In addition, the guide features stories and information about the local world of golf – including a feature on Noblesville’s sensational sisters, Ashley and Amber Prange, and their professional careers.
Golf is one game I’ve never taken a shine to. That puts me in the minority around here.
With the cost of green fees and equipment, I’ve never been able to afford to work at the game. As a result, I suck. If I weren’t so horrible at it, I’m sure I’d be able to work it into my budget. The simple fact is, I have a habit of trying to avoid public humiliation.
My parents bought me a very inexpensive set of starter clubs when I was a teen. My friends and I occasionally liked to knock around a 3-par course in Kokomo, and I’m sure my parents felt taking up golf would be good for me.
With those clubs I did try to learn the game. But, as I mentioned before, I sucked.
While I’ve never been a star athlete, I have always been able to be at least competitive and not look like a complete dork while playing most sports. This fueled my passion, and I continued to work on my skills.
Golf offered no hope. It gave me only frustration. The clubs got pushed to the back of the closet, where they’ve remained for the most part. I’ve played in various charity tournaments over the years. This only reinforced my fear of the game. Something about teeing off and whiffing in front of a bunch of strangers makes me know I’ve made the right decision.
Yet I know my shunning of golf is my loss. I would love to take an afternoon and play a round with the guys while drinking a few cold beers. Lot’s of business gets done on golf courses around here. Few of my sources would care to meet me on Conner Courts for a game of one-on-one.
I’m sure local groundskeepers are thrilled that I don’t spend the occasional afternoon chewing up their fairways. And those with houses near courses probably have lower insurance rates thanks to my foregoing those fairways.
Besides, that leaves more room for all of you. Looking to find a place to tee off? Check out our 2008 Golf Guide. Good luck on the links, and remember to replace your divits.