If you’ve played many different golf courses, like I have, you’ll notice there’s one or two of them that you like, and I mean really like,favourites. Now, just because you like it, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll always shoot well there. For instance, loved playing Tobiano. I could play there every week. But, would I ever score really well there, consistently? Highly unlikely, but it’s a very cool course to play.So here’s the good news. It seems there are golf courses that can like YOU. That’s my theory anyways. I’ve heard the pros say how a course fits their eye, and that’s why they do well at certain venues. That would be the case with me and UGC. Shot my first ever round in the ’70s there last year.Other rounds there always low/mid ’80s minimum. Why? It likes me, no other explanation.
Getting to the golf course is a bit of a journey. Lots of city driving,traffic lights,etc. If you look on the map, from North Vancouver to Point Grey, you’ll see what I mean. Early tee times means no traffic though, so getting there isn’t all that bad.
And when I get there I see the clubhouse and this sign:
That thing is about 8′ long, quite impressive actually. I would know because I’ve built similar signs like that before. There was another sign by the 16th hole and it had a few work hours put into it as well.Same builder?Also, must check out that museum one day.
I played solo today,and although there was a group in front of me, I didn’t mind at all. The fellows in front of me were golfers, not beginners hacking away and looking for lost balls all day. Even though I had to wait for them to play their second shots here and there, I was in no rush. Time to take pictures, even used the timer to get me in a shot,and even made a little(but poor quality) video of my revolving golf bag :
And here I am, biding my time, watching the older fellows in front of me. These guys could play, as I said, and I was amazed to see one of them carry his bag.If I can do that when I’m 60ish, I’d be a happy guy.Pushing a three wheeler in the soft grass can be a chore in itself, but it’s probably the most excercise I get, so I actually do enjoy it.
If you’ll notice the hat I’m wearing, that’s the reason I’m here today. I lost my straw hat @ UGC during a previous round. Unfortunately, it was lost, even after being returned to the lost/found in the pro shop. I thought it was gone, until I mentioned it to a fellow that I see/follow on Twitter. This is where my first thanks goes to Jeff (CK Golf Solutions). Jeff told my story to Aaron Laursen(Aaron Laursen Golf), with whom he had a meeting with regarding an event at UGC(I’m assuming).Aaron’s position @ UGC is the EVENT COORDINATOR:Tournament & Golf Events. Well, next thing you know, Aaron’s tweeting me and telling me there’s a replacement hat waiting for me. Wow! So, of course I book UGC this weekend. The course really does like me,see! Wait, it even gets better. The green fee has been taken care of. No Way! What can I say but just “Thank You”.
To the hat, what a beaut. Take a look at this thing:
It’s a Monterey Bay Black Cabana Mesh hat. Checked it out,and was pleased with what I saw.
As always, our most sophisticated of the Cabana Hat collection is the Black Cabana. The hat band is black with flecks of grey and silver. We need not say more than it is very classy!
The Cabana is our lightest weight most durable hat. It is both crushable and hand washable. Made of nylon and polyester, it hold up to virtually any kind of abuse. The brim and top are laminated to block 80% of the suns rays. With our washable sizing system, the Cabana fits well and the shape complements everyone.
And yes, it not only looks damn good on me, it’s pretty much the best solution that I’ve found, for someone who wears eye wear, playing in the rain. Baseball caps just don’t do a good enough job. So it’s pretty much needed for me to see while playing golf.Again, thanks guys.
I knew the course would be a bit soggy today, but that’s golf in Vancouver during this time of year. I hit a 230 yarder of the tee and it would either just submarine or occasionally bounce out BACKWARDS a couple inches.
Also with the moist conditions, worms. Yes, I said worms. The greens are full of them, and not just at UGC. I played at Meadow Gardens last week, and same thing. Today I had a few of the buggers in my line, and had to relocate a few of them.
I was ready for a full blown downpour today as well. It did rain, but not too much. The winds were up though, and if you’ll see in this picture, it was ALMOST sunny…yes, sunny at times. Anyways, here’s my stuff, I never leave home without it:
This was the first round for me to try out the new SkyCaddie features that I downloaded recently, and me like! Still waiting for Intelligreen Pro though, but I’m not 100% sure my SG-3 will have that. I’m hoping it’s just got to be mapped first, then it’ll show up when I Sync a newer version of the golf courses.
All in all, a great day on the golf course. Hat replaced, a relaxing round of FREE golf, and of course,finally, my score. What can I say about this place? It likes me!
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