Old Masters

Golf is a great game for all ages but becomes an adventure for our group of old masters. We play every Tuesday at a golf course that is supposed to be within 50 km and cost no more than $50. A captain is responsible for the arrangements and notifies all about the details. The email is the language of communication and every member of our group has access to a computer.

Our members have more medical conditions than you could shake a stick at but manage to make it to the course on time, or nearly always. We compete for the $16 prize each week and have bragging rights for the 7 days before a new champ emerges because of their 35 handicap. The average age would be 75+ and some well over 80.

I look forward to Tuesday to gossip, exchange medical advice and hear descriptions of the great shot they made during the week. We are a cordial group but little petty power struggles arise when a course is picked not to the liking of some but we live with it.

I think we have good attendance because our wives chase us out of the house so they have some peace and quiet. In any case we old fogies have a good time and miss the game and friends when winter interrupts our passion for golf.