Shigaboo Golf

I used to play this course 4 days a week when I was on the golf team at Alhambra High School. It plays almost exactly the same as it did back then except for the third hole which they extended about 50 yards. I like the way it is now better than before. The weather was pretty nice, a little hot but good under the shade of a tree. I opted for walking, since I hardly ever get to, and by 18 I was feeling pretty tired but in a good way. Par on this course is only 70 and its a pretty short course in terms of yardage, perfect for beginners or people just starting out. I think my game is starting to creep back, though I missed a few key shots and putts.

Ems on hole 2. There are actually some big fish and turtles in that lake

The Walrus and the Fish getting ready for 18 holes

The 3rd hole par 4 which they lengthened a bit.

Squirrels everywhere on this course, and they aren't afraid of you.

Short Par 4 10th hole, just don't go left

Forgot what green this is

Me on the 18th tee box

Ever play a game called Wolf? Neither have I, until yesterday. I played at Whittier Narrows with my friend David Lee and two of his buddies from Ameriprise. They wanted to play a game of “Wolf”. It’s pretty fun and allows for everyone to have a chance to win regardless of skills.

A tee is thrown at the beginning of the round to see which order we will be hitting. This order stands until the end of the round.

The first person to hit, hits, then waits to see the other three players hit their drive. The “Lead Guy” for the hole watches the next guy hit and if he likes the drive, can call that person their partner for the hole. If he doesn’t like the drive he waits to see the next guy go, and so forth.

On the next hole the guy who was second goes first and so on.

From here the game turns into a regular best ball game where the two man teams compete and whomever wins gets a “dot”. If there’s a tie it carries to the next hole.

Alternatively, if the “Lead Guy” bombs one down the middle and is feeling confident he can call “Wolf”. When he calls wolf he becomes the wolf and is now playing against the other three players. If he wins, he gets double the points for the hole. If its a carry over hole and say the hole is worth two “dots” or points he will get Four points.

The Wolf has to win the hole outright, there cannot be a tie. If anyone ties his score for the hole he will lose and end up relinquishing points to the entire group.

On the last two holes, 17 and 18, the person in last place with the least amount of points gets to go first, even if its out of order. He can choose to wager as many points as he is down by. If he’s down by, say, 5 points, he can wager the entire 5 points or some number in between. The same goes for the 18th hole.

Got to use my new Augusta, GA Master’s Hat Clip yesterday for the first time! I love the weight and feel of the ball mark and the way it slides up into the clip. This is one thing I must never lose.