Like many of you with time off from work, I have been cleaning the house and finally got to my office.
I found the box that contains all the articles I have written for the Bluffton Sun. After looking through more than 300 articles, I found the first article I wrote. It was published Dec. 18, 2007.
I had just moved here from Georgia, where I went to the University of Georgia. I have a doctorate degree in adult education with an emphasis in gerontology. I have always been interested in how seniors learn.
Being from Georgia, I am also interested in and have enjoyed the comedy of Jeff Foxworthy. He is probably best known for his commentary on “rednecks.” Many of us have enjoyed “You know you are a redneck when …”
For a little levity during this time of coronavirus uncertainty, here is my version of comedy: “You know you are a senior golfer when …” I definitely can relate to many of these statements.
Enjoy and have a good laugh. (PS: The last one really is my dream.)
You know you are a senior golfer when:
• 8 a.m. is a late tee time
• You remember when golf tournaments were broadcast in black and white
• Your set of clubs contains all woods and hybrids
• After every shot, you ask your playing partners, “Did anyone see it?”
• You have an attachment on the grip end of your putter to help you get the ball out of the hole
• You remember when woods were made of wood
• You “lay up” on Par 3 holes
• You put on your glasses to read putts
• You constantly talk about how long you used to hit the ball
• Your playing partners often say “At least it was straight”
• Your backswing barely makes it to perpendicular, let alone parallel
• You really don’t care what your golf swing looks like
• You dream about shooting your age for 18 holes
Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local courses. jean.golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean.com
