June 1, 2017 · mccsokinawa.com
Thomas Alan Smilie
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s the saying goes, a bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at the office. And even better than that is a day on the course during a best-ball tournament, where your “blowup” holes are magically erased thanks to the talents of the other members of your foursome. When your drives soar straight and long, your approach shots land soft, and your putts roll true, you will be proud to contribute to your team’s score. And when you wipe that tee shot, chunk that chip or bury in a bunker, you will be thankful to have teammates to record their best-ball scores. Even though golf is primarily an individual sport, play-
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ing a round or two as a team can make all the difference between a good or great day on the course, especially with prizes and bragging rights on the line.Taiyo Golf Club will host its annual 4-Person Best Ball Tournament on Saturday, June 10. This is a tee-time event and it will consist of four-person teams using 80 percent handicaps. The two best balls of each team will be used to determine the team’s overall score on each hole. Players may pick their own teams and both net and gross prizes will be awarded. The entry fee is $30 per person but does not include cart and green fees. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 7.
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Grab your buddies for a fun competition For more information, contact Taiyo Golf Club at 622-2004/2006 or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/taiyogc or mccsokinawa.com/golf.
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