Howdy speedgolf family! You're reading This Week in Speedgolf, coming to you from the World Championships at Whitford Park.
One of the staple Worlds experiences is getting waylaid on your way to do absolutely anything.
Today I was supposed to get Garrett Holt his car keys. Then Andrew Marmont flagged me down to compare notes about our rounds. We both shot the same score, but Andrew was elated while I was putting on a brave face. I guess one of us needs an attitude adjustment. (It's Andrew,)
Five minutes later, I'm slapping my forehead. "Sorry, gotta run!"
We are considerably better at keeping track of time on the golf course.
Here's what happened on day one.
And tomorrow's tee sheet gives us something to look forward to: the leaders chasing the people trying to catch them.
Jamie brings the golf game
Jamie Reid shot 71 (E) in 38:39 for 109:39, giving him a 3:17 lead over Harry Bateman's 73 (+2) in 39:56 heading into round two. Brad Hayward is third at 115:57, followed by Robin Smith at 118:09. Four Kiwis at the top of a World Championship leaderboard in New Zealand. The home crowd has plenty to cheer about.
I didn't get to see much of Jamie's round, but I do know what he was carrying: a 4-wood, 7-iron and 50-degree wedge. Three clubs. Seventy-one shots.