During the Greater Ozarks Open at the Highland Springs Country Club in Springfield, Missouri, I was paired in the pro-am with professional Bob Lunn and three other amateurs. I drove down the right side of the fairway, taking the water out of play. One of my playing partners, a stocky fellow with a healthy handicap, attempted to follow Lunn s route. He wound up wet. Auto Racing Golf is similar to auto racing in several ways.
All top drivers have heroic courage and a special talent for shifting gears to match the racecourse.
I look for the curves and banks on a golf course the way I do when I drive a race car, he said. If you aren t aware of them, they can ruin your day. It s an ongoing adventure to get the most from your car or clubs without pushing too hard. If players are not mentally conditioned, they will fail to master the course. Venues like the U.S. Open are the ultimate test of patience and perseverance.