I have realized since that trap shot was the result of the same unstable law of averages that govern, say, winning state lotteries, and not the result of design or the culmination of years of practice and learning. I ve never again pulled off a shot as perfectly executed as that one, yet that s the shot I often think about when I step as is often the case - into a fairway bunker today. But nowadays I never take anything lower than a five iron there. In short, I believe I can separate dream from fantasy now, and love the dream for what it is. The dream of playing well is different from the illusion of being a good player.
Illusions never come true, and are what triple bogeys and bent shafts are made of.
And that may have been the lesson my father taught me long ago. It s a good way to refresh your dreams or simply drown your illusions. Reid Champagne has writing humor for about 15 years, and his work has appeared in USA Today , Reader's Digest , and The Wall Street Journal , among others. Past articles by Reid Champagne Vacation Planner GolfCalifornia. Click above, and we'll send you an exciting packet to help with your California travel planning.