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Golf 101

Hello,sweetreaders!

Ready for Golf 101?

While I didn’t want to overly use golf terminology, I wanted to include some—it’s a sports romance, after all—but still make it easy to read for those who are not golf pros (like me!)

If you’re ever reading and go: “What in the name of Golf is that?” just come back here for a quick explanation. Although I hope it doesn’t overwhelm you nor distract from the romance!

Scoring Terms:

Par: The standard number of strokes expected to complete a hole or course, based on its length and difficulty.

Bogey: Scoring one strokeoverpar on a hole (e.g., a 6 on a par-5).

Birdie: Scoring one strokeunderpar on a hole (e.g., a 4 on a par-5).

Eagle: Scoring two strokesunderpar on a hole (e.g., a 3 on a par-5).

Albatross:Scoring three strokesunderpar on a hole (e.g., a 2 on a par-5), also known as a double eagle.

Hole-in-One: Hitting the ball into the hole with one stroke, typically on a par-3.

Equipment/Course:

Club:The tool used to hit the ball, including drivers, irons, wedges, and putters.

Tee:The small peg used to elevate the ball for the first shot on a hole; also refers to the teeing area.

Fairway:The well-maintained grassy area between the tee and green, ideal for shots.

Green: The smooth putting surface around the hole, designed for putting.

Bunker:A sand-filled hazard designed to challenge players, often near greens or fairways.

Rough: The longer, less-maintained grass surrounding fairways, making shots harder.

Shots/Play:

Drive: The first shot on a hole, typically with a driver, aimed for maximum distance.

Chip: A short, low shot to get the ball onto the green from nearby, often with a wedge.

Putt: A short, gentle shot on the green to roll the ball toward the hole.

Tournament:

Purse:The total prize money awarded to players in a golf tournament, distributed based on their final standings.

Chapter 1

Beth

Decisions.Whydotheyalways seem so hard to make?

I’m not talking about the mundane, everyday kind, although choosing my outfit this morning felt like scaling a mountain. After trying on three different ensembles, I finally settled on my trusty staples—yoga pants, a cozy sweatshirt, and my Converse. Go ahead and call me an outfit repeater all you want, but today, comfort trumps fashion.

I’m only heading to the local coffee shop for a quick caffeine fix before facing what might be the most important decision of my life. The kind of choice that could make or break me. It could either elevate everything…or unravel everything.

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