My first venture into golf while on vacation in Mississippi and Tennessee was in Jackson, Mississippi at the Jackson County Club.
The Jackson Country Club is a eighteen hole golf course designed by designer John Fought.
My brother-in-law, Ronnie Smith, told me "I haven't played much. I use to play a lot, but not anymore."
My ancestors (Cherokee) would say 'he speaks with a forked tongue.
I had an idea that those words clearly told me Ronnie was a "ringer."
I'm a newbee golfer (this was my 15th round of golf) and if I shoot anywhere below 120 or near 100 I've had a good round of golf.
Ronnie, who hasn't played very much (and am I glad) shot a 79.
I shot 108 and was thrilled.
Okay, let's start a little closer to the beginning. I brought my golf clubs (via Southwest Airlines) to Jackson, Mississippi so maybe Ronnie and I would get an opportunity to play a round.
Vision this:
Newbee (me) with new golf bag (US Army), used- but not much - Arnold Palmer irons, Woods and looking somewhat fashionable.
Ronnie's (ringer) golf bag looked like it was older than me (65), clubs - irons and woods - have no idea but lots of miles and years on them and he looked more fashionable.
Get the picture?
Newbee (me) looked like a new biker with more chrome on his ride than smarts in his head.
Ronnie (ringer) looked like a newbee who stumbled onto the golf course.
I smile every time I think of that picture.
It was fun, the course is very beautiful.
The more I play golf, the better review I hope to give on the course. For now all I can say is I'm having fun learning and like sharing with others.
As the old phrase goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. So, here is the Jackson Country Club course.
My sister, Candy, is blessed with Ronnie as a husband, father of their children and a nicer guy, you'll have to play a lot of golf to find a better one.
Even if he is a ringer. Just kidding.
PS: When you see Ronnie as him about "Barney's lake."
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