[Timothy]

I played Tierra Del Sol today. Pace of play was slow but it was fun watching people enjoying that little extra Christmas Spirit graciously bestowed upon them by The Villages Golf Santa. Absent were profanity-laced tirades from more "qualified" golfers angry at having a rough day after plopping down hard earned greens fees only to see their handicaps suffer. (I live near a tee box of a Championship Course so I have firsthand experience with these outbursts. Hey I'm no prude and am guilty of using colorful language as well, just not in other people's backyards. It comes with the territory so be it.)

As for the free golf consider it is bringing others into a wonderful sport and pastime. The Villages are run by some pretty smart people always looking for ways to expand their markets and pocketbooks. Personally after playing only Executive Golf I used today as a chance to gauge my readiness before forking it over to play Championship Golf with others forking it over. Anyone good enough to complain about level of play during free golf might forgo free golf day in the future. Of course it is rare that I see anyone around in danger of being asked to join the PGA Tour.

One day a year does no harm and puts plenty of extra smiles on a lot of faces. HO HO HO!!!

Thanks for golf, Tim
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!