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Originally Posted by another Linda

Oh, my. Such a lot to respond to! I don't really have time now, but a little clarification seems in order. First, the ambassador was not asking us to pick up the pace. There was nothing we could do to move things along as we waited on every hole. Regardless, the people behind did not want my BIL hitting any mulligans. Granted he was not his usual golfer self, but HE wasn't the one slowing things down. Given that, I say no one should care if he hits a 2nd ball or 50 if he doesn't slow things down. And I believe I should be the one to decide whether or not to hit from the blacks. Am I a great golfer? No. The art of chipping continues to elude me, and I can't putt my way out of a paper bag. But I can hit them long and straight (unless the ambassador is watching; then I blow it, hang my head, and move to gold.)

Sigh. It is a beautiful day, sun is out, temperature couldn't be better. I need to let it go. I just wish my BIL had had a better afternoon. It looks like his bucket list will have to be much shorter than any of us expected. None of us know what life holds for us or the 4-some on the next tee box.

50 mulligans might be a wee bit excessive , but I know what you are saying and I agree with you