Aerial coverage of my round today was brought to you by Snoopy 3

Played 9 today and one of the Met Life Snoopy blimps was curiously present overhead most of the day. Probably related to the Chicago Air & Water show, but we liked to pretend it was there to cover what was one of my better rounds. 2 snowmen, 1 double bogey, 4 bogeys, 2 pars with a mere 16 putts added up to a 49 for me.

Only hit 3 of 7 fairways, but I had one drive that trickled just off into the rough by about 6" and 250+ yarder that rolled through the fairway to a water hazard that I was unaware that I could reach. Wasn't happy to put one in the drink, but I was very happy to know that I could hit it that damn far.

After my 22 putt disaster one week ago, I switched out my blade for a Wilson mallet (Odyssey 2 ball knock off) and putted really well. One 3 putt and 3 one putts. It has a thicker grip and sturdier head that helped me keep my pendulum on line a little better.

This was also the first time I ever played with money on the line. Someone suggested we put up $1 each for the 7th hole. 3 of us put up fives, so on the next hole we did closest to the pin, which I won, so it was nice to take home $3!

Here are some pics.

Blimp.


Thank God this one didn't keep rolling.


About 130 yards out from the first green.