[Theodan]

Tiger putted the ball off of the green into the creek this week in front of millions of viewers. Walter Hagen once putted a ball out of bounds at Merion.

I have done exactly what Bagger did a number of times. I'm a ham n' egg type of guy, but have gotten many invites to member-guest events at historic clubs. I get pressed out and spiff up the bag. I look like the Pro from Dover as I step onto the first tee, and then sometimes I play the first few holes like the Hack from Hackensack. Stuff happens.

Always bear in mind, that anybody that passes judgement on one of your errant shots, has that one and a dozen+++ more in their own history. If they deny it or it gives them some sense of superiority, they haven't played enough golf, or they are a fraud.

Golf is the great equalizer.

Laugh at your bad shot, then focus down on how you are going to get down from behind the Porta-Jonny in 2.