Sooo, yeah. I'm playing 18 holes of golf on Sunday.

Mhm. And I have never played golf before in my life. So. This should be interesting.

On Sunday, May 2, I will be playing in the Austin Mocha Moms' inaugural annual charity golf tournament, "Teeing Off Against Childhood Illiteracy" as part of a foursome. Why am I putting myself out there like this? I'm not sure. Actually, it's for the kids. And for their sake and mine, I really, REALLY hope golf is as easy to pick up as I think it is. I have a pretty good record of doing well in sports situations that are new to me. In college, I played basketball on a team of guys once and handled myself pretty well. I can't remember if I made any shots, but I do recall some good blocks, and they kept me on the team the whole game and didn't cuss me out...and our team won, so I think I did ok. And then there was the time I went bowling for the first time since I was like, 12, and bowled a 219, which is an insanely good score period, no matter how much bowling experience you have. I don't suck at tennis and I usually win when I play pool with anybody. So I should pick up golf pretty easily, right?

Who knows, how my golf game will be. One thing is for sure: This will be tons of fun and there will be no shortage of laughter (hopefully more with me than at me). The good thing is I have a week before the tournament to practice on my swing and 18 holes during the tournament to try to get it right. 

All Austinites or people who may be in town this weekend, of all levels of golfing experience and ability are welcome to come out to support our cause.

See the News 8 interview with our Austin Chapter President about the tournament and our work in combating childhood illiteracy here:
 
For more information on the tournament including location, time and how to sign up to play, please visit the tournament website at: http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/15147-MM2010CharityGolf/.

Comments

[Adriane]

Large breasts are a golf impediment. A MAJOR impediment. You can't swing properly without contorting. Good luck!

[Homegirl Quel]

Really?! Awesome. But I lost one of my D's, which brings me down to a DD. But that's still a lot of boobage, huh? *sigh* I'll try my best to work around it...er...them.

[Jameka]

Golf is so relaxing. I used to help organize a golf clinic for black female business owners. Have fun out there and most of all use it as a time to relax and meditate...