5. WTG: Golf Singles

Today was the Singles Men’s and Ladies Golf Competition. It was played in
Golfclub Dresden Ullersdorf.
A fairly tough track and definitely a course made for men. Soft spongy fairways- as much run as March in Rathfarnham and nice deep bunkers at the front of nearly every green. Had a good front nine but greens were challenging 😥 Our 4 ball took 6 hours and that was only because the group in front were slow. The local organisers booked buggies for the competition- the ones that turned up were a mixture of those that hold the sand in the back and the ones with two seats in the back. Not having a caddy they had rachet straps instead to tie the bags - “Nein, es hat nicht funktioniert”. A Canadian golfer arrived back at the clubhouse post round with his new driver in 2 pieces, the shaft broken during the round after being bounced around the sand buggy. 😤

It was strokes- and despite a max score. rule, Pat O’Sullivan , one of the golfers had a player in his 4ball who hit 5 shots off the tee after going out of bounds multiple times- this was later said through gritted teeth- thankfully he had a beer in his hand. But today for me was never just about the score- ( only partly) I was here.

“Nein” - as referenced earlier is a very popular word here. In Amanda’s case , eating before golf is necessary. But when your room number isn’t on the breakfast list despite having paid - well don’t expect a change of heart. Even Vinnie’s excellent German couldn’t persuade them otherwise- nor did she get a refund.

At the golf course today, I met the World Transplant Games Federation President who spoke at the Opening Ceremony: “Live each day as if it’s your first” I had thought she was Swiss originally with great English but Liz Schick is originally English. Fabulous lady, 27 years post Liver Transplant and looks amazing. Liz was kind enough to do an interview and it’s included tonight as a video. To survive cancer and liver failure caused by it at the same time- takes a remarkable spirit.

Back for team event tomorrow c Marie O’Connor- hopefully a better day.

💕Pam

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