Old friends and the Masters

The game of golf has many rituals that must be observed. For example, the player who won the previous hole gets to hit first off the next tee. “Having the honors” is part of the fabric of the game. The ritual of stepping off the distance to determine “who’s away” on the green can lead to earnest discussion, especially if one is putting for money or glory — or both. I have known some highly competitive people. The competition can start on the first tee box with the ritual of “flipping of the tee.” Typically, the four players in one’s...

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