Sunday, February 2, 2020

English golfspeak

You have to love English golf commentators. They do know their English language and deliver it with a certain subdued style.

While watching an event on the European PGA Tour early this morning I heard two examples of this talent. One golfer barely missed a putt. And I mean barely, just grazing the cup. The commentator noted, "When he misses, he doesn't miss by much. He scares the hole."

Hah. He scares the hole.

On an errant tee shot, a golfer was begging the ball, "Right. Go right. Go right." It didn't go right. The announcer said, "Despite his heartfelt entreaties, the ball mocked him and did as it pleased."

I do like golf these days. Not necessarily for the actual golf either.


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