Back in the day, there was a young lady who seemed to have a knack for dominating the golf scene, consistently snagging all the handicap prizes. So relentless was her success that the officials had to set her handicap to scratch, yet she still managed to come out on top in every match. The secret, as it turns out, was quite simple—she just couldn’t seem to count beyond four.
This clever little ditty comes from a publication called “Lyrics of the Links,” which hit the shelves way back in 1921.
Reflecting on the number of people I’ve come across who’ve been known to inflate their handicaps, sandbagging their way to undeserved victories, perhaps the rhyme should be updated to read:
There was once a young man from days gone by, Known for raking in prizes with his handicap ‘nigh, Placed at scratch, he’d always come out ahead, For counting past four was where his skill fled.
Think this quip rings a bell? It’s a lighthearted jab, no doubt, but one that many golfers may find all too familiar. If you’re keen on more golfing insights, consider subscribing to the GolfBlogger Golf Blog. Stay in the loop with the latest posts delivered directly to your inbox.
