Thursday Tee-Time Blogging 020311

Given that the snow banks on the sides of the driveway are taller than SteelyKid, it might not seem like time for golf. If she's going to reach her goal of being the first toddler to win an event on the PGA Tour, though, she can't afford to take time off from practicing:

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Swing coach Appa says "You might consider holding the club with both hands..."

From that range, though, she could hardly miss. Which gets us to the most important part of the game:

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Jumping up and down after making a shot is the best part of golf.

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Jumping up and down after making a shot is the best part of golf.

Ahem. Doesn't look like the ball actually moved, though. =P

By Phillip IV (not verified) on 03 Feb 2011 #permalink

No doubt, in a few more years, she'll be playing golf with her Grammy and Grampy Melson in North Port. Can't wait!

Perhaps she has a future as a hockey player rather than a golfer?

By Elizabeth (not verified) on 04 Feb 2011 #permalink