I agree with you, Buddy.
You've only recently begun, and don't even have the lingo down yet.
I suggest waiting for a few more successes in a truly competitive environment. You realize, I'm sure, that expectations are high for those who are officially recognized by the PGA. No need to bring on the added emotional stress of having every post analyzed by the committee to ensure that you played by the rules and successfully grubbed ... and, more importantly, claimed ... those all-important magic numbered posts.
I've detected some innate talent in you, though, and think that once you've been deemed ready by the highly respected governing board, that you will become a finely regarded member in good standing. The PGA will be happy to await the time when you feel you're ready to submit your application.
Perhaps you can sweet talk Mike M. into sponsoring your application. I sponsored his. It's quite a risk for any card-carrying PGA member, though. I was on pins and needles for months afterward, hoping that the committee wouldn't notice one of his misplaced-enthusiasm bids for one of those "half-century" grubs. He still enjoys those. I thought we had weaned him from them, but once a specific type of grub gets in your blood, it's like a low level virus infection that you just can't get rid of. Mike has finally gotten to the point where he doesn't make a big public deal about those 50's, but those of us who know him are aware that he still jumps up and down with joy each and every time he even comes CLOSE to one. Sigh ...
Regards,
TED |
