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The Game
of Golf,
Savvy's Way
a personalized storybook
Written by
Nicholas Greenjacket
Illustrated by
Stephen McKelvay
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This book was created
especially for
Savanah Johnson
a golfer without equal!
October 20, 2018
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The game of golf, as we know it, was developed in Scotland in the early 1700's. Since its humble beginnings, the game has exploded in popularity around the world.
From its legendary stars like Slammin' Sammy Snead to the current crop of rising young stars on the PGA and LPGA tours, the game has been played many ways.
And then, there is Savvy Johnson's way!
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Savvy and
Jessica,
often tee it up on their favorite golf course, Pebble Beach. When this happens, the only thing safe from their golf shots is the middle of the fairway. Worms, trees, ducks, fish and birds are in mortal danger!
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Rumors to the contrary, Savvy is no cheapskate. The truth is, Savvy may be a bit frugal when it comes to less important issues like retirement planning, dental work and back - taxes - but not when it comes to golf equipment.
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Savvy learned long ago that golf is a game you play to win. After all, there's usually a wager or two at stake.
Over the years, Savvy has learned to hold
her
breath on
her
backswing, play the ball where it lies, and never worry about a little water.
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Golf is not the most important thing in Savvy's life.
She
knows how to set priorities and put things into perspective. It is not true that Savvy once played an entire round of golf in a tornado.
She
played 17 holes -
her
golf clubs blew away!
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Every golfer dreams about a perfect round of golf. This is a game where every drive is down the middle of the fairway, every green is hit in regulation, and every putt is knocked into the center of the cup.
Some golfers even aspire to the ultimate accomplishment - shooting one's age. Savvy has no trouble shooting 37. The problem is,
she
does it on the first few holes.
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Most "good" golfers have a collection of shots for every occasion. These include a fade, a draw, a bank shot, and a bunker shot.
Savvy also has a collection of golf shots including the worm burner, the skull, and the pop-fly.
Her
best shot is called, "Ooops, that's a mulligan," so named by
Jessica.
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Years ago, a golf handicap system was invented. This system was designed to let golfers of different skills and abilities play against one another on an equal basis. The idea is to take the best 10 rounds of a golfer's last 20 rounds and use these to determine one's handicap.
The system has one major flaw for Savvy:
she
has never played 10 rounds of golf worth counting.
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One of the reasons Savvy plays golf is for the exercise it provides. Other activities were just not right for Savvy.
She
tried swimming, but kept sinking to the bottom.
She
tried tennis, but the net kept getting in the way. Jumping to conclusions was fine, but tired
her
out.
Golf provides exactly the right amount of exercise for a finely tuned athletic body like Savvy's.
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After most rounds of golf, Savvy usually joins
Jessica
for a visit to the 19th hole. This provides them with a chance to rehash the shots of the day, settle the wagers, and plan their next outing.
The scene is usually the same. Savvy delays in the pro shop until the drinks are bought. Then
she
rehashes all of
her
unlucky bounces, pays off
her
debts, and leaves just before it is
her
round at the bar.
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Despite
her
apparent lack of skill, Savvy still manages to hit the occasional good golf shot. There is still talk about the birdie Savvy got last year when
she
miraculously hit
her
shot out of a deep bunker right into the hole.
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Savvy Johnson and
her
partners play golf for the love of the game. For them it's an outing, a chance to get close to nature, and a way to relieve tension. Savvy once said, "Every time I hit the golfball, my stress level goes down."
Otherwise, why would
she
hit so many shots?
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Savvy has always dreamed about writing
her
own golf book. Some of the titles
she
has considered include:
Savvy's Tips on Lining Up Your 4th Putt
Golf and Divorce: Do It Savvy's Way
The 19th Hole: How Savvy Never Buys
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Despite suffering through years and years of frustration playing golf
her
way, Savvy has always remained a good sport.
Her
demeanor is beyond reproach,
she
never loses control, and
her
voice is never loud enough for anyone over a mile away to hear.
This, together with the fact that Savvy always pays off
her
losing bets, makes
her
the perfect partner.
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The game of golf is certainly a challenge to Savvy Johnson. Many friends, including
Jessica,
ask why
she
even plays the game. The reason is simple. Savvy enjoys watching miraculous events such as a long putt dropping in or an iron shot finding its way into the hole.
Savvy would enjoy it even more if
she
were the person hitting these shots.
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Dear Savvy:
Enjoy the game as you play it. Don't let your scores ruin your day. Think of golf the same way you think about bowling: the higher the score, the better.
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with love from
Mary
October 20, 2018
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