I just tried to play in a state tournament (annual amateur for a course), but couldn't hit the ball well. I hadn't played this course since it first opened in '99.

We started on the #1 handicap which has a blind tee shot over a big hazard. I missed it a little right and it went in the water. My 15 foot putt for bogey just missed. Then, we played a long par three over water. I hit in the middle of the water and got a 6. Then, I hit three drives into the water on the next hole. I was down to one ball and just left after 2 1/2 holes. I would have been 11 over after 3 holes with a 6 handicap (7 for the tournament).

I'm off to deal with more water without being penalized for it. I'm going fly fishing. Maybe I'll catch a few of my golf balls.

...didn't find any of my golf balls here, but spooked some big trout off...