How to Win at Golf

  1. Training
    1. Mental prep
      1. Watch PGA on TV religiously
      2. Get that computer game with Jack whatsisname
      3. Rent "personal victory" subliminal tapes
    2. Equipage
      1. Make sure your putter has a pro autograph on it
      2. Pick up a bargain bag of tees-n-balls at Costco
    3. Diet
      1. Avoid baseball or football food
        1. No hotdogs
        2. No pretzels
        3. No peanuts and Crackerjacks
      2. Drink cheap white wine only, no beer
  2. Pre-game
    1. Dress
      1. Put on shorts, even if it's freezing
      2. Buy a new hat if you lost last time
    2. Location and Scheduling
      1. Select a course where your spouse won't find you
      2. To save on fees, play where your buddy works
    3. Opponent
      1. Look for: overconfidence, inexperience
      2. Shun: suntan, stethoscope, strident walk, Florida accent
      3. Buy opponent as many pre-game drinks as possible
  3. On the Course
    1. Tee first, then develop severe hayfever
    2. Drive cart over opponent's ball to degrade aerodynamics
    3. Say "fore" just before ball makes contact with opponent
    4. Always replace divots when putting
    5. Water cooler holes are a good time to correct any errors in ball placement
    6. Never record strokes taken when opponent is urinating