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Let’s get a final list of guys who want to play golf Monday just south of Augusta at Applewood Golf Course

I know there were some who wanted to join in next Monday, but that was like a month ago and plans change. I just called Applewood yesterday and Diana, the nicest lady to ever answer a golf course phone, confirmed Canoe Kirk and I have club rentals and that there are tee times available before and right after our 12:06 tee time. 

The weather looks perfect. I know it’s early, the weather in GA changes, etc., but now is the time to get serious. Who’s in, who’s out? Do I have enough bodies to make Canoe Kirk a team captain while I take another group? 

Let’s figure out our final plan. I’d love nothing more than to call Diana and tell her we’re bringing two more groups. Don’t worry if you’re a hacker. Canoe Kirk and I will have our fair share of doubles and a triple on a Par 3 with water. There will be ZERO pressure to be a good golfer. We’re in town for a good time, not a long time. 

Or, if you just want to come hang at the 19th hole for a beer, stop by. We’ll be there. 

Email: joekinsey@gmail.com

Now the Masters hat-buying process stress is building 

Just when I was getting over the stress of where to put down our Masters chair roots next Tuesday in Augusta, One Leg Bell from my text group tagged Canoe Kirk and I on this video that explains the Masters hat-buying process. 

It’s no wonder I’m not sleeping great this week. 

Between what to order for breakfast at The Masters, to what to order at lunch and where to put our chairs to take a load off during the afternoon when we start crushing beers in the most perfect conditions unlike anything our eyes will ever see again, this trip is starting to take its toll. 

Now comes the hat selection process. More than likely, I’m going to get one chance in life to get this right. This hat has to survive the upcoming decades of life (fingers crossed). It has to stay cool when styles and the times change. Will I want a wide-rimmed Masters hat to wear when I’m in my 60s golfing with fellow old timers (fingers crossed)? Do I go crispy white with the yellow masters logo and pray I can prevent sweat stains?

These are the thoughts going through my head this week as we count down the hours until that Delta bird takes flight straight down I-75 to ATL and hopefully makes a safe landing and Canoe Kirk and I survive one of the most important flights of our lives. 

To make matters worse…last night, I continued watching a PBS Frontline episode where they investigate why so many Boeing 737s have crashed. That probably wasn’t the best choice of viewing this week when I just need that Delta plane to land safely. 

In order to clear my head a little bit, I’m going to read this book over the next few days. Yes, I have a ton to do before that Sunday night flight, but I want my brain to understand the Masters on a deeper level than just this tournament that popped up on CBS throughout my life. Plus, it will help me…