They are the final twosome in the Newfie Country Club Championship and are tied for the lead.
The 18th hole is a beautiful par four with a deep valley descending down to a dogleg right.
Both Connie and Stosh hit long, straight tee shots which disappear down into the valley.
Both Connie and Stosh hit long, straight tee shots which disappear down into the valley.
A short time later, the fore caddie appears at the top of the hill and announces that both balls are within a foot of each other, but
there's a problem.
there's a problem.
Both of the golf balls are Titleist #4s.
Connie and Stosh look at each other and realize that they had not informed each other as to what kind of ball they were playing, nor its number.
Connie and Stosh look at each other and realize that they had not informed each other as to what kind of ball they were playing, nor its number.
They quickly descend into the valley and, sure enough, their two Titleist golf balls are right next to each at the bottom of the valley in the middle of the fairway.
Stosh looks at Connie and says, "We had better get a ruling from a tournament official to straighten this out."
Stosh looks at Connie and says, "We had better get a ruling from a tournament official to straighten this out."
"This is the Newfie Country Club Championship and we don't want to be disqualified for making a mistake and hitting the wrong ball."
"After all, we are tied for the lead."
Soon after, a rules official appears and examines the two #4 Titleist golf balls.
Soon after, a rules official appears and examines the two #4 Titleist golf balls.
He then looks up at Connie and Stosh and says,
"Which one of you is playing the orange ball."
"Which one of you is playing the orange ball."
Thanks Ralph
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