1 – Mark it accordingly

Love when the scorekeeper in our group asks, “What do you want there?” What do I want? I want a 4 with a side order of filet mignon, but I made a 6.

2 – Matter of semantics

To me, there is a huge difference between a lost ball and one that is temporarily misplaced. Unfortunately, the Rules of Golf does not agree.

3 – Fashion statement, for sure

The question isn’t how many players will drive the 18th hole at The Old Course this week. The question is, will any of them unfold a yellow cardigan sweater draped over his shoulders, then do it a la Jack Nicklaus in 1970?

4 – No accounting for some spenders

PGA Tour pros have become like those collectibles we scoffed at. How much is that painting worth? Whatever someone will pay for it. Is Pat Perez worth millions? He is if someone is silly enough to pay it to him. Doesn’t matter if you wouldn’t spend 75 cents to see him play.

5 – Not into collecting friends

If Greg Norman closed out championships as well as he burns bridges, the man would have surpassed Jack Nicklaus’ major count by about six.

6 – Old news is no news

Pssst, to all those who travel and don’t get their clubs right away, stop flooding social media. It’s been happening since the Wright Brothers. No one cares.

7 – One man’s opinion

Here’s repeating a long-held sentiment: Had Tiger’s world and health stayed intact, he’d have won more Claret Jugs than Green Jackets. On links, his ball-striking and imagination are shiveringly brilliant.

8 – Not exactly positive energy

Swing thought on the walk to the first tee: Wonder what’s behind Door No. 1 today? Probably not good, eh?

9 – Prime stuff

As inventions go, the “Sunday” bag is leaderboard material.