1 – Give me a real glove

Hey, it’s me, but if I take an errant drive off the back while spectating at a PGA Tour, I sure as heck don’t want some player to hand me a glove. Not unless it’s the vintage Wilson A2000 dual-hinge sucker that fits perfectly on the handlebar of my Sting-Ray bike.

2 – All over the map

Fascinating to see the weather mimic our golf games – 94 one day, 92 the next, then 58 (nine holes) one day later. Guess it’s not just our scores that are all over the map.

3 – Not exactly breaking news

When I read a teaser that announced the Lakers were signing a “rocket scientist” as GM, I had two thoughts. One, was Bryson DeChambeau giving up the You Tube career? And two, it’s the NBA, who cares?

4 – Not sure what it means

Dustin Johnson answering a question about the reported financial woes of LIV Golf by saying, “Long LIV golf” might be the most vintage Dustin Johnson thing ever.

GOLF COURSE PHOTO – If you’ve played No. 9 at Dingle Golf Links you don’t need to know Gaelic to understand what Ifreann means. Of course, as the lads from Presidents GC in Quincy, Mass., discovered the sign lets you know it’s not a pushover. (Photo courtesy of Mike Foley.)

5 – Imagine the numbers

Strokes Gained: Gimmes should be a real stat.

6 – Fashion gets a bump

Just read that pleated pants are back in style. Looks like I’m headed to the attic.

7 – They’re back . . .

Hockey season is just about over. Always that time of year when rounds played spikes upward.

8 – Raise a Guinness

So as I meander through the spring golf season and cross paths with golfers who share stories of where they’ve been and where they’re going, the question must be asked: Is there anyone who hasn’t been to Ireland or isn’t going to Ireland this year?

9 – Time it perfectly or get soaked

There used to be something romantic about playing golf when the sprinklers came on and you had to synchronize your shot to the circular motion of the water.