Almost hit by a ball: the Michael Rand story
Posted on June 28th, 2008 – 4:46 PMBy Michael Rand
*One of our biggest pet peeves is when people duck or cower instead of actually looking and reacting when someone says, “Heads up” or “Fore!” So what did we do when that very thing happened as we stood in back of the 18th green? We cowered with our notebook over our head — and came within inches of being hit by an errant Pat Hurst shot.
*Overheard in the gallery, when one man asked another if they were going to stay to watch Annika Sorenstam’s approach shot on the Par-5 18th hole: “I’m gonna put you in a headlock.” We take it that was a yes.
*Moment of levity: As Helen Alfredsson left the green after a par on No. 9, she tripped over Paula Creamer’s bag and went tumbling. Alfredsson appeared to be fine, though Creamer’s laughter probably wasn’t the best medicine. Then again, Alfredsson probably shouldn’t have reacted by creaming Creamer in the shin with a 3-iron.*
*Last part did not actually happen.
12 Responses to "Almost hit by a ball: the Michael Rand story"
came within inches of being hit by an errant Pat Hurst shot.
Christ, will the Symbionese Liberation Army just let it go already?
There’s just nothing better than a good SLA joke.
That’s just funny, funny stuff Stu.
When I started mowing lawns at a golf course in high school, one of the first pieces of advice I got was from a crusty old guy named Cy. He had, literally, been working there since he got back from the Korean War. He said: “If you hear ‘FORE’, first cover your johnson and your head, then turn your back to the sound”.
I’m not sure if he had the correct advice or not, but he had over 40 years of golf course maintenance experience. He also drank a 6-pack, alone in his truck, every day during lunch break. Take the advice for what it is worth.
He also drank a 6-pack, alone in his truck, every day during lunch break.
Outstate Minnesota represent.
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Geez…you’d think Rocket was peddling a book or something.
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Hey, Rand, the Twins won. Just so you know.
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