July 7, 2024

Dear People of God, 

Summer is upon us, and golfers are packing golf courses across the county. From sunrise to sunset, golfers go from hole to hole, looking to find that cup on the green. As much as I enjoy playing all sports, golf is the most humbling game. I found golf ruined a beautiful walk down the fairway so I gave up golf 30 years ago!

I genuinely admire the golfers who pack an extra sweater (Chicago golfers in November and December) and sneak in “one more round” before packing the golf clubs away until next spring. Hope and optimism are beautiful ingredients, but do not forget the main ingredient—a deep and rich faith rooted in God, all mixed with forgiveness, love, and humor.

Speaking of humor, I share the following golf humor. We all need to have our spirits lifted no matter what time of the year. 

Aren’t You Glad You Don’t Use a Caddy?

Top Ten Best Golf Caddy Remarks

#10: Golfer: “Think I’m going to drown myself in the lake.” 

Caddy: “Think you can keep your head down that long?”

#9:    Golfer: “I’d move heaven and earth to break 100 on this course.”

Caddy: “Try heaven. You’ve already moved most of the earth.”

#8:    Golfer: “Do you think my game is improving?”

         Caddy: “Yes, sir. You miss the ball much closer now.”

#7:    Golfer: “Do you think I can get there with a five iron?”

Caddy: “Eventually.” 

#6:    Golfer: “You’ve got to be the worst caddy in the world.”

Caddy: “I don’t think so, sir. That would be too much of a coincidence.” 

#5:    Golfer: “Please stop checking your watch constantly. It’s too much 

                      of a distraction.”

          Caddy: “It’s not a watch. It’s a compass.” 

#4:    Golfer: “How do you like my game?”

          Caddy: “Very good, sir, but I prefer golf.”

#3:    Golfer: “Do you think it’s a sin to go play on Sunday?”

          Caddy: “The way you play, sir, it’s a sin on any day.”

#2:    Golfer: “This is the worst course I’ve ever played on.”

Caddy: “This isn’t the golf course. We left that an hour ago.” 

#1:    Golfer: “That can’t be my ball. It’s too old.”

         Caddy: “It has been a long time since we teed off, sir.”

And I will add one of my own:

Caddy: “I know what’s wrong with your shot, sir.”

Golfer: “What?”

Caddy: “Your feet are too close to the ball after the shot!”

There is nothing wrong with a bit of golf humor any time of year.

May we continue living our lives rooted in the Lord Jesus as we serve and love one another—one day at a time—and keep smiling! 

In a summer humorous mood, 

 Fr. Greg