The Ridge

We were out golfing again today with the weather perfect for it. Mists draped the ocean when we began playing but soon burned off. Mt. Baker was shrouded in cloud and barely visible. The Ridge is truly a lovely golf course. Besides, we qualify for a senior's discount so it is cheaper that Mt. Douglas.

We played as a twosome and had a couple of very funny men in front of us. They were just learning too so we didn't feel badly about taking a few shots to get onto the green. A retired couple followed us and she was very good. At the signature hole where you must hit across the water and down a hill, we got to talking with them. They were originally from Medicine Hat but had resided in Calgary near the Chinook Shopping Centre before moving to Vancouver Island. They now live near the Butchart Gardens.

Doug and Flo joined us as we played the last three holes and we had many laughs with them. She is a serious golfer and he was re-learning the game. They obviously had an easy fun-loving relationship so it was a joy to play with them.

We were going to do 18 holes but with shopping and laundry looming, decided to finish at 9. Glen shaved 3 strokes off his game and I was a stroke less than Tuesday. I also lost fewer balls to the water hazards. The ponds make the course beautiful but they also eat balls raw.