The game of golf, as we know it, was developed in Scotland in the early 1700's. Since its humble beginnings, the game has exploded in popularity around the world. From its legendary stars like Slammin' Sammy Snead to the current crop of rising young stars on the PGA and LPGA tours, the game has been played many ways.

Then, there is {First Name or Nickname} {Last Name}'s way!

{First Name or Nickname}, along with {Friend(s)}, often tees it up on their favorite golf course, {Favorite Golf Course}. When this happens, the only thing safe from their golf shots is the middle of the fairway. Worms, trees, ducks, fish, and birds are in mortal danger!

Rumors to the contrary, {First Name or Nickname} is no cheapskate. {First Name or Nickname} may be a bit frugal when it comes to less important issues like retirement planning, dental work and back-taxes, but not when it comes to golf equipment.

{First Name or Nickname} learned long ago that golf is a game you play to win. After all, there's usually a wager or two at stake.

Over the years, {First Name or Nickname} has learned to hold her breath on her backswing, play the ball where it lies, and never worry about a little water.

Golf is not the most important thing in {First Name or Nickname}'s life. She knows how to set priorities and how to put things into perspective. It is not true that {First Name or Nickname} once played an entire round of golf in a tornado.

She played 17 holes, and then her golf clubs blew away!

A perfect game happens when every drive is down the middle of the fairway, every green is hit in regulation, and every putt is knocked into the center of the cup.

Some golfers even aspire to the ultimate accomplishment: shooting one's age. {First Name or Nickname} has no trouble shooting {Age}. The problem is that she does it on the first few holes.

Most "good" golfers have a collection of shots for every occasion. These include a fade, a draw, a bank shot, and a bunker shot.

{First Name or Nickname} also has a collection of golf shots, including the worm burner, the skull, and the pop-fly. Her best shot is called "Ooops, that's a mulligan," so named by {Friend(s)}.

Years ago, a golf handicap system was invented. This system was designed to let golfers of different skills and abilities play against one another on an equal basis. The idea is to take the best 10 rounds of a golfer's last 20 rounds and use these to determine one's handicap.

The system has one major flaw for {First Name or Nickname}: she has never played 10 rounds of golf that were worth counting.

One of the reasons {First Name or Nickname} plays golf is for the exercise it provides. Other activities were just not right for {First Name or Nickname}. She tried swimming, but she kept sinking to the bottom. She tried tennis, but the net kept getting in the way. Jumping to conclusions was fine, but it tired her out.

Golf provides exactly the right amount of exercise for a finely tuned athletic body like {First Name or Nickname}'s.

After most rounds of golf, {First Name or Nickname} usually joins {Friend(s)} for a visit to the 19th hole. This provides them with a chance to rehash the shots of the day, settle the wagers, and plan their next outing.

The scene is usually the same. {First Name or Nickname} delays in the pro shop until the drinks are bought. Then, she rehashes all of her unlucky bounces, pays off her debts, and leaves just before it is her turn to buy.

Despite her apparent lack of skill, {First Name or Nickname} still manages to hit the occasional good golf shot. There is still talk about the birdie {First Name or Nickname} got last year, when she miraculously hit her shot out of a deep bunker and right into the hole."

{First Name or Nickname} {Last Name} and her partners play golf for the love of the game. For them, it's an outing, a chance to get close to nature, and a way to relieve tension. {First Name or Nickname} once said, "Every time I hit the golfball, my stress level goes down."

Otherwise, why would he hit so many shots?

{First Name or Nickname} has always dreamed about writing her own golf book. Some of the titles she has considered include:

{First Name or Nickname}'s Tips on Lining up Your 4th Putt

Golf and Divorce: Do It {First Name or Nickname}'s Way

The 19th Hole: How {First Name or Nickname} Never Buys

Despite suffering through years and years of frustration playing golf her way, {First Name or Nickname} has always remained a good sport. Her demeanor is beyond reproach, she never loses control, and her voice is never loud enough for anyone over a mile away to hear.

This, together with the fact that {First Name or Nickname} always pays off her losing bets, makes her the perfect partner.

The game of golf is certainly a challenge to {First Name or Nickname} {Last Name}. Many friends, including {Friend(s)}, ask why she even plays the game. The reason is simple: {First Name or Nickname} enjoys watching miraculous events such as a long putt dropping in or an iron shot finding its way into the hole.

{First Name or Nickname} would enjoy it even more if she were the person hitting these shots.

Dear {First Name or Nickname}:

Enjoy the game as you play it. Don't let your scores ruin your day. Think of golf the same way you think about bowling: a higher score means a better game.

{Dedication}

{Book From}

{Date of Gift}