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2 Birdies and 6 Swans at Avila Beach Golf ResortSaturday, December 24, 2005 I spent a beautiful sunny day at Avila Beach Golf Resort yesterday, shooting poorly, but enjoying the company of the Avila Beach Men's Club president, Richard, and his wife. I also appreciated getting to view 6 Mute Swans that took up residence on San Luis Creek last week - apparently the first Mute Swans to visit the area. I shot 88 thanks to few double bogies and a triple bogie on the 13th. I hit a good drive on the 13th, but it faded just enough right to bounce across the OB markers into the rough along the 14th fairway. It's way too easy to hit OB on that hole with a long drive. I clobbered the 2nd tee shot, but played the rest of the hole terribly. The only reason I broke 90 was thanks to a couple birdies. The first came on the 157 yard par-3 6th where I hit a 7-iron 4 feet short of the pin. I was relieved to make the putt! I ended the round with my 2nd birdie on the 316 yard 18th where I hit a 260 yard drive followed by a 50 yard sand wedge landing about 10 feet short of the pin. After watching Richard chip in his 3rd shot for birdie from behind the green, I followed suit by making my 10 foot putt! A nice end to a frustrating round for both of us. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! |
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