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The Common & Recent Bogey Golf Club™

AKA the C&RBGC or the C&R.

Established circa 2000 by Mark Ayers and Dean Chase.

golf ball in deep green grass

We can shoot an 84 here, right?

Table of Contents

Bylaws

Article I: Mission & Philosophy

The C&R exists to promote the ancient art of taking a pleasant walk on nice lawns with friends, occasionally interrupted by the hitting of small white balls toward distant holes.

Article II: Membership

  1. Open Enrollment: Any person who believes golf is fundamentally about having a good time is eligible for membership
  2. Founding Principles: Members must acknowledge that the perfect round exists somewhere between aspiration and reality
  3. Character Requirement: Must be able to laugh at their own golf swing

Article III: Rules of Play

  1. The 84 Standard: All courses shall be considered playable to an 84, regardless of actual difficulty
  2. Zen Juice Protocol: Consumption of scotch whisky from a flask is not only permitted but encouraged, particularly after poor shots
  3. Dew Sweeper Priority: Early morning players have bragging rights for the remainder of the day
  4. Foot Wedge Rule: Improving one’s lie is acceptable when it enhances the overall enjoyment of the round
  5. Gallery Rule: All shots witnessed by others automatically improve by one stroke category

Article IV: Scoring & Handicaps

  1. Optimistic Scoring: When in doubt, round down
  2. Weather Adjustments: Scores may be adjusted for adverse conditions including (but not limited to): wind, rain, sun glare, allergies, and general malaise
  3. Equipment Malfunctions: Clubs, balls, and tees are subject to temporary failures that may affect scoring

Article V: Course Etiquette

  1. Pace of Play: Slow play is acceptable when accompanied by good conversation
  2. Lost Ball Policy: After a reasonable search (defined as “when someone suggests giving up”), drop a ball and play on
  3. Sand Trap Philosophy: Bunkers are temporary obstacles, not permanent residences

Article VI: Annual Traditions

  1. Founders’ Day: Annual recognition of Mark Ayers and Dean Chase’s vision
  2. Dew Sweeper Championship: Early morning tournament for the truly dedicated
  3. Zen Juice Appreciation Day: Celebration of the medicinal properties of course-side scotch

Article VII: Amendments

These bylaws may be amended by majority vote of members present during any round where someone actually shoots an 84.

It’s not about the score you post but the stories you tell.
—C&R Philosophy

Glossary

84: the theoretical perfect score for any C&R member on any course, regardless of par or actual ability.
Dew Sweeper: one who enjoys an earlier morning round of golf, generally first off the tee.
Gallery: any witness to a golf shot, whose presence automatically improves the quality of said shot.
Golf: a walk on a nice lawn with friends.
Reasonable Search: the amount of time spent looking for a lost ball before someone suggests it’s time to move on.
Zen Juice: scotch whisky drunk from a flask while golfing, particularly when taken after a poor stroke.

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