Yesterday I encountered something I have never seen or heard of on a golf course. I was in Hawthorn Nevada where there is a 9 hole course on the Army Depot. They have an extra set of tee boxes so that you can play 18 holes with a some what different look from each tee box. I went in and told the guy I wanted to play 18 with a cart. He told me he could only charge me for 9 holes if I was using a cart. With that I paid for only 9 holes. When I was done I had to return the cart key to the counter guy. I ask him why he could only rent me a cart for 9 holes when I wanted to play 18? His reply was some what of a classic.  "Well, did you see anyone else out there on the course today? "No I did not" I replied. "If I was to rent you a cart for 18 holes, that would mean I would have to stay here for an extra two hours waiting for you to finish the second nine holes. When I am  not busy I close early". I can't fault his reasoning, but it was only 2:30PM when I finsished the 9 holes.

Today was different. I started earlier in the day and got in 18 holes........with a cart. BTW, this course has some of the best greens I have ever played on. 

FHs 

MEMBERS COMMENTS VIEWING 1 - 2 OUT OF 2 COMMENTS From: ronvalentine 07/13/2008 09:28:55 Fh's      I have played a similar course although they would not close early unless it was for weather reasons. The course is on Georges Air Force base in Mojave, ca.  which has been closed for a while now but the course still exists. It is in great shape and 2 different sets of tees. Somes holes are about 50 yds difference with these tees. From: tenthtee 07/08/2008 09:42:11 Nice story, Fhs. I walk nine of one of four (two eighteens) - every day, except Saturday, when I play18 with my men's group. About two hours before sunset, I'm often alone with Nature. ( Capital N, like Ralph Waldo Emerson). Talking with the animals and taking my time, the staff is usually long gone near dark. Who would guess the courses were sometimes a madhouse a few hours earlier :) ?