Well, howdy there! Let’s talk about this golf position thing, ya know, like them puzzles in the newspapers. Folks call ’em crosswords, I think. They give ya hints, and you gotta fill in the blanks. So, this here hint is “golf position.” Now, what in tarnation could that be?
I ain’t no golf pro, mind you, but I seen them fellas swingin’ their sticks out in the pasture. They stand a certain way, don’t they? They got their feet all set, and they bend their knees a bit. Seems important, that position. So, if I was doin’ one of them crosswords, I’d be lookin’ for words that describe how them golfers stand.
Golf Position Words
- Stance: That’s a good one, I reckon. It’s how you stand, right? Like when you’re gettin’ ready to shoo a chicken outta the garden, you got your stance all set. Seems like them crossword folks like this word a lot, it’s a six letter word they use for golf position.
- Lie: Now, that’s a word too. That’s where the ball is sittin’ on the ground, ain’t it? Is it layin’ nice and pretty, or is it stuck in the mud? That changes how you stand, I betcha. This one is a short word only three letters.
Them puzzle makers, they like to be tricky though. Sometimes the answer ain’t so plain. Maybe they ain’t lookin’ for just how you stand, but somethin’ else about golf. I heard some fellas talkin’ ’bout “bogey” and “eagle” and stuff. Sounds like bird watchin’ to me, but they say it’s about how many times you hit that little white ball.
- Bogey: That’s when you take one extra swing more than you’re supposed to, I guess.
- Eagle: And this here eagle, that’s when you’re real good and get the ball in the hole in less swings.
- Slice: This ain’t got nothin’ to do with cuttin’ bread, no sirree. It’s when the ball goes sideways, like a scared rabbit runnin’ off.
- Divot: And when you swing that stick hard, you dig up a chunk of grass, they call it divot. I tell you don’t do that in my garden.
So, if the puzzle is askin’ about golf position, it could be any of them things, I suppose. You just gotta see how many letters they give ya and what other words are already in the puzzle. Sometimes the letters cross each other, ya know. Like if you got an “S” at the start, then “stance” might be the right one. If it’s only got three letters, maybe “lie” is the ticket.
It’s like plantin’ a garden, this crossword stuff. You gotta try different seeds and see what grows. Sometimes you get a whole mess of weeds, and sometimes you get a prize-winning pumpkin. You just gotta keep tryin’ till you get it right.
And don’t you go frettin’ if you can’t figure it out right away. Even them smarty-pants folks that went to college get stumped sometimes. Just take a break, have a glass of sweet tea, and come back to it later. The answer will pop into your head when you least expect it, just like a toad after a rain shower.
I tell you, these puzzles are like riddles wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma, or somethin’ like that. But once you get the hang of it, it’s kinda fun, like findin’ a lost button in a haystack. It makes you feel all smart and clever, even if you ain’t got a lick of book learnin’.
So, next time you see one of them crosswords, don’t be shy. Give it a try. And if you get stuck on that golf position clue, well, just remember what we talked about here. Stance, lie, bogey, eagle, slice, divot – one of them words is bound to fit. And if it don’t, well, just scribble somethin’ in and hope for the best. Nobody’s gonna know the difference, ‘cept maybe you and that crossword puzzle fella.
But you know what really matters? It ain’t about gettin’ all the answers right. It’s about havin’ a little fun and keepin’ your brain busy. Keeps you from thinkin’ too much about the weeds in the garden or the price of eggs, ya know?
