Well, howdy there! Let’s talk about this here “golf position” thing, you know, for them crossword puzzles. Seems like a lot of folks get stumped by it, but it ain’t that hard once you get the hang of it. It’s like findin’ eggs in the henhouse, gotta know where to look, ya hear?
Now, from what I gather, these city folks who make these crosswords, they like to play games with words. Golf position, that’s what they say. But what does it really mean? Heck, it could mean a bunch of things! Like where that little white ball is sittin’, or how you gotta stand to whack it.
I ain’t no golfer, mind you. I’m more of a “get ‘er done” kinda gal. But I hear tell there’s a lot of fancy words for just standin’ around and hittin’ a ball. One of them words, they call it a “lie.” Yeah, like when you tell a fib, but this is different. This here “lie” is where the ball is after you hit it. Is it in the tall grass? Is it in the sand? That’s the lie. Short word, easy to fit in them little crossword boxes, ya know?
- Lie – that’s where the ball rests, simple as that.
- Stance – how you stand, like gettin’ ready to chop wood, but fancier.
Then there’s another word, “stance.” That’s how you stand when you’re gettin’ ready to swing. Like when you’re wringin’ out a wet towel, gotta get your feet just right. Heard it’s important for hittin’ the ball straight, not that I’d know much about that. Stance is a longer word, six letters I think, takes up more space in the puzzle. So, if you got a long space to fill, and the clue is “golf position,” “stance” might just be your ticket.
Now, these crossword fellas, they ain’t always straightforward. Sometimes they’ll say “golf course position,” just to make things a little harder. Don’t let that fool ya. It’s still the same thing, mostly. Could be “lie,” could be “stance,” could be somethin’ else entirely, but those two are the ones I hear about most.
I reckon if you’re stuck, there ain’t no shame in lookin’ it up. City folk got their dictionaries and their “Googles,” whatever that is. But sometimes, just thinkin’ about it plain and simple does the trick. Golf position… where the ball is… how you stand… see? It ain’t rocket science.
And get this, these crosswords, they get harder as the week goes on. Monday’s are easy peasy, like pickin’ berries. But Saturday, well, that’s like tryin’ to catch a greased pig. So, if you’re stuck on a Saturday puzzle, don’t beat yourself up about it. Even those fancy city folk struggle sometimes, I bet.
Some folks say you should only use a dictionary or somethin’ if you got just a couple squares left. Or if you’re done and just want to make sure you got it right. Others, they ain’t so strict. They say Googlin’ is okay, long as you don’t do it too much. Me? I say do what you gotta do. It’s just a puzzle, ain’t gonna hurt nobody.
I also heard that sometimes, the clue is in quotes. When that happens, it could be the name of a song or somethin’. Now, I don’t know no songs about golf position, but those city folks, they come up with all sorts of things. So keep your eyes peeled for them quotes, they might just give you a hint.
And if you see a clue that says “golf position” and it’s only got three little boxes, well, you pretty much know it’s gotta be “lie,” right? And if it’s got six boxes, then “stance” is a good bet. It’s like knowin’ which tool to use for the job. Gotta pick the right word for the right space.
So, there you have it. Golf position ain’t so scary after all. Just remember “lie” and “stance,” and you’ll be fillin’ in them crossword puzzles like a pro in no time. And if you get stuck, well, just remember what I said: think simple, don’t be afraid to look it up, and don’t take it too serious. It’s just a game, after all. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I got chores to do.
