5 Stars -- Haggin Oaks Golf Complex…read more
TIGER WOODS, IF YOU'RE READING THIS... YOUR JOB IS SAFE!
Listen, it had been a HOT minute since I last picked up a golf club, so I figured why not take the wife out for a little golfing? Something fun, relaxing, maybe even romantic. You know, a little quality time together. Well, apparently I forgot how to golf, and Mother Nature forgot how to act!
We walked into the golf store at Haggin Oaks asking about rental clubs and range balls because, quite frankly, I couldn't remember how ANYTHING worked. The gentleman helping us was extremely welcoming, friendly, and informative. Explained the pricing, where to go, and how everything worked. Customer service? TOP NOTCH!
Now, here's where things got interesting. I was told rental clubs were 3 for $5. Somehow, I ended up paying $14 for 6 clubs, 3 for me and 3 for my wife. Now, I ain't no mathematician, but somebody's calculator was golfing too! LOL. No biggie, though. We got our clubs, grabbed our balls, and headed out.
AND THAT'S WHEN THE COMEDY SHOW BEGAN!
First off, I'm naturally LEFT-HANDED, but apparently when I golf, I'm RIGHT-HANDED! Guess who forgot that little detail? ME! So there I was swinging left-handed, wondering why my golf game looked like I was fighting off invisible bees! Half the time I wasn't even golfing anymore. I was out there questioning my entire existence!
Meanwhile, the weather had the audacity to be PREHEATED TO 400 DEGREES!
I'm trying to figure out my swing, and my poor wife is getting broiled like a Sunday rotisserie chicken! We lasted about 30 minutes before I realized if we didn't leave soon, I was gonna have to serve her with a side of mashed potatoes!
Needless to say, we called it quits, passed our leftover range balls to another group of hitters, and made our grand exit. You're welcome, fellas!
But seriously, despite my questionable golfing abilities, the unexpected pricing, and the Sacramento sun trying to turn my wife into a Thanksgiving entrée, Haggin Oaks was a great experience!
The staff were welcoming, patient, and helpful. The range was enjoyable, and everything was easy to navigate, especially for someone who hadn't been golfing in forever.
And to the gentleman who handed me that PINK golf club holder for lefties... SIR! I don't know if you were trying to tell me something, but I appreciate you anyway!
FINAL VERDICT:
Haggin Oaks, you're alright by me! We'll definitely be back. Preferably when the temperature isn't set to AIR FRY and after I remember which hand I'm supposed to golf with!
Because apparently my golf game needs lessons, my wife needs sunscreen, and I need to get my LEFTS and RIGHTS together!