I got up at 6:30 to head out to the golf event
that they had on in Charlesland golf course. I went to the golf course and
started off by helping to set up the lunch hall and the team areas. I then was
told what I would be doing for the day. They informed me that they wanted me to
head out onto the course with one of the teams and keep a scorecard for each of
the players in the pairing. I met the athletes with which I would be spending
the day with. We then headed out onto the course and started our round
It took about 5 hours to get around the course but I enjoyed it thoroughly. The
athletes and their caddies were very nice. I really admired the attitude that
the athletes had. They never got too annoyed about any bad holes and once they
hit a good shot, all their bad ones were instantly forgotten. It is a great way
to play the game and they really had a lot of fun. The highlight of the day for
me was when one of the athletes, who had previously had a few bad holes, hit a
brilliant golf shot with everyone watching on the 18th hole. Despite not
winning, he was delighted with himself because of his brilliant shot in front
of all the competitors parents and coaches.
Once the score cards were checked and signed, I handed them in to the club
house and went in to help out with the prize giving. After every athlete had
received a meddle, I helped put away all of the special olympics gear and
packed up the van. It was a long and we didn't finish till around 7. However it
was a great day and I really enjoyed it.
