The game of golf has progressed in leaps and bounds from the old Scottish days where small rocks were (un)gracefully pounded into holes in the ground. Yes, these days, it is a world-wide event celebrating the game of golf and the unity of people for which it stands. Maybe that's a far cry from what it really is, but even amateur and avid golfers alike need a good set of ground rules for which to follow. People believe that Tiger Woods follows an ethical set of rules in order to win.. however, we've obtained a copy of Mr. Woods' gameplan. And here it is...

How to Win at Golf

1. Training
   
   
   1. Mental Prep
      
      
      1. Watch PGA on TV religiously
      2. Get that Playstation game "Hot Shots Golf"
      3. Rent "personal victory" subliminal tapes
      
      
   2. Equipment
      
      
      1. Make sure your putter has a pro autograph on it
      2. Pick up a bargain bag of tees-n-balls at Costco
      
      
   3. Diet
      
      
      1. Avoid baseball or football food
         
         
         1. No hotdogs
         2. No pretzels
         3. No peanuts and Crackerjacks
         
         
      2. Drink diet Coke only, no Pepsi
   
   
2. Pre-Game
   
   
   1. Dress
      
      
      1. Put on shorts, even if it's freezing
      2. Buy a new hat if you lost last time
      
      
   2. Location and Scheduling
      
      
      1. Select a course where your spouse won't find you
      2. To save on fees, play where your buddy works
      
      
   3. Opponent
      
      
      1. Look for: out-of-shape, inexperienced players
      2. Shun: suntan, stethescope, strident walk, Florida accent
      3. Buy opponent as many pre-game sodas as possible
         
         
3. On the Course
   
   
   1. Tee first, then develop severe hayfever
   2. Drive cat over opponent's ball to degrade aerodynamics
   3. Say "fore" just before ball makes contact with opponent
   4. Always replace divots when putting
   5. Water cooler holes are a good time to correct any errors in ball placement
   6. Never record strokes taken when opponent is visiting the "facilities"