At Teal Bend Golf Club

Sharon and I met Holly and Van at Teal Bend. We had a 12:20 pm tee time. Not having played in a month, still feeling a little under the weather and getting to the course a little late, I felt very harried. I hit a few balls on the driving range and feel inconsistent. As usual, I rode with Van.

This inconsistency carried over to the course. I had a lot of very good shots, but struggled to string them together. My chipping was a hot mess on the front nine.

With a handful of mulligans on the back nine, I scored a very liberal 109. Although I got a little frustrated with myself, there was a lot to be happy with...

It was slow four hour and 45 minute round. It had to wait on the group in front of us on almost every hole.

The four of us finished the day with dinner at Aiona. This new restaurant opened in the space where the Esquire Grill on the "K" Street Mall. It has only been open for two weeks.

Sharon and I shared Kalamari [Skordalia, Fried Lemon, Herb Gremolata] and a Village Salad [Beet, Apple, Arugula, Feta, Olive]. For entrees, I had Risotto [Iberico Ham, Cipollini, Smoked Peas], while Sharon had Bucatini [Grilled Prawns, Green Garlic, Anchovy, Caper]. Sharon judged the food as "ok."