Air Force starts monthly golf tourneys in Iraq

[unhappycamper]

Capt. James Spoo of the 506th Expeditionary Ammunition Squadron swings a sand wedge at the first hole of the Kirkuk Regional Air Base golf course. Base officials will start offering monthly tournaments at the base's nine-hole course, starting Feb. 17.


Air Force starts monthly golf tourneys in Iraq
Staff report
Posted : Thursday Feb 14, 2008 18:49:42 EST

Air Force officials have identified another issue at Kirkuk Regional Air Base in Iraq: Not enough service members are golfing.

So, according to an Air Force press release, base officials will start offering monthly tournaments at the base’s nine-hole course, starting Sunday. More than 70 participants are expected, the release said.

The course is all dirt and rocks, and the longest hole is 135 yards, forcing duffers to rely on their chipping game.

“Depending on their skill level, I’ve seen golfers use 7 or 8-iron clubs,” said Capt. James Spoo, 506th Air Expeditionary Group munitions storage area officer and golf course caretaker.

The push for more use of the course coincides with the arrival of several more clubs, donated by the father of Lt. Col. Kenneth Pruitt, commander of the 506th Expeditionary Communications Squadron. The clubs were unclaimed at the Alabama country club where Pruitt’s father works, and include sets for lefties.


Rest of article at: http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/02/airforce_kirkuk_golfcourse_080214w/



uhc comment: Must. Keep. Troops. Happy.

[soothsayer]

1. Plus it's a good way to check for landmines.

[unhappycamper]

2. Good one!

I forgot about landmines. :thumbsup:

[hobbit709]

3. A golf course that is one giant sandtrap.

And we all know how hard it is to get out of a sandtrap.