The board in its infinite wisdom does not rush into hosting the proposed tournament.
I think we should wait on the tournament for a bit sense we might not get any money from the deal.
The few times I played SimGold those 20 years ago I never won the championship, so it's up to you and your confidence
It is simply too big a risk at this juncture - I suspect they have seen how awful our one practice round went.
Focus instead switches to Mr. Picky, who is about to have his turn at getting past our new tree obstacle on hole 5. Before he can take his shot, though, another phone call. This one comes from the somewhat arrogant Joe Pro, who has challenged us to a match:
This offer can wait for now, as I.M. finishing his round is more important. He lines up his shot...
... and rolls the ball under the trees, into the dirt to the left of the green. Not bad, not great, but a clear shot to the green next. Mahatma tries a different approach and tries to drive the ball through a tree, with predictable effects.
While that is going on, hole 4 earns a classificaton:
Probable all those rocks.
Thats no solace to Mahatma, who is having an awful time in the trees. No sympathy after he showed us no mercy in our game.
Though I am getting a little worried about I.M. Picky, who seems to be put off his game by Mahatma and his moaning.
However, our manager shows surprising initiative and offers some encouragement to prevent things getting out of hand.
Thankfully, Picky doesnt spend too long in the trees, holes out with a double bogey, and is happy enough to offer us expansion land.
When it comes to buying more land I say we get some to the south of our current lot.
This plot offers us the opportunity to introduce some water hazards if we so desire. Does the board have any express wishes for more holes at this point? We might need to start worrying about snackbars, refreshments, and soda vendors.
However, that ate into our cash reserves. How do we go about earning more? Waiting and earning from greens fees? Safe, but might take a while to get enough for any meaningful purchases. Playing the challenge match? Greens fees will roll in while we play, but we might lose a hole or two, or more... Or the tournament? Big bucks, allowing plenty of purchases, but I might not win.