The new year has Auld Lang Syne’d it’s way in bringing the resolutions and all that other happy horse crap with it. For some, the new year means a fresh start, for others it’s a reason for self-improvement and for a distinct group…tax refund time! This group can easily be recognized. They were the ones that spent their lunch hour on turbotax.com the day they got their W-2’s.

I’m not knocking them, I was once a part of that group. Actually, I wish I could go back to those days…so much simpler. W-2 came in, W-2 got filed, done. Not to mention it also meant golf season was getting closer. You know, I couldn’t wait to get my refund check because it just so happened that some of the golf shops were still selling off last seasons stuff at discount prices and I just happened to have a little extra income, how convenient.

How times have changed. I used to be able to take a good chunk of that refund and apply it to golf and all that associated with it. Today, if I get a refund, golf and golf related stuff doesn’t quite sit so high on the priority list. I guess real life gets in the way. The dream of making the tour has faded and at least I can say it’s not because I didn’t try, it’s because I suck at golf.

The most important part for me is that golf season is approaching. Considering it’s been a milder winter than normal, it looks as if I’ll be getting out sooner. Oh, and to update you on my visit to Narnia in my post two weeks ago, I fought off the evil dudes, cast a couple spells, restored it back to normal and found my golf clubs. What does this have to do with tax refunds? I don’t know…I was just going off a little.

Last year’s golf season was a wash due to surgery and recovery but this year will be better. I didn’t make a resolution this year either so why not start with one now to play more golf? This works because it’s not a stretch. If I play 10 rounds it will exceed last years total. I like this resolution, it’s something to look forward to.

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!