Sports – One Writer Ranting

Haiku – 7/25/2019

Posted on July 25, 2019 by A Renfro

A day on the lake

Fisherman baiting a hook

Tossing out a line

Haiku – 7/21/2019

Posted on July 21, 2019 by A Renfro

Eyes on the 18th

Golfers taking their best aim

Hoping for the prize

Haiku – Inches from Victory

Posted on November 7, 2018 by A Renfro

Clock running out fast

Ball resting on the goal line

Time for one last play

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Haiku – Golf Dreams

Posted on January 29, 2018 by A Renfro

A simple chip shot

One short put to win it all

The ball slowly rolls

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Haiku – 3 Looks at Swing

Posted on November 20, 2017 by A Renfro

Swing for the fences

He thought, as he stood at home

Crowd cheering loudly

On a loud playground

Children swing, slide, run, and play

Happy in their youth

A swing of the axe

The turkey met its demise

Time for Thanksgiving

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Haiku – Skydiving

Posted on April 17, 2017 by A Renfro

Death defying drop

Precious seconds tick away

Free falling freedom

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Haiku – At The Tee

Posted on February 4, 2017 by A Renfro

Golfer takes her stance

Swings with grace and gentle ease

Aiming for the green

Haiku – 3 Looks at Court

Posted on August 29, 2016 by A Renfro

Judge slams the gavel

It echoes around the court

Verdict has been reached

Her moment to shine

Basketball court falls silent

Final shot goes swish

Tennis ball bouncing

Across the grassy green court

Back and forth it goes

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Haiku – Go For It All

Posted on August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 by A Renfro

Let your passion lead

Good things and positive vibes

Will surely follow

I was stumped with the prompt from Haiku Horizons this week, which was lead. I thought about a Haiku for it, but nothing came to mind until I sent out a tweet about Jason Day. In case you don’t know who he is. He is the latest Major winner on the PGA circuit. Not only did he get his first win yesterday (Sunday), but he also broke a record by going 20 under par. If you don’t know his incredible journey just follow the link below this article. It will inspire you.

When Jason Day fell flat on his back at the US Open in June, his head swimming with debilitating vertigo, the first person to help him to his feet was the most important man in his life.

Colin Swatton is much more than just a caddie to the Australian star who broke his major duck with victory at the US PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on Sunday.

Swatton’s support helped his ailing boss complete the US Open at Chambers Bay. Within two months Day fulfilled his golfing potential in brilliant style with a record-breaking major championship score of 20 under par.

To have risen from such a stricken position to the top of the golfing world, reflects the journey Day has taken in life with Swatton as mentor, coach and caddie.

It is little wonder that Day tearfully embraced Swatton immediately after tapping in the putt that gave him a three-shot victory over new world number one Jordan Spieth.

via BBC Sport – Jason Day: From drunk 12-year-old to US PGA champion

Haiku – White Ball

Posted on April 13, 2015 by A Renfro

Aiming for the green

Piercing the competition

Like a sharp needle

Jordan Spieth just won The Masters by destroying everyone around him. I honestly don’t watch a lot of golf – never played the game myself – but sometimes I like to watch it. I got hooked this weekend, and I had to Haiku about it today. Did anyone reading this watch The Masters this weekend? I would love to hear your thoughts.

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