Getting to the root of the problem

A brief item in today’s Slice column reminded Jim Cole of something.

“Last year as I was leaving Hangman Valley golf course, I heard an older gentleman mumbling ‘My new $200 putter just taught me it isn’t the club that is the problem.’

“With that in mind, I am keeping my $19.95 clearance special so I can pay for the beer and bets I lose.”