Golfing in Georgia

One day I had the good fortune of being introduced to some successful business people, by my representatives in Atlanta, Georgia.They were interested in meeting up, but only on the golf course. This no doubt presented a real challenge, since I was totally unfamiliar with the sport. Never was on a golf course, let alone knowing how to properly hold and swing a golf club. But as the saying goes, what doesn’t one do, to provide for their family? So I consented meeting the buyers on their terms. Quickly learned about the sport, borrowed some golf clubs and learned how to swing. I was now set to go. The day before the meeting I flew out to Atlanta. To my good fortune the suitcase arrived but the golf clubs did not. Really not wanting to golf, I took advantage of the situation and told my representatives who were there to pick me up, that without my own golf clubs it would be difficult to golf properly. They assured me they would locate the golf clubs in time for tomorrows outing and whisked me off to the hotel I had arranged close to the orthodox Jewish community. Really was very apprehensive all along discussing business in that environment. Out of respect to the reps however I had no choice but to comply with their wishes. They found the golf clubs and happily brought them to the hotel, looking forward to the following days important meeting. In the evening I sincerely davened to Hashem to somehow make it possible for me to do the business without having to golf with the businessmen. Imagine the anxiety of never having golfed before and having to pretend. Believe it or not, the next morning brought relief. My prayers were answered. Overnight the weather had taken a turn for the worse and a storm broke out and soaked the entire golf course. Understandably it was impossible to golf under those wet muddy conditions. When the reps came to pick me up the following morning, they couldn’t stop excusing themselves about how sorry they were, that the golfing wouldn’t work out after all the preparations that were made.They were sorry on the outside and I was relieved,  happy and grateful to Hashem on the inside. We had the meeting in business attire in a regular office setting and Boruch Hashem the outcome was successful.