A retiree received a set of clubs as a parting gift from his co workers. Thinking he would try the game he asked the local pro for lessons, explaining that he knew nothing of th e game.

The pro showed him the stance and swing , then said, "Just hit the ball toward the flag on the first green."

The novice teed up and smacked the ball straight down the fairway and onto the green, where it stopped just inches from the hole.

"Now what?" he asked the speechless pro.

"Uh...you are supposed to hit the ball into the cup", the pro finally said, after he was able to speak again.

"Oh great!Now you tell me," said the beginner.