Inspired by the 2023 PGA Championship held at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, here are 20 haikus about golf.
1
Oh wow, Rochester
You really can be lovely
If the sun comes out
2
A pristine golf course
Cutting-edge facilities
What money can buy
3
Looking at this place
No one seems all that worried
About the water
4
It’s a little weird
All this for a tiny ball
Humans can be strange
5
The poor—where are they?
Nowhere to be found I see
They must be working
6
Hmmm, segregation?
Technically not I guess
But the history
7
It’s a classy sport
Though there are a lot of drunks
Interesting, no?
8
It’s one big party
Beer, wine, cheese, cigars, and more
Should I watch the golf?
9
I can barely see
What’s happening on the course
That’s why there’s TV
10
Should I play myself
Nah, I would rather just “watch”
And grab two more beers
11
Why Baba Booey?
Or is it mashed potatoes?
Whatever, I’m in
12
Should I buy some gear?
They better have extra large
To cover this gut
13
What’s up with sponsors?
All of the ads for Rolex
Don’t make me want one
14
The prize money’s huge
Even the losers can get
What I’ll make this year
15
From what I have heard
The PGA’s not alone
Long LIV rivalry
16
An American
Won the coveted trophy
Or is he Saudi?
17
I kind of wonder
If we should worship this guy
For hitting a ball
18
This city can shine
When it is given the chance
Which isn’t often
19
Tomorrow this place
It will be back to normal
A mere afterthought
20
Haikus about golf
Are kind of a waste of time
Sorry about that
