Chapter 9
Tee Time

Golf is a sport that requires a vast amount of patience, concentration, and perseverance. It is one of the toughest sports to learn and master. Not everyone is cut out to play golf. However, for the ones that are able to play golf, it can be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. It wasn't that long ago that Prince Flareon introduced the sport of golf to Equestria. It wasn't easy. The reason was Flareon was terrible at golf. He tried playing it before, but could never get the hang out it. At first everyone thought the way Flareon constantly messed up when he showed them how to play golf was how the sport was actually played. He told them over and over that this was not the case. Eventually, everyone learned how to play golf. Though it took about half a year for it to catch on. Since then, ponies from around Equestria have enjoyed the sport of golf. None more than Summer and Jasmine. Whenever they could, Summer and Jasmine would go golfing together to improve their skills. After months of practicing, Summer and Jasmine begin to notice what they were good at. Summer was amazing at putting, but her long distance shot was below average, while Jasmine was really good at hitting the long ball, but was very poor at putting. Summer and Jasmine would've liked to improve their weaknesses, but they didn't think it was that important because they only played for fun, not competition. Summer and Jasmine never entered a single tournament. Why? I'm not sure. However, something would soon happen that would force them to play golf seriously for the first time. It all began one golf-tastic day in Ponyville. Summer and Jasmine were once again preparing to play golf at the golf course just outside of Ponyville called Tee Time. Right as they were attempting to head for the first hole two ponies, a male unicorn and a female earth pony, appeared before them with smug looks on their faces. These two ponies were none other than Chip Shot and Backspin. Also know as the king and queen of Tee Time. They hold practically every record from most hole-in-ones to most consecutive birdies. Because of this, they are very rude and bossy. It doesn't help that their father is the one who designed all the courses in Tee Time from the sand bunkers, water hazard, placement of trees, and other things. Chip Shot and Backspin feel because their father is the designer of the Tee Time courses and how they are the absolute best golfers around, they alone should be allowed to play golf in Tee Time. No one else. It is safe to say they are purely hated by everyone who plays golf in Tee Time. Including Summer and Jasmine. As usual, Chip Shot and Backspin started to make snotty remarks towards Summer and Jasmine and their skill at golf.

"Oh look Backspin...two ponies preparing to try out for caddie positions," Chip Shot chuckled.

"Maybe if you're lucky...we'll you let become ours," Backspin snickered.

"Just because your father was the one who designed the course doesn't mean you can act all high and mighty!" Jasmine exclaimed angrily.

"You forget to mention that we're also the best golfers who ever played," Backspin replied. Jasmine was about to approach Backspin, but she was held back by Summer.

"Ignore them Jasmine. Let's go," Summer said. Just when Summer and Jasmine were walking away, Chip Shot and Backspin started to make hateful comments about their parents. That was the final straw. It was time for Summer and Jasmine to put them in their place. "We challenge you! Think you're so good? Prove it!" In response, Chip Shot and Backspin burst out laughing.

"You? Challenge us?" Chip Shot asked sarcastically, "You can't be serious. Novices you like wouldn't stand a chance against gifted experts like us."

"You're just scared!" Summer shouted.

"Very well. We accept your challenge," Backspin replied nonchalantly, "Don't go crying when you lose." Soon after, Summer and Jasmine were shown heading to the first hole with Chip Shot and Backspin. Summer would be facing Chip Shot in the front nine, while Jasmine would be going up against Backspin in the back nine. Whichever team got the lowest combined score in 18 holes would win. This actually marked the first time Summer and Jasmine played seriously. The sad part was, it showed. Very clearly. With Summer's lack of distance and Jasmine's poor putting, they were easily dominated by Chip Shot and Backspin. Neither of them won, which made the result pretty obvious. However, Summer and Jasmine didn't have time to lament in their lose because Chip Shot and Backspin were busy basking in the glory of their victory. Which by that I mean rubbing it in Summer and Jasmine's faces.

"Alright...we get it. You won," Jasmine said with a sigh.

"Can you just leave us alone already?" Summer asked.

"Not until you and your friend stop coming here," a smug Chip Shot replied, "You two are ruining the good name of golf. It would be best for everyone if you just quit."

"The offer to be our caddies if still open though," Backspin said with a smirk.

"Not gonna happen," Summer replied sternly, "We aren't going to stop playing golf and we sure as heck aren't becoming your caddies either!"

"You two just don't get it," Chip Shot said, "You need to understand you're failures. It's that simple. You're prime examples of ponies that fell very far from the family tree." It was at that moment, something snapped in both the minds of Summer and Jasmine. They couldn't take it anymore. Before they knew it, Summer and Jasmine suddenly found themselves yelling things that would get them in serious trouble with their parents if they found out.

"Such vulgar language for ladies such as yourselves," Chip Shot said lazily.

"Would you shut up!" Jasmine yelled.

"Oh for the love of...fine. How about this. A rematch," Backspin said, "If you two beat us, not only we will let you golf here, but we'll be your caddies for an entire month. However, if you lose, which is a very high possibility. About 99.99% I might add. You have to give up playing golf...forever."

"Deal!" Summer and Jasmine shouted together.

"The rematch will take place one week from now at 12pm sharp" Chip Shot replied, "Please try to get better ok? If you're anything in a week like you are now, beating you two again would prove pointless. Goodbye." With that, Chip Shot and Backspin turned their backs to them and walked away. It took all of Summer and Jasmine's efforts to hold back from dropping a nearby concession stand onto their heads. Killing those two however, would be way too easy. There was only one way to settle this once and for all. Summer and Jasmine would going to need to beat Chip Shot and Backspin at their own game. That meant Summer and Jasmine needed to practice improving their weaknesses. That was exactly what they intended to do. Summer and Jasmine couldn't afford to lose again. Throughout the following days, Summer and Jasmine helped each other train for the big day next week. Summer helped Jasmine improve her putting, while Jasmine helped Summer improve her long distance shot. They spent hours upon hours in Tee Time everyday, from dawn to dusk. It wasn't long until the week passed and the day of the rematch appeared. Summer and Jasmine quickly headed for Tee Time. Chip Shot and Backspin were already there waiting.

"I actually surprised you two showed up," Backspin said, "Considering how badly you lost the first time."

"Once again...that caddie offer is still open ya know," Chip Shot snickered. Summer and Jasmine didn't bother responding. They knew the only way to shut them up was to do it on the course. After looking at each other and nodding their head slightly, Summer and Jasmine followed Chip Shot and Backspin to the first hole. This time around, their was a large crowd of ponies present for the match. It turns out rumors had circulated around about it. Chip Shot and Backspin appeared to be enjoying the attention, while Summer and Jasmine decided to ignore it. They didn't need any unneeded distractions. Luckily for Summer and Jasmine, it didn't matter because this time things were different. A lot different. Thanks to Summer and Jasmine helping each other improve their weaknesses, they were able to go head-to-head equally with Chip Shot and Backspin, who were so shocked at their sudden improvement, they were unable to concentrate and kept messing up. As a result, they ended up losing to Summer and Jasmine in 18 holes. It was a decisive victory. No one was more surprised about this than Chip Shot and Backspin. In the end, they abided by the agreement that they would become caddies to Summer and Jasmine for one month. Did Summer and Jasmine use that time to rub it in their faces? You bet. For what seemed like an eternity for Chip Shot and Backspin, they endured at the taunting Summer and Jasmine were able to dish out. This in turn allowed them to realize they had to change their attitude, which they ended up doing by the way.