"HEADCOVERS" EXPLORED

by Doug McAllister

If you had a look at my latest post, you saw the first installment of my new golf cartoon "strip" Headcovers. Probably need to set the stage a bit for what is coming.

THE "PLAYERS"

The main players in Headcovers are the main three headcovers in my bag and are featured on the strip's logo. BEAR has been there the longest. He's steadfast and dependable. Truth is, he'll be there until I give up the game. Haven't ever given him a name and doubt I ever will.

Sadly, a few years back, he got his nose caught in the van door, smashing his plastic nose. Instead of replacing him I got some black yarn and whip stitched a new nose in place. It shows a bit in my drawing of him.



Like his pal, Bear, BUFFALO doesn't have a name either. He's more the brawn with Bear being the brains. Strong and tough and sometimes downright snorting mean. Truth is, he's all bluff.

Buffalo represents my love of Western culture and he'll be a mainstay in the bag as well.





Last, but certainly not least, of my Headcovers triumvirate is FRANCIS, the fox. Francis is immensely proud of his name, named for the immortal Francis Ouimet. He is also very proud of his arms — which Bear, Buffalo and many other headcovers do not have. As with all foxes, Francis is all about mischief and sees it as his personal mission to drive all of the other residents of the "Boss's" golf bag absolutely crazy.

Although certainly not the oldest headcover in the bag, Francis views himself as the self-proclaimed leader and favorite. This is evidenced in his debut in yesterday's strip.


So there they are. Guest appearances will be plenty from the bags of many of the best players in the game, as well as from the other headcovers found in my bag. Truth is, no headcover out there, whether I own them or not, is exempt from showing up in the bag from week to week. So stay tuned and hope it will be fun!

Until the my next post,
Hit 'em Long & Straight!