Golf Match
Shortly after the Pope had apologized to the Jewish People for the
treatment of Jews by the Catholic Church over the years, Ariel
Sharon, the Prime Minister of Israel, sent a proposal to the College
of Cardinals for a friendly game of golf to be played between the two
leaders or their representatives to demonstrate the friendship and
ecumenical spirit shared by the Catholics and the Jews. The Pope then
met with his College of Cardinals to discuss the proposal.
"Your Holiness," said one of the Cardinals, "Mr. Sharon wants to
challenge you to a game of golf to show that you are old and unable
to compete. I am afraid that this would tarnish our image in the
world."
The Pope thought about this and since he had never held a golf club
in his life asked, "Don't we have a Cardinal to represent me?" "None
who plays golf very well," a Cardinal replied. "But," he
added, "there is a man named Jack Nicklaus, an American golfer, who
is a devout Catholic. We can offer to make him a Cardinal, and then
ask him to play Mr.Sharon as your personal representative. In
addition to showing our spirit of co-operation, we will also win the
match." Everyone agreed that this was a great idea. The call was made.
Of course, Nicklaus was honored and he agreed to play as a
representative of the Pope.
The day after the match, Nicklaus reported to the Vatican to inform
the Pope of the result.
"I have some good news and some bad news, Your Holiness," said Jack.
"Tell me the good news, Cardinal Nicklaus," said the Pope.
"Well, Your Holiness, I don't like to brag, but even though I have
played some pretty terrific rounds of golf in my life, this was the
best I have ever played, by far. I must have been inspired from
above. My drives were long and true, my irons were accurate and
purposeful, and my putting was perfect. With all due respect, my play
was truly miraculous.
"How can there be bad news?" the Pope asked.
Nicklaus sighed, "I lost to Rabbi Tiger Woods by three strokes."
[ Author Unknown -- from 'Buffalos Chips' (buffalos-g-jokes.yahoogroups.com) ]
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