点评:Perhaps we should pause and put things in perspective,
For every club has problems — that’s simply how things are.
No course is ever perfect,
And no fairway stays unchanged
Beneath the seasons, skies and stars.
I’ve been a member for many years,
And there’s something I have come to know:
A golf course is a living thing,
It changes with the seasons,
And with each year it grows.
And here, among the woodland,
The wildlife plays its part;
A fallen branch, a damaged green,
A little work to mend and heal —
It’s nature’s changing art.
But look beyond the imperfections,
And see what’s waiting there:
Two courses for the members,
And tee times you can always find,
With plenty of golf to share.
There’s a welcoming community,
Competitions through the year,
Friends to meet and games to play,
And always someone there to greet you
With a smile and a friendly cheer.
The Ladies’ section is renowned
As one of the County’s best,
And our Seniors have a reputation
That stands alongside the rest.
There’s good food and good drink too,
At prices that remain fair,
A place to sit and share a laugh,
And talk about the round you’ve played
With friends who understand and care.
The driving range is there for practice —
Though perhaps, between you and me,
A few new balls would not go amiss
To help us find that perfect swing
And chase that elusive three.
And then there’s our professional,
Always willing to lend a hand,
With advice, encouragement and knowledge
To help us understand our game
And hopefully play it as planned.
But if you really want to discover
What makes this place unique and true,
Go into the Pro Shop and ask
If a member might take you round
The Castle course with you.
For that’s when you may begin to see
What makes Cainhoe Wood so dear —
Not just the course, but all it offers,
The people, the friendship,
And the atmosphere you find here.
And there may even be a welcome
For those who’ve come to join the fold:
A discount on your first year,
With no joining fee to pay,
And no waiting list to behold.
So yes, there are imperfections —
There always will be, wherever we play.
But sometimes we should step back,
Look at the whole picture,
And remember what we have today.
Two courses.
Good company.
Golf whenever you choose.
Food, friendship, competitions —
And very little, really, to lose.
For Cainhoe Wood is more than fairways,
More than bunkers, greens and trees.
It’s the people and the laughter,
The friendships built between the shots,
And the freedom to play as you please.
So before we dwell on what is wrong,
Let’s remember what is right.
Because the positives far outweigh the negatives —
And that, perhaps,
Is what makes Cainhoe Wood special.
翻译:或许我们应该停下来,换个角度看待事情。
每个俱乐部都有问题——事情本就如此。
没有哪座高尔夫球场是完美无缺的,
四季更迭、天象变幻,球道也始终在变化。
我成为会员多年,渐渐明白了一件事:
高尔夫球场是个有生命的东西,
它随季节流转而变迁,
年复一年,不断成长。
在这里,在这片林间,
野生动物也扮演着自己的角色;
折断的树枝、受损的果岭……只需稍作修整与完善——
这便是大自然的变幻之艺。
但请忽略那些不完美之处,
看看那里等待着什么吧:
为会员们准备了两条球场路线,
随时都能预订开球时间,
还有丰富的高尔夫活动可供共享。
这里有热情友好的社群,
全年都举办各类比赛,
能结识新朋友、一起打球,
总有人面带微笑、热情地迎接你。
这里的女子高尔夫部声名远扬,
堪称全县最出色的女子高尔夫组织之一。我们的资深会员享有盛誉,
其名声可与其他会员相媲美。
这里有美味的食物与佳酿,
价格也十分公道。
是个可以坐下闲聊、开怀大笑的好去处,
还能和懂你、关心你的朋友们
聊聊刚打完的那一轮球。
练习场随时可供训练使用——
不过,说句心里话,
要是能多些新球就再好不过了,
那样我们就能练就完美的挥杆动作,
努力打出梦寐以求的三杆进洞了。
此外,还有我们的专业教练,
总是乐于提供帮助。凭借建议、鼓励与知识,
帮助我们更好地了解这项运动,
也希望我们能按计划去打球。
但如果你真的想探寻
是什么让这个地方如此独特而真实,
那就去专业用品店问问吧——
是否有会员愿意陪你一起
游览城堡球场。
唯有如此,你才能逐渐明白
是什么让凯恩霍伊森林如此令人珍爱:
不单是球场本身,还有它所提供的一切——
那里的人、那份友谊,
以及这里独有的氛围。或许还会有一些优惠措施
赠予那些决定加入的朋友们:
首年费用可打折,
无需支付任何入会费,
也无需排队等候。
没错,这里仍存在不足之处——
无论我们身处何处,总有不完美之处。
但有时我们该退一步,
纵观全局,
牢记当下所拥有的美好。
两条球道可供选择。
志同道合的伙伴相伴。
随时都能挥杆打球。
美食、友谊、赛事活动——
其实也没什么可损失的。
因为凯恩霍伍德绝不仅仅是一片高尔夫球场。不仅仅是沙坑、果岭和树木。
而是那些人,还有他们的欢声笑语;
是在挥杆间隙建立的友谊;
以及随心所欲打球的自由。
所以,在纠结于缺点之前,
让我们记住那些优点吧。
因为优点远远多于缺点——
或许,正因如此,
凯恩霍伊森林才如此特别。