Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Henry, you have to be extra careful. The greens here are notoriously unpredictable."

Only by successfully conquering them can you truly be considered a master.

Andrew, the former head of Wells Fargo, stepped forward and patted Henry on the shoulder, his tone full of encouragement and expectation for this younger member of the conglomerate.

Those around him nodded to Henry, expressing their support in their words.

Especially Paul Jr. and Gordon, the third and fourth uncles standing in the crowd, showed no signs of unfamiliarity with their nephew whom they had only met a handful of times;

After greeting his sister-in-law, he turned to Henry and said, "Haha, that's right, Henry."

Remember to adjust your swing power; don't let these hills and bunkers fool you.

"I will do my best!"

"Mr. Norman, what is the schedule for today's match?"

Henry and Gloria took the cues from Liam and Mike and walked with everyone toward the tee box not far away.

As Norman led everyone toward the service area, he explained, "I propose that we divide into four groups for a friendly match today."

I formed one team, Gloria and Henry were on one team, and Andrew and Gordon were on another team.

Of course, we also didn't forget to invite David and Paul Jr.

In conclusion, this will be a relaxing and enjoyable morning, so please enjoy the fun of golf!

"Awesome!"

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Henry turned to look at the distant hole; the green grass shimmered in the sunlight, and a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness.

He took a deep breath, feeling the unique atmosphere of this land, and felt exceptionally relaxed.

This was the first time he had played golf since his rebirth.

As a renowned aristocratic sport in Europe and America, golf is not only a contest of skills but also a battle of strategy.

Each swing requires careful consideration of factors such as wind direction and terrain, and sometimes even a bit of luck; it's not as simple as swinging a club and digging the ground as people imagine.

"Today we are using a match play format, where the winner of each hole gets one point, and the team with the higher total score wins the match."

If both players have the same score on a hole, the hole is considered a tie, and neither player scores.

We hope the competition will be both fair and fun.

Of course, we will also add some extra small bets, such as a reward for whoever can score a birdie or eagle on a specific hole.

Whoever falls behind in the end will have to pay the price for our consumption today!

"Haha, Norman, I won't go easy on you today."

Andrew Wilson, who was about the same age as Norman, was the first to shout loudly.

In their group's past competitions, Andrew had always been one step behind Norman;

This result left Andrew, who was never inferior to anyone, feeling deeply resentful.

Therefore, whenever golf is involved, he and Norman are "sworn enemies".

"Oh, come on then."

As the two chatted casually, the group arrived at the tee box for the first hole.

Henry noticed that the tee box was located on a slightly elevated position, overlooking the entire hole.

There are several bunkers in front of the green, and a dense thicket of bushes next to it, so this hole is obviously not easy.

He took a deep breath, gradually relaxed his body, and after ensuring he was in peak condition, turned to Norman and asked, "Mr. Norman, which side will tee off first on the first hole?"

"Normally, we draw lots to decide which side serves first."

However, since this is a friendly match, how about we let Henry serve first?

After all, you are the distinguished guest we invited today.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Henry readily accepted the offer.

He walked to the service table, adjusted his stance, took a deep breath, and focused his mind.

With a "pop," the ball flew into the air, drawing a perfect arc, and landed steadily in the center of the fairway.

Henry's shot earned a round of applause from all around, and Norman nodded approvingly: "Nice tee shot, Henry!"

It seems you have a deep understanding of golf.

......

As the competition officially began, each person displayed a different style and level of skill.

Although Gloria is a female player, her shots are very consistent, demonstrating her considerable skill.

Gordon and Andrew hit the ball with tremendous power, often sending it far and straight.

In particular, Andrew, as an older, old-school leader, is deeply immersed in the sport of golf. His ball landed steadily on the fairway, not far from Henry's ball.

When it was Norman's turn to serve, he appeared exceptionally relaxed.

As chairman of Lockheed Martin, he frequently participates in various social activities and is very passionate about golf.

His shot was equally impressive, almost on par with Andrew's, successfully avoiding landing in the bunker or rough.

With the first hole finished, everyone gathered on the green.

As a seasoned player, Norman guides everyone on how to correctly read the slope and speed of the green, which is crucial for putting.

Henry listened attentively, trying to understand Norman's advice.

In the next few holes, Henry gradually found his rhythm.

He displayed remarkable composure and judgment during the match, and his several successful putts earned him widespread praise.

Although it was his first time participating in a golf tournament, he played like a seasoned player.

On a particularly challenging hole, Henry's ball unfortunately landed in a deep bunker.

He didn't panic. Instead, he adjusted his swing according to Gordon and Norman's advice and successfully rescued the ball from the bunker, where it landed not far from the hole.

This save once again earned applause from everyone present.

The competition went very smoothly, and everyone honed their skills in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

As the sun rose higher, the competition came to an end.

Ultimately, Henry and Gloria's team secured victory thanks to their consistent performance.

Although it was just a friendly match, the victory was still very joyful.

After the match, everyone had lunch at the clubhouse, chatting about the interesting things that happened during the game.

Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, Norman seemed to casually bring up the island visit, asking Henry with concern, "Henry, how was your island visit?"

"Hehe, very good!"

Henry gently put down his knife and fork, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and then said, "During that time, I met with their Vice President, Mr. L. Denghui."

Mr. Deng Hui expressed strong interest in our cooperation intentions and pledged to purchase $500 million worth of arms from us this year.

"Oh?" Norman asked.

"Didn't their President J meet with you?"

They had already learned the details of the $500 million arms purchase through other channels;

The reason we've all gathered here today is to find out if President J of the island has met with Henry privately.

This is very important for their next strategy.

"no."

Henry replied, "President J is very busy, and we have never met once."

Upon hearing Henry's reply, Norman and Andrew exchanged a glance and smiled enigmatically: "Heh heh!"

It seems that Mr. J from the island still harbors some resentment towards "us"!