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When good enough is good enough

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Carney, T. P. (2026, October 24). When good enough is good enough. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/4775457/east-potomac-park-golf-course-good-enough/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-24 · by Timothy P. Carney

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The article recounts a specific golfing experience where the author played the fourth green at East Potomac Park’s Blue Course, hitting a successful shot that resulted in a birdie, bringing their score to 6 over par after four holes. The piece focuses on the satisfaction of achieving a good outcome despite not being a professional golfer.
Written by AI on 2026-10-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Timothy P. Carney wrote in the Washington Examiner about his experience playing golf at East Potomac Park’s "Blue Course" on October 24, 2026. During one round, he hit a perfect 6- or 7-iron from the tee that was 154 yards away, landing on the green and rolling close to the hole. This shot tied him with his competitor at 6 over par after playing four holes. The fourth green is guarded by two bunkers, adding challenge to the already strategic placement of the fairway and hazards. Carney's narrative highlights a moment of skill and satisfaction in the game, emphasizing how one well-executed shot can impact the course of play.

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“Article A describes a personal experience playing golf at East Potomac Park's Blue Course, while Article B discusses official plans and announcements regarding renovations and closures of the same course.”
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The last time I played the course, I hit a perfect 6- or 7-iron—I can’t remember now—that landed on the green and rolled to within a few feet of the hole.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-24
2026-10-24 · Washington Examiner
When good enough is good enough · assertive framing

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The fourth green at East Potomac Park’s “Blue Course” is 154 yards from the tee, and it’s protected by two bunkers. asserted
it → protect → bunkers
The last time I played the course, I hit a perfect 6- or 7-iron—I can’t remember now—that landed on the green and rolled to within a few feet of the hole. asserted
that → play → hole
I took my hero walk, lined up the putt, and sank it for a birdie, tying me with my competitor at 6 over par after 4 holes. asserted
I → take → holes
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