Welcome to the first Fairways Optional monthly challenge. This month, we’re keeping it simple: The Lag Putt Challenge. Have as many cracks as you want, then drop your best score in the comments. Video evidence is a bonus, but we’ll trust you. Golf is a gentleman’s and gentlewoman's game. The score matters, but the bigger question is this: Does it actually help your putting on the course? After you try it, let us know: Where did you practise? What score did you shoot? And more importantly — did your distance control improve during a real round? Weekly winners will go on the Board of Honour. And tell your friends to join in too. The bigger this gets, the easier it is for us to hassle some golf companies for prizes. Now grab the putter, find a green, and see how close you can get.

This is where we share the real stories from our rounds. Not just the perfect shots. The good ones. The bad ones. And the absolute Donny moments. After your round, drop a quick post using this format: THE GOOD What went well? Best shot, smart decision, good score, solid recovery or something you’re proud of. THE BAD What cost you shots? Three-putts, short game chaos, penalties, poor targets, lost balls or general golf pain. THE DONNY What was the decision or shot that seemed like a good idea for about three seconds? Example: THE GOOD Hit 7 greens and finally stopped aiming at every flag. THE BAD Three-putted twice from nowhere. THE DONNY Tried to hit a 4-iron through a gap that only existed in my imagination. This thread is for laughs, learning and helping each other avoid the same disasters next time. The best stories may end up on the Board of Honour, including the famous Donny Award. Fairways are optional. Smart decisions are not.