They were even after the first few holes. The second guy said, "We're about evenly matched, how about playing for five bucks a hole?" The pastor said that he wasn't much for betting, but agreed to the terms.
The second guy won the remaining sixteen holes with ease.
As they were walking off number eighteen, the second guy was busy counting his $80.00. He confessed that he was the pro at a neighboring course and liked to pick on suckers. The first fellow revealed that he was the parish priest.
The pro
was flustered and apologetic, offering to return the money. The priest said, "You won fair and square and I was foolish to bet with you. You keep your winnings."
"Well", said the pro, "Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?" The priest replied, "Well, you could come to Mass on Sunday and make a donation...…
… and, if you
want to bring your mother and father along, I'll marry them !!
Vijay Nair the Saint