An Orthodox rabbi lived a pious and exemplary life. Besides his
learning, he had one true passion; he loved to play golf. When a friend
of his wangled an invitation to play a round at an ultra exclusive Coun-
try Club that normally did not invite people of the rabbi's religious
persuasion, he jumped at the chance. Until he found out that the round
was scheduled for Saturday, which of course is his Sabbath and on which
day he was forbidden to do ANY work, including the "work" of playing
golf. He tossed and turned with his dilemma, until greed won out, and he
duly appeared at the Country Club early Saturday morning.
A passing angel looked down and saw the rabbi getting ready to tee off
on the first hole. Profoundly disturbed, the angel ran to God and told
him what is about to take place. God said; "Don't worry. I'll teach him
a memorable lesson."
On the first hole the rabbi drove 415 yards for a hole-in-one!
"What kind of a lesson was THAT?" queried the angel.
God's response was, "Who can he tell?"
