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City Golf Drift
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25 September 2016
By Lee Walton
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The 18-hour Drift starts on Oct 21st, 8am at Bryant Park.

 

THE OBJECT: 

The object of this game is to create a series of 18 spatial boundaries in NYC for us to explore one hour at time. The ultimate direction of where this game takes us is inpredictable.

 

HERE IS HOW THE DRIFT WORKS

 

Previous to this day, I will play a round of golf at Blaire Park Golf Course, High Point, NC 

My score for each hole + the handicap of that same hole will determine route in which to walk and spend time.

18 holes from Blaire Park golf course have been cut out. These shapes will determined our path through the city.

 

  • Par 5 = 1 mile.
  • Par 4 = 3/4 mile.
  • Par 3s = 1/2 mile.

 

The direction of the hole is determined by the number I score on that my that hole + the handicap of that hole.

 

Holes spin clockwise in the way a clock does (1-12) then repeat until the number is reached. This strategy is really simple, yet unpredictable. I have no idea where we will go or end up.

 

Holes are traced out on the map and become the boundary and destination of each hour drift. If a hole runs over the edge of Manhattan, it will get folded over and this will create a new shape, or boundary.

 

There are no rules for what we do within the boundaries. However, we must arrive at the end of the hole at the end of each hour. We can eat, nap, browse shops, check out shows, whatever... however we must .  18 holes, 18 hours.

 

 Very simple drift. 

 

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Vito and Tiger - Vito Acconci: "Tiger, have you heard of the golf drift work? It's a fascinating piece of conceptual art that builds upon the legacy of the Situationist International and their interest in the dérive as a means of exploring the urban landscape."

Tiger Woods: "Actually, Vito, I have heard of it. As an athlete, I'm also interested in the historical references and philosophy of sport. The idea of breaking down conventional structures and exploring new possibilities is something that resonates with me in my own athletic pursuits."

Vito Acconci: "That's interesting, Tiger. How do you see the intersections between art and sport?"

Tiger Woods: "I think there are a lot of similarities between the two. Both require discipline, dedication, and practice. And both can push us beyond our physical and mental limits, opening up new possibilities for personal growth and expression."

Vito Acconci: "I completely agree. And just as art can challenge our perceptions and assumptions, sports can challenge our preconceptions about what is possible. It's through these challenges that we can grow and evolve."

Tiger Woods: "Exactly. And it's not just about winning or losing, but about the process of pushing ourselves to be better, to be more fully present in the moment. That's what makes both art and sports so rewarding."

Vito Acconci: "Well said, Tiger. I think we have a lot more in common than we might have initially thought."