I know...at first you have a totally different image, but once you realize what's going on...you need to re-read it...lol
Ants? I see wee folk...house gone but not the orb - typical if I was playing...loved the ending.
Patterson did a book with golf being the milieu - enjoyed that one too and no I only do miniature golf - not the 'real' thing.
Laz, at first I didn't get it either. But, after reading the other comments, it finally struck my funny bone. How humorous a tale you have spun! I now know what Amos and Andy are. Good job and a vote from me!
Just to let you know, now that you explained it to me (silly me) I voted for this.