I’m a golfer. There are many who say that golf is a stupid game and judging by the amount of balls I’ve lost over the years they might be right! I guess if you were inventing a game to play around the open country, one where you hit a small dimpled ball with a set of long handled metal headed sticks would seem on the face of it pretty daft!
We all like different things and certainly golf is not an inexpensive hobby. If you were starting out and purchased all your gear new it can be very costly. I have had numerous clubs over the years and probably spent a fair bit but I bulk at the price of even a single club and especially the drivers. I understand the research these manufacturers spend in order to produce the latest club that will hit further with less error and a bigger “sweet” spot but you pay a lot to own one. Don’t get me wrong as in most products good quality equipment can make a difference, although you might not think so watching us play each week!
It is a skill, not a skill that is transferable or useful in other areas The mental skill could be arguably helpful in daily life? It is a cliche but golf does teach some valuable lessons as frustrating a game as it is.
I am a high handicapper. For those of you who understand my official handicap is 24. Now I will bore you, I get 24 shots over the par for the course which is usually 72 shots and this is worked out based on how difficult each hole is rated. So you will have realised I get a shot on every hole and on 6 holes I get two shots, got it, good!
As it happens I am currently averaging four shots better then my handicap but believe me it can very quickly change! Sounds dull if you are not interested.
There is the social element playing with your mates and enjoying each other’s company and frankly having a laugh. Enjoying the banter and the competition. Golf many say is an elitist pursuit and perhaps it is but I enjoy the game (most of the time) and it certainly is not the worst thing one could be doing, although as I write this the weather looks as though today’s round will not be played?
Stay well
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