Hello Everyone,

I am starting to collect information and comments on why you love the game of golf.  My story goes something like this.  I hope you comment on your experience.  Click the comment link at bottom to comment.

I started to golf when I was around 14 years old at when a little par 60 opened near our house.  My dad golfed but, he never had time to teach us the game so myself and my brothers convinced my mom to Join the club summer membership.  We joined and my Dad gave me his old beatup Walter Hagen golf clubs and I went out and started to beat the ball around.

Needless to say I wasn’t very good and only played on occasions.  Then I joined the Navy and started to golf again in San Diego when I was on shore duty.  I started to read about the golf swing and got various tips until I could break under 100.  I went back to sea duty for 3 years and then went back to golf when I was in my 30′s still in the Navy but now statione in Hawaii.  There I golfed for 3 years at least once a week.  I practiced at the golf range and played on the course but I could never break into the 70′s.  I was so angry with myself that I gave up golf for almost 15 years.

In July of 2009, I saw one of the most spectacular achievements ever when Tom Watson, a 59 year old, was in a playoff to win one of the toughest tournaments to win, the British Open.  This got me back into the game so I broke out my clubs and went back out to the driving range.

My how things have changed when you are 51 years old.  I found myself not hitting the ball as far and not swing the ball with as much consistency.

However, I have something I never had in the past and that is a genuine appreciation for the game of golf.  I enjoy the challenge and most of all the beauty of a well manicured golf course.  I enjoy playing a round of golf with friends and family not really worrying too much about the score.

Did you know that 95% of those who play golf can’t score below 100?  Wow, that is significant in the planning of your game on the golf course.

Join me for further posts on golf and to get some swing tips from pros that I will talk to give you some tips on the finer things in golf.

Love,

John

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