Masters
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From: Somewhere in NJ
Or is it the parents of those watching to explain the the differences between the start athlete and the person they are otherwise?
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From: Long Beach, MS
I've played pretty much all my adult life, although I have not swung a club in anger (or any other state of mind) for over a year now. I was never very good, usually shooting in the high 90s and low 100s. But I almost always enjoyed playing thanks to three things: the company of others in my group, spending time outdoors, and beer.
These days i play pool in an APA league. It isn't outdoors but it checks the other boxes, and I am better at pool than I ever was at golf. That's a pretty low bar but my league ranking puts me just a tad above average while I never even bothered to maintain a formal handicap in golf.
These days i play pool in an APA league. It isn't outdoors but it checks the other boxes, and I am better at pool than I ever was at golf. That's a pretty low bar but my league ranking puts me just a tad above average while I never even bothered to maintain a formal handicap in golf.
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From: bolton
well I can offer a slightly different perspective.
First I love the game. it provides a wonderful intellectual diversion and a good look in the mirror.
The great Bobby Jones once said, golf is a game played on the 5 inch fairway between the ears.
And speaking of Bobby Jones, the course he created is rather special.
especially when viewed firsthand.
First I love the game. it provides a wonderful intellectual diversion and a good look in the mirror.
The great Bobby Jones once said, golf is a game played on the 5 inch fairway between the ears.
And speaking of Bobby Jones, the course he created is rather special.
especially when viewed firsthand.
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From: Lewes, DE
well I can offer a slightly different perspective.
First I love the game. it provides a wonderful intellectual diversion and a good look in the mirror.
The great Bobby Jones once said, golf is a game played on the 5 inch fairway between the ears.
And speaking of Bobby Jones, the course he created is rather special.
especially when viewed firsthand.
First I love the game. it provides a wonderful intellectual diversion and a good look in the mirror.
The great Bobby Jones once said, golf is a game played on the 5 inch fairway between the ears.
And speaking of Bobby Jones, the course he created is rather special.
especially when viewed firsthand.
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From: bolton
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Used to try to play mainly for business. Only game where you can play more and get worse.
A few beers and some friends is the only way. Otherwise, I can be frustrated and pissed without leaving home.
But if one has tried the game you can appreciate what the Pros do.
" they play a game which I am not familiar with" ( or something like that")
A few beers and some friends is the only way. Otherwise, I can be frustrated and pissed without leaving home.
But if one has tried the game you can appreciate what the Pros do.
" they play a game which I am not familiar with" ( or something like that")