Today, we celebrate love.  I do have a bit of a romantic side, but the love I am discussing today has nothing to do with romance and has everything to do with golf. (Shocking, I know!)

What do I love about golf?  After asking myself this question, I realized one of the aspects I love about golf is the challenge.  I love taking risks when the biggest consequence will be my golf ball at the bottom of a pond.  I like hitting or, should I say, trying to hit shots that are not golf shots expected of someone with my golf ability.  On the golf course I play most often, one of the men’s tees is only a water hazard away from the tee to the green.  Some days I will skip the women’s tee and hit from the men’s tee, just for the fun of trying to hit over the water.  Water hazards have always been a challenge for me.  Trying to “conquer” the pond is like a game for me.  In fact, it’s golf shots like this that I love.  Playing for the pure joy of trying to hit the green, recovering from a ridiculous tee shot or making a clutch putt are all challenges that I love about golf.  Will I attempt to hit golf shots way beyond my skill level? Yes!  Often, success is not the outcome, but when I do pull off that line drive through the trees to the front of the green it’s exciting.  It’s joy and, yes, it’s love. 

What aspects of the golf game do you love?  Click “Add Comment” and share with us. 

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