I don't play golf, though I understand how it works. You waste a king's ransom, not to mention millions and millions of gallons of water maintaining a lawn as big as a small city just so that a handful of wealthy people can dress up in funny-looking clothes and ride around the place in clownish electric carts, take a whack at a little ball every fifteen minutes or so, get drunk in the racially and ethnically restricted clubhouse afterwards, and call it "exercise."
Man/woman-v-the course - the elements- in partnership or singles.
I played the game for some 35 years - struggling to get and maintain a handicap of 18 - winning only 3 trophies in all that time.
It demands strict self-discipline and total honesty - if played in the right spirit - in accordance with the byzantine rules.
Endlessly fascinating - even for some who only watch on TV - and wonder how a Rory McIlroy or Luke Donald can strike a little white ball 180 yards - with back-spin - so as to leave it just 3 feet away from the hole - for a birdie-putt.
Especially at Augusta Ga - where they reckon it's like making a ball stop - half-way down a marble stair-case.
'Nuff said ?
Edit @ Malcky - I think it was Mark Twain who observed "Golf is a good walk spoilt".
And perhaps it was Bobby Jones (Byron Nelson ?) who added: "Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers."
Many years ago I played golf. I had the golf bag, trolley, golf shoes, etc. I do understand the rules and although I have never been very sporty minded, I did enjoy playing golf. Unfortunately, someone stole all my equipment and I couldn't afford to replace it all.
Never been on an actual golf course but like to watch the pros on TV. Yes, I understand it.
Haven't played miniature golf for many, many years. Good thing as I was never good at it, and nowadays my efforts would just wind up as a hilarious video on YouTube. Oh that darn windmill!
I hate golf with a passion. It must rank amongst some of the most useless pastimes ever invented.
It is BORING BORING BORING!
Man in silly trousers with a glove hanging out of his back pocket hits little ball. Ball goes up in the air. Ball comes down again. Man in silly trousers with a glove hanging out of his back pocket walks after ball. Man hits little ball again Ball goes up in the air. Ball comes down again. Man in silly trousers............
Whenever I can't sleep, I put a golf DVD on. It's better than Temazepam.
The epitome of the person I would least like to have dinner with is an accountant that plays golf.
I love the game of golf.This is one of the few popular sports where age nor size is a factor to enjoy this activity.
I like the honesty of the rules.This is the only sport,where in keeping with the spirit,one calls penalities on yourself.I like the beauty of the courses.And I admire the heritage and character of the greats such as the late Bobby Jones.I like the fact that a poor youngster from Texas such as Lee Trevino can be self taught and rise to the pinnacle of his profession.
The game is frustrating but I still come back for more as it is a real character builder.
Years ago I agreed to go golfing with some of my fancy friends. They knew I never had, but they said they would teach me. After making an utter fool out of myself trying to hit that blankety-black ball.....I swore I'd never pick up a golf club again....and I haven't, either.
My husband did, but I am clueless! Now, since his passing, I own two sets of golf clubs and everything any golfer would ever need and I haven't a clue what to do with them!
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I don't play golf, though I understand how it works. You waste a king's ransom, not to mention millions and millions of gallons of water maintaining a lawn as big as a small city just so that a handful of wealthy people can dress up in funny-looking clothes and ride around the place in clownish electric carts, take a whack at a little ball every fifteen minutes or so, get drunk in the racially and ethnically restricted clubhouse afterwards, and call it "exercise."
Yes - it's the finest game/sport ever invented.
Man/woman-v-the course - the elements- in partnership or singles.
I played the game for some 35 years - struggling to get and maintain a handicap of 18 - winning only 3 trophies in all that time.
It demands strict self-discipline and total honesty - if played in the right spirit - in accordance with the byzantine rules.
Endlessly fascinating - even for some who only watch on TV - and wonder how a Rory McIlroy or Luke Donald can strike a little white ball 180 yards - with back-spin - so as to leave it just 3 feet away from the hole - for a birdie-putt.
Especially at Augusta Ga - where they reckon it's like making a ball stop - half-way down a marble stair-case.
'Nuff said ?
Edit @ Malcky - I think it was Mark Twain who observed "Golf is a good walk spoilt".
And perhaps it was Bobby Jones (Byron Nelson ?) who added: "Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers."
; ))
Many years ago I played golf. I had the golf bag, trolley, golf shoes, etc. I do understand the rules and although I have never been very sporty minded, I did enjoy playing golf. Unfortunately, someone stole all my equipment and I couldn't afford to replace it all.
Never been on an actual golf course but like to watch the pros on TV. Yes, I understand it.
Haven't played miniature golf for many, many years. Good thing as I was never good at it, and nowadays my efforts would just wind up as a hilarious video on YouTube. Oh that darn windmill!
I hate golf with a passion. It must rank amongst some of the most useless pastimes ever invented.
It is BORING BORING BORING!
Man in silly trousers with a glove hanging out of his back pocket hits little ball. Ball goes up in the air. Ball comes down again. Man in silly trousers with a glove hanging out of his back pocket walks after ball. Man hits little ball again Ball goes up in the air. Ball comes down again. Man in silly trousers............
Whenever I can't sleep, I put a golf DVD on. It's better than Temazepam.
The epitome of the person I would least like to have dinner with is an accountant that plays golf.
Ultra boring meets ultra boring.
I love the game of golf.This is one of the few popular sports where age nor size is a factor to enjoy this activity.
I like the honesty of the rules.This is the only sport,where in keeping with the spirit,one calls penalities on yourself.I like the beauty of the courses.And I admire the heritage and character of the greats such as the late Bobby Jones.I like the fact that a poor youngster from Texas such as Lee Trevino can be self taught and rise to the pinnacle of his profession.
The game is frustrating but I still come back for more as it is a real character builder.
I've taken several lessons in golf over the years. I've never been able to hit the ball off the tee. I don't think golf is my game :(
I used to play miniature golf. My husband, son, and daughter all play I go along for the ride sometimes.
Years ago I agreed to go golfing with some of my fancy friends. They knew I never had, but they said they would teach me. After making an utter fool out of myself trying to hit that blankety-black ball.....I swore I'd never pick up a golf club again....and I haven't, either.
My husband did, but I am clueless! Now, since his passing, I own two sets of golf clubs and everything any golfer would ever need and I haven't a clue what to do with them!