Why do you play? Ask a dozen golfers and you’ll get thirteen answers as to why they tee it up each week. Many revolve around the big four: hobby, exercise, therapy, and relationships. Your answer will help you understand a bit about yourself and what you value in life.
- Golf is a Hobby! Do you like to build your own clubs? Maybe you have several sets in the garage or various clubs where you play. Do you like to have the latest? Are you frequently building another club? Perhaps for you golf is a hobby.
- Golf is Exercise! For those in this category, golf is a great way to get their exercise. These golfers like to walk even the toughest courses and carry their own bag as they hike 3-5 miles over the average 18-hole course. Some even run between shots in a format known as Speed Golf.
- Golf is Therapy! Hitting the little white pill around a field or between the trees helps many manage frustrations with work and life. Imagining the ball is a difficult situation these golfers let everything out as they smash their problems into next week. Better than a punching bag and costs less than a psychiatric session. After each shot they breath in the great outdoors and appreciate the chance to slow down a bit. Very therapeutic.
- Golf is a Relationship Investment! Many have found that golf is truly a social game full of opportunities to learn about your fellow golfers and build relationships with those you like. While you might not sign a contract on the golf course, you do appreciate the benefits of learning more about the person you are playing with and look to do it again next week. Adding value to other’s lives brings you great joy.
So, what is golf to you? Whatever your primary reason for playing golf, improving your game can make it fun. Today is a great day to invest in your game and the rest of your life.
