Two weeks have passed since my last blog entry, and I have spent a good amount of time considering what makes golf so enjoyable. I will share some of my thoughts today.
Golf is the ultimate sport of companionship. All of us are social creatures, and we enjoy spending time with our friends and family. Golf creates a very conducive environment for enjoying the company of others. There is a good amount of time between shots, allowing for good conversation. Distractions, such as phones, noise, and television, are minimized.
I was 13 years old when I first began golfing with my friends. It was summer, and all of us had purchased a youth golf pass that allowed us to golf for free at a few county-run courses. My first round that summer was at a course called Riverbend. I played horribly, lost a dozen balls, and had generally no idea what I was doing. I remember sitting around a table outside the clubhouse after the round, sipping a drink with my friends and talking with them about how much fun we had. Sitting there with my good friends, laughing about the ups and downs of the round, is still one of my fondest memories. We spent several summers golfing together, forging the strongest friendships in my life.
There is no other activity I would rather do with my close friends than enjoy an afternoon golfing.
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