Every time we set up for an approach shot, we all expect the ball to finish close to the pin. Unfortunately, it does not happen as often as we want, but the intent is always there. The challenge most of us have is not hitting to distance, on line or just a miss hit. These challenges are universal for all amateur golfers and yet some seem to mitigate the error percentage better than others. I wish I could wave my magic golf club and make all those challenges disappear. If I could, would I wonder if I would still want to play this magical game. Would you?

I am grateful for golf because it is a game against myself. Yes, there are times when competition changes my approach to my game. Most of the time I love golf because I am playing against myself and no one else. I like the challenge of trying to better my game and score on a routine bases. Golf affords me the opportunity to be competitive without a competition. There are a few other sports like this one, but golf is the one I chose.

I enjoy playing golf alone with my thoughts so I can soak in the awesomeness of mother nature. I love the smell of fresh cut grass, the forest, fresh air, and the serene quiet of walking the course by myself. Communing with nature has always been a favorite past time of mine and golf definitely helps feed this desire.

I also enjoy playing a round of golf with friends. The camaraderie is great and it helps me remain mindful. Chatting and joking with friends is always a great way to spend my time.

Lastly, I like the other aspects of golf such as dedication to improvement, critical thinking and controlling my emotions. There are many other aspects to golf that are beneficial and I have only named a few. The skills I learned on the golf course are transferable to real life and for that I am also grateful.

I could go on and on, but I think you get my point. There is more to golf than swinging a golf club. So much more! What do you like best about golfing?

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!