The definition of fun is completely different for each golfer. Some find hitting the ball a country mile their jam. Others like the delicate nature of a great short game. And others find the social aspect of playing golf to their liking. There really is no wrong answer except if you are not having a good time or feel frustrated the entire time you are on the links. If this is the case, it might be time to reevaluate the reason you spend 4 to 6 hours looping a golf course. For me it is very simple and my reason transcends all others.
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Do You Like ‘Trees or No Trees’ When Playing Golf?
Every golf course offers something special that all golfers can/should appreciate. The beauty of each course can be found on every hole and sometimes that beauty is subtle. Regardless of the layout of each course, its beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. As diverse as each golf course, what golfers find beautiful depends on so many factors it is hard to articulate. However, a simple question of ‘tree or no trees’ make up the beauty of a golf course seems simple enough……right?
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During my round yesterday I took the time to look around more than normal. The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort has some picturesque locations and sometimes I forget to take them in when I am looping the course. During my early bird round yesterday, I stopped on the bridge crossing the stream that winds through the course. After taking a deep breath, I looked up and was surprised by the view. I am not sure it is breathtaking, but it sure has a great deal of beauty packed together in one spot.
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Lamenting about not golf today only stoked my desire to hit the links. Dreaming of the perfect golf swing, the sound of the ball going in the hole or the sweet melody of the driver off the tee are things missed during everyone’s off-season. The fortunate aspect of being an avid golfer is the ability to play and dream of different courses. Through the years, I have played tough courses, easy courses, beautiful courses and goat tracks! I prefer not to think of the latter and to focus on the positive experiences while playing golf.
To banish my lamenting and focus on playing, the following are the easiest, most difficult, most beautiful and favorite courses I have ever played.
The easiest course I have every played is Laurentide Golf Club at Stugeon Falls, Ontario. It was my home course for a few years mostly because the staff was awesome and Moe Mantha (famous hockey player) would talk to me every morning while I played early birds. However, after a few years I realized that it is a relatively flat track with few hazards. I always scored well. However, it is a great course for the average player who wants to have a great time on a fun course.
The most difficult course I ever played was Oyster Bay Golf Links, Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. It was a tight course with 17 holes of playable water. When I played in February, the course was hard, the greens did not hold well and the water gobbled up my errant shots like my friend in the UK eats chicken wings. Man it was tough.
The most beautiful course was Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Established in 1962 as a facility for Canadian Armed Forces Personnel, Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club has grown to become one of the most challenging and skill testing golf courses in Nova Scotia. This course is nestled along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. The views are spectacular! Well worth playing!
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My most favorite course has nothing to do with location and everything to do with the people. I am grateful to have played many rounds of golf with some awesome people. Some are my closest friends and I am grateful every time we hit the links together! Golf is a social sport and meeting new and old friends is definitely my favorite part of golfing. I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
What are your easiest, most difficult, most beautiful and favorite courses?
The Grateful Golfer 