First of all, your dad sounds like a helluva nice guy, although there’s got to be a cruel streak in there somewhere, considering the guy apparently introduced you to writing AND golf, two pursuits guaranteed to break your heart. Still, nobody put a gun to your head so I suppose this is mostly on you. But I digress. Things I put a lot into and don’t get any better…yeah, guitar. I tried really hard through most of the pandemic and sucked so bad I quit. But I have had the joy of hitting a golf ball absolutely pure, and I’ve had it often enough to know that I’m capable of it and that I want more of it. So I will play golf, and whenever possible with the son I so cruelly addicted to it, and I’m also going to go back to guitar and instead of obsessively working on scales and other practice exercises, this time I’m going to pick songs that I love and work on mastering even amateurish versions, as long as it’s enough for me to sing my brains out to. Oh, and by the way CONGRATULATIONS ON THE ENGAGEMENT!!!
I remember your dad saying: "Never ever say, 'I think I figured something out.'" back when I'd occasionally get out on the course with him. Your dad is a wise man. Although it sounds like he's laying a trap to get you to try playing guitar and make it a hat trick, so beware. And ditto CONGRATS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT! xoxo
We’ve all heard it. Golf is a good walk spoiled. But there’s nothing better than a round on a beautiful day with friends or family. It can be played by all ages, whether male or female. And as Arnold Palmer said, if you’re not striving for perfection, if your ball ends up behind a tree, go ahead, kick it out where you have a shot. Make it fun. Of course, it still is INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING.
Will, eventually the frustration golf brings gives way to the sense of calm just being out there brings. That is until you miss a two-foot put that costs you to lose $2 to your buddy. But take solace in that your wife-to-be will love you even when you lose (as long it's only $2).
First of all, your dad sounds like a helluva nice guy, although there’s got to be a cruel streak in there somewhere, considering the guy apparently introduced you to writing AND golf, two pursuits guaranteed to break your heart. Still, nobody put a gun to your head so I suppose this is mostly on you. But I digress. Things I put a lot into and don’t get any better…yeah, guitar. I tried really hard through most of the pandemic and sucked so bad I quit. But I have had the joy of hitting a golf ball absolutely pure, and I’ve had it often enough to know that I’m capable of it and that I want more of it. So I will play golf, and whenever possible with the son I so cruelly addicted to it, and I’m also going to go back to guitar and instead of obsessively working on scales and other practice exercises, this time I’m going to pick songs that I love and work on mastering even amateurish versions, as long as it’s enough for me to sing my brains out to. Oh, and by the way CONGRATULATIONS ON THE ENGAGEMENT!!!
I remember your dad saying: "Never ever say, 'I think I figured something out.'" back when I'd occasionally get out on the course with him. Your dad is a wise man. Although it sounds like he's laying a trap to get you to try playing guitar and make it a hat trick, so beware. And ditto CONGRATS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT! xoxo
"Boy do I still suck at golf!" says the guy who constantly breaks 90 HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
I just saw your father’s post. Engaged? Congrats as well
We’ve all heard it. Golf is a good walk spoiled. But there’s nothing better than a round on a beautiful day with friends or family. It can be played by all ages, whether male or female. And as Arnold Palmer said, if you’re not striving for perfection, if your ball ends up behind a tree, go ahead, kick it out where you have a shot. Make it fun. Of course, it still is INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING.
Will, eventually the frustration golf brings gives way to the sense of calm just being out there brings. That is until you miss a two-foot put that costs you to lose $2 to your buddy. But take solace in that your wife-to-be will love you even when you lose (as long it's only $2).