I decided that I should learn to play golf before we move from Hawaii. I have a great group of friends who are learning with me and I've recently started to take lessons with the family. I mostly play at a par three course at the Air Force base. Today was my third time for playing from the men's tees (that means farther back). While I have been getting better with each outing, I still have a long way to go.
There is a lot to think about when golfing. How to hold the club, how to position your body, how hard to swing, which clubs to use... I have found, however, that there is a point when you get done with all the thinking, and just let the club do all the work. The trick is figuring out where that point is. If you think too much, you're likely to muscle the club and slice the shot. If you stop thinking too early, then you are likely to top the ball and see it dribble down the fairway.
Saturday I am playing the par three course with my husband. Sunday is lessons with the whole family. Next Wednesday I am playing with a spouse club at the big Pearl Harbor Navy Marine Golf Course. I am very nervous about playing on a course where you can't see the flag from the tee. Perhaps I should practice my meditation as well.
No comments:
Post a Comment