First the positive reasons. #1 I wanted to prove to myself and the nay sayers (the boss) that I could venture out and try something new. #2 It's somewhat free if I am careful. I get a free pass for 18 holes for four people. This translates to 4 twosome passes a month. #3 I introduced my sons to golf and enjoy the relationship building with them and others.
Now for the negative reasons. #1 I can't stand being inefficient with my time. I can't stand long, boring things like fishing and.... golf. I am trying re-train myself to do things that force me to relax and take some time at. #2 I hate being looked at when it is my turn to perform. Golf forces me to put out when I am being watched. #3 I am tense and distressed most of the time. I fake it a lot. Maybe people know, maybe they don't. Golf forces me to calm down or I will not be able to play the stupid game. You can't be tense and play golf. Lately when I start the golf game all I say is, I Don't Care (what happens, what other people think, what's happening back at work, etc.). I hum a song. After about four holes I start improving. I then change my mantra to, Swing Freely. Once I don't care I can start to focus on making the ball go where I want it go.
I haven't even added the main reason why people play golf since this reason hasn't panned out: professional relationship building. I have always been a 'bad old boy' and have never been invited into the 'good old boy' group. Maybe some day.....
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