This question has been asked by those who have graced driving ranges and fairways, as well as by those who have never touched a club. For some, golf is best enjoyed as a sleep aid on Sunday afternoons, with whispering commentators, ushering them into peaceful slumber. I can enjoy it in that form myself. :) But one secret to golf's appeal, is the joy of hitting a shot well. I liken it to moments in life when everything feels right. These are far and few between in life and sometimes even "farther and fewer" between in golf! Strangely, this distance between favorable occurrences, makes each one that much more enjoyable. One of my favorite movie quotes is from "A League of Their Own." Actress Gina Davis is a star baseball player, who is choosing to retire early from the game. Tom Hanks plays her coach, who is puzzled by her choice, knowing how much she loves to play. She tells him, "It just got too hard." He responds through clenched teeth, "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard, is what makes it great." Not everything that is hard, is great. But this "hard" game, is worth a try. Many give up too soon, or think it too hard for them. I believe that anyone can "get acquainted with golf," and learn to play the game. Hang around for a while. I hope to encourage you to enter into your own unique relationship with this great game!
Fore you, Sue
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