For those who missed it, check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 of my series on how to stop being a terrible golfer.
As we reach the halfway point of my lessons, I think there’s two essential things that I’ve taken from this whole process. First and most important, is my new-found love of this game. Prior to my lessons with Steve, golf was an expensive recreational activity that I played sparingly whenever I had some free time and the weather was nice. But now, my mentality is to get out whenever possible, wherever possible, for however much possible, and in whatever weather conditions. I’m proud to call myself, at the very least, a weekend golfer now (and the occasional mid-week golfer).
The second essential thing I’ve noticed is how I can actually (finally) become frustrated with this game. Again, prior to lessons, golf was purely recreational and I was just happy to be swinging a club as opposed to doing yard work or sitting through some terrible chick flick (ok, who am I kidding, I love terrible chick flicks). Now though I actually have some sort of expectation when at the driving range or on the course. It’s no longer only about “just happy to be here” syndrome, now it’s about that AND trying to improve on every swing. Interesting dilemma, curious to see how my mental approach to the game progresses, but just in case, I have a slew of f-, s- and c- words in my arsenal waiting to be yelled.
LESSON #5 – HIPS DON’T LIE
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