Why Play Golf? Why hit a tiny ball as far as you can, then move towards it and then hit it again, until it reaches the hole? Why play under the scorching heat for at least three hours and walk several miles?
It is because GOLF is such a fun, challenging and addicting game. You don’t just compete with others, you compete with yourself. You always strive to be better. The happiness that you get when you play well, the big smile on your face when you make a birdie or make a long putt, the feeling that you get when you make a hole in one, the feeling of content, satisfaction, and success!
Golf is also good for your health. The ‘walking’ that is involved with golf is good for the heart as well as the lungs. It lessens the risk of heart disease and stroke. It also helps you lose weight and lets you stay fit. It has also been said that walking relieves stress and improves your mood.
Let’s face it…as we get older, fast sports like tennis, basketball, soccer and badminton won’t be good for us. Unless you don’t mind getting broken arms and wrists, getting a sprain, having torn muscles, getting bruises and cuts, plus having a lot of body aches and back pains. At 50 or 60, or even at 70, you can still enjoy the game of golf.
Golf is a good way to broaden your circle of friends. There are hundreds of members in a club that you can meet. Plus, when you play in other courses, you get to meet more players. At the clubhouse or during golf gatherings, you talk, you chat, and it can even help you with your business. If you’re a lawyer, a doctor or an accountant, you can get more clients. If you have a store or a restaurant, you can invite them to visit your establishment. If you are a contractor, there are a lot of politicians and government workers who are visible at the course. And, if you’re single, well, there are a lot of eligible men and women playing golf, but there are a lot of dirty old men too, so be careful.
Golf also relaxes your mind. It is nice to look at flowers and trees, ponds and lakes, and lots of green grass. When you are at home or at the office, you see structures, walls, tables, and machines. When you go to the mall or walk in the busy streets, you hear so many noises and you get exposed to pollution. Your mind needs a break. At the golf course, you see wonderful scenery, and it is peaceful and quiet when you play.
So, don’t end up like a couch potato, and don’t spend too much time in the office. You are more effective at work when you get some relaxation once in awhile. You need to get out, see nature, meet new people, and do some exercise. Play Golf!
