Joe,
With all the technology improvements in balls and equipment, it is said that older golf courses are becoming obsolete, and people will slowly stop playing them in favor of newer courses. Do you agree?
Aaron
Hi Aaron,
No, I do not agree. Whoever says a course is too short or too easy, ask them if they have ever shot par on it. Chances are they will say no. In that case they have no business saying that. While the techno-geeks may prefer longer courses, there is still a huge base of golfers who do not benefit so much from new technology, so the older courses are just fine for them. Also, the greens fees for older courses are usually lower than fees for the newer courses, so the more affordable courses will always get business from those of us who must watch our budgets.
Joe
Monday, February 27, 2006
Joe,
I get so frustrated with bad shots. I know I can do better because I hit good shots most of the time. How can I succeed in this game?
Sedrik
Hello Sedrik,
Success can be defined in many ways. If you expect perfection, golf will always break your heart. Sam Snead never won the US Open, does that mean he did not have a successful career? Arnold Palmer never won the PGA, was he not a success? Golf is a microcosm of life, neither one offers any guarantees. Golf can be a character builder. It can teach you how to react to adversity, because there will always be adversity, and if you can deal with occasional failure, you can apply this attitude toward other life situations. Golf puts you in situations where a little courage is needed. It lets you dream of the possibilities, so set some personal goals and pursue them, and enjoy the rush of achievement. Golf lets you get away from it all, anticipating the next round on new courses. Appreciate the beauty of nature, and the camaraderie of others. Instead of reprimanding yourself, be able to laugh at yourself when strange things happen, because they always will, you just never know when. Once you understand this, your attitude will improve, and once you begin seeking continuous improvement in whatever you do, you are already a success.
Joe
I get so frustrated with bad shots. I know I can do better because I hit good shots most of the time. How can I succeed in this game?
Sedrik
Hello Sedrik,
Success can be defined in many ways. If you expect perfection, golf will always break your heart. Sam Snead never won the US Open, does that mean he did not have a successful career? Arnold Palmer never won the PGA, was he not a success? Golf is a microcosm of life, neither one offers any guarantees. Golf can be a character builder. It can teach you how to react to adversity, because there will always be adversity, and if you can deal with occasional failure, you can apply this attitude toward other life situations. Golf puts you in situations where a little courage is needed. It lets you dream of the possibilities, so set some personal goals and pursue them, and enjoy the rush of achievement. Golf lets you get away from it all, anticipating the next round on new courses. Appreciate the beauty of nature, and the camaraderie of others. Instead of reprimanding yourself, be able to laugh at yourself when strange things happen, because they always will, you just never know when. Once you understand this, your attitude will improve, and once you begin seeking continuous improvement in whatever you do, you are already a success.
Joe
