Of course, everyone enjoys beating their best round, winning a club competition or reaching the final of a knock-out competition, but to me, golf offers so much more than the ‘obvious’ high-point moments.
As with life in general, the little things can make all the difference. Below, I’ve listed 11 smaller and more subtle joys that make me grateful to be a golfer.
Let me know if I’ve forgotten any!
Fresh tees
If you’re a nomadic golfer like me and lucky enough to play at a nice course, you’ll often be greeted in the pro shop by a container of complimentary tees. Plunging your hand in and stocking up for the round ahead gives a real sense of anticipation and excitement, as does folding a scorecard and putting it in your pocket. This could be the day it all comes together…
The halfway hut
Even though invariably I hit a poor shot off the next tee, there’s nothing quite like a trip to the halfway hut (it’s an even better feeling when you’re hungry/thirsty and you don’t know if it’ll be open or not). Whether you leave with a flapjack, egg running down your glove or a warm cup of tea, it’s always an enriching experience.
Lipping a putt in
It’s fantastic when your ball catches just enough of the lip to fall into the hole. Your heart skips a beat as you await the result of a putt you know you’ve hit too hard, but on this occasion, the golfing gods are smiling down on you. You feel elated as you lean in to pick your ball out of the hole.
A pint before play
I’ll be honest, I do enjoy a nice pint of Guinness before play, even if it’s the more frowned upon side of midday. Golf clubs are like airports – time doesn’t matter. Gazing out over the course you’re about to take on with a nice pint of the black stuff really whets the appetite for what’s to come.
I do enjoy a nice refreshing pint before play
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The perfect patio
There’s nothing better than basking in the sun on a pristine patio after you’ve played a good round of golf. Even if you haven’t, it’s still a great feeling. I could spend hours watching others play into the last hole with a drink in hand, and we’re blessed in England with some fantastic vantage points. My favourite has to be the patio at Worplesdon, which looks out over the opening quartet of holes…
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