I'm sure this has been brought up before so my apology if it has...
So my boys have been taking lesson with the First Tee the last few weeks and for some reason yesterday while watching my oldest, I took a picture of the driving range he was at.. It was filled with kids taking lessons and adults hitting on the other end of the range.. Took a picture and sent it to a few buddies and said "hackers paradise".. After I sent it, I felt bad and started thinking that I was them at one point, hacking away and learning to play the game.. That led to a great series of texts with my buddies about how we got started, where we played and learned and how CHEAP it was back then...
Back in the days I was just happy to be out there with my buddies hacking away and having a good time.. My only regrets was not taking it seriously and not taking lessons. But to think where I started and where I am today, it's been a great learning experience. Back then breaking a 100 was a treat! Now not breaking 80, I need to do better haha.. One thing that never changes is the fun i have on the course and the amazing people I meet while playing (it's rare i play with a d**che :))
30 plus years ago playing a public courses was the best. Now, I have a bucket list. Back then I didn't even know what a bucket list was. I've hit a few already; Bethpage Black, Pinehurst, Chambers Bay to name a few and may hit up a few more later on this year.. But it's crazy to think 30 years ago I only paid $90 for a FULL SUMMER membership at an 18 hole city course.. Now? HA! I think you know where i'm going....
IMO golf is the best sport anyone could play which is why I'm hoping my boys will continue to play, if not, oh well.
Love to hear how everyone got started and keep on grinding..
I like this quote from Gary Player, truth -
“Golf is a puzzle without an answer. I’ve played golf for forty years and I still haven’t the slightest idea how to play.”