Golf Humor Examines Golf Emotions:- Are We Just A Bunch Of Cry Babies?
Let's examine an aspect of the game that I find par- ticularly fascinating:- The strong emotions associated with this game of golf.
Before I started becoming a fan of this game, I always wondered how a game that looked so bland----and at times down right comatose-----that seemed to take boredom to a whole new level------could possibly have Any emotional appeal.
DID THIS GAME ACTUALLY HAVE A PULSE?!
I mean-------what could be simpler? PUT THE BALL IN THE HOLE, RIGHT?
How could that POSSIBLY produce such strong emotions (both on the green and off).
I see now that it's NOT just about competing to be the best against others, and to better your own game.
But that the game APPEARS to be so deceptively simple. Could THAT be the source of this emotional rollercoaster?
Remember when you first began? How you may have experienced difficulty just gripping the club handle? (Or just being allowed to join the local golf club?) ;-]
But yet you still managed to "putt" the ball in the hole? (A typical case of beginner's luck). You probably thought to yourself, "This isn't so bad. Piece of caKE!"
But then, all the realities of what could possibly go wrong between the tee and the hole came crashing down on your head. (That your instructor was so gracious to point out to you).
Wind direction, contour of the land, sand traps, bunkers, the rough, other players mocking you,...
That temporary NIRVANA of IGNORANT BLISS that you lived in was shattered to pieces forever at the next hole. Now instead of 4 or 5 strokes, it takes 7 or 8 strokes. Then 8 or 9...
You begin to overthink everything. Something that once easily flowed...now becomes mechanical and forced. Your smile and upbeat attitude are gone. Now replaced with embarassment. Nervousness. Irritability.
And finally,---the dreaded FRUSTRATION sets in. TO quit seems more and more like a good idea. (I mean who needs the aggravation?)
But you don't quit, right?The game is like an addiction to you after several weeks. There's something deep within the subconscious of we human beings that enjoys facing down a challenge...even if it's a sport.
THere's a drive to conquer in all of us. Even to the point of conquering our own weaknesses and seeming lack of ability.
It's a tough battle sometimes. If you've ever seen a golfer break his expensive titanium club over his knee, tie it in a knot, then toss it into the nearest water hazard,... Or screaming at the top of his lungs at a golf ball... Or trying to run his caddie over because he forgot to remove the flag in time...you know what I mean.
But the love still remains.
If you've ever seen a golfer drooling over a new bag of clubs in the sporting goods department of a department store... or have known yourself to pay the grounds keeper to let you play just four more holes after hours...Or remembered to bring your clubs on vacation, but left your wife standing in the drive way...you know what I mean!
The highs and lows of this game in the hearts and minds of golfers.
THIS is the emotional roller coaster I was referring to.
Going from one extreme to the next.
Can you see yourself living from day-to-day without this sport for any length of time?
Just think about that for a second...
HMMmm?
Feels like a rather BLEAK outlook doesn't it? ;-] Hm?
This sport has been "knitted" to our souls. We practically live and breath it now. And are always striving to become better. To knock just a few more strokes off.
Just keep punching, and that mountain's gonna fall!
We know that true skill is a "diamond in the rough", that can only be refined through hard work and practice.
Well...
Just keep drivin' fellow golfer! Keep drivin'!
Copyright 2005 by Kevin D. Rolle. All rights reserved.
My name is Kevin D. Rolle ("The Golf Humor Artist"). I have a site at http://www.golf-humor-asylum.com which focuses on all the humorous and comedic aspects of golf. I am also an artist and cartoonist, and give visual meaning to golf humor through an exciting golf comic strip and commentary at my website. Thanks.
Related Articles:
Clinton, Huckabee, Obama In Line For Free Neon Garage Passes at the 2008 NASCAR Weekend in Las Vegas
The all-important Nevada caucus is slated for Saturday, Jan. 19 and presidential hopefuls from both the Democratic and Republican parties are eligible for free credentials to Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Neon Garage during NASCAR Weekend Feb. 29-March 1-2. But, the candidates aren't the only ones that can get free passes. Beginning Monday, Jan. 14, the first race fans - whose surnames match any of the primary candidates' last names - who purchase Neon Garage passes will have their money refunded to them.
Golf Secrets To Dramatically Improve Your Game
Every amateur golfer is constantly looking for golf secrets to dramatically improve their game. Yet they are not very easy to come by.
Phoenix Palmaire Condominium Sales Exceed Expectations
Local Phoenix, Arizona developer Helix Development reports that sales of its eighteen unit residential condominium project, Palmaire Condominiums in Uptown Phoenix have surpassed projections and are on target to sell out by the end of July, 2007.
Quality of Life in Phoenix, Arizona - A Real Estate Investors Dream!
The Valley of the Sun is a dynamic area to be living in, with Phoenicians enjoying breath-taking vistas and interesting climate through-out the year. Choice Group Realty, based in Phoenix, AZ has regular access to the Phoenix MLS and the Arizona MLS as they are updated.
Real Estate Financing - Home Mortgages - Time Tested Tips
You don't want to jump into anything blindly or sign a real estate contract or home mortgage loan contract or any type of contract without giving it some serious thought. Watch out for anything that appears to be vague. You want to keep in mind when financing real estate that lenders will be able to tell you only what you might be able to afford based on your current not future salary and level of debt including your credit card debt. First of all you'll need to find a lender for your real estate financing and potential residential, home or other type of investment.
Psychic Guidance for a Good Cause: California Psychics to Donate Proceeds to Toys for Tots
California Psychics (www.californiapsychics.com), the net's Number 1 resource for psychic guidance is pleased to announce a December tie-in benefiting kids in need of some holiday cheer. From December 17th-24th, all proceeds from new customer purchases will be donated to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, along with a portion of existing customer sales. Funds will assist Toys for Tots in providing new, unopened toys to children in need during the holiday season.
Master Flexibility Training And You'll Conquer The Playing Field In Golf
Is it difficult to rotate your body through the full range of motion in your golf swing? Do you stop short on your back swing? Lack of flexibility can adversely affect not only your golf game, but your health as well. Different muscles are called upon at different points in the golf swing.
Puerto Vallarta Labor Day Weekend, the New Spring Break Bikini Image Awards, Ujena Bikini Jam, Ujena 5k Run, Bikini Jam Golf Tournament, and Nightly P
Bikini Image Awards is a very unique awards show and will be held in Puerto Vallarta Mexico Sept 2, 2007. It is part of the Annual Ujena Bikini Jam (starting August 25, 2007). This will be the 23rd Ujena Bikini Jam. Over 200 bikini models and photographers from over ten countries will be competing. 28 companies will be presenting their Bikini Image Award to their selected winner.
Phoenix Construction Group Receives Two PRISM Awards from the Builders Association of Greater Boston
Premier residential and commercial remodeling firm is honored with awards for excellence in the building industry.
Las Vegas Foreclosure - Getting a Great Real Estate Deal
The real estate market has been known to be the best kind of investment someone can initiate, compared to other forms of investments which are highly risky such as currency exchange and stock trading, real estate or the housing market tends to deliver better revenues at a much steady pace.