When you get to be my age, the idea of exercise fades. Not that I look in bad shape, but…after having had a heart attack, my doctors suggested that I have a certain amount of physical activity. And as opposed to just going out and walking and running, or going to the gym and doing boring work-outs, I decided it was time for me to hit the course again – the golf course.
There I am swinging away, “Lefty”, just like the professional player Phil Mickelson…if only I could play as well!
Yesterday, Lynndee and I went to one of our local courses, Asheville Municipal Golf Course. Muni, as it’s lovingly called by the locals, was designed by Hall of Fame golf architect Donald Ross and opened for play in 1927. The rates are decent and the layout is impeccable. If you prefer the longer and flatter fairways then then front 9 is where you want to be, and that was my choice for my first time back at it since it had been years since I picked up my clubs. And I did again so with a bit of hesitation.
There was a time I played regularly but, unfortunately, the more I played did not equal playing better. Still, just being out in the open air, surrounded by the natural beauty makes for a great time. And my day could always be made by hitting just a few good shots and sinking a few tough putts. Surprisingly, after such a long absence from the game, I hit more than a few good shots, though my putting was a bit suspect. But I was having to relearn reading the greens, and the greens were dry, making them extremely hard and fast.
But it was a wonderful day on the course. Though she didn’t play, Lynndee went with me and instead of taking a cart, we walked it. That was the idea of the endeavor, however, me getting the exercise. Lynndee was my scorekeeper but after the first hole, I told her to forget it! Yeah, it was that bad. I just played the front 9 for this first time back out, for the back 9 is the toughest part of the course…maybe next time.
But I did have that one awesome shot that truly made my day. On the 9th hole, I got out my driver for the first time of the day, for I’ve always had trouble hitting woods. And when I hit it, I knew it was good because of the sound, just like the sound of a baseball bat hitting a home run. When I found the ball, I was amazed when I checked the yard marker and the hole diagram on my scorecard to see that I’d driven it almost 300 yards! Needless to say, the best, and longest, shot of my golfing life. And as a result of that long drive, I was even able to birdie the hole, a perfect ending to the day.
Yes, one of the few putts I hit!
You are SO my husband. He could spend days playing golf. He absolutely loves it.
I’m so glad you were able to get out on the course again. It’s so nice to come back to something you haven’t been able to do for a while.
I haven’t tried golfing unless you count Putt Putt Golf. I might try it one day, I heard it is a great sport.
As for Putt Putt Golf, I managed a Putt Putt Golf and Games for eight years. I was actually a professional, belonging to the Professional Putter’s Association. And when it came to Putt Putt, I had no problems at all with that. To this day I still hold the record scores on two of the courses I managed. One of those scores was 19, meaning I had a hole-in-one on every hole but one. And the other score was a 20. Fun times!
I’ve never tried to play golf before and which I could learn. Way to go on the awesome shot and accomplishment.
I am not a golf fan at all, but my family loves it and I know how great of a workout it can be. So happy to hear that you are recovering well from your heart attack and taking control of your health.
Golfing is one of my husbands favorite things to do! It looks like you had a great time! I hope you get to do it many more times this fall!
I haven’t tried golfing but I always wanted to try it. Sounds like a very interesting activity.
What a great way to spend the day!! I know my husband would love to spend the day on the golf course.
Golf is a great way to spend the day. It is good exercise and you get lots of fresh air.
I didn’t try to play golf I wanted to try this if I have a chance with my hubby
I am so glad you had a great time! I have never been able to get into golf. It always feels so awkward for me.
I have to admit that I have never been golfing or even mini golfing. I know a lot of people that go golfing but it seems I might have to try it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
It’s always great to get back to doing something you love.
My husband loves golf and tries to spend some time on the course every week. I occasionally go with him and it is a good work out for both of us.
My husband loves golf but he never gets to go play that much. Looks like you had a great time.
Hey, I’m a lefty too! I’ve never actually played a round of golf… I enjoy the driving range! I’d like to try playing a round sometime in the future, it seems relaxing and I like the outdoors : )
Omg I just love golf!!! Hubby and I try and get out to play as often as we can!