A lot of people try to play golf because they assume it is going to be really easy. All you have to do is hit a ball into a hole. How hard can that be? There is a lot more to keep in mind about golf than just hitting a ball in a hole. As much as I want to make a Tiger Woods joke at this point, I'll refrain from doing so. Let's just stick to the facts. I wanted to explore some of the many thought processes that actually go into playing golf to show you, the reader, what it takes to do well in this sport. Read on to see just how hard golf really is.
Gone with the Wind
Wind becomes a problem in most sports because it blows a ball off course. Playing tennis in the wind is incredibly difficult, and golf is no different. When the winds come, they blow your ball in directions that it is not supposed to go in. That can cause you to hit something completely off course, especially over a long distance. Seeing that wind is prevalent almost every day, you have to adjust your hitting and putting strategies to make up for whatever the wind is doing at some point in time.
'Erbody in Da Club Getting' Tipsy
Every golf club has a different purpose, and you have to know which club to use to do whatever you want to do. One club is meant to help your ball travel a long distance, and another is meant to help you hit a ball out of the sand. Then you have the putter, which is meant to be used for very short distances. You can get as complicated as you want with all of this, but the point is that you have to know what different clubs do and how to use them properly. This can make the sport of golf very confusing, very quickly.
Different Strokes for Different Folks
The way in which you hit the ball will also have an impact on how successfully it travels. If you hit with too much force, you could overshoot the hole. If you don't hit with enough force, you could end up using a lot of extra strokes just to make it to the hole. It takes years of practice to actually get good at golf, unless you happen to be really lucky. You have to learn the balance of strength, speed, and direction to get the ball to go exactly where you want it to go. This is more difficult than you may think.
This Land Is Your Land
The landscaping on a golf course will have a huge influence on the way your ball acts. You have to think about hills, valleys, sand pits, ponds, and other physical features that you may come across on the course. All of these features will determine where your ball goes and how close it gets to the hole. One small little pebble could completely transform your stroke for the worse. You can't correct any of this. You just have to learn to work around it.
Long story short, golf is not as easy as it looks. You may play a mean miniature golf, but it takes a seasoned pro to do well in the real deal. All you can do is practice at the sport and see if you are any good. If not, there are plenty of other sports around the world that you could look into. You just have to open your mind.
Gone with the Wind
Wind becomes a problem in most sports because it blows a ball off course. Playing tennis in the wind is incredibly difficult, and golf is no different. When the winds come, they blow your ball in directions that it is not supposed to go in. That can cause you to hit something completely off course, especially over a long distance. Seeing that wind is prevalent almost every day, you have to adjust your hitting and putting strategies to make up for whatever the wind is doing at some point in time.
'Erbody in Da Club Getting' Tipsy
Every golf club has a different purpose, and you have to know which club to use to do whatever you want to do. One club is meant to help your ball travel a long distance, and another is meant to help you hit a ball out of the sand. Then you have the putter, which is meant to be used for very short distances. You can get as complicated as you want with all of this, but the point is that you have to know what different clubs do and how to use them properly. This can make the sport of golf very confusing, very quickly.
Different Strokes for Different Folks
The way in which you hit the ball will also have an impact on how successfully it travels. If you hit with too much force, you could overshoot the hole. If you don't hit with enough force, you could end up using a lot of extra strokes just to make it to the hole. It takes years of practice to actually get good at golf, unless you happen to be really lucky. You have to learn the balance of strength, speed, and direction to get the ball to go exactly where you want it to go. This is more difficult than you may think.
This Land Is Your Land
The landscaping on a golf course will have a huge influence on the way your ball acts. You have to think about hills, valleys, sand pits, ponds, and other physical features that you may come across on the course. All of these features will determine where your ball goes and how close it gets to the hole. One small little pebble could completely transform your stroke for the worse. You can't correct any of this. You just have to learn to work around it.
Long story short, golf is not as easy as it looks. You may play a mean miniature golf, but it takes a seasoned pro to do well in the real deal. All you can do is practice at the sport and see if you are any good. If not, there are plenty of other sports around the world that you could look into. You just have to open your mind.
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