Why do you play golf?

[Chief Broom]

  gasfreak said:

Its a game that anyone can play.You dont have to be athletic or in great shape to play this game

Counter intuitive but true. I suppose because golf is more a game of finesse and skill rather than power and strenght. A lot like billiards on a greater scale. Where else do you see cigarette smoking, beer swilling, fat old guys being competitive?!?

It's the perfect sport...

[elsito99]

For the tap in birdie!

[dragonflyin]

I enjoy playing golf because it is such a mentally challenging game. It's the only sport where your mental state can have such a dramatic effect on your performance. The pressure over every shot is so great, because you are constantly chasing after birides, or pars, or even bogeys. A perfectly driven ball can be well erased with a chunk from the fairway. However, when every shot on that particular hole aligns, there is a feeling of thrill and accomplishment that propels you to the next hole.

As others have also stated previously on this post, there are so many variables to keep this game interesting. You never hit the same shot twice. Each swing is unique, as is each bump on the green or blade of grass behind the ball. I love having to assess each tangible variable and establishing a goal, and when you hit the shot that you planned, it's so pretty.

[yeis20]

I play becuase I needed something after my ball retirement. Golf was right up my alley.

It is a swing based sport
Slower paced, hell you can ride around in a cart if you choose
Individualist if needed, I dont need 8 other people to play a game
I needed something to fuel my competitive juices
It is a game that can be played until the day you drop dead
A social occasion that lets you meet new people, yet not have to really on them
It is something to do to get me out of the house
It gives me an excuse to say I exercised that day if I walk
It is not an easy game
Like in any sport, the perfect hit / shot / performance gives you a true feeling of accomplishment and bliss

[traviswise]

I like playing a sport with instant feedback in regards to achieving goals. Also, it's a very theraputic sport IMO.

[Bigbuckley]

Mostly because i am overweight, i am slow, and i am to atractive for modeling.

[DJYoshi]

b/c i hate that i love it.
I play for the scenery. the atmosphere. the excitement of hitting a good shot
working hard to get better and seeing results
and it's just fun.

[I <3 Titleist]

Really, I play because I tried it out and realized it wasn't as hard as I thought. I've been playing for less than 6 months and getting progressively better simply because I enjoy playing.

I hope it actually stays that way.

[PEZGolf]

  titaniummd said:

I was thinking about why we play golf on my way home the other day. For me, it's about the process of learning the game, becoming more patient and having a good time. I deal with frustrations during the round by trying to determine what I did incorrectly and trying to learn from it.

I play golf because I am a masochist. I sleep on a bed of nails at night, and it feels so good because it is so painful---just like golf.

[DDBowdoin]

Sometimes I have to step away from the game for a small amount of time... I played in college and over the last year (since graduating) my scores have just snowballed and it gets stressful. I need to step back and remind myself that I am here to have fun, whether it be an 73 or an 88 its about getting outside and doing what you love. It can get stressfull because sometimes I don't enjoy myself if my scores arent what they should be.

[Jonah523]

Because I can do it for the rest of my life, and I enjoy the challenge.

[NI4NI]

Bigoak,

How about :

j) Smoke
k) Swear (or Learn New Ones)
l) Joke (or Learn New Ones)
m) Learn Patience
n) Learn Humility
o) Relax and Enjoy Yourself

[OldDog66]

I play for the dead perfect drive right down the middle, the sound of a well struck iron that actually goes where it is supposed to and the sound of the 25foot putt rattling the cup.

[I <3 Titleist]

  OldDog66 said:

I play for the dead perfect drive right down the middle, the sound of a well struck iron that actually goes where it is supposed to and the sound of the 25foot putt rattling the cup.

That's it!

[bogeyhitter25]

I like just being outside and catching some sun. Plus the feeling you get when you break you're personal best is outrageous.

Also, just hanging out with you're buds can be hard to come by sometimes. Golf helps that cause.

[ks8829]

I love golf because:
1) you learn how you deal with stressful situations
2) I enjoy the mental aspect of golf
3) walk in the park
4) challenging game
5) enjoy with friends
6) out in a beautiful setting with birds and fresh air
7) you can play forever, well, Mel is 94 years old
8) game of integrity
9) gentleman's or gentlewomen's game
10) I feel very relaxed after a round of golf