Why Do You Play Golf?

[Cici]

Today,I read a passage about the reasons why do you play golf.

So ,ladiesand gentlemen,why do you play golf?

Firstly,I play golf because I believe it can help me keep healthy.I play golf because I want to get joy from playing golf.

Secondly,maybe the reasons you play golf are similar to mine.Maybe you have some other reasons to it.

Last but not the least,I want to collect some reasons as much as I can .

I sincere hope you can give mea favor/

[pope1086]

I play golf because no matter how stressed I get it always relaxes me and I feel better when Im out on the course. Also, I played basketball and football in high school and Im very competetive in nature, so this is the only sport that i can really go out and compete and play without having to try to gather other people up to do it.

[Lofty Lefty]

I honestly don't know.....

[Zeph]

Because it's fun, social and challenging.

[Doug Green]

Makes me relax and it's a good workout for me.

[GaijinGolfer]

I play golf for fun, relaxation, exercise and for the challenge.

[Gioguy21]

it's a way for me to get out some of my competitive nature (even if it's in tournaments or always against myself), meet some new people and enjoy some beautiful or not such beautiful weather while getting exercise.

[CA53Y]

Well since i am an aspiring engineer i enjoy the thought that goes into each shot. How simple things effect everything thats why i love it. I find conquering the course the most enjoyable thing.

[Roblar]

1. My ankle.

--I play golf because I blew out my ankle to the point where I can't run anymore.  I get sprains just walking (and, so far as I can tell, for no apparent reason).  If my ankle were better, I'd be using my time to play soccer, and I would never have discovered golf.

2. The technical challenge.

--I really enjoy a technical challenge.  There are so many little things to learn and to perfect in golf that I expect to be entertained for years.

3.  The pursuit of perfection.

--Perfection is hard to come by in everyday life.  It's hard in golf too, but hitting a ball purely is about as close as I can get on a regular basis (and it doesn't happen all that often, but still...).  That, and as a relative newcomer, I can still improve my game with relatively small amounts of practice. (I haven't quite plateaued yet.)

4.  Addiction.

--I've got an addictive personality, and now that I started playing, I can't stop.  It's a problem, and it's a bit out of control.

[dbuck]

A good friend of mine started when we were about 13 and I had to try everything he did. I eventually became hooked.  I lived in a rural area and there were not a lot of other kids around to have neighborhood basketball games etc., and I was not that athletic anyway.  I did enjoy baseball, but that is hard to play by yourself or with one or two folks. Golf was and continues to be the only game I have a true desire to play and continue to improve.

It is mentally and physically challenging.

It is mentally and physically refreshing.

It can be competitive or casual.

It is you against yourself.

You get to play and explore all this wonderful equipment stuff that goes with it!

[Cici]

I strongly suggest you should finda kind of sport you like best.

[Blades4me]

I like golf becuz

1) It isn't easy and requires work and dedication

2) Its a sport that you don't get good at in 1 or 2 years, generally

3) Regardless of how good one gets, it can still humble you at times

4) There are usually many options on how to play a shot

5) Crazy enough, I think it is relaxing

6) It can be casual or competitive. I like the competitive, love money games

Now, if one wants forgivness, go to church and if one wants easy, go snowboarding

[Cici]

Originally Posted by TitleistWI

I play golf for fun, relaxation, exercise and for the challenge.

From what you said I guss you must be a good player.

[Cici]

Originally Posted by Blades4me

I like golf becuz

1) It isn't easy and requires work and dedication

2) Its a sport that you don't get good at in 1 or 2 years, generally

3) Regardless of how good one gets, it can still humble you at times

4) There are usually many options on how to play a shot

5) Crazy enough, I think it is relaxing

6) It can be casual or competitive. I like the competitive, love money games

Now, if one wants forgivness, go to church and if one wants easy, go snowboarding

I totally agree with what you said.

[Engervik]

I play because I still cant get the hang of it ;)

[jhut03]

I play because it is by far the most difficult sport I have ever picked up.  I played football, basketball, baseball, wrestled, and ran track and always excelled in those sports.  Im naturally athletic and can pick up any sport really easy.  I started playing volleyball about a year ago and now am playing on some very competitive teams.  I have always just been able to start playing and pick it up really quick, but for some reason I struggle with golf, its such a challenge and I am really starting to get into the competitive side of the game with club tourneys and such.

[Johnnyooze]

Because its fun and challenging! Plus, im too old to beat myself up skating and snowboarding. I cant bounce back like i did 10 years ago.