Retired and enjoying life (and golf)

[Rkrider99]

I'll try to give you the short version.

Took the game up in my early 30's. A bunch of guys figuring it would be cool to play golf. Shot 120 (probably 140 if I counted everything). Not having fun, threw the clubs in the corner of the garage for a few years.

Jump about 5 years, and now have a job in sales. Oh boy, sales meeting on the golf course. Continued to make a fool of myself on the course. Decided it was time to walk away from the game or take it seriously. Bought Hogan's 5 Steps book. Had a driving range 2 miles from the office, and another one 1/2 mile from the house. I lived at both of them the whole summer, 7 days a week. By the end of summer, I was shooting in the low 90's, with a high to mid 80's every now and then. From then on, I was hooked.

Now, 30 some odd years later, I'm retired. Moved from Wisconsin to Florida. Live on the golf course. Walk out my back door to a tee box. Play 5-6 days a week, but I really believe I play better when I limit it to about 3 days a week.

That's my story.

Great website. Glad to be a member.

Tom

[dennyjones]

Welcome to TST.   

[HJJ003]

Welcome Tom. It’s a great site to be a part of and even a greater source of golfing knowledge. 

[Lihu]

14 hours ago, Rkrider99 said:

Now, 30 some odd years later, I'm retired. Moved from Wisconsin to Florida. Live on the golf course. Walk out my back door to a tee box. Play 5-6 days a week, but I really believe I play better when I limit it to about 3 days a week.

That's my story.

Great website. Glad to be a member.

Tom

Awesome lifestyle!

[dave s]

Welcome Tom.  That'll be me inside of 4 years.  Good on you for moving somewhere warm and taking advantage of year-round golf.

dave

[Patch]

Welcome Tom. To the site, and to retirement. Golf will treat you well in more ways than you could imagine. 

I'm like you, as far as being on the golf course most days of the week. I probably practice more than I play now. It's all fun. 

[Rkrider99]

Thanks to you all for the warm welcome. When I get up in the mornings, I still can't believe when I ask myself, "What's on the agenda today?", and the answer is golf!!

It is a heck of a lifestyle.

 

[NEhomer]

Congrats to you.

I joined a new club this year and I'm a teacher with summers off so I'll get to join your daily plan in June.

....for a couple of months anyway