Golf, so named by the Scots because “Oh Shit” was Already Taken

Golf, so named by the Scots because “Oh Shit” was Already Taken

Please, if you are going to tell me that it is just silly to chase a little ball around a field and try to put it in a hole, just move on; that’s like saying…well OK it is just chasing a little ball around a field and trying to put it in a hole…still, just move on.

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”

I have always hated these oft repeated words of wisdom.  I believe in “If first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”

I have been playing golf for 54 years.  I am beginning to understand the wisdom of the first words of sage advice.  I have tried and tried again and again for 54 years.  Clearly I am insane.

The other day at the driving range I found my rhythm.  I found a new mantra. 

Backswing slow, pause at the top, swing through the ball.

Success!  I hit the ball sooo goood.   I had to go back to the range one more day before attacking the course with my new found swing and rhythm.

Backswing slow, pause at the top, swing through the ball. 

I sucked! 

I topped the ball, cut the ball, pulled the ball and shanked the ball. 

I have been doing this for 54 years.  Playing golf, stinking, finding a flaw and deciding I finally had figured out how to swing correctly and expecting to score really well…then as soon as I found the secret; I sucked.

This is it though.  I am done.  “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” I have learned my lesson and will no longer subject myself to the frustration and aggravation that is known as the game of golf.  

I quit!

Except…I think maybe I was just lifting my head too early and I’m pretty sure I was bending my left arm and did not keep my weight distributed correctly.  Hmmm…I think I could make just a few adjustments and score really well.

Or

I just might be insane.