Comments on: A Welcome National Obsession

By: G.R.Murphy

G.R.Murphy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:01:49 +0000

Golf is such a marvelous game because you can play with anybody,of any age or skill and still be competitive(because of the handicap system) once you know enough about the games rules and play reasonably quickly. I remember one of my first games,at a municipal golf course playing with a man much older than me and with only one arm who consistently out drove me giving me my first lesson in that the golf swing is timing and rhythm not power. I also distinctly remember one summer playing many rounds as a teenage with a man 70+ and both of us enjoying ourselves. What other sport could that happen. In tennis etc,you have to find a playing partner with your playing skills no matter what handicap is given. Golf is a game that no one completely masters.

By: Rick Cutting

Rick Cutting — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:10:53 +0000

I’m not a Scot, but the passion for golf is just as strong. Although now retired and only having played the game for two years (not very well) I can still feel the enjoyment as you descibe in getting your first birdie or the rather unexpected 30ft uphill put that drops in the hole. (Much to the disgust of my much more expirienced playing partner). Wonderful, nothing can descibe that feeling. Thanks Andy

By: Arthur

Arthur — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:28:46 +0000

National Obsession???
In my experience ( a seven day golfing tour in Scotland back in the Eighties when I was first trying to learn the game) golf was part of the fabric of life at every level of society. The hidden gems of courses tucked away with their honesty boxes left open to all and sundry,the many municipal play & pay courses with time and space for everybody and the tremendous hospitality shown by the nearby B&B hotels all contributed to a holiday that stays sharp & bright in my memory to this day.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:32:31 +0000

Hi Andy,
Great article,…thank You.

Jerry (Wisconsin)