How Golf Transformed My Life

by Taylor

Golf gave me the drive I needed to be successful and showed me how to work hard and be persistent. I owe my life to golf. It's changed who I am and where I'm going.

Golf gave me the drive I needed to be successful and showed me how to work hard and be persistent. I owe my life to golf. It's changed who I am and where I'm going.

Golf is a game of skill and strategy. It's a universal game played all over the world that brings together many different people and cultures. It's also a game that can be played from the time you're just a young lad, up until a grown adult. I fell in love with the game of golf in my early 20s.

Before Golf

Before I found golf, I couldn't stay committed to anything in life. I didn't work hard and I was out of shape. I was at a point in my life that it was hard for me to socialize with others. The stress was too much for me to handle and I found myself getting lazier and lazier.

Starting Out

I tried to get into golf in my early 20s. It felt like my life was crumbling around me and golf was honestly a tough start. There are so many skills you have to learn before becoming a decent golfer. I basically had to learn the difference between a driver and a putter. I had to practice my swing and my putting.

How I really got into golf

It took awhile but once I got the hang of the game I realized I could conquer anything in life. It took me time but my driving had come together and I could now consistently hit my drives between 200-250 yards after mastering my swing. Rarely did I shank a drive anymore.

How I realized I Became a Golfer

I knew I became a golfer when I entered a local tournament at the local Country Club. So many of the members had been golfing their whole lives and I had barely been golfing for 2 years. I ended up placing second and I realized this was my sport. This was where I belonged.

It helped me solve a lot of problems outside of my life also. Seeing how the hard work helped me to conquer my goals of golfing, helped me to apply that same strategy to the real world. I graduated college and got my first job. I was able to earn promotions because I saw the results of hard work on the course.

I was also able to socialize more and made many friends from all over. Bonding over golf helped my social skills and I was really able to get out and make the most out of life.

Golfing also provided me with an escape. Normally if I had a bad day, I would internalize all of the stress and anger. However, with golf I was able to really release all the stress. I could concentrate on my goals on the course before coming back with a clear head and focusing on my real world tasks.

I was also able to stay in shape. It kept me active and gave me something to look forward to.

Life Now

Golf saved my life. It showed me that hard work pays off and gave me a real sense of belonging. Without golf, I really think that I wouldn't have finished college or started working in the professional world. The outlet that golf provided really gave me motivation and gave me a sense of belonging.

Comments for How Golf Transformed My Life

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Rating
starstarstarstarstar
Golf Is About Change
by: Johnny

Thank you for sharing this with us!

It's amazing to hear that golf has changed your life in such an impactful way. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

We are glad that you found golf and it helped you get to where you are today. I'm sure that your family is proud of all the hard work that you've put in. Golf is such a great game, it's good to see people who love sharing their passion with others.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to How To Get Into Golf.

Enjoy this page? Please pay it forward. Here's how...

Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it?

  1. Click on the HTML link code below.
  2. Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable.

What’s Your #1 Question About Golf?

I need your advice. In exchange for your advice, I’ll give you FREE access to the GOLFEASER MANIFESTO.

Click here to submit your #1 question about golf and claim your FREE copy of the GOLFEASER MANIFESTO!

Golfeaser Newsletter - How To Get Into Golf With Ease

Want to stop feeling humiliated on the first tee, hit long drives and beat your buddies?

Join the weekend golfer community and get "The 3 Easy Secrets Every Weekend Golfer Can Use to Improve Their Game" for FREE.

Click here to subscribe now!

Recent Articles

  1. Master Your Mind: Mental Golf Tips for a Winning Game

    mental-golf-flowchart.png
    Discover how to master your mind with these mental golf tips for a winning game! Unlock your potential and dominate the course with our expert advice.

    Read More

  2. How to Crush Your Drives: Golf Power Workouts That Deliver Results

    golf-power-workout-diagram.png
    Looking to add some serious yardage to your golf drives? Look no further than these golf power workouts designed to deliver real results.

    Read More

  3. Boost Your Golf Game with These Upper Body Workouts

    golf-upper-body-workout-diagram.png
    Improve your golf game with these effective upper body workouts. Build strength and increase flexibility to achieve longer drives and lower your score.

    Read More