How To Get Into Golf - These Are Our Stories On How We Got Into Golf

We all come from different backgrounds and we all have a unique journey that has taken us to where we are today.


We are all different, but we are all weekend golfers that support each other and share our stories in this community.


Now it's your turn to share your story on how you got into golf.


What made you start playing? What keeps you coming back to the course?


We want to hear about your journey and how golf has become a part of your life.


Share Your Story On How You Got Into Golf!

Why did you start playing golf?
(Did you have friends or family who played, had this always been a dream for you etc.)

How did you start?
(Did you have friends or family who taught you, did you take lessons, did you dig it out of the dirt all by yourself etc.)

What difference has golf made to your life?
(Are you enjoying life more, have you met new friends, what are the benefits golf has added to your life etc.)

Share it!

What Other Beginner Golfers Have Said

Click below to see contributions from other beginner golfers to this page...

My club is right next to the ocean so there are some beautiful birds in the area. I make sure to remind myself that there’s a bigger picture out there. Life is beautiful and it’s what you make of it!

Why You Too Should Get Into Golf 
Since I started playing golf, I have encountered positive changes in my life and I am ready to share all my experiences. Let’s take a look at how …

You play golf to get to know yourself better. You also play golf to get to know your friends better. If you stop and think, you realize that golf has turned into much more than just a game.

A Story About Golf, Friendship And The Meaning Of Life 
Let me tell you a personal story… As I write this I'm just back home after playing 18 holes… The round I played tonight was one of the best rounds …

I was lost and confused. My life had no direction. One day while reading a newspaper, I saw a notice, “Beginners’ Golf Lessons”. At that moment, I made my life's biggest decision.

From Soccer Crazy to Golf Avid - My Journey Into Golf 
Soccer was all I wanted to play when I was growing up. I loved everything that entailed soccer, and as I grew up, the love for soccer became an obsession. …

When I'm feeling down on myself, I remind myself that I can conquer any goal that is put in my path.

How Golf Saved My Health 
As I had gotten older I realized I was struggling from a series of health problems. I had high levels of bad cholesterol and I was having heart issues …

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.

How Golf Transformed My Life 
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 …

Playing golf is one of my favorite ways of exercising. I also love the aspect of socializing that comes with this game.

How I Got Into Golf 
Many of my friends were experienced golfers and had played the game for many years. These friends had the most significant influence on me taking up …

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It means a lot to hear other weekend golfers' stories and to know that we're all in this together.


Thank you for submitting your story to the weekend golfer community.