Mardinspor

Yeah, it's possible that I have a issue with golfing. Nope, I'm not talking about curing a hook or a cut. I am talking golf dependence. Perhaps that's the reason why I write this blog. Of course , they are saying that admitting you have a problem is the initial step toward recovery.

But what precisely is it that makes the game such an important part of our lives. Some like the proven fact that golfing enables us to be at one with nature. Some of the most pretty spots in the world happen to be golfing courses. Did you see the overhead shots of Pebble Beach in the US Open?

So , while playing the game you can take in some amazing views. And, I believe that surrounding yourself with gorgeous scenery is a great way to reduce anxiety. Also, it is a extraordinarily challenging and hard sport. Personally, I may only hit 3 or 4 pure shots every 18 holes.

Pro Opinion

Pros who know a lot more about the psychology of this than I, know that eventualities which reward us intermittently can get very attractive and possibly addictive. No questions about it, golfing would be much less appealing if we all learned how to break 80. You can compare it with gambling or fishing.

Fishermen can come home empty many times in a row, but the recollection of that one big catch will keep them returning to the fishing hole. And one lucky day in a casino can inspire the gambler time and time again to revisit the tables.

The Search for a Lower Handicap

Golf is also a game in which you never hit the same shot twice. Your lie isn't the same. The distance from your target changes, the wind changes and the pin is never in the same spot. This variety adds to the physical and psychological challenges that the game offers. In order to play the game well, you've got to master a massive range of shots and many various clubs.

The complexity of golf causes new hardware and technology.

Golfers are "gadget-oriented" and at all times ready to play around with the most recent innovations in equipment in their never-ending quest for a lower handicap.

Nice Shot Grandpa

And don't forget, you can play golf into old age. You do not really have to be d with career ending injuries like you do with other sports activities. 18 holes is also a nice way to bond with family, buddies, business associates and neighbors. You can follow your round with lunch or dinner, perhaps a cocktail or two and some gin or poker.A day set aside for golfing can have the same relaxing benefir of a mini-vacation.

And some of us like to view the game on The T. V.. really fun to follow my favourite players and feel part of the competition. I like to imagine myself swinging the club the way that they do.

It's a very attractive game and it isn't difficult to see how it can become addicting for some. But c'mon, there are far worse things you can be hooked on (trust me on this one).

Anyway, if you believe you have an issue, these are some dead giveaways that would suggest that you do. See if you can relate:

You Know You're Hooked on Golf When...

you've played 8 of the last 10 days and all you are able to think about is where you'll be playing tomorrow!!

your Netflix queue lists the following movies: Tin Cup, The Legend of Bagger Vance, The Greatest Game, Caddyshack, Dead Solid Perfect, Happy Gilmore, Follow The Sun

you have divots in your carpet and club marks on your ceiling!

you own 6 putters and still average 2.5 putts per round.

when your putt comes up short as it has formed a mini-snowball due to rolling on the slush on the green in December

your wife asks you if you'd like to play around, and you head for the golfing clubs!

only one of your hands has a tan!

you remember your club pro's birthday and forget your wife's

you watch rerun infomercials on The Golfing Channel

you have golfing course numbers saved on your cell phone speed dial

you have a pile of tees on your dryer

you know what "on the stimp" means

your golfing bag is like a wardrobe and a food store

you rearange the furniture to allow for a rather more open practice space

you persuade the better half to foreswear the berber carpeting she likes for something that you can putt on

you walk in the door from a long day's work and kiss your wife Bertha, then go spend some. Quality time with the kids Augusta and Pebble

every time you see a short cut grass somewhere you wish you had your wedge and a sleave of balls with you

she took lessons so you can spend more time together

the guy at the clubhouse says "dude - missed you yesterday"

the approaching thunderstorm is finally upon you and somebody claims "it's ok, everyone's using graphite"

you get kit catalogs from more than 3 different golfing outlets

you play a round of golf in your head to help get to sleep.

you spend longer in Nevada Bob's than in Home Depot

36 holes...................

you do "air golfing swings" in a conversation

your work and play are comprised of the same thing!

you seriously accept that, after a good round, you have found the secret

you have a club leaning aganist a wall in just about every room in the house.

you practice your grip with a club while watching TV with your other half.

you know the way in which the ball breaks on all the rugs in your house.

you slam on your brakes and golf balls roll out from under the seat of your car. Both drivers and passengers sides...

your GPS navigator destination is always set to the site of a golfing course

you come home after work one afternoon instead of going to the course and your spouse inquires about your health.