Prior to buying my house last year, I stayed with friends from Calumet Grove for a week. They started golfing a few years ago, so they took me to the driving range to hit balls. Two days before I left, they took me out on one of the nearby golf courses, late in the day so there was noone ahead of or behind us. Not being athletically inclined, I thought I would never be able to hit the ball very far....boy was I surprised!!! Had a great time.....and yes, after 6 strokes I moved on to the next hole...haha. Went to the driving range a few times after returning home, took a few lessons, and when I visited again, they took me to one of the "beginner" courses.....when I teed off the first hole I was very nervous as the group who were going to be behind us were sitting on benches watching us....I just hoped to hit the ball !!! When we were done I was happy to say that I had gotten one over par on 5 of the holes!!! Had a good time, and that is all that mattered. Once I move to TV permanently, I will take more lessons and play more regularly.
And yes, I also said I never liked golf thinking I would never be able to hit the ball far enough from the tee!
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