Hello! My name is Tiffany and I am passionate about golf. My dad put me in lessons when I was young and has always been my coach and biggest fan.

My dad has always described golf as one of those sports you can play forever. One time, we played with an 87-year-old who was an incredible golfer. He told us that he usually shoots around his age. To our surprise, his score was exactly an 87 by the end of the round!

Golfing is more than just a casual sport. It has taught me some great lessons in life:

Patience – The game of golf can be very frustrating. One day you’ll go out bringing your a-game, and then the next day you’re topping every drive. I’ve learned that you have to take it one hole at a time, one shot at a time. If you have a bad shot, move on and don’t let it affect the next one. Most of the time, it’s just a matter of slowing down.

Social Skills – A typical 18-hole round of golf lasts about 4.5 hours. That’s a lot of time to be conversing with others you’re playing with. Junior golfers can make some great friends during leagues and school tournaments. Adults often play with business partners and potential clients. They say a lot of business gets done on the golf course. From experience, I would completely agree!

Confidence – I think this goes for any sport, but playing something that you’re passionate about and skilled at is a confidence-booster. Golf is generally an individual sport; so when you line up your shot, it’s YOUR time to shine. Tee your ball up and swing with confidence. You know the drill!

Focus – This can take time to adopt. Once you’re able to let go of all outside distractions and focus on the task at hand, it can be a game changer. Focus on one hit at a time. Take a practice swing. Slow down. Set your mind on positive thoughts instead of negative. Some of these may seem generic, but I guarantee you’ll see a positive difference in your game when they’re applied.

Competitiveness – I’m not talking about competing with everyone you play with. I am talking about competing with yourself. If you’re trying to lower your scores, figure out what you can improve on. Take lessons in a certain area if you need to. You can be your biggest ally or biggest foe here. Sometimes it’s just simply asking for someone to watch your swing. Be open to advice!

I have created this blog to inspire and teach others about the game that I love. I look forward to sharing more insight and experience, and building relationships as we go. I would love to read your feedback about this post, or a future post you would like to see.

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