[onewhippedpuppy]

The LIV golf thread got me thinking, I can’t recall seeing a thread in OT to talk golf. Who else enjoys a lively game of whack-f$#k?

I used to play in high school, mostly as an excuse to skip class and drink beer with my friends. I sucked, as we all did, and after high school I quit playing. Fast forward to two years ago when my oldest son (22) started golfing with his buddies and got hooked, he now plays 3-4 days per week when the weather is nice. Oldest son got my youngest son (16) hooked, so much so that he’s going to quit baseball and golf for his high school team in the spring. Seeing a good opportunity to golf with my boys, I bought a used set about a year ago and started going with. Since we’re now a threesome, my wife (former HS athlete) decided to round out our group.

It’s escalated to the point that we are religiously playing at least once a week, with another 1-2 driving range trips weekly as well. My youngest only wants golf gear for birthdays and Christmas, and has been taking lessons to get ready for the spring. I still suck but went to one lesson with his instructor that was a game changer for me, I feel like I get a little better each round. Still don’t keep score because it only makes me angry, but may give it a try soon. I’m now on a nicer set of used Callaway clubs, and we are shopping for good deals on quality used gear for my wife. We are, 100% fully addicted as a family. Which is great! Except for the price, this isn’t a cheap sport.