That's the one. Right there.
What is the Secret of Golf?
That's the one. Right there.
To not take myself too seriously I am out there to have fun with my buddies. When I start thinking I am better than I actually am there is always 1 hole, 1 shot, or 1 put that puts me back in my place quickly.
I asked the waiter at the Restaurant At The End Of The Universe and he had no idea what the secret was.
BamBooBender
See-Moe
It's a movie reference from the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, when they asked what was the meaning of the universe, and the answer was 42. I wonder how many people know why they said 42. In computer terms 42 is the number for the ascii character * (asterisk ), which stands for everything.
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Den60
New member
I'd answer this but it is a secret.
staticline
New member
Patience. a clear mind, and a positive attitude.
Agree with some other posts... Most important secret (for me) isn't really a secret... Have fun - enjoy being on the course, enjoying nature and/or hanging-out with like-minded friends/strangers.
Hamfist
I promise not to murder Canadan.
Everyone has their own ideal why they play the game. Some for cameraderie, some for personal goals in scoring, some for a walk in the sun.
the key to happiness in golf is understanding what your happiness in golf is, and to do it.
the key to happiness in golf is understanding what your happiness in golf is, and to do it.
Barberakb
USAF / Go Cowboys!
having fun
Wakit300
Active member
Have fun, lessons, have fun, practice, have fun, play, have fun ...
and realize that you'll probably never be as good as you want to be
and realize that you'll probably never be as good as you want to be
Agent Jay
Grandaddy Alumni
If I truly knew the secret, you'd probably only know me from seeing and talking about me on the PGA Tour. lol
Mach2
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Yes Sir, that's it. Well said bogeyme.
ParDanger
Member
For me, golf with friends or family, allows me to enjoy the game much more. The occasional birdie, doesn't suck either.
Hamfist
I promise not to murder Canadan.
If you want to get good at the game, which, I take to mean shooting a low stroke number, the secret is simple.
Pay the price.
To be excellent at golf, as in anything else, you need to eliminate anything that takes away from practice time/lessons/playing, to as much of a degree as possible. Hence, paying the price of not having much of a social life, or other hobbies, etc. There is a theory of needing 10,000 hours of practice/playing to be an elite player. that's a lot of time.
Pay the price.
To be excellent at golf, as in anything else, you need to eliminate anything that takes away from practice time/lessons/playing, to as much of a degree as possible. Hence, paying the price of not having much of a social life, or other hobbies, etc. There is a theory of needing 10,000 hours of practice/playing to be an elite player. that's a lot of time.
cjroman
Club Hoing Ain't Easy
The Secret? It's that as close to perfect shot you make...the one that keeps you coming back...the solid drive on the first tee on a Sunday morning, with 25 people milling around the tee and starter's hut. The stiffed iron for the kick in birdie. The wedge that hops and stops, or dances around a bit. The hole out chip to save par. The 35 foot, double breaking putt that tracks like its on rails. The pure luck of a hole in one; or hitting the pin and missing one by inches.
Its harnessing the feeling you get when it all works out...be it one time a round, or multiple times...it is what could be, every time you tee it up and start that club back.
That's the secret to golf...That's what keeps me coming back.
Its harnessing the feeling you get when it all works out...be it one time a round, or multiple times...it is what could be, every time you tee it up and start that club back.
That's the secret to golf...That's what keeps me coming back.
Scrap Iron
On The Eh Team
Swing without fear and accept not every shot is going to be good.
ntanygd760
Well-known member
This, very few people are naturally great at it, the rest have to grind, and then there is are very few people who have zero chance to get good. I am the in between for sure, amazing how bad I golf only playing 2 times a week compared to 6 days a week.
kb1042
#TeamCobra
Have fun and enjoy being on the course. It's a fun game and part of the enjoyment is how hard it is. Celebrate the good shots and try to forget the bad ones quickly. when things go bad then just blame your clubs.
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HeadinSouth
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I have no idea, but if someone does, please tell.
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The secret is that there is no secret. All those things that the OP lists are great swing tips but theres been many golfers who have made a fine living for themselves on tour with swings that some would say needed to be fixed.
At the end of the day, all that matters is impact position. However you get there is fine and totally up to you.
At the end of the day, all that matters is impact position. However you get there is fine and totally up to you.
I think the secret is different for everyone. Everyone plays for different reasons and has different goals/expectations.
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Scrap Iron
On The Eh Team
Stay warm and loose. Being cold especially your hands makes it difficult to score.