You will not believe how fast 4.5 hours fly by when playing golf on a nice and challenging golf course, IF ONE ROUTINELY BREAKS 90 on 18 holes. As you said, the scenery is beautiful, the air is fresh, and most golfers are good company. I used to play 18 holes 5 times every week for 16 years after retiring, when not on vacation. It made me healthy (I walked) and enjoyed every minute of it. It was almost sad when each round was over.
> You will not believe how fast 4.5 hours fly by when playing golf on a nice and challenging golf course...
I’ve always loved sports (one sport or another), and have both played and coached them. I started with baseball as a kid, then basketball (because I grew tall), then tennis, and finally volleyball (indoor and outdoor). Unfortunately the serving and jarring of running on the pavement of tennis eventually took their toll on my back.
I would have taken up golf in my old age — as many persons from other sports do — but as I understand it, the drive puts a lot of strain on your back. With my predisposition to back injuries, I don’t think I could take it.
Still, as I’ve watched it on tv, I’ve gained a respect for the game that I didn’t have previously. I like its gentlemanly aspect, and combination of competition with respect for the rules.