The perverse nature of golf

If you want a snapshot of the weaknesses and frailty of character of any amateur golf player, just watch him in playing the drive at the tee of the first hole. In few seconds, his face will reflect his true state of mind.

The swing  exposes our mental abilities and emotions. First, standing in front of the ball with anguish and tension and second, trying to shot the ball with the club, through a complicated, coordinated movement with very uncertain results.

If the shot is no bad, we smile; and if it is bad, frustration is assured.

Unsuccessful and successful swings work as a two strokes engine that drives us to continue playing. Doing it wrong frustrates, but keeping trying attracts.