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Golf and the Emotions

07.03.08

Augusta Has Amen Corner, But We Have Something Better Dennis Pines Golf, Golf and the Emotions
"Carol's Corner" It came to my attention recently that our venerable golf committee at Dennis Pines Golf Course is seeking to name a little piece of our revered course, along the likes of the way Amen Corner conveys the spirit of eleven, twelve and thirteen at Augusta National. No sooner had we read the sign on the suggestion box than from my companion’s lips sprung the only words I can see fitting. “Carol’s Corner,” he said, and just like that, no matter what the final decision of the committee, those holes will forever be, to me, just that. If you ...
06.30.08

First Love Golf and the Emotions, Just golf
There is something magical about one’s first love. It may not be everlasting; it may not be the truest; it may not be everything you find you need or want; but it is always and forever special. The first championship golf course at which I obtained a membership, and the years I spent playing there, stand out in my memory as an exceptional time and place in my life. Just as St. Andrews is looked upon as the home of golf itself, my golfing life was undeniably begun at a fair little municipal course I will never forget. This ...
03.16.08

The Past Inspires Our Future Competitive Golf, Golf and the Emotions, Just golf
Perhaps the golf gods took pity on me, my having resorted to penning golf nursery rhymes and all. More accurately, I would guess, my golf drought was bound to come to an end, sooner or later. On a sunny but frigid afternoon, with silly golf ditties ringing in my head, I dejectedly left my office and headed to the golf course for a late afternoon walk with the dog. If I couldn't play golf at least I could walk the course, feel the grass beneath my feet and dream of warmer days to come. I didn't know just ...
12.14.07

Golf: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Golf and Relationships, Golf and the Emotions, Just golf
It may be the off season in my neck of the woods, but all is not quiet in the local golf community. Golf and life go on in this holiday season, and unfortunately not all of it is full of good will toward men... but even the worst of it can be good for a belly laugh and a ho, ho, ho, depending on which side of the fence you’re on. First, the Good: If you are a golfer anywhere within the proximity of Cape Cod you might want to add an item to your Christmas wish list. At ...
12.08.07

‘Tis the Season - to Golf Golf and Relationships, Golf and the Emotions, Just golf
What is it about golfers and our addiction? As with many addicts, the holiday season can be rough. Here we are, just two weeks before Christmas. Instead of heading to the malls or attending holiday events full of Christmas spirit we are more interested in watching the weather channel and wondering if it will be nice enough over the weekend to play a few holes. “Forget the Christmas Stroll” said my friend, albeit with varied and a few less letters in that first word. Now that’s a true friend: someone who supports me during my less than ...

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