![]() That alone is worth the effort it takes to seek out those opportunities. Because we regular golfers are not playing for millions of dollars, the sort of amateur competition we do partake in has a great balance of fun mixed with just enough pressure to allow us to feel nervous over shots that matter. The handicap system, plus the tendency of most golf tournaments to break down their fields by handicap, age and gender mean everybody is included.Įven more importantly, not all competitive golf events are the sort of high-pressure, hard-nosed affairs that we usually see on TV. ![]() Not to be a broken record, but: you do not have to be that great a player to take advantage. It all depends on the level of commitment you’re willing to make. No matter where you play, there are opportunities to compete all around you, on a local, regional, national and even global scale. You’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, “Half of life is just showing up.” It’s true in competitive golf, and it’s far easier than most think. Still, if you’ve never played the game at any competitive level before, there are a few things you should know, but that list is shorter and much simpler than you’ve been led to believe. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but golf is a game after all, and that word implies some element of competition. There are tons of opportunities for you to do more than just hit the ball around the course for fun. Remember: this is true whether you’re a scratch golfer or whether you consider breaking 100 to be a success. In other words, we’ve been conditioned to think competitive golf is only for really good players.Ĭompetitive golf is for every golfer who thinks he or she might enjoy seeing how his or her own ability may stack up to those of fellow avid players. There’s a reason for this: our exposure to competitive golf comes in the form of the top-flight professional game, with occasional glimpses at elite amateur or college golf. ![]() The notion of competitive golf intimidates a lot of golfers. ![]() Are you interested in taking the part of your life reserved for this great game to the next level? If so, I’ve got an idea for you: play in some golf tournaments. ![]()
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