“But he’s back on the course anyway.“
The first thing you need before playing golf — before clubs, before lessons, before you ever set foot on a course — is a friend like Al and a son-in-law like Scott.
I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me back up.
So What’s Next?
Right now, you have the right people to play with, the right clubs in your bag, and appropriate attire. That’s actually more than I had for most of my golf life.
The next step is the hard one: you have to practice. Most courses have a driving range — use it. Al and Scott won’t try to teach you there either, unless you ask them to. Just swing the club. A lot. Get comfortable with the motion before you worry about whether it’s right.
I’ve learned some things about how to practice that I wish someone had told me earlier. They’re a little unconventional. They will probably surprise you.
More on that soon. In the meantime — go find Al and Scott. Call them. Get on the course. You’ll have a better time than you think.
Grace and Peace —
Scott Walker