My Golf Journey
If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be writing about golf, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.
My dad had always tried to get me into the game. He’d suggest going out to the course or hitting the range, and I was usually pretty resistant. For a while, I thought golf wasn’t really for me. I saw it as slow, maybe even a little boring. I didn’t really understand the appeal. But that first round surprised me. There was something addictive about trying to hit one clean shot. Even when I didn’t play well, I wanted another chance to do it better. At the same time it was incredibly frustrating and almost every shot went the complete opposite direction I was trying to go.
And honestly, I loved it.
Starting With Almost Nothing
When I first started playing, I didn’t even have a full set of clubs. I had:
- A driver
- A hybrid
- A wedge
- A putter
That was it.
Looking back, that probably helped me more than hurt me. I wasn’t overthinking what club to hit or exactly how far I needed to hit it. I was just out there swinging, trying to make solid contact, and enjoying being on the course with my family.
There’s something kind of freeing about not having all the gear.
At that stage, every decent shot felt like a huge win and that’s what keeps you coming back for more
The Used Iron Set That Changed Everything
After a few months of playing more consistently, I found a cheap used iron set. $50 for a whole set pitching wedge through 3 iron.
Nothing fancy. Nothing new. Just something affordable that let me fill out the bag.
But once I had a full set of irons, something clicked.
I started going to the range more.
I started thinking about my swing more.
I started watching videos.
I started caring about improving.
That’s when the hobby quietly turned into an obsession.
When Golf Gets Its Hooks In You
If you play, you know the feeling.
You hit one pure iron shot, and it keeps you coming back for weeks.
You drain one long putt, and suddenly you’re replaying it in your head all day.
I still remember my first birdie. Chipped in from must off the green on a par 3. One of my best golf memories so far
Golf has a way of humbling you and pulling you in at the same time.
Now, I genuinely love the game. Not just the good rounds but the process of trying to get better. Learning about equipment. Testing things out. Figuring out what works for me.
I’m still learning. I’m nowhere near “good.” But that’s part of what makes it fun.
The best part about the game is that you can always get better. Golf is a constant struggle of improving. That’s what makes it so frustrating and so amazing at the same time.
The best lesson you can get in this game is to just learn how to have fun while playing it.
Why I’m Sharing This
This site is really just an extension of that journey.
I’m not here as a pro.
I’m not here as a coach.
I’m just someone who fell in love with golf and wants to document the process.
I’ll share:
- Gear I try
- Things that actually help me improve
- Mistakes I’ve made
- And thoughts on enjoying the game along the way
If you’re also figuring it out as you go, you’re in the right place.
Golf got its hooks in me and I’m not mad about it.
Let’s see where it goes.
