Golf
Back in 2006 my son decided he would like to play golf. We were due off on holiday to Devon and I arranged a weeks worth of fun and games at the North Devon golf club. The resident professional was very helpful and set about giving us the required skills to play the great and ancient game of golf. Thats right: I did say "us"; as I hadn't the least clue either, but thought I would give it a go.

That week saw good progress and my son took to it like a natural. He can still play exceptionally well but WOW became a bit of an obsession not long after (those level 80 characters take some maintenance), and he plays golf occasionally. His WOW habit faded last year as his girlfriend persuaded him that 18hour sessions were not the done thing when he should be with her...

I, on the other hand, have continued with throwing tons of money at this pastime and not getting a long way. It must be taken into account that I have the sort of mentality which lets nothing lie and I have one of those annoying habits of being excellent at everything I do. Golf has been the first thing I have not been able to do straight away. I cant jolly well write in English either, but I have a wife who can so I'm not really bothered about that.

I have all the kit you could require, am a member of the local country club, have had rather too many lessons from the pro but....

3 long years later and I still cant hit the ball very far or in a straight line.

If I get round the par 72 course in less than 110 I call it "great". I am losing less balls than in 2008 but the whole thing is head-achingly difficult and no matter how much money or science I throw at it, I don't seem to improve.

Money spent? probably about £5000 over that period, possibly more but I have lost count.

Satisfaction? doubtful

Length? About 170yards with a driver (ffs)
(gearanach #wankwankwank, Fri 4 Dec 2009, 9:29, 5 replies)

Now if you could play golf in WOW
that'd be something for Northrend :D

*misses point of answer completely*

17 hours a day? God, imagine the loot :p
( Jeccius Steam Borderlands 2 junkie, Fri 4 Dec 2009, 9:32, closed)

Ahh golf...
Just as you begin to think you're getting good, Golf bites you in the arse and reminds you that you are in fact 'shit'.

I only play a handful of times a year now, and am actually better than when I played every weekend. I think you can 'overthink' golf and the less you try to hit every shot like a pro, the easier it becomes.
(Galahad is out of his gourd on yellow bentines, Fri 4 Dec 2009, 9:41, closed)

Think of
if you spent that on a Mistress these past three years.
( The Scrunt Wants a Dozen Pints, Fri 4 Dec 2009, 11:43, closed)

i got a great tip once
from a club pro.

i used to shank my ball pretty much every time - sometimes a little, sometimes a lot, but always veering off to the right.

He told me to imagine that in the gap in my arms while holding a club, there was a bucket full of water. if your arms remain straight - the ball flies straight, and you stay dry. otherwise - you get wet. worked for me
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Fri 4 Dec 2009, 11:50, closed)

Blinking flip!
This is just like me and the guitar playing. I'm pretty good at most things I turn my hand to but the guitar... I've got a lovely guitar, many books, nice amp and had plenty of lessons but I'm still shit.
My wife looks at my despondent face as I try and play Knockin on Heaven's Door, "You're getting better, dear." I know she doesn't mean it.

And Horse with No Name can fuck off, if I ever see it I'm going to twat it. Bah! I need a drink now.
(SpangoTheWonderBadger is brewing beer, Fri 4 Dec 2009, 12:09, closed)