Why Golf Is Fun (Top Reasons)

I have been around golf for over twenty years, played professionally, and worked in the industry. As a golf professional, I must share with others my experience as to why golf is fun, better than other games, and has the potential to change lives, whether or not participants ever play golf as a professional or on any competitive skill level. There are benefits to playing golf; as far as I’m concerned, golf is more fun than any other sport, and it will open doors to new possibilities for those willing to take up the game.

Why is Golf Fun?

Some of the reasons I give for why golf is fun may surprise you; however, I’ve learned a lot about the game over the years and experienced some of my best moments while on the golf course surrounded by nature. Nothing can replace what golf has given me, and I would not trade my time playing the game for anything.

The Places You’ll Go

If there’s one thing that stands out about golfing, it’s the playing field. There are golf courses worldwide, and different people from all walks of life play them. Sure, some countries have more courses than others, and there are even a few countries that do not have golf courses at all; however, for the most part, you can find a golf course just about anywhere.

Although I admit I have not had the pleasure of playing golf in countries outside the United States, my goal is to travel and play the best courses around the world, including perhaps the most famous golf course in history, The Old Course at Saint Andrews in Scotland. This golf club is respected and cherished by other golf clubs and golfers worldwide.

I also want to sample the courses from countries that are lesser known for their golf, such as Italy and Mexico.

If you have not already guessed, one primary reason golf is fun is because of the travel that could potentially come with it, because playing a new course is always exciting.

The People You’ll Meet

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many people from different walks of life. From generals in the military to famous actors, the people I’ve met and the lifelong friends I’ve made because of golf is priceless.

Most people I’ve met have affected my life and possibly changed it for the better. These people have helped me in certain situations, and I have returned the favor whenever necessary and possible.

If you play golf for no other reason, then play because of the people and social aspect of the game. Life is best when you form relationships, especially relationships that last a lifetime.

The Pursuit of the Unattainable

Golf is a game of misses. It takes all golfers a while to learn this, but it’s true. Like life, the pursuit of perfection and lessons learned are endless. Never have I reached a point in my golf game when I thought I could no longer improve—this is both frustrating and exciting because, if harnessed correctly, the golf passion never dies and can be enjoyed throughout a golfer’s life.

Even practicing golf falls under the category of pursuing the unattainable because practice, although quoted as only being good if a golfer is executing perfect practice, is never about perfection; instead, it is about overcoming ego and humbling ourselves.

Perhaps, the most enjoyment you will get out of golf will come from working on your game and seeing your progress; getting better at golf can far outweigh any goal because, like many things, it’s not the destination but the journey that makes all the difference.

Make the Fun Last

Like anything else, golf has its ups and downs. When your game and golf swing is not the best, and you’re feeling like quitting, I recommend taking some time off from the game to recoup and rethink your practice strategy. A bad shot happens, and although golf is best when a golfer plays one stroke at a time, one shot should not determine the satisfaction a player receives from a great game such as golf.

Speaking of bad shots and gaining more satisfaction from the game, I always recommend getting a golf lesson from a qualified golf professional if possible because their job is to help golfers of all skill levels enjoy the game and improvement process.

Another great way to keep the game enjoyable is competition, which can be in the form of playing golf against your buddies, or teeing it up in a golf tournament. Perhaps nothing helps a golfer more than becoming a good player who tests themselves against others.

The last thing I’ll say is to take your time. Golf and life are similar in many ways, but one that stands out is that they are both marathons, not sprints. Although life has a way of getting the best of us, and so does golf, we need to learn to slow down and stop to smell the roses along the way.