Have More FUN on the Course! By Fred Altvater 1. You are not a professional. You will still be able to put food on the table and your kids through college if you lose that $5.00 bet to your buddy. 2. It is not the end of the world if you miss a twofoot putt on the 18th green to finally break par or post your best-ever career round. It simply means you are improving and is just another part of the golfing process. 3. That last shot you hit in the water at the difficult par three will only cost you the price of the ball. Yeah, it slightly increases your score, but you were going to make a double, or triple bogey during your round anyway, so deal with it. As a devoted and unrepentant golfer for over 50 years, it has been my contention that it is impossible to have fun and play golf at the same time. That’s not entirely true, but in my younger days I took my scores, or my inability to lower them, much too seriously and it often affected my overall enjoyment of the game. It probably affected my playing partners adversely, as well. For that I apologize. As I matured, my scores became less of an issue. Today I simply enjoy playing with my wife, kids, grandchildren and friends. Here are a few tips to help you gain a bit more enjoyment from the game and reduce the frustration factor. Michigan Golf Journal
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