Tao of golf

An absolutely gorgeous, crystal blue sky day here today, and certainly a good one to spend time at Pleasant Valley that sports probably the most beautiful and tough three finishing holes on any regional course in the Ohio’s Northeast.

I usually reserve enjoying the view for when I play my best, with today as an exception. I allowed myself to enjoy the day as if I were playing perfect golf. The Tao of golf works. I not only enjoyed things as much as they could be, I played better than I would if I were doing my usual striving for elusive perfection. A good lesson that postponing joy is always a bad course strategy.

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3 Responses to “Tao of golf”

  1. jim
    July 23rd, 2005 22:14
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    The meditation practice of applying a 7-iron to a golf ball is one of the finest practices I have ever experienced. It’s a contemporary version of the zen of archery.

  2. Tamara
    July 24th, 2005 09:39
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    “postponing joy is always a bad course strategy.” And a poor life strategy as well! What a beautiful insight, Jack. Thanks.

  3. Tim Russo
    July 24th, 2005 16:08
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    jack….if only golf would give up its hold on one’s soul this easily.

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