“Success in this game depends less on strength of body and more on strength of mind and character.” Arnold Palmer, pro golfer
One of the first things a golfer learns is to focus on the next shot. The good and bad shots that have been part of a round are behind you. There is nothing you can do about the shots you have already hit. The shot that awaits you is where your focus should be. With that being said, the game of golf we left last fall has returned. The way we conduct ourselves on the course is totally different.
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