“Success depends almost entirely on how effectively you learn to manage the game's two ultimate adversaries: the course and yourself.” — Jack Nicklaus, pro golfer.
You arrive at the golf course. Your routine is pretty much the same: Put on the golf shoes, get your bag to the first tee, put on the sunscreen, check in with the pro shop and hook up with the group you are playing with.
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