A golf widow and loving it!

March 24th, 2009 by articles

People often refer to me as a golf widow and I suppose that they are right.

Over the years my husband has had his share of days out there playing golf and I suppose that makes me what is known as a golf widow.

His great love of golf was all my fault too!!

Years ago it was me that decided to bring home a rather shabby looking set of golf clubs that a friends husband was chucking out. Up until then he had shown no interest in the game whatsoever, but I would often see him down at the bottom of the garden swinging these decrepit old golf clubs and more than likely dreaming that he was Tiger Woods.

Anyway one day my brother who is a keen golfer invited him for a friendly game of golf at our local course.

Well that was it. No going back, he was well and truly hooked.

From then on every Christmas and birthdays it was always a golf related present that he wanted. The golf clubs were gradually upgraded and then came the electric golf trolley. This had to be a good one which also applies to the rest of the golf gear that has been accumulated over the years. Golf equipment I’ve found is a very personal thing. Whichever brand is a favourite for one person is not necessarily the same for a fellow golfer. But once after finding their favourite maker the golfer tends to stay with the same one. In any case that seems to be my experience.

In conclusion, yes I admit I am a golf widow and I like it!

It meant that I was in a position to do as I liked and not always had to be in each others pockets all the time.

Independent hobbies are a healthy way to go and I would doubtless encourage couples to do their own thing. I have seen too many friends who drive each other up the wall because they have no space for themselves.

Also first and foremost this golf hobby has been an excellent way of keeping healthy and enjoying the company and companionship of like minded people and this can only mean that my second hand gift was a brilliant idea!