Greetings Golfers,

While at the PGA Show last week, I could feel something was going on … but I couldn’t put my finger on it.  But then, while walking around the equipment showrooms, it hit me. There are two main golf worlds – Sport or Game.  Can golf be both? Sure. But for most people, it leans heavily one way or another.

A lot of the new golf clothing seems to be more game oriented. It’s good looking stuff that you could wear anywhere.  Back when metal woods took over about the same time Tiger came on the scene … golf went more “sport” than “game”. Nike jumped in with its mock-turtleneck shirt and “athletic” clothes … and the other companies followed suit.  The golf swing became more about the body than the hands … and the emphasis was on hitting it far. Golf courses got longer … and you were supposed to be lifting weights in the off season.

Let’s be honest … are you lifting weights so you can hit it farther?  I’d love to hit it farther … but I keep hoping the golf gods are going to sprinkle some magic on me … I’m not lifting weights.

I guess I lean toward the game side. Maybe even a lot. I love to play golf. Play. Maybe that’s the key word. Golf for me is play … fun … recreation.

A sport sounds serious. If you’re a Tour player … it probably has to be a sport. Same with a college golf team … or even a high school golf team.

However, if you’re playing for fun … you’re probably a game person. And if you are, the golf clothing this year is better than ever. You can wear it out to dinner – not to the gym.

Cheers,

Tom Abts
GM/Head PGA Professional
tabts@deerrungolf.com

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