A golf widow and loving it!

People often see me as a golf widow and I guess 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.

It seems his passion for golf was all my fault too!!

Years ago it was me that brought home a rather shabby 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 the garden swinging these decrepit old golf clubs and probably dreaming that he was Tiger Woods.

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

Well that was it. There was no going back, he was hooked.

From then on every Christmas and birthday he always asked for 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 gear that has been accumulated over the years. Golf equipment I’ve found is a very personal thing. Whatever brand is a favourite for one person is not necessarily the same for a fellow golfer. But having found their favourite maker the golfer tends to stick with the same one. In any case that seems to be my experience.

Finally, yes I consider myself a golf widow and I love 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 I feel are a healthy way to go and I would encourage couples to do their own thing. I have seen far too many friends who drive each other up the wall because they have no time to themselves.

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