Especially since, if you're like me, a golf course is as much a breeding ground for rage and an elicitor of latent feelings of inadequacy and frustration as it is a recreational zone. Just look at what the Rubik's cube did to an entire nation in the 80's. Golf requires such exactness, such precision in technique and in decision-making, and there is a sort of twisted appeal to this. Even though I'll never get my swing down, every time I make a shot there s an outside chance it'll turn out well, and that s really exciting.
Golf courses are also, on average, gorgeous.
It's also just great to be outside and in the midst of such resplendent greenery, and stuff. Plus, it's great exercise without having to work overly hard at any given point. Then there's just the camaraderie of playing with a bunch of your best friends. There's a certain bond that grows there, amidst the green fairways and fair greens that's unique, and just doesn't occur in other sports. Golf is also something you can do with your family and have a really good time.