Oh boy where do I begin with a question like that... I was 14 when Phil the Thrill won his first green jacket in 2004. I was watching on Sunday with my dad and when he soared (3 inches) above the earth, I looked at my dad and said,
"I think I want to play golf."
21 years later, golf has taken me all up and down the east coast. It was my job as an assistant club professional for six years; it's been my best friend and my worst enemy both on and off the course. I'm back to the game now, unfortunately I lost my old account on here (Mulligan26) but I was really active for a while on here under that name.
I had a lot of highs and a lot of lows chasing scores; I was never one of those club pros that could do a whole day in the shop and just go shoot the lights out. In fact, I never passed the full PAT. The last one I took I missed by one and I just couldn't handle the industry anymore. Basically I was doing head pro work for assistant money with no time to take the steps needed to pass the playing part. But I was a good pro and the members at my old club will attest to that.
Now? I just want to get to scratch and beyond. By 40 I want to be a + 'cap. I'm not playing for anything or anyone else now other than myself.
I'll stop yappin now, good thread OP.