One Swing Philosophy — What Golf Taught Me About Life

Today was a special day for me. I shot 81, which is 9 over par. Yes, I finally had a single-digit over-par round! But here is the interesting part. I think my golf swing has only recovered about 80%. My swing is still not perfect. I still have things to work on, and I am still trying to find the swing that feels right for my body. So, how did I shoot 81 today? 😊 My 4-Hybrid Was Fantastic! I had been practicing hard with my 4-hybrid, and today it worked beautifully on the course. My 5-wood was also great. I lost a little distance, but I made every shot without a mistake. That made me very happy. Sometimes, hitting the ball farther is not the most important thing. Hitting it well and keeping it in play can make a big difference. I am learning to trust my clubs and my own swing. My Driver Was Terrible Yesterday! Here is a funny story. Yesterday, I went to the driving range, and my driver was a complete mess. My younger golf friend, whom I am close to, saw me struggling. She laughed and s...

Today was one of the happiest golf days I’ve had in the past few months. When I arrived at the driving range, Hallasan was right there on my left, perfectly clear without a single cloud. “Wow. Today is going to be a good day.” I started practicing in a very good mood. Today, I didn’t try to force my swing from the beginning. For more than 20 minutes, I simply did some free swings . I just let my body move naturally. After my body felt warm and relaxed, I moved on to full swings. This time, I focused on making solid contact with the ball . I mainly practiced with my 8-iron, 4-hybrid, and 5-wood. And then something really nice happened. My 4-hybrid , which I had been struggling to hit well, suddenly started making solid contact. “Wait… why am I hitting it so well today?” ㅎㅎ I was so happy. Maybe what I had been looking for wasn’t a perfect swing after all. It wasn’t a swing created by force. It wasn’t a swing built around repeating one particular movement over and over. Maybe it was simp...

These days, I am trying to find my golf swing again. I had my own basic swing. But because I wanted to become a better golfer, I started learning from other people’s swings. There is nothing wrong with learning good things. The problem was that I mixed too many things together. A little movement from this golfer. Another movement from that golfer. Before I knew it, my swing was no longer really mine. And it was not really theirs, either. 😂😀 Now I am slowly finding my original swing again. It is not 100% back yet, but at least I know which direction I should go. And that made me think about life. Maybe everyone has their own swing. And maybe everyone has their own way of living, too. I have actually tried many things in my life. I have driven nice cars. I have driven a sports car. I once even lived at the InterContinental Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul, for a whole month. The first week was wonderful. It was comfortable, convenient, and a little exciting. But after that? I was so bored and f...