Golfing Always Beats Working

Golfing always beats working

No matter how well or poorly a golfer plays, one thing each and every one will agree on is this - a bad day on the golf course is better than the best day at work.

Let us take a look at this attitude. We shall start with golf being something that is fun to do, no matter how frustrating the game may become at times. All golfers know while every shot may not be a thing of beauty, they are in a pristine setting and are not being bothered. Besides, they all know the next shot will look exactly like the ones the professional golfers make on television.

Then, there is work. Work is what all of us have to do to survive. We get up in the morning, many of us dreading what the day holds, get ready and head to our place of business, whether it is a factory or an office, regardless if the job is blue collar or white collar. Work is an ugly four-letter word.

Work is where problems are. The employees are expected to help solve these problems, or they will be out of a job. While unemployment would give a person more time to play golf, it would not give them a way to pay their bills, and let's face it, we all like to eat.

Work is also where the boss is, and a lot of people have, for lack of a better way to put it, lousy bosses. There are those bosses who are pleasant to work for, who help the employee and understand the needs of those who work for them. Some bosses even set up golf tournaments for their employees. But, there are the other kind. Those bosses seldom have anything good to say to any of their employees, are always complaining that the company is not making enough money, no matter what the profit and loss sheet says, and make going to work a miserable experience for everyone around them.

This is where golf is much better than work. There are no bosses on the golf course. A person's social or employment ranking means nothing on a golf course. The only thing anyone cares about is how well he or she plays, and whether he or she has a good time while playing.

And what is not fun about playing golf. First, it is a great way to get outside and get some exercise, especially if the golfer walks the course. Next, golfing is a good way to socialize with others and meet new people. Golf is also a good way for a person to work out his or her frustrations. Whacking a golf ball not only feels good, but the better the ball is hit, the more praise the golfer gets, even if he or she is playing alone. After all, who hasn't hit a ball well, stopped, watched it in flight and thought, "Man that was a great shot."

Therefore, ladies and gentlemen, a bad day on the golf course beats the best day a person can have at work.