Golf can be a hard game. It’s especially hard when you are a beginner or high-handicap golfer. At times we will make bad swings. Other times we will catch a bad break even after a good swing. Frustration can set in if we allow it to. There are many reasons to control your emotions when out on the course.
Golf can be a hard game, but it’s still just a game.
Analyze your bad shot, discover what you did wrong so you can avoid repeating the same mistake, but don’t dwell on it. We rarely make good decisions when frustrated. We are just not thinking clearly. Mistakes will be compounded, and our scores will skyrocket. Relax and make a better swing on your next shot, taking your medicine on this hole and avoiding a huge score. The next hole is a new opportunity.
Remember that we are not professionals. We are not great golfers. We are going to hit bad shots. Learn to always enjoy the game. Have fun when you are out on the course, even if you are not playing your best. Make a conscious effort to not get frustrated. Soon keeping your cool on the course will become second nature.
Throwing a tantrum, tossing clubs, or swearing out on the course isn’t a good look for anyone. It certainly isn’t Christ-like. How are we going to keep our peace when serious life situations arise if we can’t handle the game of golf?
Like the obstacles we face on the golf course, we also face obstacles in most areas of our lives. We should find peace in all areas of our lives and in all situations.
The great news is through prayer and being thankful for what we have, God will give us peace. The apostle Paul tells us so in his letter to the church in Phillippi.
By continually building our relationship with Jesus, our worldly problems become less significant, and we find peace.
Find peace on the golf course, in our careers, in our family life, in all areas of our life through Christ Jesus.