45 holes!

I am sitting down for the first time today after a glorious weekend of golf. The weather was perfect and the courses were awesome. My best friend from Whitworth University came down and we hit the greens. We started on a public course on Friday, went to a private course on Saturday and back to 9 hole public course on Sunday.
What did I learn about myself...better yet what did I learn about golf to pass on --> Golf is fun and friends are great!
Okay you all know that already or else you would not be attracted to the sport in the first place. As the British Open was unfolding, we were swinging and enjoying each others company. What I did learn or brought to the forefront of my mind is that professional golfers are so good. I spend some time in the rough and struggled to get a clean shot. Pro's hit into the rough and it is a bummer, or so it seems.
My Top Ten Tips from the Weekend at Boundary Oaks, Green Valley, and Diablo Hills:
10) Bring water if it is not on the course
9) Play at your level don't try to match others (better or worse)
8) Smile (no matter what!!!)
7) Know your clubs
6) If there are several people around the same spot let them put first so you can watch how the green moves
5) Don't rush if have to wait at the next tee box (even if the people behind you are getting impatient)
4) If you are going to play several days in a row, you better warm up first (aka have a conditioning program that compliments your golf swing)
3) Utilize the turn to your advantage (rest, food, beverage, restroom)
2) Eat Nutritious meals to let your body recoup from the rounds.
1) HAVE FUN!

With all that being said get out and play!