More Things Golf and Writing Have in Common
Image via WikipediaRecently I compared golf to writing and came up with 12 similarities. When I asked for help to come up with another six to assemble a “complete round” of 18 points, Word Sell Co-Conversationalists rose to the occasion with seven ideas that are not only insightful, but quite original!
#13 - Robert Hruzek observed you have to go for the big finish.
#14 - And yet greenfee noticed you have to grind it out! Both are true.
#15 - TJ McDonald made several keen observations, including that both writing and golf are vulnerable to analysis paralysis, and …
#16 - “Those not involved whisper. Those involved, generally, scream.”
#17 - Jackie Cameron, clearly a writer and golfer of the first order, pointed out that both writing and golf require peace & quiet.
#18 - Cath Lawson took a look at the physical nature of writing and golf by observing that in either, your arm gets sore if you don’t practice. I really like that.
#19 - Joanna Young, though not a golfer, perceived that trying to hard in golf or writing can lead to poor results. Can’t argue with that … can you?
Well, now we have 19 holes, so Joanna has either led us into the clubhouse or we have to play 27 holes. What shall we do?
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Maybe you and I can introduce UK slang to Chicago. Brad...
Brad, LOL! Leave it to Joanna Young to finish a round of golf in style and head everyone in to party.
Great parallels here between golf and writing and the golf course is a wonderful place that inspires creativity.
Karen, Joanna lives in Scotland, so she should be leading the charge! As a matter of fact, I believe greenfee, Jackie, and Cath all hail from that part of the world. Makes me confident this advice is sound.
LOL! Oh yes those Scotswomen (and men) are quite the genius bunch and they seem to balance life out quite nicely with work and fun. Americans could certainly take a cue from them.
Very glad to have led you safely off the greens and into the clubhouse! This project was a lot of fun Brad.
Now I’m waiting to see how you write up golf as a metaphor for life
Joanna
Karen, I love the Scottish bloggers I’ve met. They are not only generous, but witty and have a mastery of language I greatly admire.
Joanna, good as the golf theme is, I hope you won’t be disappointed that I chose a completely different metaphor for Robert’s project.
What a nice thing to say about Scottish bloggers!
Your words will never disappoint me Brad. In fact I’m wondering if you’ll manage to stick to one contribution - I bet your mind is buzzing with different possibilities!
Joanna
In relation to Joanna’s point, trying to hard at golf just means that I hit the ball further in the wrong direction.
This post is the first thing I read today ( I am having a late start!) and I have some observations…
1 Firstly, Brad, I am touched by your kind comments about my writing and your faith in my golfing ability. As a blogger what is write is there for all to see ( if they should wish of course!) but my golfing is kept strictly between me and my partner in any game. It will be a while til I take part in any public display.
2 I have been spending some time thinking about what we Scots have to offer in the world today. There is a school of thought that we tend to be a gloomy nation - but I think the small and “happy” band of us here - Joanna, Cath and Greenfee - are bucking the trend. Karen - your kind comments made my day.
3 As a relative latecomer to the game in question and someone who can see 2 golf courses from my office window ( I must try to upload a photo to demonstrate this!) I realise that I am now somewhat bitten by the bug that so many golfers have talked about in the past. Once it takes hold of your life there is no mistake….on that note ALSO a bit like writing.
19th hole here we come - we now need to create a virtual clubhouse and we are good to go.
Jackie, Your appreciation for the 19th hole tells me you know everything you need to know about golf.
I really don’t know where that gloomy stereotype comes from - none of the Scottish bloggers I know fits it, and my American friends of Scottish extraction are definitely not gloomy.
More great parallels!
Hi Brad - Thanks for the link love. I can’t believe you’ve managed to come up with so many ways. Point 16 really resonates with me - I’ve been that screamer many times.
Cath, screaming is OK (unless someone else is hitting the ball). Much better than throwing clubs (or typewriters).