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History of Sports Memorabilia
The other day I was cataloguing three boxes of baseball cards
for a friend of mine and I began to think about how this entire
card collecting and sports memorabilia phenomenon began. If you
are a closet fan (as I am) of shows on television that...
More Baseball Quotes
I love what prominent baseball people have to say about the great ballplayers. They seem to eloquently capture what we are thinking.
"It was his solemn duty to catch a ball that wasn't in the stands." - Monte Irvin (Newark Eagles OF, May 6,...
Soccer Cultist!
Man, I’m really worried about one of my two buddies in the Brotherhood, Hugh Foskey!
That’s right, I’m really worried about the Fosk these days. Hugh, along with Ray Pippin and myself, form “The Brotherhood,” the most elite social organization...
The Kentucky Derby. The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports
The story is about the experiences, traditions, and excitment that is and goes with the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby. The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports. That is what I always heard growing up. I can remember my mother and...
Winter Snowmobiling Vacations - Getting The Best Deal
The Northwestern United States is the snowmobiling capital of the world. Averaging over 150 inches of powdery snow each year, the region offers snowmobiling vacations that are unmatched. There are very few places in the United States that can...
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Golf is For Losers?
Have you ever wondered why so many Americans are starting to
take up golf? This is a sport where, in most cases, only one
person can be declared the winner and yet, millions of people
are out there each and every day trying to improve their game.
Millions of dollars are spent every year on the latest gadget,
from swing trainers to instructional videos all to drop a few
strokes.
Sure, there are a ton of different tournaments each year and the
same golfer doesn't win them all. Even Tiger Woods stumbles once
in a while. So, when you actually think about it, all golfers
are losers at some point in their golf careers.
The beauty of golf is that for the non-professionals, you can
turn it around and make it so that every golfer becomes
a
winner. The incredible and unique aspect of our sport, is that
it's really a challenge between the golfer and their own game.
Each journey out to the course is a new attempt to have a better
outing than the last. Each shot is a chance to hit the perfect
shot and every now and then, an average golfer hits excellent
shots that the Pros would be hard pressed to repeat in the same
situation. Take that into account with
So, is golf for losers? It sure is but at some point, all
golfers are winners too. How many other sports can say that?
About the author:
Mike Wyman is co-owner of www.DateAGolfer.com, an online dating
website for golfers and www.PuttingForPar.com, a website
specializing in the sale of personatlized golf ball markers.
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