Dutchess County Golf Courses - Have Fun, But You Won't Find Me There!

Spring is in the air!  The start of golf season is upon us.  For all the golf enthusiasts out there, Dutchess County has sixteen public golf courses that will appeal to the seasoned golf pro or the eager beginner.  Two are among the oldest in the country, two are designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and one is an Irish links-style course. 

For more information - click on this link http://www.golfable.com/golfcourses/county/Dutchess_County_NY 

Just don't expect to see me on a golf course.  I've tried it, and it's just NOT my game.  I actually have my own set of clubs.  I remember the day when I bought them, unbeknownst to my husband.  It was a spontaneous decision.  He was so surprised and happy that I was going to finally give golf a try.  I think he had visions of how we might grow old and grey together. 

That was more than 10 years ago.  I've used my clubs four or five times since.

The last time I went golfing was at College Hill's 9 hole course.  I was so frustrated.  I wanted to leave after the 4th hole.  My husband encouraged me to keep going, but after the 5th hole he finally decided to let me have my way, instead of letting me make a scene.  I guess the golf course is no place for hot-heads.  So we walked off the course over the hills, through the woods and back to the car.  Don't worry, I took him out to lunch to reward him for putting up with me.  

Funny, that I am in a business where money can bring out the evil in people and yet I can remain calm.  In a real estate transaction, I deal with my share of tempers but I am cool, calm and collected.  And, suddenly I find myself there on the golf course amongst all the cool calm and collected -and, it becomes evident that the game of golf just doesn't seem to bring out the best in ME. 

I just don't get it?  Why do I need a golf ball anyway to play the game?  I am much better at hitting those little clumps of grass called divots?  See, I really have the swing of it - just take away the golf ball and I think I could even be a pro.  Okay, maybe I just better stick to selling real estate on the weekends...