Tin Cup

You are never too old to learn. I did not imagine that it would be in the United States where I would also learn, little by little, a new sport.

I had always thought golf was a dull and exceptionally snobbish activity. When last year I went in the company of a couple of American gentlemen, I thought that it would be primarily a good opportunity to take some photos of the California surroundings.

It turned out that even though my role was just as a caddie - carrying clubs and maintaining player’s good spirits - something intrigued me in this “spoiled walk in the park"- as Mark Twain described golf.

From the cult movie Tin Cup (as in a metal hole in the ground) with Kevin Costner, I learned that in essence golf is all about having everything under control, and at the same time letting it all go. From witty dialogues, I also learned that golf is like sex. Even if you do not know perfectly its techniques, you can still enjoy it!

When practicing with Dean on the driving range (not to be confused with the racetrack, since “driver” is simply the name of one of golf clubs), I did not always manage to hit the ball, let alone hit so it lands close to marked flags. Despite this, the game gives me a lot of pleasure.

I often see young players practicing. Maybe they think about taking part in future professional tournaments, or perhaps the Olympics? It is worth noting that golf has been reintroduced, after over a century of absence, to the Olympics disciplines.

I hope that taking lessons will help me, and in a couple of months I will be ready to finally play at the golf course. Teaching tips from my husband and father in law also come very handy.

In the U.S. , sport is a part of everyday life. From early on, kids practice baseball, football and basketball. I also find it interesting that American golf is accessible to everyone, having formerly been restricted to wealthy white males.

On the golf course, there are also women. Last Sunday I noticed an elderly woman, with I assume her adult daughter, who enthusiastically launched into the game and blasted the little white balls far, far away.

P.s.  Photos from the last entry were taken in an exclusive Kate Spade boutique .This well-known brand released a line of accessories- handbags, shoes and “tee-time” necklaces, all inspired by golf - just in time for the summer sports season :)                                         
                                              

   H.xx