Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “wife golf” thing pop up all over my social media feeds, and I finally decided to give it a shot. I’m not gonna lie, it looked kinda goofy at first, but hey, I’m always up for trying something new.
First things first, I needed to, you know, actually find someone to do this with. Luckily, my buddy Mark was just as curious as I was, so we decided to team up. We’re both pretty active, but neither of us are exactly athletes, so we figured we’d be on a level playing field.
Getting Started
We watched a couple of videos online to get the basic idea. It seemed simple enough: one person basically becomes a human golf tee, and the other person tries to hit a ball off of them. Yeah, sounds a little crazy, right?
We found a park nearby with some open space – didn’t want to accidentally clobber any unsuspecting dog walkers. Mark volunteered to be the “tee” first. He got down on all fours, and I gotta say, it was a pretty awkward sight. I grabbed a lightweight plastic ball (safety first, people!) and a foam “club” we picked up at a toy store. No way were we using real golf equipment for this.
The Swing (and Misses)
I took a few practice swings, trying to get a feel for it. It’s definitely different than hitting off a regular tee. You gotta adjust your stance and really focus on not, you know, hitting your friend in the head.
My first few attempts were…well, let’s just say they weren’t pretty. I whiffed a couple of times, and once I sent the ball flying in a completely random direction. Mark was cracking up, which didn’t exactly help my concentration.
- Attempt 1: Complete whiff. Air ball.
- Attempt 2: Topped it. The ball dribbled about two feet.
- Attempt 3: Shanked it. The ball went sideways, almost hitting a squirrel.
But, I finally connected! I got a decent swing, and the ball actually went a respectable distance. It wasn’t exactly PGA Tour material, but hey, I didn’t injure my friend, and the ball went forward. Success!
Switching Roles
Then it was my turn to be the human tee. I’m not gonna lie, it’s a little nerve-wracking having someone swing a club near your head. You just gotta trust your buddy’s aim, I guess.
Mark had a similar learning curve. A few misses, a few near-disasters, but eventually, he got the hang of it too. We spent about an hour just goofing around, taking turns, and laughing our butts off.
The Verdict
So, wife golf? It’s definitely as silly as it looks. But you know what? It’s also a lot of fun. It’s a good way to get outside, get some exercise, and just be completely ridiculous with your friends. Would I recommend it? Sure, why not! Just make sure you use soft equipment, find a safe space, and maybe have a first-aid kit handy, just in case.
