So, I started paying more attention to the LPGA tour recently. Just kinda happened, flipping channels one weekend.
And this golfer, Charley Hull, she sort of jumped out at me. Hard to explain why at first. Just seemed to play differently. More attacking, maybe? Anyway, I decided I’d try and follow her progress a bit more closely, see what her deal was.
Watching Her Play
I began catching her rounds when I could, mostly highlights online if I missed them live. Started looking up her scores, where she finished in tournaments. You know, just casual tracking.
- Pulled up her stats now and then.
- Watched some post-round interviews.
- Tried to see what clubs she was hitting, though I don’t know much about equipment.
What I noticed pretty quick was her style. She really goes for pins, hits driver a lot. Seems fearless. Sometimes it pays off big, other times, well, it gets her into trouble. It got me thinking.
My Own Golf Fiasco
See, this reminded me of years ago when I thought, “Hey, I should try golf!” Big mistake. I went out, bought a cheap set of used clubs from some guy. They probably weren’t even the right size. Went to the driving range full of hope.
Absolute disaster. Couldn’t hit the ball straight to save my life. Topped it, shanked it, sliced it way off into the trees. People next to me were hitting it pure, and I felt like a total idiot. I got frustrated, then I got angry. After maybe three or four tries, getting madder each time, I just gave up. Shoved the clubs in the back of the garage. They’re probably still there, buried under junk.
That whole experience just left a bad taste. I wasn’t cut out for it. Didn’t have the patience, definitely didn’t have the skill.
Back to Hull
So, watching Hull play now, after my own spectacular failure, it hits different. I really appreciate the nerve it takes to play like she does, especially under pressure. When she hits a bad shot, she seems to just shrug it off and move on. Me? I probably would’ve thrown a club. Did throw a club, actually. Not my finest moment.
Following her became less about the scores and more about watching how she plays. Her tempo is quick, she doesn’t mess around. Seems like she trusts her gut. It’s interesting to watch someone compete like that, win or lose.
So yeah, that’s been my little project. Watching Charley Hull. It hasn’t made me want to dig out those old clubs, not a chance. But it’s given me a different appreciation for the game, and for the mindset it takes to play aggressively at that level. It’s kind of cool to see someone just go for it.
