I couldn't escape Physical Education even in college. I took a class on Golf and it wasn't too bad. Actually, I think that I may even have enjoyed it, at least until the exam. It was almost an individual activity. But there was a final exam. The exam was that I had to go to a golf course and actually play a game.
I was alone. A group of two people agreed and let me join them. I must have been a nervous wreck. I can't recall the golf ball flying through the air. Somehow, the harder I tried, the worse it got. I would manage to hit the ball but invariably in a way that it just rolled on the ground.
Inspite of my poor play, we reached a hole where the previous group was still on the green. Knowing the quality of my play, my 'team mates" suggested that I take my shot. There was no pressure. It was embarrassing that I was regarded as absolutely no threat to the team ahead of us. I did not think that I could scare anyone either. So, I went ahead and the shot was remarkable! It was nearly perfect and landed close to the green.
I knew I could play :) But it did not help. I played the remaining holes even worse than before.
I wish I understood why the mere presence of people wrecked my brain.
I was alone. A group of two people agreed and let me join them. I must have been a nervous wreck. I can't recall the golf ball flying through the air. Somehow, the harder I tried, the worse it got. I would manage to hit the ball but invariably in a way that it just rolled on the ground.
Inspite of my poor play, we reached a hole where the previous group was still on the green. Knowing the quality of my play, my 'team mates" suggested that I take my shot. There was no pressure. It was embarrassing that I was regarded as absolutely no threat to the team ahead of us. I did not think that I could scare anyone either. So, I went ahead and the shot was remarkable! It was nearly perfect and landed close to the green.
I knew I could play :) But it did not help. I played the remaining holes even worse than before.
I wish I understood why the mere presence of people wrecked my brain.
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