It was an incredibly hot day, ☀️ but I still did it! For the first time in my life, I held a real club in my hands. Honestly, I always thought golf was a rather boring activity, where people just slowly walked across the grass and rolled balls from hole to hole. 😅 How wrong I was!

In reality, it requires incredible concentration, perfect posture, and control over every inch of your body. 🎯 Shoulders, back, arms, the next day, you feel absolutely every muscle. I put on my favorite bright yellow polo shirt, cap, and sunglasses and went to practice my technique under the instructor's guidance. The weather was absolutely stunning, the panoramic views were incredible, and the grass was so green and well-kept that it was a relief from the city's grayness.

It's true that I didn't manage to hit the ball properly on my first or even second try. 🙈🙈 At first, I was simply slicing the air with the club, eliciting smiles from everyone around me. But when the ball finally flew beautifully and high in the right direction with a distinctive, ringing click, a real passion for the sport awakened in me!

It also turned out to be a great test of patience. Golf doesn't tolerate fuss at all. If you start rushing or getting nervous, your shot immediately goes awry, and the ball flies off into the bushes. 🌳 You have to exhale, completely shut out any unnecessary thoughts, and focus solely on the moment.

Now I have a new goal: mastering the correct swing and learning to score with a minimum number of shots. It turned out to be a great alternative to the usual gym, combining fresh air, an aristocratic atmosphere, and excellent physical exercise. 🙌