The 23 most calming things in golf

By Stephen Hennessey

March 26, 2020

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Having the first tee time of the day and sweeping the dew.

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Finding the fairway off the first tee.

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A twilight round without having to wait on the group ahead.

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Any round without having to wait on the group ahead.

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Having a clear afternoon to go to the range.

An empty short-game practice area.

Freshly cut greens.

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The smell of cabretta leather from a freshly unwrapped golf glove.

Adam Scott’s swing on loop.

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Any old Ben Hogan instructional video.

When you hear the “Augusta” theme song by Dave Loggins come on.

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The smooth, dulcet tones of Jim Nantz.

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An old Jim McKay-Dave Marr-Bob Rosburg exchange on ABC classic U.S. Open broadcasts.

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Lingering on the tee of a beautiful golf hole to fully soak in the moment.

Beautiful aerial golf-course shots.

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Admiring your favorite golf-course photos.

Catching just the right amount of sand on a bunker shot.

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Hitting a crisp chip shot that hops and spins back on a dime.

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A great on-course conversation.

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The post-round drink or cigar.

Biting into your favorite on-course snack (maybe a fresh hot dog with chopped onions, anyone?)

A great new golf book.

The smile on your child’s face after that first solid hit.

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