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Starting something new can be daunting, especially when that something is golf—a sport often seen as exclusive or intimidating. I remember the whirlwind of emotions I felt when I first stepped onto the course. From fears of embarrassment to worries about fitting in, I had a lot on my mind. But what I found was a community of support and plenty of reasons to love the game. Here’s how I turned my initial fears into an inspiring journey. Embracing My Early Struggles When I began golfing, I was worried that my starting handicap was 25. I worried about embarrassing myself on the course, but soon discovered something surprising: many golfers had higher handicaps than me! The average club bogey golfer was just like me—hitting shanks, losing balls, and thinning chips. I quickly realised that embarrassment had no place here. Instead, I found encouragement everywhere I turned. Each misstep was met with laughter and camaraderie, reminding me that we’re all in this together. Finding Connection Through the Game One of my biggest fears was not knowing anyone. I worried about feeling isolated on the course, but every round of golf begins and ends with a handshake. Spending four hours together, sharing stories, and sharing laughs created a unique bond. While not every player becomes a best friend, I found a wonderful group of fellow golfers who quickly became my companions on and off the course. The networking opportunities were an unexpected bonus, opening doors to friendships I never anticipated. Breaking Down the Cost Barrier Golf can seem expensive, and I was initially put off by the price of equipment and greens fees. However, I learned that you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy the game. The market for used golf clubs is vast, and many affordable brands offer quality options. Additionally, there are countless resources online, from YouTube tutorials to online golf memberships that offer cheaper access to an official handicap. Budget-friendly local courses, Par 3 courses and regional clubs provide fantastic entry points without the hefty price tag.

Not many know but I stopped playing professionally in 2014 to pursue my new passion of growing the game of golf through coaching. However there's always been a small fire in my belly on wanting to be competitive however doubts and worries of being in an uncomfortable environment have kept me away. Always making up excuses like im too busy now with lessons and I can't get away because of family and I don't practice enough to be competitive. So I went F*&K it I want a challenge myself and want to be in an uncomfortable spot where it feel likes all odds are against me. In fact there is 6 spots for over 100 pros to get a start in the QLD PGA and the AUS PGA. But its more about the fact I broke through the barrier and putting all these shit thoughts in the back and saying I want this challenge and I want to feel the exciting of "what if" and handling this as well. Thinking of the endless opportunities is also not the best mindset however it is better the negative self trash talk. Therefore my focus is to continue practicing my pre shot routine (wax on wax off) and make sure I do this every shot. If I can do this it gives me the highest chance of executing. Jump on the pga.org.au website to follow my progress and journey. I want to see what barriers you can crash through as well .https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBKB4oRxdqB/?igsh=bnQ1ODZ3em5heWZo