Personal Narrative: My Passion For Golf

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I have played golf for many years. I have been a member of a various golf clubs for 8 years. My father, is a the club president at out local club. As a result i have been exposed to golf for a large portion of my life. I have played in tournaments, although not many. I have not played on a hugely regular basis due to my university studies. However any chance that I get to play with my family I do. Through completing my coaching degree we attain the skills required to analyse technique of many sports and this is not different to golf. I have played with many people of different ages and I believe I could give sound golfing advice to people of all ages. I have a passion for golf and believe I could provide a good experience for people of different

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