You may have taken up the game of golf after you were no longer able to play baseball, basketball and football. With maturity, golf makes a lot more sense; it's easy to take on hitting a ball that's sitting still, isn't it?
Besides, your golfing buddies will have plenty of sage advice like, “Keep your head down,” “Keep your left arm straight,” or “Swing in a barrel.” But even the most well-meaning advice isn't always helpfu.