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Finding the Sweet Spot: The Joy of Golf

Finding the Sweet Spot: The Joy of Golf

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Three friends reflect on their complicated relationship with golf, from childhood obsessions to adult misadventures and the unexpected joys found in a sport that's simultaneously frustrating and addictive.

• Tony recounts learning golf at age 12 with his friend Jeff, playing endless rounds at a par-three course called Zoblocky
• Golf took a backseat when teenage interests emerged, but returned as an adult social activity
• After a 14-year hiatus, Tony's anxiety about returning to golf led to practice sessions at local driving ranges
• Jay reveals his surprising golf skills despite using mismatched clubs and an unconventional approach
• Don shares a disastrous golf outing story involving his extremely intoxicated father-in-law
• The hosts discuss infamous golf tournaments, including a controversial strip club-sponsored event
• The group debates the true costs of golf as a hobby and ways to enjoy it without breaking the bank
• The episode concludes with plans to organize their own Top Shelf Stories golf outing


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