Our Love Affair with Golf!
January 19, 2021
Against all odds and the “out of the ordinary” circumstances, 2020 is FINALLY behind us!! The gifts have been opened, the holiday roasts carved and the cookies consumed – it’s mid January and the New Year is in full swing. While Read more…
November 26, 2020
In a season of uncertainty and getting adjusted to life during the COVID-19 pandemic, for me, golf is a game that inspires gratitude. To do this I have tried to focus more on the positive aspects of this year and have tried Read more…
October 22, 2020
Golf is a beautiful sport no matter where you go. My travels have enabled me to uncover some of the sport’s hidden gems for sure. The golf courses I have played range from windswept peninsulas off the coast of Ireland and Hawaii, Read more…
July 8, 2020
Today the theme song for my golf round needed to be the “Gambler” by Kenny Rodgers! I kid you not. It all started good. My getting ready checklist was a go…..golf balls and tees? Check. Golf glove and shoes? Check. Golf visor? Check. Trolley? Check. Water? Check. So we loaded up the Read more…
May 29, 2020
“There’s no place like home”, said Judy Garland as Dorothy in the 1939 classic film, “The Wizard of Oz”. As we continue in this crazy time of shelter in place, I find myself thinking a lot about home as it refers Read more…
May 15, 2020
One of my favorite books is Dr. Seuss’ “Oh the Places You’ll Go”. This meaningful message about the importance of seizing new opportunities, keeping an open-mind, and trying new things can easily be applied to the game of golf. “I’m sorry Read more…
May 3, 2020
People believe practice makes perfect, but does it? If you are making a tremendous amount of mistakes, all you’re doing is deeply ingraining the same mistakes. I have been playing golf for over 20 years now, which includes practicing the game, and Read more…
April 8, 2020
Golf has been defined as a good walk spoiled by many. However, I am not sure I agree. You see… I enjoy this game, and I really enjoy walking – so what could be a better match? I realize that sometimes walking Read more…
March 19, 2020
Our 18 Holes and Counting golf blog started because we wanted to keep track of all the wonderful golf courses we have played over the years. We have played at golf clubs with 9, 18, 27 and 36 holes. However, Read more…
October 21, 2019
We are Marc and Kathy Festa. Our goal is to golf in all 50 states as we share Our Love Affair of Golf with you along the way! In 1998, Kathy and I had been married for 11 years. We were Read more…
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