[Pippoles]

Was talking with my 15 year old daughter yesterday about Christmas and what she wanted from Santa. I was told in no uncertian terms that she would not be getting me anything golf related because I was addicted to the game....it got me thinking.

While i have hit the ball around for about 20 years, (one or two corporate tournaments a year, sometimes none), I really began playing about 2 years ago.

I belong to a club
I golf every Saturday and Sunday, and practice maybe once a week.
I play in about 12 corporate tournaments per year.
I host our annual tournament.
I do one buddy trip every two years.
I have about 20 polos, 20 hats, 10 pair of shorts 4 pair of shoes and 3 belts speciffically for golf
i have all the equipment needed and 3 drivers, 3 putters, 2 hybrids, probably have 8 dozen balls and some new wedges not yet put into play.
I choose my outfits for the weekends on Thursday or Friday
I'm on a first name basis with my local golf retailer and Taylormade rep.
I subscribe to 2 golf magazines.
I watch the golf channel every day, (Morning Drive for about 20 minutes), Big Break when its on and most tournaments on Sunday and majors on Saturday and Sunday.
I will get up early for the Open Championship
I go to WGC at Doral on Friday and Sunday
I look at golf opportunities on every vacation.
And I come oin this site 2-3 times a day, not on weekends.

While I will conceed that this makes golf a major hobby, does it cross the line into obsession?

[bug_user]

When your name is "Cookie" you might be addicted to golf

[mdUzAMbG]

thanks for posting this, Im going to print it out and give it to my wife to show her that there are people out there more addicted than me.

[SantaClaus]

I like it Canuck! You are an addict along with myself.

Now to be a full fledged addict, we have to work on getting you on the forum during the weekends. What better place to banter about the tourney you are already sitting there watching?

And don't forget to tune in Saturday night at 7PM EST - fireworks my friend!

[slima]

When you have to ask the question when has golf become an addiction

[imawlBoli]

When you have to ask the question when has golf become an addiction

QFT. I'm already starting down that road, and I only started this spring.

[scoussysows]

Don't know Canuck, you seem kind of normal to me.

[Farson]

I would say golf has always been pretty near and dear, almost 40 years worth, but 2 1/2 years ago when I found THP golf became a lifestyle and addiction. Learning about the clothes, clubs, courses and techniques are just a fringe benefit of the lifelong friendships on this site.

[milfovoxapl]

i am an addict so much so i even dream about what new golf kit i can get

[SweetCaroline]

Define addiction?! I used to be an addict but not anymore, career and family are a pleasant distraction. But I love the game and all that surrounds it. Cookie is an addict!

[averkif]

I've been golfing 3 years now, and am at the course at least 6 days a week, weather permitting. I own multiple sets of clubs, hundreds of golf balls, and watch golf all the time on tv. But I'm not an addict.......and my wife is almost as addicted.

[appleiphoneees]

There is plenty of time in the week for golf. There is time for everything that is really important. The question of addiction comes up when I don't take care of the things that are important. Have you taken care of your chores and enjoyed time with the people you love.

I know people who spend so much time whining and complaining they never find time to finish their chores. And listening to someone whining is not a good way to spend time with the people you love.

I know people who spend so much time on their profession that they never finish their chores or enjoy time with the people they claim to love.

I know people who spend so much time on _________that they never enjoy finishing their chores or enjoy time with the people they claim to love.

[costamarianavia]

Around here you sound pretty normal"............but I am sure that's what they tell the new guy in the mental ward too!

[selayeffethy]

Sounds pretty normal to me...!

[sPncEjF7]

The only thing I find a little odd is that you pick your clothes out several days in advance.



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[lionsiy]

You need several sets of irons now. I have 3 and am working on a forth.

[Beriilosal]

When I think of addiction I picture a person who needs something so bad that family, health, occupation, etc... all suffer as a result of their addiction. So if instead of paying for a child's school fee's you're stocking up on more gear, or if you're skipping work related functions for driving range time than it's safe to say you're addicted. If the other's aren't suffering then I might just call your hobby an obsession.

[_tppga_]

Canuck, your life sounds almost like mine. During the spring and summer months (or when the time changes) I'm on the golf course 6 days a week. I would be there 7, but the course where I'm a member at is closed on Tuesdays, so that's my day off. I also have a closet full of golf apparel and 5 different pairs of golf shoes. When we go out of town, I'm also looking to get at least one round in while I'm there. I've got a friend of mine that tells me I'm and addict all the time, but I just love the game. It's really the only hobby I have.

[viagbloggerz]

When I think of addiction I picture a person who needs something so bad that family, health, occupation, etc... all suffer as a result of their addiction. So if instead of paying for a child's school fee's you're stocking up on more gear, or if you're skipping work related functions for driving range time than it's safe to say you're addicted. If the other's aren't suffering then I might just call your hobby an obsession.

I agree with this.

[dahlilaninfo]

You guys are making me feel better about myself! haha