![]() I also frequently found myself nagged by my own sub-conscious that brought to life a ridiculous internal argument that followed something along the lines of… It was always slightly unsettling to see my golf equipment lying dormant, especially the shoes. Years passed and the shoes traveled with me –unused– to Miami, Atlanta, D.C. So, I carefully packed my beautiful shoes away in their box and stowed them in the back of my closet waiting for the time when I would use them again. In addition, most of my girlfriends soon were married starting their own families, and golf suddenly was a luxury no one had time for. ![]() Life became extremely busy embracing the grown-up world of career paths, deadlines, maintaining a home, and, of course, relationships. I remember thinking at the time I purchased them, “Wow, these cost the same as half a course credit or 2 text books!” In hindsight, scraping together the money to purchase these while living on grants and student aid probably wasn’t the most prudent choice, but I loved my shoes, and I loved how great I felt when I wore them during play.Īlas, my college years came to an end. Some girls covet Jimmy Choos or Manola Blahnik, but for me it was leather golf shoes, which back in the day went for around $180.00 a pair. Very quickly I went from a used starter-set and tennis shoes to my own clubs, bag, glove, monogram golf balls, and, the piece de résistance, a pair of leather Lady Fairway golf shoes! Mine were the exact same style as the picture, except mine where in white and navy blue (to match my golf bag…of course)! And for me, it was a great way to relax after a stressful day.warm sun and a lovely walk of the fairway.I was in college after all, WHO could afford golf carts?!? The best part was because I attended a female liberal arts college, I never had trouble finding like-minded soul sisters to golf with, and, of course, there was also the student discount for green fees.Īs my passion for the sport grew, so did the need and want of new equipment. It was the kind of game you could play and compete with friends, but at the end of the day it was really about self-improvement. I found it to be the perfect sport fun and challenging without being uber-competitive. I fell in love with the sport while attending college in the mid-90’s.
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