A Stoic's Sport

I’ve noticed that golf has picked up a lot of popularity in recent years and for good reason. I picked up a used set of clubs that had been collecting dust until I watched the 2024 Masters. I came into the sport with a stereotype that golf doesn’t require athleticism or much skill, but boy was I wrong. While I’m still very much an amateur, I’ve found that golf carries a deeper philosophy that resonates with the tenets of Stoicism. I’ve come to realize that the golf course or driving range isn’t just a place to hit a ball — golf demands patience, humility, and presence mirroring the Stoic emphasis on living in the moment and focusing on consistent personal improvement.