About Me: Linda Parker, Golf Addict Extraordinaire

The Origin Story (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bogey)

Me And The Beer Cart Girl
Me And My BFF, The Beer Cart Girl

Greetings, fellow golf nuts and curious onlookers! I’m Linda Parker, and I was swinging golf clubs before I could walk in a straight line. (Some might argue I still can’t do either consistently, but that’s a story for another day.)

You could say I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, but in my case, it was more like a titanium driver. My mother was a professional golfer with the LPGA before she met my father. I like to think she fell for him because of his smooth putting stroke, but it was probably his ability to carry her golf bag without complaining.

As a result of this genetic cocktail of golf addiction, I’ve been terrorizing golf courses since the ripe old age of four. That’s right, while other kids were learning to ride bikes, I was learning how to yell “Fore!” convincingly.

Why Golf? (Besides the Snazzy Outfits)

I love golf because it’s a mental and physical challenge all at the same time. It’s like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube while running a marathon… in spiked shoes... on perfectly manicured grass.

It’s also a very social sport. I’ve made some of my best friends through golf. There’s nothing quite like bonding over shared frustrations, like trying to escape a bunker that’s deeper than your last existential crisis.

I’m always trying to improve my game, which is a polite way of saying I’m constantly in a love-hate relationship with my swing. My ultimate goal? To win a major championship. Or at least to stop using the “I’m just playing for fun” excuse every time I miss a three-foot putt.

Why This Website? (Besides Needing a Place to Share My Bad Golf Jokes)

I built this website because of my undying love for golf. Well, that and the fact that my friends and family were tired of hearing me talk about my latest round in excruciating detail. (“And then on the 15th hole, I had this tricky lie behind a tree…”)

I’m here to share my love of the game with you, along with tips, reviews, and the occasional cautionary tale. (Pro tip: Never try to retrieve your ball from a water hazard while wearing white pants. Trust me on this one.)

So, whether you’re a scratch golfer or someone who thinks a ‘birdie‘ is just a small feathered friend, welcome! Feel free to look around, and leave comments, and please do let me know if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help, especially if it means I get to talk about golf some more.

Remember, in golf as in life, keep your head down, follow through, and always blame your equipment when things go wrong.

Fore!

Linda Parker Golf Enthusiast, Humor Appreciator, and Professional Divot Maker

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