The Joy of Golfing: A Golf Blog

by Jon Leland, "The Ambassador of Ease"

A Golfer’s Prayer

Posted in February 23rd, 2007

Thanks to a friend for sending this today:

God, What is my fascination with this game?
Is it the outdoors — the green fairways, the blue skies, the lakes and trees,
the feel of the breeze across my face?
Is it the friends with whom I play — their companionship, their encouragement, the conversation between holes, the silence as we wait our turn?
Is it the game — the balance between grace and skill and power,
the striving for perfection, the loft of the ball, the precision of the putt?
Or is it all of these, and in these, meditations about all of life — harmony, friendship, balance, and, every once in awhile, the perfect shot and a glorious Amen.

Amen!

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Rev Dr Kent Clayton said,

in July 24th, 2007 at 3:50 pm

This made an excellent addition to a recent funeral service I conducted for a golfer who died getting ready to play golf of a massive heart attack

Jon said,

in July 24th, 2007 at 4:17 pm

Wow! Who would have thought… Thanks for letting me know. This blog stuff can be amazing.

golf repairs said,

in August 24th, 2007 at 6:59 am

Excellent prayer! That is really beautiful. Thanks for sharing the Golf Prayer.

Misty McCoy said,

in December 11th, 2008 at 12:57 pm

Thanks for this prayer! It was the perfect addition to my Father’s funeral. My thoughts are of him hitting a BIRDIE daily now!!
Chasing the little white ball in the sky!! LOL
Love ya Dad!!

Jon Leland said,

in December 13th, 2008 at 8:17 am

Misty, I am honored that this post was so meaningful to you and could become part of such an important event. I’m also amazed that this post has such long term value. Thanks so much for this comment. It warms my heart.

DOTTIE said,

in June 15th, 2009 at 9:11 am

I WAS LOOKING FOR A PRAYER FOR OUR 17TH ANNUAL LADIES INVITATIONAL,, AND THIS SOUNDS PERFECT. WE HAVE HAD RAINY WEATHER FOR DAYS, AND TODAY IS JUST BEAUTIFUL, COOL AND A GENTLE BREEZE, SO THE WORDS ARE PERFECT.

THANKS FOR SHARING, AND I WILL PASS THIS ALONG!

Marquita said,

in September 3rd, 2009 at 9:40 pm

Thanks you for this beautiful prayer. I plan to use it at my husband’s funeral.

Jon Leland said,

in September 4th, 2009 at 8:26 am

Wow. That’s wonderful, Marquita. I am moved to be of accidental service in this way. My deepest sympathies to you for your loss.

rmacugay said,

in June 21st, 2010 at 7:14 am

What a perfect prayer for our golf event to fund-raise for the care of our ill and elderly sisters. The appreciation of nature, the camaraderie enjoyed, the beauty of the physical demands the game calls forth, and the building of character the game develops in one.
Thank you.