When you hear the word «Handicap» as a non-golfer, the first thing you think of is someone who has a physical disability. If you play golf – as we often do in Swakopmund because we live on a golf course – then the word takes on a different meaning. However, one thing remains the same: the less handicap you have, the better. It is the goal of every golf debutant to reduce their personal handicap as quickly as possible.

After using the first two days after our return to get our house up and running again, we devoted ourselves to playing golf; resp. to our handicap. It was a good thing for us that we met people who are good golfers. One of them is Tiekie, who did take us under her wing. She accompanied us to the 18-hole golf course, where we have to complete three rounds to get our golf license. This means that we will then be able to play on all golf courses worldwide – including in Thun, where we are not currently allowed to do so.

I’ve always made fun of golfers who use golf carts instead of walking. Since I played an 18-hole course today and walked for more than four hours, I know why they do that…

PS. If you want to know more about golf and the handicap, you can read here.