In front of the bench is the lush greenery of fairway and rough grass. About 250 yards down is a beach-like bunker lying before a dogleg left leading to the green another 100 yards further. To the left of the fairway is a forest of no returns. Many golfers have hooked and sliced their golf balls into this forest which disappear forever. It is a mystery where these balls could hide but the shrubs and trees refuse to return the golfer’s pearls. The woods and the bunker produce fear that haunt each golfer before their tee shots because each one dreads mishitting their shot into these hazards. Aside from this fear, golfers that come to Northlands also experience the feeling of being one with nature. Surrounded by trees and greenery, you are accompanied by deer, bears, rabbits,and many other creatures that are doing nothing more than you; walking along the grass beneath the sky (apart from the whole golf thing.) From this bench, one’s mind goes exploring. You study the fairway and the hole location to determine where you're going to make your next shot and you think about your life and the future, but any stress involved in working through these subjects is eliminated by the experience you are having on the links. The purpose of playing golf is to have fun playing a relaxing sport and to spend the round with a pleasant partner. You want to play your best game and most importantly enjoy what you’re doing.
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