Been playing since I was a kid. My dad is a lifelong huge golfer. Forced us to take lessons, which I absolutely hated. But now it’s like riding a bike and I’ve thanked him for forcing it! I can shoot in the 80s even playing once or twice a year.
Hopefully when my kids are grown I’ll play more and play some of these great courses you guys have mentioned.
I got down to a 2 hcp in grad school about 25 years ago. Penn State had a student membership of $50 for the summer. I should’ve been doing research but instead played 36 most days! My only ace was back then, 8 iron from 169 yards.