DeMor Hills Golf Course in Morenci, Mich. Tuesday was Junior’s Day. I was 12 years old, played 9 holes and was hooked. Still am, 48 years later.

Myrtewood GC (Palmetto Course) in Myrtle Beach SC.....
My family was on vacation and my father asked me if I wanted to go with him while he played and I could drive the Golf Cart (I was age 12) and I agreed.
Little did I know that his plan was to afford me the opportunity to actually play, and he rented a set of clubs from the Pro Shop.
I had gone to the Driving Range with him many times back home in Cleveland OH, but never actually played Golf on a Course.
I will never forget that day, and needless to say, I have been hooked (no pun intended) ever since.....!

First course I ever played was The Sunnycrest Golf Course in Syracuse NY. I was 9 yrs old and my father took me there for my first time playing. I did not realized he saved the card, but I found it when we were getting his house ready for selling after he passed away. I shot 63 for those nine holes. That started my life long love of the game. I have been playing this wonderful sport for 60 years w/ the only break being when Uncle Sam drafted me. Thanks for the opportunity to reminsce

When I was 13 I worked for a man named Al Levine who played at Worcester Country Club.
Not to offend his members he took me to the City of Worcester course, “Green Hill Golf Course”
After 9 holes he suggested that I do not give up Baseball. Then took me to lunch.
Never to play again, together

Brae Burn Country Club Newton Mass started caddying at 10 and Mondays were caddy golf days !!

Pleasant Valley in Vintondale, PA... as kids, we got dropped off early morning and picked up at dark...we could play all day for $6.00 (and did) and 2 hot dogs and a soda were $1.50

Kearney Ne. 9 hole course. We walked it as a family. Fun course still there. My First set of golf clubs my Dad ordered them from Austads.

The first course ever played was 30 years ago when I was an undergrad at California State Dominguez Hills the course name was Victoria Park in Carson California about 10 years ago they renamed it The Links of Victoria unfortunately the greedy Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are going to close the course and replace it with dog parks and skateboard parks. Over the Thanksgiving weekend my daughter and I drove down so I can play the course one more time and give it a proper send-off . It will always be my first love

Van Nuys Golf Course (Par 3 course). That was 43 years or so ago. Hitting off a mat and plastic tees.

Lake Bonaventure Country Club In Clinchfield, VA. A nine hole course with two sets of tees. I was not even 10 years old, probably 8 or 9. Had an old set of Kroydon blades at junior length my Dad found. I blame him for getting me hooked on golf. I found out later when playing junior golf at other courses in my teens, about slope ratings and realized what a tough course we had. Still remember the acushnet club special and when older it was a huge deal to hit a black Titleist. My claim to fame in golf was beating a friend who is now a teaching pro, who played on the Hogan tour. Our Fathers played a regular foursome together. However, it was when we were 12 in the junior club championship. Good memories. Thanks for reminding us to look back!!!!

first course springford c.c. was 10 shot 110 for 18 holes second round had to stop to find a golf ball to finish the round

Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach is where it started for me in 2004. My Mother in law got me started there and I have loved the game ever since.

Southport & Ainsdale back when I was about 3 or 4. My Grandad was out for a round with a friend who was a member there. Due to one reason or another he got lumbered with me for the day as well. Rather than cancel off though, he cut up an old putter, put some new grip tape on and let me "play" with them putting from just off the green.

Hooked ever since.

Still got the putter.

My first course was at Lake Wright Golf Course in Virginia Beach. Unfortunately, this course no longer exist. It was a city course to which the city sold the property to which it has now been developed.

Custer Hill Golf Course---Ft. Riley, Kansas. Started as a caddy---$0.50 a hole RIGHT before png Hoofers. Usually carried two bags at a time.

We were allowed to play once a week. I still remember the first time I caught a ball in the sweet spot...been hooked for the last 35 years.

The first golf course I ever played was Broadmoor golf course in Portland Oregon, with my dad cause I was only 5 years old.. it was his men's club course, I grew up on that golf course and ended up working there when I turned 16 as my first real job..

On a somewhat related note, way before I played on my first golf course, I learned to play in the backyard using my dad’s old mixed set of clubs and some wiffle balls I bought at the Five and Dime Store. Still have his old clubs. Thanks Dad for letting me use them and getting started on this wonderful game.

Loved walking Silver Lake Golf Course, Staten Island NY.. Great course for straight drives and accurate irons. Haven’t played in a while but hear its in the best shape of its life!

Mission Bay GC here in San Diego!

First course I ever played was Clarksburg Country Club, in WV...we were young and awful, we had one set of clubs for three of us. My first real course and learning experience was Carper's Valley in Winchester VA in 1988. Been hooked ever since.