Swing, Swing, Swing (To the Tune of Travis' "Sing, Sing, Sing"

The 17th at TPC Sawgrass 

(Can anyone tell I have golf on the brain?)

Yesterday, as I divided my attention between Statutory Interpretation and the final round of the Player’s Championship, I realized how the 17th hole at the TPC Sawgrass is a great metaphor for life.

The 17th is a short about 140 yard par 3, with a green (25 by 15 yards) surrounded by water. Under normal conditions, a 140 yard par 3 would be a very easy hole. But add the visual of water, the stares of a crowd, and the pressure of thousands of dollars – and this little hole can bring grown men to tears.

Watching professional golfers try to hit the island green, and often failing, one realizes that everyone faces one or more similar situations in life. You stand there in front of spectators, a boss, colleagues, or clients with a simple goal in mind. Under normal conditions you would have no trouble completing the task at hand. But in certain moments of one’s life, one encounters far from normal conditions. It is in these moments that you must absolutely and completely trust yourself, know that you have prepared and are ready.

In the moment of truth … just swing, and remember no mater what – there is a drop area.

And for those a little less optimistic… see below.