[Kim Maengnyeong's Golf English Conversation] "New Year's Resolution of Golfers in the Year of the White Ox"

In the New Year of 2021, the Year of the Ox, set achievable goals and put them into practice.

The year 2021, the Year of the White Ox (Sinchuknyeon, 辛丑年), has begun.

As a golfer, I make my New Year's resolutions (Golfing New Year's Resolutions 2021). Americans often ask each other about their New Year's goals or plans at the beginning of the year. In English, it is expressed as "What's your new year resolution as a golfer for year 2021?" or simply "What's your new year resolution?" The word 'resolution' means not only 'solution' but also determination or plan. These are common New Year's resolutions among golfers (Eight New Year's Resolutions For Golfers).

▲ One of my new year's resolutions is to be a single digit handicapper. ▲ I'd like to break 80 within this year. ▲ Practice more short putting. ▲ Don't lose tempers. ▲ Forget the pin and aim for the fat part of the green.

▲ Fix my fundamentals. ▲ Practice good golf manners and etiquette. ▲ Dress to impress (wear impressive attire suitable for the course). ▲ Make a hole in one. Above all, avoid 'Jakshim Samil' (making a resolution that lasts only three days). With strong willpower and practice, you will surely achieve these goals this year (You can hit your resolution targets).

A: What's your New Year's Resolution other than decreasing OB?

B: I'd like to break 80 within this year.

A: I think you'll break 80 if you improve your short game.

B: How about you? Is there something you want to achieve in golfing this year?

A: I'd like to lower my handicap to about 9.

B: That should be possible, since you're a long hitter.

Written and photographed by Kim Maengnyeong, Golf Columnist