Golf has become one of my favorite sports in the past year or so. I can't lie and say that I'm any good. But I can say that I've gotten better. And that has come from paying attention to better golfers, reading a few books, and practicing.
My first round in May of last year was a disaster. I shot nearly 150 over 18 holes. By the end of the summer, I ended up with my lowest score of 107. Still horrible numbers, I know, but I don't expect myself to become a PGA tour pro or anything like that. A positive attitude helps a lot with this game, that's for sure. Some rounds you have to look for silver linings, and sometimes you may stink the joint up, but at least you can say 'I made two great shots in a row on hole 13, even though I three putted to bogey'.
WIth my wife's blessing I actually bought a membership at one of the local courses in my town. It was affordable, and there were a few decent perks thrown in as well.
Golf is decent exercise if you don't drink like a fish and park your ass on a power cart.