Singles golf comes to Bonita, Estero

The American Singles Golf Association is opening a chapter for those interested in playing golf with other singles and possibly finding that special someone out on the greens.

The group is hosting their first informational cocktail meeting for singles throughout Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers who are serious about golf but don’t want to play with married couples.

“A lot of people tell me that they are always playing golf with married couples and they feel like the third wheel,” said Sandy Morse, who is the interim president selected by the national association to set up the local chapter.

“We are in golf heaven here and we want to give singles the option to meet other singles and play golf together.”

The group aims to establish a board that will plan activities such as a game of golf with local chapters or other interests members may have.

“The primary reason (to join) is that you enjoy playing the sport of golf just for the enjoyment and want people to play golf with,” said Morse, who has already planned an Oct. 28 game with the Fort Lauderdale chapter.

“The socialization that comes along with playing with married people is different than if the players are single.”

Singles golfers must be over 21-years-old and are invited to bring guests to the meeting and ideas for places they would like to play golf and have other activities.

“This is a comfortable way to meet somebody and out there you get to see the good and the bad of a person. You meet them without pressure like at a bar,” Morse said.

“We have all the ingredients here for golf. Weather. Courses. Singles. It’s perfect for this chapter.”