You've redefined the problem to fit your solution. DON'T go down to the golf course and offer to 'put the ball in the hole'.
PS, I hate how PeeCee people have morphed the word 'problem', into 'issue' and even worse into 'challenge'. And here's a prime example of what happens when people don't know the difference.
BTW, although I've never played golf, I do realise that he's not trying to get the ball in the hole. There's much more to it than that. Like, once he's mastered the serial port, he can move on to his next step; but if he just buys a ding-dong, he remains a dumb-ass.