Burn out

[jim8flog]

Is this a joke thread? It's playing golf not long distance running. I can see why people get mentally tired with it but physically?

I presume you are young and fit and play a relatively flat course.

I know a few guys my age who are feeling it by the time they get to the 3rd tee where I play and we still have not reached the summit.

 

[Bdill93]

Would only be worth it if you and all your usual golf mates got one too. Otherwise you'd be leaving them for dust, but then standing and waiting for them to catch up.

Screw those guys! I could help find their balls though?

 

[Billysboots]

For me it’s not the physical or mental tiredness, I just get fed up playing too much. I recall in Portugal several years ago playing seven days straight and, to a man, we’d had enough by day six, never mind seven.

I’d perhaps enjoy it if I was able to play well day in, day out, but there’s a reason I’m a handicap golfer. As such, I’m afraid there will always come a point during several days’ golf where I’m going to be slapping it round, and when that’s happening I’d rather go fishing.

 

[Golfmmad]

And I played 7 rounds in the 8 days up to last Sunday - and you know how old I am.

Don't tell me, you carried as well!! ?

 

[srixon 1]

How much alcohol intake

Lots when we went this year. It’s not big, and it’s not clever, but my latest finish was 05:30. The average was around 02:00. 23 years of ‘naval training’ certainly helped?

 

[PhilTheFragger]

And I'm a blind, bald, overweight cripple who turns 59 this summer....

This is true ??

 

[Bobthesock]

I presume you are young and fit and play a relatively flat course.

I know a few guys my age who are feeling it by the time they get to the 3rd tee where I play and we still have not reached the summit.

Wouldn't say I'm young or fit and I play at a very hilly course. Wouldn't like to play multiple rounds a day just saying 18 holes a day is nothing.

 

[rosecott]

Don't tell me, you carried as well!! ?

I have a person to look after that kind of thing.

 

[Voyager EMH]

And I'm a blind, bald, overweight cripple who turns 59 this summer....

And I'm a bespectacled, bald, ideally weighted athlete who turns 62 this summer. Still feel absolutely knackered after every game though.

 

[upsidedown]

Crickey OP ,I'm 63 with a gammy knee and just done 3 days on the bounce of scratch golf round the The Glamorganshire which is somewhat hillier than I expected and pretty warm at times.
Pairs Medal Board comp tomorrow , 18 holes Sunday and then 27 holes of Scratch Seniors League match on Monday

 

[Bamberdele2.0]

Some hardcore golfers on here. Might need to get down the gym perhaps?

 

[Voyager EMH]

Playing Wednesday, Friday and Sunday coming up. Only one day to recover in between games. Its gonna be tough going. (Friday with OP, see Arrange A Game)

 

[Skytot]

I can play 36 holes in 3 days when on holiday but if you have a physical job like me , I’m a very hard working joiner aged 57 it very tough . My pen pushing pals lay 18 Friday & 18 com Saturday and doesn’t seem to bother them .

 

[Blue in Munich]

For me it’s not the physical or mental tiredness, I just get fed up playing too much. I recall in Portugal several years ago playing seven days straight and, to a man, we’d had enough by day six, never mind seven.

I’d perhaps enjoy it if I was able to play well day in, day out, but there’s a reason I’m a handicap golfer. As such, I’m afraid there will always come a point during several days’ golf where I’m going to be slapping it round, and when that’s happening I’d rather go fishing.

No, I'm sorry, there is a limit.

 

[Bamberdele2.0]

I can play 36 holes in 3 days when on holiday but if you have a physical job like me , I’m a very hard working joiner aged 57 it very tough . My pen pushing pals lay 18 Friday & 18 com Saturday and doesn’t seem to bother them .

Would be interesting to see the same people who talk about playing so much golf in this thread walk a couple days in our shoes when it comes to a round after work.

I’d say about 95% of golfers would never understand a day in the life of a trader/golfer. We don’t sit on chairs all day for a start.

 

[patricks148]

I've lost a bit of weight this year and feelng the benefits. Played every morning this week and caddied after, even did two bags on Tuesday. Make sure I take on plenty of fluid during each round, also make sure I stretch before playing and that's helped enormously.

 

[bradleywedge]

Played 4 days on the trot recently. Too much for me, couldn't hit the ball on the 4th day.

 

[Smiffy]

In the early 90's, a group of us used to go to Scotland for a week. We'd play 36 holes a day, for 6 days, walking.
We were absolutely shattered by the end of the week, the only thing that kept us going was the fact that we were playing a new course every day, so our interest was kept high.
But 36 holes around Pitlochry for instance was tough going...

 

[Slab]

Mid 50's and played 5 rounds this week all around handicap with 3 x 3 hour range sessions on non golf days, and feeling great, might play tomorrow

Losing weight and getting some fitness has been a major factor

 

[Albo]

I got covid this week, had 3 days holed up in bed feeling rotten. Got out today for some fresh air alone, played 47 holes (first 18 was in a buggy), rain put pay to my 3rd round. Will play again tomorrow. Will play Monday too if I can depending on work.