It's golf; it's always fun, and always competitive! Whether in a medal or playing a round with friends(commonly
referred to as a Death Match).
I could only see it as being just for fun if you were on your own!
I enjoy ...no, that's not right, I get more interest from a competitive game. Trouble is, my hardest opponent is my own total lack of consistency. And lack of innate ability, of course. And a tendecy to think negatively.