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vkurup
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Come on Homer... we await ur return..
Embarrased to be out there
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thecraw
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Or fishing - you can even have a nice kip whilst doing that!
Homer - why beat yourself up over a game you are never going to play professionally or get paid serious money to do? Just go out on the course a few times and treat it as a day/afternoon/evening away from work and the pressures of life and just have a bit of fun. Then I am sure you will see some changes for the better.
Oh the irony!
stevek1969
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Man up ya sasij its only a game,crying give your self peace.
My game is rank rotten just now but i've gave up lessons ,practising and just go out and hit it if i lose it i put another one down i don't care about scoring or if i go up another 0.1 i'm just going out there and enjoying the company and the banter.
I know i won't get back to single figures but now don't really care i'm just enjoying it, think you give yourself a shake and just enjoy the company and the walk.
My game is rank rotten just now but i've gave up lessons ,practising and just go out and hit it if i lose it i put another one down i don't care about scoring or if i go up another 0.1 i'm just going out there and enjoying the company and the banter.
I know i won't get back to single figures but now don't really care i'm just enjoying it, think you give yourself a shake and just enjoy the company and the walk.
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
Harsh?
Are you sure?
Over 60 posts where people have taken the time and trouble to reply to Homer's woes. To me that shows how much they care.
Anyway Homer, hope you can see what most are saying - just go out and play AND ENJOY! :thup:
smange
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Feel like crying? Over a game of golf? Seriously?
Time to jack it in and find another hobby.
Why not try sitting on a forum posting endless amounts of posts completely irrelevant to the thread title?
You never know, it might be fun
Time to jack it in and find another hobby.
Why not try sitting on a forum posting endless amounts of posts completely irrelevant to the thread title?
You never know, it might be fun
TheClaw
Q-School Graduate
And out of all those posts you feel like correcting mine? Maybe I should just be glad you took the time to reply.
richart
Major Champion
Is it me or do I get a touch of deja-vu reading this thread ?
Only time I have come near to tears on the golf course, is when I bent over to mark my ball and my pitchmark repairer nearly speared my left one.
Only time I have come near to tears on the golf course, is when I bent over to mark my ball and my pitchmark repairer nearly speared my left one.
virtuocity
Tour Winner
Whilst I don't know Homer, I don't think he's the type of character who can just give himself a shake and laugh this off and start enjoying golf for what it should be.
In Homer's case, I'd definitely recommend ditching the lessons and spend the cash on a sports psychologist to get his head in the right place.
In Homer's case, I'd definitely recommend ditching the lessons and spend the cash on a sports psychologist to get his head in the right place.
USER1999
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Is it me or do I get a touch of deja-vu reading this thread ?
Only time I have come near to tears on the golf course, is when I bent over to mark my ball and my pitchmark repairer nearly speared my left one.
The closest I have been to tears on the golf course was on the first tee, when one of my playing partners drove under a bench, which was behind him.
User20205
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Feel like crying? Over a game of golf? Seriously?
Why not try sitting on a forum posting endless amounts of posts completely irrelevant to the thread title?
You never know, it might be fun
made me chuckle that one :rofl:
Is it me or do I get a touch of deja-vu reading this thread ?
Only time I have come near to tears on the golf course, is when I bent over to mark my ball and my pitchmark repairer nearly speared my left one.
you wanna carry it in your back pocket:thup: still would you miss it at your age ?Homie, seriously, have a break from the lessons, swing thoughts, blog, over analysis etc. You obviously love the game, you don't love it because of the above, take some time to work out what it is you do love.
I look forward next week to the 'I've cracked it thread......spent 4 hours at the range etc etc'
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I look forward next week to the 'I've cracked it thread......spent 4 hours at the range etc etc'
Followed by the 'No I haven't' one the week after that!!
Best thread on here for a while:thup:
Homer some great advice on here I hope you read it all and take it on board have ever considered joining your local "Diggers Society" golf club, you certainly have all the right credentials to get straight in:whoo:
Homer some great advice on here I hope you read it all and take it on board have ever considered joining your local "Diggers Society" golf club, you certainly have all the right credentials to get straight in:whoo:
granters
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I once cried on the 1st tee one hungover Sunday morning. I pumped,and followed straight through. I manned up though and played 18 horrificly uncomfortable holes
Rooter
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I was going to start a Berkshire Weekend Chompers society...
1st rule is you dont talk about it
2nd rule is 2 shots per hole is allowed(even for grown men)
3rd rule is crying gets a mulligan
4th rule is 5 practice swings and green analysis are mandatory, even if you cant score on that hole
5th rule is no replacing of divots or repairing pitch marks
who is in? we will only play the finest courses and if you finish your round in under 5hrs you have 1 point deducted for every 5 minutes under.
Hunka Turf
Assistant Pro
Homer I've been through a similar process. Contrary to what others have said on here I would say definitely don't give up on the lessons. If you've not already read it, I recommend The Golf Of Your Dreams by Bob Rotella. It essentially maps out the things you need to do to improve. One of his mottos is Patience, Persistance and Perseverance. You'll have long spells when it will feels like you're going backwards but your golf WILL significantly improve if you stick with it.
There are lots of people who like to tell you that lessons/practice aren't worth it but I can say from experience that its the quickest way to improve. At the same time, it's definitely worth remembering that we play this game for fun and you'll play your best if you relax.
One last thing, don't forget the short game! Spend 70% of your practice on chipping, pitching and putting.
There are lots of people who like to tell you that lessons/practice aren't worth it but I can say from experience that its the quickest way to improve. At the same time, it's definitely worth remembering that we play this game for fun and you'll play your best if you relax.
One last thing, don't forget the short game! Spend 70% of your practice on chipping, pitching and putting.
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vkurup
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Homer, Homer, Homer..
Come over to Hoebridge for a game.. 20 min drive for you. Once you see me playing, you will be crying again - this time tears of joy!! It will put u in the right frame of mind..
Come over to Hoebridge for a game.. 20 min drive for you. Once you see me playing, you will be crying again - this time tears of joy!! It will put u in the right frame of mind..
bluewolf
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But in Homers case, that would be about 100 hours per week!!!
DCB
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Bank Holiday Mondays really do bring out the best Homer threads
HighlandLaird
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I don't know how long you've been playing, Homer, but you'll get used to it!! I've been playing for 60 years, had a plus handicap and am now at 71 a 5 handicap, but some days I feel I've never played before----the last time was on the Old Course at St. Andrews of all places!!
Suddenly, however, it all comes together again and you wonder why you were ever depressed about it!! Just keep swinging, and keep hitting it forwards, and remember everyone has these spells of bad play------you just have to accept it, I'm afraid.
Suddenly, however, it all comes together again and you wonder why you were ever depressed about it!! Just keep swinging, and keep hitting it forwards, and remember everyone has these spells of bad play------you just have to accept it, I'm afraid.
I’m intrigued, with a name like Highland Laird, where do you play?
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