First 18 Holes In Five Years

[Quiet_Whisky]

Finally moved off the driving range and onto the course. As I have 36 holes to play in less than a week, decided I needed to take the plunge.
Started off by myself but joined another single player after a few holes which made the round more interesting and had a bit of crack. Went round in 89 shots (Par 69) and so was quite pleased I had broken 90 after so long away. My putting and chipping/pitching cost me dearly and I must start to concentrate on that aspect. Must have cost me at least 9 strokes. 6 Gross Pars also felt good. Was playing with my old irons as my new X-20's have still not arrived. Hoping they will appear tomorrow as I want to play 18 on Wednesday.

 

[medwayjon]

To have 5 years off and go round in 89 is a bloody good effort. Nice one.

 

[Quiet_Whisky]

Thank You. I really enjoyed it and cant really work out why I lost interest in the game. Cant wait for the next 18!

 

[medwayjon]

I can't work out how somebody can lose interest in golf either. Shame on you mate

Sure the golfing bug will have you firmly in its hold again before long, you will become one of us who eats, sleeps and lives golf I'm sure.

 

[birdieman]

Quiet whisky, I am like you in that I gave up golf for a long time. I played golf from 15 to 18 like nothing else mattered, went off to Uni and golf interest started to wane. By 21 I had stopped playing golf completely and I didn't restart until I was 33.
Surfing and skiing took over during my 20's. Now I'm settled and older golf has become my main interest again. I do sometimes wonder how much better I might be now if I'd stuck at it through my 20's.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Good on you. The way I'm playing I'm thinking of waiting another 5 years for my next round

 

[RGuk]

Well done Q_W! that's a great comeback start. you are in good company here, there's lots of us returning from a layoff. keep us posted..