AuburnWarrior
Tour Winner
Having semi-retired from the game of golf for over ten years I joined a club last year and went on to get my handicap in February - 10. I was very pleased with this. Having not played regularly for so long it was nice to get a better handicap than my last one (11).
My plan was to kick on from that and, hopefully, make single figures this year. Unfortunately, when it mattered, I couldn't produce the goods and my handicap crept up to 11.
It became quite frustrating. I know that I can play this damn game but somewhere between my brain and my body the knowledge seemed to evaporate!
I played in the Captain's medal recently and shot an 83 - nett 72. It included two three putts (!!!) and a five iron on the last that I didn't commit to which resulted in a horrible, sliced effort which found a lovely bush. This rubbish shot annoyed me more than the three putts!!!
Anyway, I came fourth and, more importantly, a cut which brings me back to 10 (10.4). I know it's not much but I'm chuffed and I hope to continue my good form into the monthly stableford on Sunday.
My plan was to kick on from that and, hopefully, make single figures this year. Unfortunately, when it mattered, I couldn't produce the goods and my handicap crept up to 11.
It became quite frustrating. I know that I can play this damn game but somewhere between my brain and my body the knowledge seemed to evaporate!
I played in the Captain's medal recently and shot an 83 - nett 72. It included two three putts (!!!) and a five iron on the last that I didn't commit to which resulted in a horrible, sliced effort which found a lovely bush. This rubbish shot annoyed me more than the three putts!!!
Anyway, I came fourth and, more importantly, a cut which brings me back to 10 (10.4). I know it's not much but I'm chuffed and I hope to continue my good form into the monthly stableford on Sunday.
