How do you feel when you have 'one of those' days?

[CrapHacker]

I felt gutted, frustrated, but mainly guilty.

Played with JoUK, against Homer and HTL, and apart from sinking one half decent putt on the 9th, I did absolutely nothing of any quality at all.

I couldn't get a drive in play until the 9th. Slicing everything, and could not stop it, so I just had to aim 40 yards left in the end, and simply play with what I had on the day.

Then when I did get my long game under some kind of control, I couldn't putt to save my life ( lipped out at least 3 putts by pulling them from 4 feet or so ).

But I managed that all important par on the last to give me some hope for the future.

So, apologies all round for pretty much everything.

On to the good stuff.

JoUK was on some kind of form. He's never played Ascot before, but he single handedly got us two up with some great play, before the dream team noticed, and we ended up the front 9 one up.

Then Homer kicked in with a nice par on the 10th to level. ( Yours truly missing the putt for a half )

Followed immediately by Hywel hitting gross birdies on the next two holes, when he got a shot on each of them. Sort of knackers your chances when your trying to compete with a nett hole in one, followed by an nett eagle on stroke index 1.

Jamie hit straight back with a birdie, but Homer prevented us consolidating by hitting two beauties pin high on the 430 yard 14th, putting them back in charge, 2 up with 4 to play.

Cue another 3 putt from the crapiest of hackers to leave them dormie 3, and they finished the job 4&2 on the 16th.

Homer and Hywel deserved to win, but Jamie didn't deserve to lose.

Hence the guilt.

I loved the company, and thoroughly enjoyed playing a great new course on a perfect day.

But I haven't played worse in over a year.

Silly bloody game.

 

[backwoodsman]

It happens sometimes - it happens.

I can understand the frustration since that's what this game does to you - but gutted & guilty; no way. No-one died, Homer & HTL will be feeling smug (as usual), so as long as you haven't rogered JOUK's wife/sister/mother then no-one will think any the less for it. That's the beauty of this game and the people who play it.

Chin up, and spank their @rses next time...

 

[drawboy]

I think the easiest way to deal with poor rounds is to remind yourself that you are a handicap golfer.If you have a 15 hcp for instance that means you are only expected to get 3 pars. We are not supposed to burn up the course every time we play, so don't feel disappointed when you have a typical Hcp golfers round just play and enjoy the game. If you win enjoy it even more.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Well done guys, looking forward to ascot in 3 weeks time,

Just ask Imurg what it is like when the mojo goes walkabout

Homer got his back, it will come around, it always does.

Fragger

 

[Parmo]

I'd blame it on the pressure of playing with a pro like Homer.

 

[brendy]

I have to say that I would feel indifferent beating guys at my own course if they were visitors.
The real feeling of achievement comes from doing it at a neutral course where everyone should have the same amount of course knowledge.
Btw, sounds like a couple of you were swept along in your partners wakes!

 

[CrapHacker]

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Btw, sounds like a couple of you were swept along in your partners wakes!

No, all the other three played really well.

 

[JustOne]

Homer and Hywel deserved to win, but Jamie didn't deserve to lose.

Hence the guilt.

Don't feel guilty mate, regardless how we played they played some good holes down the stretch. Homer made a nice par on 10, Hywels net eagle on 11 and net eagle on 12 were untouchable as I'd have had to have a hole-in-one and sink a full 7-iron on the next just for halves, which ain't easy

I think they went par,eagle,eagle,par,par,par of which we only beat them on one of those holes. Good golf really, no shame in that. I didn't feel like I played particularly well myself (ripping my driver off the toe at least 4 times didn't help) but the point of me being there was to have a sneaky preview before playing it on the 9th June and find out which holes it's better to lay up on.... ALL OF THEM it seems

Can't say I've ever seen a Welshman fry himself so much in the sun over just one day, anyone might think he was a Scot!

 

[bigbiffa]

all i can say chin up! ive been having a few of "those days" lately,and i have to say the support on here is amazing, keeps your chin up when all is lost.
All i know about this crazy game of ours is that it all seems to click back in when you least expect it!
You gotts keep trying mate,good luck for the rest of the season!

 

[RGDave]

I felt gutted, frustrated, but mainly guilty.

I feel gutted for you, and frustrated that nobody can stop the HJS/HTL golf machine. One day, a form pair will turn up and catch Hywel on a day when he's not in birdie mood.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have to say I think craphacker is doing himself a huge disservice and his game was nowhere near as bad as he made out. Ascot isn't an easy track first time out especially off the whits and with the rough now quite penal.

He was steady and did his bit in places. James however was red hot with the putter early on sinking par putts from 8 feet at the opening two greens. His problem with not knowing the course was where to lay up to to give himself the best opportunity to score. Now he's played it once I expect him to score much better.

I have to say that I was a little nervous having got to the turn one down but Hywel raided the birdie bank and I was having one of my more consistant days to help him out.

It was a good day and great company. James even took the time afterwards to talk about my swing, where I want to go and how he sees the changes needed (he offered and was a brave man). A lot of what he said and showed me made sense and he has given me a few key pointers to take away and have a go at. Its always good when you watch low single figures and his ball striking was exceptional, especially fromt he fairway.

 

[JustOne]

I have to say I think craphacker is doing himself a huge disservice and his game was nowhere near as bad as he made out. Ascot isn't an easy track first time out especially off the whits and with the rough now quite penal.

He was steady and did his bit in places.

I think a couple of missed putts are the sticking point however you have to realise that (like you) I was expecting you to hole them... which is weird because before you got that putter I wouldn't have given you a chance in hell


You can't judge your game on such small margins. A few of your drives were the best I've ever seen you hit... 260yds to that ditch on the last apparently. Some of your hybrids were top drawer too.

Whoever has been teaching you I want a lesson from him!!!! Must be a top bloke!.... and handsome

 

[bigbiffa]

I have to say I think craphacker is doing himself a huge disservice and his game was nowhere near as bad as he made out. Ascot isn't an easy track first time out especially off the whits and with the rough now quite penal.

He was steady and did his bit in places.

I think a couple of missed putts are the sticking point however you have to realise that (like you) I was expecting you to hole them... which is weird because before you got that putter I wouldn't have given you a chance in hell


You can't judge your game on such small margins. A few of your drives were the best I've ever seen you hit... 260yds to that ditch on the last apparently. Some of your hybrids were top drawer too.

Whoever has been teaching you I want a lesson from him!!!! Must be a top bloke!.... and handsome

my point exactly, plenty of help and assistance on here(and plenty of sarcastic,horrible buggers(lol) too!)

 

[Adrena1in]

I nearly always have "those days". When I'm on my own or just playing for fun, I tend to get annoyed with myself. If I'm involved in any sort of team competition then I feel guilty *and* annoyed with myself.

It's a wonder I've not sold everything golf-related I have to take up something else.

 

[CrapHacker]

I have to say I think craphacker is doing himself a huge disservice and his game was nowhere near as bad as he made out. Ascot isn't an easy track first time out especially off the whits and with the rough now quite penal.

He was steady and did his bit in places.

I think a couple of missed putts are the sticking point however you have to realise that (like you) I was expecting you to hole them... which is weird because before you got that putter I wouldn't have given you a chance in hell


You can't judge your game on such small margins. A few of your drives were the best I've ever seen you hit... 260yds to that ditch on the last apparently. Some of your hybrids were top drawer too.

Whoever has been teaching you I want a lesson from him!!!! Must be a top bloke!.... and handsome

A few days away to allow for a more objective thought, and maybe, just maybe, life isn't quite so bad.

Missing three rediculously short putts, and finding yourself dormie three down, is enough to test the patience of a better man than me.

And those huge slices off the tee were just scary, but once I'd allowed for that, then there were a few holes where it almost came together.

But.

I never got the brain in gear at all.

So looking back, I never gave myself a chance.

I rushed to get there. I had to be on the road back at stupid o'clock. I just didn't give myself enough time to relax more to make the most of the company, and the scenery.

This isn't a game for rushing. It's a game for chillaxing.

On the day I was Mr Runaroundincircles. If I was a herb, I'd have been Dill the dog, whereas I prefer to be Parsley.

I'll probably give it one more try before I give the game up forever.