In order of importance

1. Good weather AND good company

Good weather is more important than a good course IMO. I've played council courses in crappy areas on glorious days that I have enjoyed more than when I played Carnoustie in driving rain and 50mph winds. I've added 'good company' here as well as the two go hand-in-hand. I have only had 'bad company' twice in my 3 or so years playing golf, so it's generally a given.

2. Good golf

Bringing out my competitive side here, I guess. Knocking it around in 78 gave me a much bigger buzz than playing the likes of Hillside did. This is not to say that it has the opposite effect when I hack it around in 90- I still enjoy it, but not as much.

3. The course

Definitely at the bottom of the list for me. I 'get' what a good course is and what a 'cow field' is. However, I've played a handful of good courses over my short time playing golf and whilst some views etc are lovely e.g. Hillside 11th, I have exactly the same amount of fun around courses with a £20 price tag. I suppose this is a good thing as I know a lot of you on here regularly play courses with a +£100 price tag and that you find it worth every penny, but I just don't. Maybe this will change over the years. As long as there's full greens and tees, the fairways aren't boggy and every hole isn't a blind tee shot or approach then I'm always fully satisfied.
 
Agree with both the posts 1 & 2

Though occasionally 2 and 3 could swap. Nothing quite like playing a tough course (well) with 'interesting' weather!
 
virtuocity said:
1. Good weather AND good company

Good weather is more important than a good course IMO. I've played council courses in crappy areas on glorious days that I have enjoyed more than when I played Carnoustie in driving rain and 50mph winds. I've added 'good company' here as well as the two go hand-in-hand. I have only had 'bad company' twice in my 3 or so years playing golf, so it's generally a given.

2. Good golf

Bringing out my competitive side here, I guess. Knocking it around in 78 gave me a much bigger buzz than playing the likes of Hillside did. This is not to say that it has the opposite effect when I hack it around in 90- I still enjoy it, but not as much.

3. The course

Definitely at the bottom of the list for me. I 'get' what a good course is and what a 'cow field' is. However, I've played a handful of good courses over my short time playing golf and whilst some views etc are lovely e.g. Hillside 11th, I have exactly the same amount of fun around courses with a £20 price tag. I suppose this is a good thing as I know a lot of you on here regularly play courses with a +£100 price tag and that you find it worth every penny, but I just don't. Maybe this will change over the years. As long as there's full greens and tees, the fairways aren't boggy and every hole isn't a blind tee shot or approach then I'm always fully satisfied.
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Naughty
That's 4.
You can only have 3
;)
 
bobmac said:
Naughty
That's 4.
You can only have 3
;)
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OK- drop the company. I'm happy to go into my own wee world. Plus, I'm such a lovely guy, everyone just wants to get along with me anyway, cracking jokes, sharing beard grooming tips etc. People ALWAYS remember me* once they've played with me.



*Dave? Who's that? Oh aye! The guy with the long hair, beard and pink tees. Aye, ah mind him. He's awrite.
 
1. Good company
2. Good weather
3. Good course

First 2 can make up for a dodgy course. Bad weather and bad company can ruin the experience of a good course.
 
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