It's Been A Long Time Coming

[soulfeller]

I've been attempting to play this game, on and off for about 45 years. I've played regularly for a couple of years, and then stop for a good few years, hardly picking a club up. My last really regular golf was nearly 20 years ago, and I got a handicap of 26, although my best round was about 98. Last year I decided to start again, playing at Great Salterns, Portsmouth, Par 69. I had a couple of lessons, and a few rounds and hit a 95 & a 98 as well as a few 100+ rounds, and then went downhill hardly ever playing below 100. This year I've had a couple of rounds at about 98, but getting a bit disillusioned with my lack of progress, although I felt like I was playing better, the scores would not come. I've just had a 2 week break and played Wednesday, and hit 89!!! yesterday I went out, expecting an absolute nightmare and hit 92. My best ever 2 rounds of golf. Perhaps I'll stick at it.

Just thought I'd share my Joy. Got another round tomorrow. Let's see what happens.

Paul

 

[virtuocity]

I've been attempting to play this game, on and off for about 45 years. I've played regularly for a couple of years, and then stop for a good few years, hardly picking a club up. My last really regular golf was nearly 20 years ago, and I got a handicap of 26, although my best round was about 98. Last year I decided to start again, playing at Great Salterns, Portsmouth, Par 69. I had a couple of lessons, and a few rounds and hit a 95 & a 98 as well as a few 100+ rounds, and then went downhill hardly ever playing below 100. This year I've had a couple of rounds at about 98, but getting a bit disillusioned with my lack of progress, although I felt like I was playing better, the scores would not come. I've just had a 2 week break and played Wednesday, and hit 89!!! yesterday I went out, expecting an absolute nightmare and hit 92. My best ever 2 rounds of golf. Perhaps I'll stick at it.

Just thought I'd share my Joy. Got another round tomorrow. Let's see what happens.

Paul

This is key- playing the hole, not the scorecard.

What do you EXPECT to score tomorrow?

 

[pokerjoke]

Well done.
Its amazing how a good score can come along at any time.
Keep up the good work.

 

[pbrown7582]

Congrats on the sub 90 keeping working at it and not expecting too much or the golfing gods will bit back!
Enjoy the flow of a PB. :thup:

 

[soulfeller]

Unfortunately, it was 102 today, but to be fair, I'm a bit tired. 3 rounds, late shift last night, etc.
Thanks for the comments, but I won't be posting on here anymore. Apparently my user name, which is also used elsewhere, is not welcome on this site. Funny, I do all the correct etiquette on the course etc. Golf eh!!!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Well done. It can never be tamed and there will always be more bad days than good but it is the good ones that live in the memory. I'm sure there are lower scores t come

 

[kev_off_the_tee]

I've been playing a few years and have always hovered around the 94-100 mark ( this nightmare winter was the exception with some cricket scores). I don't play or practice often enough to improve significantly but I do really enjoy golf these days rather than focusing on the negatives.

I was originally told "enjoy it and the lower scores will come" which I'm starting to believe

 

[Garesfield ACE]

Unfortunately, it was 102 today, but to be fair, I'm a bit tired. 3 rounds, late shift last night, etc.
Thanks for the comments, but I won't be posting on here anymore. Apparently my user name, which is also used elsewhere, is not welcome on this site. Funny, I do all the correct etiquette on the course etc. Golf eh!!!!

Well done on the good scores mate

Just change your username if your letting something get to you......dont let 'them' get to you!!!