fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Had about 8 years off with my knee, mainly in my thirties. Didnt take long for the long game to get back close to where it was, but the short game another story (just ask Tiger lol)
Longest break from golf and how was your 'game' when you returned?
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SatchFan
Q-School Graduate
30 years for me. Gave it up completely at 18 and didn't take it up again until I was 48 when my wife suggested I should get out more. Took me about two weeks to get back into it properly and apart from the occasional argument with the golfing gods I have never played so well.
Dellboy
Challenge Tour Pro
Had 6 weeks off, due to work over Christmas, first game back I got 42 pts & 4 under my h/c.
Played two days later and only scored 23 pts and 7 over.
Played two days later and only scored 23 pts and 7 over.
EuanRoss
Assistant Pro
I played very little between the ages of 17 and 22 due to a combination of going to Uni in Glasgow, having a shoulder reconstruction and going backpacking for 6 months. I think my handicap was about 8 when I stopped and when I re-joined I was given 11 and even went up to 12 for a time. During those 5 years I was lucky if I played 10 games a year and then I didn't swing a club between shoulder surgery in June 2006 and returning from backpacking in June 2007.
Had another 5-6 month break for a trip to Rugby World Cup in 2011 when I wouldn't have swung a club between September 2011 and February 2012 but that didn't seem to hinder me too much.
Hovering between 5 and 6 now but that long period of hardly playing between 2002 and 2007 definitely set my game back a long way, however, I'm now playing more than I ever have and I think that even if I'd not had that long break I wouldn't be much lower than I am now.
Had another 5-6 month break for a trip to Rugby World Cup in 2011 when I wouldn't have swung a club between September 2011 and February 2012 but that didn't seem to hinder me too much.
Hovering between 5 and 6 now but that long period of hardly playing between 2002 and 2007 definitely set my game back a long way, however, I'm now playing more than I ever have and I think that even if I'd not had that long break I wouldn't be much lower than I am now.
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
I stopped for a few months last year, it enabled me to realise that I have always been a handicap hacker and will always be so, ergo my livelihood does not depend on golf. Now this may seem obvious but I had arrived at the point where playing golf was getting/got stressful for me, which in hindsight is ridiculous as its supposed to be enjoyment.
When I stopped I was not pleasant on course either for me or for my PP's (acting like a 5 year old isn't great). Hopefully now I have a better perspective on the game and don't beat myself up over the bad shots. I am still competitive and still want to reduce my h/c, however if I don't I will enjoy the walk and the company.
Whenever your ready Steve drop me a PM and we will have a game together.
When I stopped I was not pleasant on course either for me or for my PP's (acting like a 5 year old isn't great). Hopefully now I have a better perspective on the game and don't beat myself up over the bad shots. I am still competitive and still want to reduce my h/c, however if I don't I will enjoy the walk and the company.
Whenever your ready Steve drop me a PM and we will have a game together.
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
Two rounds a week and two range sessions..... after 3 weeks I always manage to have SOME sort of game back.
Have quit for 7yrs previously, have also quit for several months here and there. I think you get it back as quick as YOU want to.
Have quit for 7yrs previously, have also quit for several months here and there. I think you get it back as quick as YOU want to.
richart
Major Champion
I basically gave up playing from the age of 18 through to my late 40's. Played a bit in between, mainly Society days. Didn't play any club competitions, and handicap got pushed up on reviews. Last handicap was 11 when I gave up all golf in late 30's (age not decade)
When I joined Blackmoor I had a choice of my lowest handicap or my last one. Went for last one, so got given 11.0. I have improved hugely since then, and six years later have slashed my handicap to 10.9.
When I joined Blackmoor I had a choice of my lowest handicap or my last one. Went for last one, so got given 11.0. I have improved hugely since then, and six years later have slashed my handicap to 10.9.
I'm fast approaching 4 weeks now, haven't been able to motivate myself to even drop in on a range or practice area and I've been visiting courses all over the Midlands and with my clubs in the boot!
Is there something wrong with me :mmm:
Is there something wrong with me :mmm:
