Nervous!!!

[Miller_time]

Why am I worrying?

On Sunday morning I have been added onto a two ball. It'll be the first time I have started a round without knowing at least one person. When I have been playing before if I've been on my own, I've sometimes joined up with golfers on the way round and have never played too bad. But I have this idea in my head that I'll duff it off the first and it'll go downhill from there...... (My game) not the ball!

Usually I play with my mate and bad shots (and there are a lot) don't bother us because normally we'd just have a laugh about it (followed by plenty of ribbing or until the threat of a wedge up the.......) anyway since it's started getting chilly I have been playing on my own as he won't play if it’s raining/windy/frosty/cold/too sunny/too early/too late ect, so it looks like I am going to be joining other groups like this over the winter.

Has anyone ever been paired with somebody how is useless and resented it or are people like me and don't mind as long as they’re not been held up and they're out on the course?

 

[Doc]

We all start somewhere.

If it's just social, pick up when you've had too many to score ( like stableford) that way you won't be holding
anyone up and you won't feel under pressure.

If it's medal then breath deep and swing easy.

Just enjoy the game and be yourself.

Cheers

 

[Mary]

My knees will also be knocking on the tee come Sunday. I have played a few of the mixed comps with my nephew, but as he has moved to another club I agreed to be paired with one of the men who is looking for a playing partner. Just hope it's somebody with a good sense of humour, who does not have his sights set too firmly on taking the trophy home!

MT - I think we will both have to keep reminding ourselves that the objective is to enjoy the game - come what may!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Most club members will be very friendly and welcoming. Explain you are nervous and they'll probably help put you at ease. So what if you duff the first one. It happens. Play your own game, ask questions regarding rules and etiquette if you are unsure and enjoy it. I'm sure you'll be fine

 

[Hobbit]

We do it for fun, not for a living. Also, you'll find it easier to concentrate coz you won't have the mountains of conversation you normally have.

You'll be fine.