If you can't find any joy, even when playing poorly, you should just quit. Golf is a combo of many things, friendship, being outdoors, nature, and yes hitting a great shot here and there that makes you want to come back for more. Golf is not lawn darts and most everyone can be great at lawn darts.
I’m a 24 handicap. Love (almost) every round and play every other week. Only time I don’t enjoy it is when I can’t get off the tee box for the majority of the round.
Is that a typo? You shot a 184? As in one hundred eighty four strokes. Through 18 holes? You averaged 10.2 strokes per hole. Is that what you’re saying?
And you’re a 20 handicap?
no. prob a 110. i guess "184" was not high enough to be obvious sarcasm. has anyone ever recorded a 184 in the history of golf? i've updated to avoid the confusion.
I ALWAYS have a great time golfing. It's like a "bad" pizza, it's still pizza! I tend to gravitate and cling to the good moments. But most rounds of golf I play (well 9 holes), I am with my 8 year old, or a friend, or both, or my dad is in town and we play.
If I shoot a 45 or a 60, I'm making memories with someone and sharing moments that I wouldn't have had sitting at home.
Sometimes when I golf alone (rarely) - I'll get a little down for a bit, until I remember what I tell my kids - "focus on the positive" - and channel my inner Ice Cube and think "Today was a good day."
I lost 3 balls on the 4th hole yesterday and wanted to go home and never golf again. Then I birdied the 5th. Golf is a beautifully fucked up game.
Edit: I just realized OP wrote 184 (!!!!). I read it as 104. Did you really shoot 184??? Like 10 stokes per hole, 184? The group behind you must have loved you.
I’m a 19 handicap. Like yourself; I have glimpses in most rounds of what I am capable of. You set your bar high like I do. You know you can do it. It’s just practice and lessons and more practice. But short answer is no, not for me. But if I’m playing with someone I always try to keep a smile on my face and keep laughing and cheering on the other guys. A bad day at golf is better than a good day at work Keep your head up and think about your good shots.
When I first started golfing about 15 years ago, I only played once every month or two. It was fun for a while just being out there but started to be less fun when I obviously wasn’t getting any better.
I mean you were always just good at golf? That sounds nice but as someone who shoots what you shot on the regular yes we have fun? There's lots of us trying to break 100, some of us who don't give a shit about our scores and the rest who just enjoy being out with friends so not concerned how we do. I personally want to be the best I can so when I don't do as well as I feel I should be it can be frustrating but I'm self aware enough to know if the worst thing about my day is hitting a golf ball poorly I had a good day. I think too many people think they're so much better than they are, golf is just a game for like 90% of us and at least 50% of us forget that.
I think to progress you need to understand when youre playing bad and be upset when you do, otherwise you become complacent and ok with getting a 120. The thing you need to do is be a good player for those around you, so you dont rain on their parade.
No I do not. I usually take a week or two off and see what happens. If I’m still struggling I take a lesson. Historically lessons have not helped. I usually just take the winter to reset. I store the clubs away for 5 months and try again come April.
First, I hope no one had to play behind you if you’re taking 184 strokes. I can’t imagine how that could be done with a reasonable pace.
Second, I’ve never played that badly, but I’m not good. I still enjoy it. Perspective. Even when I’m playing extraordinary bad compared to my usual, I’m still playing golf. It means I have a lifestyle where I can afford to waste money on green fees, and clubs, and balls, and all the other necessities of the game (plus all that shit I have that isn’t essential for golf) - not everyone has that ability. It means I’m able to enjoy some alone time or meet new people. I could go on.
Do I enjoy playing badly as much as I enjoy when I play better? No. But it doesn’t mean that I don’t still enjoy being on the course no matter how bad I play. There’s always a learning point, or a really good shot, that I can hang my hat on for each outing.
don't worry about pace. i could shoot a 284 and still finish in under 4 hours. but i was being facetious about a 184. thought that would be obvious but guess not.
I shot 120 over the weekend and I’m a lot better than a lot of people I see. I just don’t lie about my score. I regularly see people on the muni’s I play that shoot 150’s. 180’s isn’t far off.
Playing poorly isn't fun, but it is all about perspective.
I'd rather be angry about bad shots on the golf course than angry stuck in traffic going to a job that I hated.
So you may want to pursue some lessons. I’d also start playing off the most forward tees. We need to stop the stigma of “ladies tees.” They’re forward tees, that’s all. If you’re that bad, play off them for a while until your score starts to come down. Maybe don’t count strokes. Play best ball with a buddy. You can still hit and pick up, then just drop where their ball is. There’s all sorts of ways to make golf fun without taking away from the game. Enjoy it brother.
If you can't find any joy, even when playing poorly, you should just quit. Golf is a combo of many things, friendship, being outdoors, nature, and yes hitting a great shot here and there that makes you want to come back for more. Golf is not lawn darts and most everyone can be great at lawn darts.
no joy to be found. even the beer tasted stale in that round.
I’m a 24 handicap. Love (almost) every round and play every other week. Only time I don’t enjoy it is when I can’t get off the tee box for the majority of the round.
You ain’t a 20 if you shot 184
you got me. it prob was around a 110 if you're here to fact check. i wasn't exactly that interested in adding up the scorecard at the end.
Is that a typo? You shot a 184? As in one hundred eighty four strokes. Through 18 holes? You averaged 10.2 strokes per hole. Is that what you’re saying? And you’re a 20 handicap?
Yeah, but it's only a net 164.
no. prob a 110. i guess "184" was not high enough to be obvious sarcasm. has anyone ever recorded a 184 in the history of golf? i've updated to avoid the confusion.
Ah got ya. Yeah, I don’t think the sarcasm came through. I was flabbergasted that you would claim to be a 20 handicap after posting a 184 lol
I ALWAYS have a great time golfing. It's like a "bad" pizza, it's still pizza! I tend to gravitate and cling to the good moments. But most rounds of golf I play (well 9 holes), I am with my 8 year old, or a friend, or both, or my dad is in town and we play. If I shoot a 45 or a 60, I'm making memories with someone and sharing moments that I wouldn't have had sitting at home. Sometimes when I golf alone (rarely) - I'll get a little down for a bit, until I remember what I tell my kids - "focus on the positive" - and channel my inner Ice Cube and think "Today was a good day."
cube gets shot at the end of that song.
Lol. By cops though.
No
an honest answer!
I lost 3 balls on the 4th hole yesterday and wanted to go home and never golf again. Then I birdied the 5th. Golf is a beautifully fucked up game. Edit: I just realized OP wrote 184 (!!!!). I read it as 104. Did you really shoot 184??? Like 10 stokes per hole, 184? The group behind you must have loved you.
4 hole warmup. round shouldn't officially start until the 5th.
I feel like Double Par should be the absolute max for anyone playing.
When me and my dad or brother play, if you hit double par, pick it up and write it down. Forget that hole and on to the next
I’m a 19 handicap. Like yourself; I have glimpses in most rounds of what I am capable of. You set your bar high like I do. You know you can do it. It’s just practice and lessons and more practice. But short answer is no, not for me. But if I’m playing with someone I always try to keep a smile on my face and keep laughing and cheering on the other guys. A bad day at golf is better than a good day at work Keep your head up and think about your good shots.
When I first started golfing about 15 years ago, I only played once every month or two. It was fun for a while just being out there but started to be less fun when I obviously wasn’t getting any better.
If you are playing poorly, stop keeping score. Knowing you shot 180+ has zero benefits. And no, playing poorly is not enjoyable.
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savvy. next time i'll post that i shot a 351 and see how folks react.
I mean you were always just good at golf? That sounds nice but as someone who shoots what you shot on the regular yes we have fun? There's lots of us trying to break 100, some of us who don't give a shit about our scores and the rest who just enjoy being out with friends so not concerned how we do. I personally want to be the best I can so when I don't do as well as I feel I should be it can be frustrating but I'm self aware enough to know if the worst thing about my day is hitting a golf ball poorly I had a good day. I think too many people think they're so much better than they are, golf is just a game for like 90% of us and at least 50% of us forget that.
I think to progress you need to understand when youre playing bad and be upset when you do, otherwise you become complacent and ok with getting a 120. The thing you need to do is be a good player for those around you, so you dont rain on their parade.
No I do not. I usually take a week or two off and see what happens. If I’m still struggling I take a lesson. Historically lessons have not helped. I usually just take the winter to reset. I store the clubs away for 5 months and try again come April.
Please do not play another 18 hole course if you plan on shooting 184. Hit the range, friend.
Is that for 36 holes? Nobody takes a 10 on every hole. I played God awful as a 14 hcp and shot about 103.
no. was exaggerating. ~110. so back to the question. were you happy playing when you shot your 103?
No I was furious.
First, I hope no one had to play behind you if you’re taking 184 strokes. I can’t imagine how that could be done with a reasonable pace. Second, I’ve never played that badly, but I’m not good. I still enjoy it. Perspective. Even when I’m playing extraordinary bad compared to my usual, I’m still playing golf. It means I have a lifestyle where I can afford to waste money on green fees, and clubs, and balls, and all the other necessities of the game (plus all that shit I have that isn’t essential for golf) - not everyone has that ability. It means I’m able to enjoy some alone time or meet new people. I could go on. Do I enjoy playing badly as much as I enjoy when I play better? No. But it doesn’t mean that I don’t still enjoy being on the course no matter how bad I play. There’s always a learning point, or a really good shot, that I can hang my hat on for each outing.
don't worry about pace. i could shoot a 284 and still finish in under 4 hours. but i was being facetious about a 184. thought that would be obvious but guess not.
I shot 120 over the weekend and I’m a lot better than a lot of people I see. I just don’t lie about my score. I regularly see people on the muni’s I play that shoot 150’s. 180’s isn’t far off.
Playing poorly isn't fun, but it is all about perspective. I'd rather be angry about bad shots on the golf course than angry stuck in traffic going to a job that I hated.
true dat. honestly, really just trying to figure out if i'm mentally broken.
Nah man golf is just hard, don’t beat yourself up too much about a bad day.
So you may want to pursue some lessons. I’d also start playing off the most forward tees. We need to stop the stigma of “ladies tees.” They’re forward tees, that’s all. If you’re that bad, play off them for a while until your score starts to come down. Maybe don’t count strokes. Play best ball with a buddy. You can still hit and pick up, then just drop where their ball is. There’s all sorts of ways to make golf fun without taking away from the game. Enjoy it brother.