I got out and played a round of golf yesterday with a buddy. It was the first round of golf I have played in 9 months, as life has been a whirlwind since adopting Kendra. I usually average 1 round a month historically, but my schedule has just not allowed for it lately.
I have never been a great golfer, but I am not terrible either. I usually shoot in the mid 80s, which is a little better than bogey golf. I have always felt that golf is like riding a bike, once you have the swing down and know how to execute, you can always pick up a club and play OK.
I am now rethinking my "golf is like riding a bike" mentality, as I hit bad shot after bad shot yesterday. I played like I hadn't played golf in years (which is not that far off), and I found the mechanics of muscle memory and small things you forget after not playing enough, to be too much to overcome after no practice. There are just too many things that have to work properly and in tandem for a golf swing to work great, and inconsistencies of one or two things a little off can result in a bad round of golf. Plus, there is an element of touch and feel, which is only honed with experience and practice...
I shot a 94.
Ouch. But I did have fun out there, and I did much better on the back 9 (43 on the back after a 51 on the front) after getting in some "practice" on the front nine. My buddy is also a decent golfer at a 10 handicap, but he struggled too, so that made me feel a little better about my bad round. It was beautiful day outside as well at 85 degrees Fahrenheit and the course we played had nice mountain views (though it wasn't in the greatest condition). All in all, it was good to get on the course again and I look forward to redemption the next time out!
Thanks for stopping by!
Brian
These tree-lined courses can be tough. Gotta keep it in the short grass!
I played this weekend as well. A couple foul balls kept the score from being a lot better than it was.
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Yes, it was difficult as any tee ball off the fairway pretty much left you with no shot in! Glad you got out... bummer about the errant shots tho. You really need to put everything together in order to score well!
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Hi @brian.rrr
Your experience is a great struggle, although this time it fails, but you have to be passionate and keep trying. Your golfing location is so beautiful.
Good luck.
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Great to see more golf content being posted on Steemit. I love golf but am far from a scratch golfer. I get out for the sheer enjoyment of it. I live in Canada, so I can relate to having to knock the rust off each and every spring. It's like starting over each year, and then finally when I'm finally getting things dialed in, it's the end of the season. Keep it on the short grass! FORE!
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Yeah, I hear you on the rust! Appreciate you stopping by buddy!
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Yeah, I hear you on
The rust! Appreciate you
Stopping by buddy!
- brian.rrr
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golf is a very talented game.but i know something its game not fully.but today your post to read i am knowing alots of idea this game.unfortunately,my country not this game.so,when i am not played this game.but i am watching this game my tv chanell.you select doing very good place for playing this game.i am really appreciating your post always.because its giving alltime new knowledge idea of my life.thanks to sharing forgood post of game. very well done.take care yourself and best of luck of your great work.may god bless you..my dear friend.. @brian.rrr my blessing alltime with you... and your sweet family..
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The important thing about all this is that you got fun that's great, I've never played glof, I hope I can prove this at some point, even though you say it's difficult, I think you have to take aim
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Friend, how are you? I'm a little lost because of problems with the internet but I barely get the signal I'm looking for my friends and among them are you, the golf catches my attention I guess you have to be very precise I'm sure you'll get up to date if you dedicate a little of your time
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Hello how are you? moments like these you need you are an excellent man good father good husband you deserve a moment for you
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Golf is the most standard game. Really it's very interesting. You feel something uneasy to play golf as you aren't not playing regularly. It's a normal thing if we not play any game regularly then felling uneasy. But if you play again regularly then you properly enjoy the game.
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After spending so much time without playing it is normal that one loses the thread of the game. This sport is more than all concentration and technique, it is not at all simple if you have never practiced continuously. The good thing is that they were rewarded with a good sunny weather.
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I have totally been where you were yesterday. I used to play golf 3-4 times a week before I got married and had kids. That reduced to 3-4 times a year when I first moved to Ontario and now I am lucky to get out at all. I have always shot low 80's but my last round was a 96 mess with me chasing my bad shots all over the course. Someday I will have time to play again. At least, that's what I keep telling myself.
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Golf is a fascinating sport for me, it requires a lot of precision and concentration, for me it's great, those landscapes that are beautiful, what a good place.
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I remember that the first time I saw a post on your blog was a video making a good launch! I immediately thought you had a lot of strength in that arm, I'm glad you can take back what you like to do!
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Golf is my favourite game.like your post brother.enjoy your life with golf keep playing.
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Golf is Amazing Sport , I hope you have enjoyed your time .
Thank's for sharing @brian.rrr
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Golf is Amazing Sport , I hope you have enjoyed your time .
Thank's for sharing @brian.rrr
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the only golf I have played is on the wii , and I was pretty good if I don't mind me saying @brian.rrr !!
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Good information guys . . . . !!
Thank you for sharing.....!!!
Hopefully your sucsesfull.....!!!!!!!
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Golf is the comfortable and standard people game..
I also love to watching the game..but i can't play well..@brian.rrr
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I have only played golf with my nintendo wii, it is not the same, but I also enjoy it a lot. Regards!
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I have never played this sport, in my city there are no golf courses, but I find it interesting, it's great that you can go out and play, it's always good to do activities that you like!
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wonderful when you like to do something, and if it's a sport even more, I know what you're talking about because I'm an athlete and it's true what you say is like riding a bike, I really liked your story and I loved the photos.
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It's a very concentrated sport, I don't know much about details, but I wish you luck and overcome so many obstacles throwing through beautiful trees.
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The important thing was that you had fun, and you had a fun time with your friend... great photos.
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Golf is the most standard game" I love golf game " thank you for sharing with us
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Wow, enjoy working, good day.
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The golf catches my attention and although I do not understand it very well is a very respected sport by many, also I am very funny to know how you define the golf swing with the bike hahaha, greetings brother.
@calitoo
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