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Cake day: July 5th, 2023

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  • Wife and I are in a hospital waiting room yesterday for her appointment. This ditz across from us has her phone on what seemed like max volume watching some garbage about drinking this magic potion and losing 19 pounds with no effort.

    She’s completely oblivious to us, just keeps watching at max volume. After staring at her for about 30 seconds and getting no reaction I finally not-so-nicely ask her to either put on her headphones or turn the crap off as I don’t want to hear it. She quickly shuts off whatever it was she was watching.

    Seems like so many people have sadly lost all decorum on how to behave in public. Yes, I’m old but so was she!











  • I’m similar to you, coming back after about 20 years for me.

    I’ve gone out alone by myself in the past. Haven’t done it recently as, being retired, I have some playing partners I go out with a couple times per week.

    IIRC, just let them know when you book tee time your skill level and your desire to play as a single. You might have to be flexible with your tee time but I think most courses will try to fit you in. If you do get paired up with better players, let them know and be willing to pick your ball up and drop by them for the next shot.

    Just pay attention to your pace of play and you’ll be fine. As a single it shouldn’t be an issue but just be aware. One of the times I went out as a single I had a better player behind me out as a single as well. It was just a 9-hole course but he was catching me. I was about to let him play through when I shot a freak eagle on a par 4, got back on pace, and stayed ahead of him for the rest of the round.


  • In my opinion, sure.

    What should be recognized is the pace of play, both for your playing partners and others behind you. Figure 4-4.5 hours for 18 holes with a foursome.

    Pace of play article:

    https://golf.com/instruction/pace-of-play-golf-guidelines/?amp=1

    When you’re just starting out, I wouldn’t even bother keeping score. I don’t right now. We’re just not good enough for that quite yet. When you can start shooting bogie or par on some holes, then maybe start keeping score. I shot par and bogie on two par 4’s, 341 yard and 442 yard respectively, earlier this week so I’m getting there.

    I’m just coming back to the game after 20+ years and wasn’t all that great back then being honest. Right now I pick my ball up all the time to keep up with my partners. Let’s face it, I’m just practicing on the course. And it is so different on the course from hitting balls on the range.

    Lessons are a great idea. Start out right and don’t learn bad habits. I did the same thing.