A good day
I’ve played off and on with the girls and in friends scrambles for 20-years but never really any good. I’ve never played a focused 18 on my own without mulligans or giving up on holes.
I started lessons and true practicing a few years ago but still off and on. My husband has always encouraged me to swing more at the range and simulator. The last six months I finally listened and have swung more than in years.
I’m 55. I love competition, know a lot about the game (and sports in general as I’m passionate about them), but wasn’t blessed with athletic ability. I’m 5’0 and fluffy. Hustle and heart all day but I’m the try hard girl.
I played my first round of 18 today on a course I’ve never played. Finished 113 with NO mulligans and completed every hole. To complete every hole with only one double par (stupid sand) was a huge accomplishment in my book. My hubby and I played with two strangers (very nice young guys) which added nerves in the beginning. I’m 9-holes away from finally registering a handicap on GHIN. (All my other scores were executive courses).
I feel AWESOME about the day. I miss hit a handful of drives which made for triple bogeys that may have resulted in some adult language. I refused breakfast balls or redos. Not that those are a bad thing but I really want to set a realistic handicap and wanted to know a true 18 hole score.
I share this in hopes that those who aren’t sure this is the game for them keep playing. Don’t be afraid of playing with strangers. I received a lot of encouragement and felt pure joy when I heard “great shot!”
I almost gave up playing this game a few years ago and I’m so thankful I doubled down on learning. Keep swinging ladies. Fun times ahead!