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Today is 9 days and counting since the last time I played a round of Golf! The last 3-5 rounds I have played It was not any fun. I felt like I was just out there just going through the motion, and my scores reflect that. I usually get excited about shooting a round of golf days before I actually go to play. Usually on my way to the golf course I'm thinking about how fun it is going to be to shoot a low round and what I need to do to accomplish this goal. Like I said though, It feels like I'm just going through the motion's. Doing the same thing over and over and over. The same stupid chunked chips, the same stupid pull hook drive's into the woods, and usually by the time I make the turn I'm ready to go home. I've already gotten irritated with either the fellow riding with me who is still complaining about his triple bogey 3 holes ago or somthing stupid my kid did earlier in the morning that has nothing to do with what I'm doing at the moment. I'm ready for the cart girl so I can start popping the Budweiser tops so I have somthing to do while I ride out the last 9 holes.
I have a scramble tourny I am going to play in on Wed. the 27th. The same one our team placed 2nd in last year. Wed. will be almost 2 weeks since the last time I played. So I brought my clubs to work with me today and plan on hitting the driving range after work. I'm hoping that either today or atleast by Wed. I will get the fire and the desire back to go out there and compete in this game that I love so much and hate so much at other times! lol. Maybe I need to change up who I am golfing with? Maybe I just need to change up with who I ride in the cart with? I don't know. I just don't feel it anymore! I haven't for the last month and a half or so. I'm burnt out I guess.
Does anyone else ever get burnt out with this game? What caused you to become burnt out? What did you do to get the fire back?
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greenjacket13
7/3/2011 12:54:16 PM points |
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gj24
6/15/2011 8:00:44 PM Kinda going through the same thing right now J. I'm having trouble focusing, find my mind wandering elsewhere. My round is either solid or it goes South early and often~ |
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michaelfmx
5/13/2011 7:51:47 AM I guess I haven't gotten to that point yet. No matter ho9w I played the previous round, I am always looking forward to the next time. One thing that keeps things fresh for me is that I show up at different golf courses as a single and get paired up. You meet some interesting people that way. If you happen to get paired up with a jerk, at least you know that you will probably never see them again. Good luck. |
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firecapt60
5/9/2011 9:29:07 PM I took a break and tried looking at how it was better than a lot of other things I would be doing if I weren't golfing......like honey do's. |
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BUCKNUT
5/9/2011 11:32:17 AM Well I took 21 days off from my 4some, went back to them Saturday morning and the same ol' bitcher is still Mr. Bitcher! I didn't even ride with him 1/2 the time. Every time the cart stopped I grabbed about 3 or 4 clubs and took off walking. I didn't acknowledge his bitching or anything. He asked me something a few times..."I don't know man" and walked off. I didnt' keep track of putts or anything just "score" and wound up enjoying myself with an 84. I say not bad for 21 days off, with a scramble in between. |
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Duckhunter
4/27/2011 11:09:03 AM Maybe your trying to hard to make every shot? It's not about winning. when you think to much about winning then it's to much like a job. You want to play good just don't think you have to be great. It's has to be about fun. |
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Marv8
4/26/2011 7:29:55 PM Play with people that make you laugh. Negative comments or people throwing clubs and cussing is no fun to be around. If you ain't having fun then you shouldn't be out there |
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Robert Premeaux Jr.
4/26/2011 5:48:09 PM I play in spurts, but anytime I've played so poorly that I don't enjoy golf, I work on my game. Two years ago, a hard low pull hook off the tee almost grounded me from golf. But instead of quitting, I figured out what I was doing, worked hard on the fix on the driving range and now have more control over my swing than ever before because of it. That's not to say I haven't felt something of what you've felt before. When all I can shoot is 82 or more every time out no matter how much I practice, it becomes annoying. But that's golf. Plus, one must practice every day without fail to get good. I don't do that, so it's stupid of me to expect my handicap to fall from the 6-7 range down to 1-2 just because I hit a few buckets a week. |
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Nalga
4/26/2011 4:35:40 PM Sooooo been there. My guess is you need a change of scenery. You know, different cart girls, etc. Playing the same course over n over can do that to me. I'm betting you'll be good to go at the scramble. Those are always a nice change of pace. And if that doesn't work a good fishing trip is definately in order. Just be sure to call bradely and me so we can join you. |
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heartotexas
4/26/2011 4:20:11 PM Well, the times I've gotten near burnout is when I just wasn't seeing any improvement in my game. I tend to focus on scores too much and I'm learning not to do that. What has worked for me during those times, is to go get a quick fix lesson with a pro on some aspect of my game. That usually helps put the fire back. |
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BUCKNUT
4/26/2011 10:02:54 AM Maybe the lil' layoff worked! We shall see tomorrow. Was just sitting here thinking about my scramble tourny tomorrow and the butterflies began kicking around! |
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1hacker
4/25/2011 11:23:32 PM The only time I get bored with it I find I can't clear my mind of something else that is going on. So I have other games I play on the course instead of just the score. Just score those games instead. Really clears the mind. |
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itbeZ
4/25/2011 9:08:34 PM Buck, the break will be good.You'll be okay.But I will say switch up your partners because no one wants to hear the same ole same ole ..... |
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wedger
4/25/2011 6:59:51 PM When you go to play quit worrying about the game but the fun you can have not your scores. We all have good and bad days so find the good in each time out. Take each mistake as anew challenge and try to make it into a lessen for yourself. |
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golfdude528
4/25/2011 6:41:43 PM When I get burned out like that, the first thing I do is AVOID THE RANGE!!!!! Just go out and rely on you natural instincts. Don't think about anything that has to do with golf. Just turn and fire. It works for me. |
