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WooHoo! 87!

Okay, I realize there are some really good golfers on here that would cringe at shooting an 87 on a relativly easy course. But for a high handicapper like me who just got back in the game this year after a 20 year absence, this is a milestone. 20 years ago I gave up the game out of frustration at never getting out of the mid-90's. I've slowly seen improvement this year after deciding that patience, brought on by an extra 20 years of maturity, combined with plenty of practice coupled with some lessons will be the ticket to getting out of the 90's. While I'm not out yet, this was a milestone of sorts and a very enjoyable round. I've stopped adding up the score or even tracking it in my mind until I'm finished with all 18. I knew I had a decent round and I had butterflies in my stomach as I added up my scorecard. I know that sounds silly but heck, golf does strange things to people!

Thanks for listening!

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	Cluber 10/21/2008 9:32:30 PM Way to go Greg! There's lots to be said for "maturity" when it comes to golf. Keep up the 2 P's... patience and practice, but don't forget to have fun while you're at it.
	Cluber 10/21/2008 9:32:30 PM Way to go Greg! There's lots to be said for "maturity" when it comes to golf. Keep up the 2 P's... patience and practice, but don't forget to have fun while you're at it.
	badgolfergreg 10/21/2008 8:52:35 AM Thanks for all of the encouragement. richbach10, I read your recent blog about your "situation" recently. I've kept that in mind. The funny thing is, I shot par, par, bogey, par and started thinking "I'm having a good round" which started introducing some tension/nervousness. On the 5th hole I triple bogeyed...I realized, the tension caused by a few bad holes can also show up as a result of a few good holes. I had to keep shaking off the "optimism" of a possible good round and "just play golf". I was mostly able to do that. Man, this game messes with my mind! Anyway, yes I realize that my next round will probably be back in the 90's but I intend to just play golf and let the scores happen and try not to focus on them too much whether good or bad. Just play THIS SHOT and don't think of past shots or future shots. Thanks again for the encouragement.
	badgolfergreg 10/21/2008 8:52:35 AM Thanks for all of the encouragement. richbach10, I read your recent blog about your "situation" recently. I've kept that in mind. The funny thing is, I shot par, par, bogey, par and started thinking "I'm having a good round" which started introducing some tension/nervousness. On the 5th hole I triple bogeyed...I realized, the tension caused by a few bad holes can also show up as a result of a few good holes. I had to keep shaking off the "optimism" of a possible good round and "just play golf". I was mostly able to do that. Man, this game messes with my mind! Anyway, yes I realize that my next round will probably be back in the 90's but I intend to just play golf and let the scores happen and try not to focus on them too much whether good or bad. Just play THIS SHOT and don't think of past shots or future shots. Thanks again for the encouragement.
	joannasman 10/21/2008 1:29:17 AM Well Done and many congrats to you. I too returned after a long absence and feel sure that maturity combined with better equipment = peace of mind and enjoyment. Like you I never count until the end something I could not have considered doing in my impatient and angry youth. Hope to read of you getting out of the eighties real soon!!!
	joannasman 10/21/2008 1:29:17 AM Well Done and many congrats to you. I too returned after a long absence and feel sure that maturity combined with better equipment = peace of mind and enjoyment. Like you I never count until the end something I could not have considered doing in my impatient and angry youth. Hope to read of you getting out of the eighties real soon!!!
	phifedawg 10/20/2008 11:50:47 PM Congrats!!!
	phifedawg 10/20/2008 11:50:47 PM Congrats!!!
	sirscramblealot 10/20/2008 10:37:19 PM Congrats. For all of us bogey golfers 87 is a good score. We all want to improve and this is the first step to more consistent rounds. You just need to be confident in your abilities. You've taken the first step now keep it up.
	sirscramblealot 10/20/2008 10:37:19 PM Congrats. For all of us bogey golfers 87 is a good score. We all want to improve and this is the first step to more consistent rounds. You just need to be confident in your abilities. You've taken the first step now keep it up.
	FRFernando 10/20/2008 8:41:53 PM Thrilled to hear about your score. Keep it up... and have fun !!!
	FRFernando 10/20/2008 8:41:53 PM Thrilled to hear about your score. Keep it up... and have fun !!!
	badgolfergreg 10/20/2008 8:36:38 PM Thanks Sylla. I hope your words prove prophetic! ;-)
	badgolfergreg 10/20/2008 8:36:38 PM Thanks Sylla. I hope your words prove prophetic! ;-)
	Sylla 10/20/2008 8:21:34 PM Congratulations!! That's awesome! Now you have to change your nickname to bettergolfergreg :) I read somewhere that golfers can stay on a plateau for a long time and all of a sudden their scores drop by several shots. That's what I've experienced this year as well. I'm sure this 87 is the first one of many more scores in the 80's!

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