Golfing alone

[paint94979]

I hate playing alone unless I'm warming up for a match or working on something specific. I am members at a club with a good men's club so there are tons of guys to play with.

[manhattan01]

I think there are benefits to both experiences. I do enjoy golfing solo and an in this weather when there's rain and it's starting to get cold, I can head out there with no one else and wrap up a around in 3 hours. I love that.

[KarstenK]

yeah me too. I love a round with the guys. But a solo round is great to play fast or work on your game.

[Stonewalled]

I enjoy playing alone and with friends and strangers, i enjoy golf period.

 

Being self employed and not having a 8-5 job and i work alot of weekends, just getting out is hard. So when i do have time it is usually last minute so i just go and play.

 

I also play in a weekly men's league, absolute riot, great bunch of guys.

 

I'm kinda iron crazy so i like to go to quiet course in the evening and just blast away, like others have said the solitude is extremely pleasing. One of the nicer courses i frequent i usually run into a fellow who plays just about every evening by himself. He is a single capper player and it is fun teaming up with him, we have the course to ourselves most evenings.

 

There is another course closer to me that years ago i was a charter member, a management change ruined the place for me, that and the fact it is always windy as H-ll there, made me move elsewhere. There is a new ownership group there now and i know alot of the members there, but the course is a disaster compared to the one a little farther away. So if i have to play by myself some evenings i am more than happy in my own company.

[Dexter Gordon]

I have one or two good friends that I enjoy playing with, and, other than that, I prefer to play alone, late in the afternoon, on a wide open course. I am a television sales manager and after dealing with clients and staff all day and all week, I don’t need anymore company. In fact, I’ve become progressively more introverted as I get older and mostly prefer to be alone when not playing band gigs. When I get paired up with someone, I am polite and won’t avoid conversation, but I don’t like to be paired with anyone who won’t shut up, or wants to talk about heavy subjects. I used to play a few tournaments a year, but playing in the morning, with strangers, riding a cart, at a slow pace of play is no fun to me. I”d rather stay home and play guitar. I do like to compete, and play for a few bucks with my friends occasionally. The whole club thing, with the card playing and the Myrtle Beach trips with a foursome -complete with heavy drinking and visits to the gentlemen’s clubs - that ain’t me.

[dciccoritti]

I have one or two good friends that I enjoy playing with, and, other than that, I prefer to play alone, late in the afternoon, on a wide open course. I am a television sales manager and after dealing with clients and staff all day and all week, I don’t need anymore company. In fact, I’ve become progressively more introverted as I get older and mostly prefer to be alone when not playing band gigs. When I get paired up with someone, I am polite and won’t avoid conversation, but I don’t like to be paired with anyone who won’t shut up, or wants to talk about heavy subjects. I used to play a few tournaments a year, but playing in the morning, with strangers, riding a cart, at a slow pace of play is no fun to me. I”d rather stay home and play guitar. I do like to compete, and play for a few bucks with my friends occasionally. The whole club thing, with the card playing and the Myrtle Beach trips with a foursome -complete with heavy drinking and visits to the gentlemen’s clubs - that ain’t me.

 

I can relate to much of this. That's a Reverend right?

[Dexter Gordon]

Yes, that is one of my two Jetstream 390s, which are what I gig with the great majority of the time. I also have a Sensei 290, a Pete Anderson PA1, which is my jazz guitar, and an original Slingshot. Love the P90s.

[Pendragon63]

I play quite a bit by myself, but all I mostly do is practice. I play around 2:30 and the course is empty. I might hit 5 to eight drives a hole, a couple of second shots and chip all around the green. Great for your game.

Oh but that isn't golf according to some here. Better not post a round score......

Nothing wrong with playing alone...enjoy! As for posting, though, rounds played alone are unacceptable for posting per USGA Handicap Manual (Section 5-1e).

[calvin1560]

I love to play alone, especially on those unplanned days where you sneak out a little early to play.

[cubanstogie]

I play quite a bit by myself, but all I mostly do is practice. I play around 2:30 and the course is empty. I might hit 5 to eight drives a hole, a couple of second shots and chip all around the green. Great for your game.

Oh but that isn't golf according to some here. Better not post a round score......

Nothing wrong with playing alone...enjoy! As for posting, though, rounds played alone are unacceptable for posting per USGA Handicap Manual (Section 5-1e).

Ive been playing golf for 25 years and had no idea you cant post a score. I rarely post when alone anyway due to usually putting with pin in and hitting a couple of balls. Id rather play with foursome with some cash on it, golf trips with drinking and entertainment after is one of my favorite things in life. I also love getting an extra round in late afternoon in 2-3 hours. for me its much better than pounding drives on the range.

[jbone9]

My top 2 favorite things to do are surf and play golf. I prefer to do both alone but both can be a lot of fun when I'm with my buds. Golfing more so than surfing. I usually play alone very early in the morning, it's a great way to start the day, get some exercise in, clear the mind, etc. Ever since I joined a club, I have met some great guys that I play with in the afternoons and weekends. It's all about balance. Everything in moderation, including moderation.

[JerseyBoy]

My top 2 favorite things to do are surf and play golf. I prefer to do both alone but both can be a lot of fun when I'm with my buds. Golfing more so than surfing. I usually play alone very early in the morning, it's a great way to start the day, get some exercise in, clear the mind, etc. Ever since I joined a club, I have met some great guys that I play with in the afternoons and weekends. It's all about balance. Everything in moderation, including moderation.

 

I used to live in Virginia Beach. Man, I miss those Dawn Patrol surfing sessions...

[Sandman19]

I went to a new course alone one time and they paired me up with a threesome. I asked for a separate cart but they insisted that I ride with the guy with the open seat. Okay...it'll be fine.

 

Never again.

 

Next time this happens, I either get my own cart or leave. I won't go into the 18 different ways he irritated me, I'll let you think about them.

[tehuti]

I prefer to play with others, but I only have one golf buddy who I play with occasionally. So it’s either play alone or wait until he’s available.

[BearQ]

I love playing solo. Very therapeutic and great practice. I play a lot of twilight 9's solo and practice some rascals style shots

 

I actually prefer solo rounds oppose to anything but tournament days. I think groups should be no more than 3 anyways + tee times spaced at least 12-15min apart.

[Pendragon63]

I love playing solo. Very therapeutic and great practice. I play a lot of twilight 9's solo and practice some rascals style shots

 

I actually prefer solo rounds oppose to anything but tournament days. I think groups should be no more than 3 anyways + tee times spaced at least 12-15min apart.

Tee times 12-15 minutes apart would be nice, but it's not realistic. In today's world where many courses are struggling to stay afloat, they need to get as many players out there as they can. At 12-15 minute intervals, they can only get 4 to 5 groups out each hour, and for many facilities that's just not going to cut it.

[DivinDave]

I dont really like playing alone, except for the purpose of practicing.

 

I dont have a lot of guys to play with either and the ones that I do play with except for 1 guy, dont care about playing different or new courses, dont really care about the rules, the etiquette, or have any clue about the virtual reality of the golf world. Their concept of golf is totally opposite of mine.

 

So Im seriously considering joining the Golf Channel Am Tour, just to have someone to play with on weekends.

[arbitrage]

I love playing alone! I went out yesterday at 8:20 (first tee time) and finished at 10:47. I hit two balls each hole and practiced chipping and putting along the way. It was highly enjoyable because I could concentrate on what I was working on without having to worry about looking for someone's errant ball or smalltalk.

[Forged4ever]

Maddie and I used to grab a cart and head out about 6:30-7ish after she’d finished up with lessons and jump around the course and it was so nice to just ride, talk and hit the ball however two evenings a week during July-Sept she had group lessons so I’d just grab the cart and go out and by myself and I’d play 2-3 balls with my earbuds and tunes in and it was so nice, peaceful and serene, haha.

 

Yep, I sure the hell miss that, lol.

 

Cheers?

RP

[Reasonability]

Maddie and I used to grab a cart and head out about 6:30-7ish after she'd finished up with lessons and jump around the course and it was so nice to just ride, talk and hit the ball however two evenings a week during July-Sept she had group lessons so I'd just grab the cart and go out and by myself and I'd play 2-3 balls with my earbuds and tunes in and it was so nice, peaceful and serene, haha.

 

Yep, I sure the hell miss that, lol.

 

Cheers

RP

 

Used to??? In the past??? You still have plenty of gas in the tank old Friend. You just happen to be traveling through those great times with us - sharing what's really important at the end of the day - relating what you experienced for the benefit of others.

 

Might seem patronizing but I've sort of enjoyed it being more and more about the fun you've had and a little less about the battles. Both are cool enough to hear about, lol. So please don't get me wrong. It's just that all this has elevated what you're more likely to share and what you see as a priority. This game could always use a little elevating, especially when it comes to the good times and truly important stuff. Doesn't have to be something that happened in the last 24 hours for it to be relevant. But no doubt you're finding (and thankfully sharing) what's really important every day as well as in the past.

 

Enough of my babble. It's been a LONG time since you and I exchanged a single word. Just hoping you're still hang'n in and wanted to pay respects. Best from this side of the post to yours.

[lopey986]

I'm good either way. Rounds with the boys are great, rounds playing solo where I hit 2 or 3 balls off the tee, maybe drop 4 balls from 100 yards and see how close I can stick em all, all good. Can't beat being on the golf course.

 

Best days are just walking 9 holes with my dad after work though, just the two of us shooting the s*** and shooting the ball (mostly poorly). Can't beat that.

[Boricua Golf]

Like mentioned above, if I am by myself, I will tee up 2 to 3 balls and play every shot, I rather play with friends but it is what it is...I use those single rounds as practice, which I enjoy as well...

[jimb6golf]

Playing along, especially in the fall, is pretty great. It's incredibly peaceful and quiet and I usually end up playing much quicker and better.

[jacobEDGE]

I'm hoping I can get out for a solo 9 holes one of these afternoons. I've been wanting to try the one-club challenge Rick Shiels did. But I would feel like such an idiot getting paired with strangers and showing up with only a 7-iron.

[groach]

I play solo rounds myself during the week too. I don't mind it one bit. Allows me time to work on things on the actual course, as opposed to having to 'simulate' them on the driving range. It's also great when you want to test a new ball, etc.

[McCleod]

I play quite a bit by myself, but all I mostly do is practice. I play around 2:30 and the course is empty. I might hit 5 to eight drives a hole, a couple of second shots and chip all around the green. Great for your game.

 

If I were to hit five drives on a hole at 2:30 it would be dark before I find them all!

[harolease]

Practice time on my own

When playing the course generally like together someone else

[franklin15]

nothing better than getting to the course at 645 am and playing all 18 by yourself in around 2 hours.

[Pomps]

A few years ago, I moved out of state for work and don't have really any golfing buddies here. I really don't like getting paired up. I'm not a mean person and don't feel like I'm too good for anyone, but I'm just introverted and hate small talk. What do you do? Where are you from? Are you married? Etc. It feels like a job interview. Even at work it's the same with networking which is not my cup of tea to say the least. I just want to play golf in peace. Hours on the range by myself is pure heaven.

[Jackal]

It seems like a lot of you are similar to myself.

Nice, quiet, focus on the game.

No one walking beside you and blabbering like an auctioneer.

It is a nice peaceful time.

My Son and I really get to bond, and we can talk about shots and strategies.