A round with no blow up holes!

[vbb]

I finally did it. I just had my first 18 hole round (or at least the first one that I can remember) in which I didn't have a single score worse than bogey on a hole.

 

The problem is that I shot an 82. 13 bogey, 3 birdies and only 2(!) pars. 41-41 on a par 72.

 

I'm a mid-capper (currently a 12) that has above average iron play. When my tee game gets going I can go on scoring streaks, but I am always good for a few blow up holes per round, especially off the tee. So to not have anything I would consider a total blow up felt great.

 

Sure, I had my share of mistakes during the round...a drive into a lateral hazard here, a flubbed chip shot there...but nothing I'd consider a blow up, so it FELT like I was doing better. It is weird how the absence of a double bogey (or worse) makes you feel much more in control of your game than simply scoring well. I shot a 41 a week ago with 6 pars, two bogeys and a triple and that didn't feel nearly as solid as what I did yesterday.

[DrDon]

It is always a satisfying round of golf when you're hitting like crap, but scratch it around and make no more than a bogey for the round.

[MattM97]

My last round was kinda like that I had 1 blow up hole but for the most part it was just par and bogeys but had 2 doubles as well. Ended up being my second best round ever to date but just making the right choices on shots made a huge difference, just punching out under a tree or branch and advancing the ball 100 yards forward vs trying to go over a tree leading to me hitting it, dropping next to the trunk and having a hard punch out just makes me frustrated. 

 

I'm seeing that more in my game and if I continue this process I should see better scores. But again man it's crazy what just taking the safe shot can do to a score. 

[caeye0710]

I haven't had a round with no "blow-up" hole in so long, I have no idea what it feels like. 

Edited August 23, 2021 by caeye0710

[Baitkiller]

Typically double the first then try and get it back all day. Congratulations 

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[MPAndreassi]

I had one of these scrappy rounds yesterday. No birdies, ten pars and eight bogeys. Considering how lousy my game felt I was happy at the end of the day. 

[betarhoalphadelta]

As a 20, I consider a "blow up" hole to be triple or worse. 

 

Best 18 hole round I've ever shot was +9, with 3 birdies, 6 pars, 6 bogeys, and 3 doubles. And I was proud I didn't have any blow up holes lol. 

[caeye0710]

44 minutes ago, Baitkiller said:

Typically double the first then try and get it back all day. Congratulations 

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I really enjoy being about 2-under through the first four holes, and then hacking my way to a 78. Happens on a weekly basis. 

[MountainKing]

Blow up holes have been my biggest struggle this year.  I'm playing some of the best golf this year that I've had in years, but I almost consistently have at 1 or 2 doubles, or even a triple thrown into the card every round.  Really frustrating and still trying to work through avoiding those.  I know what I need to do, just need to do it. 

[Bad9]

On 8/23/2021 at 2:17 PM, vbb said:

I finally did it. I just had my first 18 hole round (or at least the first one that I can remember) in which I didn't have a single score worse than bogey on a hole.

 

The problem is that I shot an 82. 13 bogey, 3 birdies and only 2(!) pars. 41-41 on a par 72.

 

I'm a mid-capper (currently a 12) that has above average iron play. When my tee game gets going I can go on scoring streaks, but I am always good for a few blow up holes per round, especially off the tee. So to not have anything I would consider a total blow up felt great.

 

Sure, I had my share of mistakes during the round...a drive into a lateral hazard here, a flubbed chip shot there...but nothing I'd consider a blow up, so it FELT like I was doing better. It is weird how the absence of a double bogey (or worse) makes you feel much more in control of your game than simply scoring well. I shot a 41 a week ago with 6 pars, two bogeys and a triple and that didn't feel nearly as solid as what I did yesterday.

I'm a 10 and shot a similar round on day one of a tournament this past weekend. 81(par 71) with no doubles or worse and one birdie on #18. I made 11 bogey, 5 pars and 1 birdie. I hit the ball poorly but made all the putts I should have made which I don't say very often. Shot 88 the next day with 1 quad and 3 doubles🤬

[TCGolfer35]

Well done! Lately I have had 1 blowup only, which ruins the day. Hoping to get that down to 0 soon.

[Primo1868]

Golfers are defined by their worst shots, not their best!

[naj959]

Always a great feeling to have a relatively clean card. The caveat is that pretty soon you'll be kicking yourself because you didn't save par on those bogey holes; especially when you give yourself a makeable putt. My current situation.

[John76]

No doubles or triples are always a goal usually resulting in a good round for a 12 handicapper.

[Robert L.]

Last time I played I had three double bogeys, four bogeys, one par and one birdie for a score of 46. My driving was a little inconsistent, my short game was initially inconsistent but got better as the round progressed, and my putting was very good. I even got my first birdie of the year on a par 3. I know I have it in me to play better, but inconsistent play is at present my Achilles' heel. Still, I was satisfied with my round, and hopefully my game will get a little more consistent.

[Bad9]

I played a one day tournament last weekend and shot 98!! Highest score going back prior to 2004 that I can find. Started double, bogey, triple, 11 consecutive bogeys and finished triple, par, triple, triple, bogey. Par 71 course.

[Kmagnuss]

Congrats!  That's a rare occurance for me.

[nikeblades00]

On 8/23/2021 at 1:17 PM, vbb said:

I finally did it. I just had my first 18 hole round (or at least the first one that I can remember) in which I didn't have a single score worse than bogey on a hole.

 

The problem is that I shot an 82. 13 bogey, 3 birdies and only 2(!) pars. 41-41 on a par 72.

 

I'm a mid-capper (currently a 12) that has above average iron play. When my tee game gets going I can go on scoring streaks, but I am always good for a few blow up holes per round, especially off the tee. So to not have anything I would consider a total blow up felt great.

 

Sure, I had my share of mistakes during the round...a drive into a lateral hazard here, a flubbed chip shot there...but nothing I'd consider a blow up, so it FELT like I was doing better. It is weird how the absence of a double bogey (or worse) makes you feel much more in control of your game than simply scoring well. I shot a 41 a week ago with 6 pars, two bogeys and a triple and that didn't feel nearly as solid as what I did yesterday.

Keep it up this means you are improving towards a single digit. 👍🏼