Starting Over

Golfing Friday did not go well, pretty much a continuation of Wednesday, pretty frustrating. I seem to have lost something while I was on vacation. I ended up shooting 95 at my local course, which is not good for me. We did have a good time though.

Saturday morning came very early after about 10 beers Friday. We played a course I have only played a couple times (Pleasant View). I really do like that course and will add it to the regular rotation. If only I could have played worth a crap. I actually got worse, shooting a 55 on the front 9 as I completely lost it and started not being able to stay down on the ball and topping everything. On one hole I must have topped the ball 5 times in a row. It was very frustrating for me and my 4-some and the 4-some behind us. I was really very close to walking off after 9. I've never had that kind of problem before. I couldn't even get off the tee consistently. On the back 9 it got a little better but not much. My chipping and putting were the only things saving me, which, for anyone that's every played with me, would be a big surprise. I did shoot 43 on the back but it was a surprise to everyone since I still looked retarded most of the time. I did manage to hit some big drives but usually followed it up with a chunk or dribbler. Ended up going home depressed and slept for a couple hours on the couch.

Sunday came and I decided it was time to break down my swing and start over. I went to Barnes and Noble and bought Ben Hogan's book on fundamentals and started reading that. I've never really been told how to hold the club or swing so I thought it's time to start. I'm tired of being so inconsistent. I'm going to try to follow what he says and practice doing things the "right" way. I know I'll go downhill a little more before I start to get the hang of it but it's time, I can't keep playing like this.