Painful wrist?

I have got to do a better job of preparing for rounds.

I'll show up just in time to putt a couple and then head off to the tee box.


I need to allow way more time for stretching.


I was reminded of this on Monday. Showed up for a practice round...solo playing...just wanted to get out there and work on some things before a round with buddies the following morning on a tough course.

The starter tells me it's gonna be "now or never" and points to several groups stacking up near the first tee.

I rush over and hit a drive without stretching. I rush through the first two holes to get ahead of everyone and then begin playing three balls and working on my game.

I was reminded of my stupidity and haste on the 16th hole par 5. I had been feeling a pain underneath my right shoulder blade most of the round. Never had any issues in this area before. By the time I reached the green I was hurting. I just practiced putting only the last couple of holes...staying ahead of the course and getting used to a new flatstick.


Early the next morning I make the decision halfway to the course that I can't play.....the pain was still there only 5 times worse. Had to wimp out and text my buddies that I was not playing....felt like a heel.

It has taken much Advil, stretching and rest to get past it.

In the future, I'll spend the time to stretch out everything well....before taking a swing.