Playing Alone

I used to play a lot of golf in the evenings by myself.  Yes, it does help to work on your game.  I did this for years.  Now, I sort of lose interest playing by myself.  I might go out and play 5 or 6 holes hitting 2 or 3 balls off the tee, putting from different locations, etc by myself.  But, rarely ever now do I play a full 18, or even 9, holes by myself.  Just get bored.

I don't think I score significantly different when playing alone.  But I will work on my game a little more if I don't have anyone behind me.

I hate playing alone. Playing by myself is boring unless I'm there to work on things. I like competitive golf and play a ton of tournaments, so when I'm by myself there is nothing to compete against. I play for free on a course I live on so I mean it's not a lost cause. Usually by myself I'll hit four or five balls to a green and not even finish a hole sometimes.

Playing alone, or with someone is pretty much the same for me. I am usually a walk on, usually get paired with someone. Other times they just send me on my lonesome way. Most likely I will catch someone and join them, or play through if they want.

I am now finding that if I walk on about the same time every day, I wind up playing with the same bunch of golfers more often than not. They walk on about the same time I do every day.

I find it a lot more enjoyable to golf with friends, but I don't mind the occasional solo round - especially if the course is fairly empty, so I can take the time to work on things.  Play a couple balls, spend a few extra minutes on/around greens working on the short game, etc.  Playing solo doesn't seem to have much impact on my score - I can have a good round or a bad round just like when I'm playing with others.

Depends on where you are.  The course I worked as starter, I had days, even during the week, when I had singles waiting for more than 2 hours for a short handed group.

I've played quite a few solo 9 hole rounds lately.  I enjoy it.  It's quiet and if I play in the twilight hours, there usually isn't anyone else out there.  I usually play 2 balls from the tee.  Also been making a point to drop a ball at the 150 marker and hit my 7 iron to get my distance zeroed in.

I like that idea. Thanks. I play solo on an empty course a lot myself.

Yes, I typically play better when playing alone.    Playing with others who play at a slower pace or are overly chatty seem to get me off my game to some degree.    I don't play competitive golf, so its just me against the course.    I really enjoy a leisurely 9 holes after work by myself - clears the mind ...

Playing alone is good for my game and bad for my pocket.

Being blind as a bat as I am by the time I've lost 10.000 balls I get bored..........

I love playing alone. Nothing like the serenity of playing golf with nothing but the fresh air and your thoughts for company. However, I do NOT like getting paired up with strangers, so I rarely head to the course as a single.

I used to like it a lot when I was starting, it's hard to be a beginner and play with others, picking up the ball a lot, so I would frequently play alone at quiet times and practice.

I still enjoy it but prefer the company now.

But being out there alone, on a really quiet course, near sunset on a perfect day, maybe a little windy, that's a wonderful feeling, so relaxing.