Work and Play (Frustration, Humor, and Sarcasm)

[RetiredOldMan]

As most of you know, I am 73 years old. 

I have a huge place with a yard that covers 1/2 of a block. 

So, I mow in the morning, trim trees, work in the garden, and then try and quit by noon. 

Eat lunch and then take a nap. Usually head to the course and play at least 18 holes and sometimes 24 to 27 holes. 

My problem? I am so tired I have trouble controlling my driver. So, I get mis-hits, slices, pulls, and a bunch of other maladies. 

I have yet to shoot the low 80's this year. 

So, today, I am resting up and doing nothing to see if I can shoot a low eighty score before the season goes away. 

I just need some sympathy, coaching, and understanding. 

I wonder how many of us "everyday golfer's" understand just how good a shape these Professional Golfers are in? 

Most of you Golfers, just don't understand how tough it is being retired. 😉

Retired Old Man

P.S.> Seriously, I need to work less and play more. 😀 

[Vinsk]

1 hour ago, RetiredOldMan said:

I wonder how many of us "everyday golfer's" understand just how good a shape these Professional Golfers are in?

Many are. Many aren’t. Golf is hard. Less today but still many are not necessarily in ‘good shape.’ They’re just very talented in all the right areas. 
And the older times? Stadler, Herron, Duke, Montgomery..just to name a few. Play within yourself and set small, realistic goals. You’ll get to where you want to be.🙂

[Double Mocha Man]

Golf is like dessert.  Play golf first (in the morning), work on the yard in the afternoon.

[pganapathy]

The pro's are in remarkably good golfing shape, because they hit hundreds of golf balls a day.  Some of them are supremely fit athletes while others aren't.  However, all of them have amazing golf muscles from hitting golf balls day in and out.

Sympathy for a retired man with a massive house and yard and golfing everyday is hard to come by.  I would so love to be in your position to be honest

[RetiredOldMan]

1 hour ago, Vinsk said:

Many are. Many aren’t. Golf is hard. Less today but still many are not necessarily in ‘good shape.’ They’re just very talented in all the right areas. 
And the older times? Stadler, Herron, Duke, Montgomery..just to name a few. Play within yourself and set small, realistic goals. You’ll get to where you want to be.🙂

What started all of this was hole #10 at my course. We started on the back 9 yesterday because the back 9 was totally open. 

I hit a beautiful drive, (a little over 230 yards) right down the middle and stopped just short of the water. 

The next 3 balls were in the water for my 2nd shot. 

Finally, the 4th ball skipped across the water, hit a rock and rolled into the fairway. 

So 1, for the drive, 2 into the water, 3 out of the water penalty, 4 into the water, 5 into the water, 6 skipped on the water, hit a rock and bounced into the fairway, 7 was short edge of the green, 8 chipped on the green, and 2 putts for a 10. 

I know I could double bogey and picked up using the new rules but I am a stubborn fellow and refuse to change. (At least right now) 

Anyway, I think I had 1 par and no birdies for the rest of the round. 

We then went and played the front nine. I held my own (bogey, bogey, bogey, par, par, bogey, and then got to the 7th hole and were behind a group of ladies who were playing super slow. It was late, we quit, and went to Wendy's for supper. 

Today, I am resting up in hopes I can recuperate enough to play a decent game this afternoon. 

I will let you know. 

Don't worry about me. I play for fun and am fortunate I play as well as I do. (This to shall pass)

Just thought I would let you fellow golfers know how I felt. 😄

Retired Old Man

[Double Mocha Man]

1 hour ago, RetiredOldMan said:

...and 2 putts for a 10. 

...and went to Wendy's for supper. 

 

Now you have something in common with Bryson DeChambeau.

And now you don't.

[dennyjones]

3 hours ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Golf is like dessert.  Play golf first (in the morning), work on the yard in the afternoon.

That's my philosophy!

[Darkfrog]

3 hours ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Golf is like dessert.  Play golf first (in the morning), work on the yard in the afternoon.

 

14 minutes ago, dennyjones said:

That's my philosophy!

Yup, I always tell my wife I'll do yardwork (or insert another manual labor house task) as soon as I get home from golfing. When I get home from golfing I usually just lay on the couch though.

[Vinsk]

3 hours ago, pganapathy said:

However, all of them have amazing golf muscles from hitting golf balls day in and out.

From doing it properly, yes. If it was about quantity I’d be a plus handicap. 🙂

[billchao]

6 hours ago, RetiredOldMan said:

As most of you know, I am 73 years old. 

I have a huge place with a yard that covers 1/2 of a block. 

So, I mow in the morning, trim trees, work in the garden, and then try and quit by noon. 

Eat lunch and then take a nap. Usually head to the course and play at least 18 holes and sometimes 24 to 27 holes. 

My problem? I am so tired I have trouble controlling my driver. So, I get mis-hits, slices, pulls, and a bunch of other maladies. 

I have yet to shoot the low 80's this year. 

So, today, I am resting up and doing nothing to see if I can shoot a low eighty score before the season goes away. 

I just need some sympathy, coaching, and understanding. 

I wonder how many of us "everyday golfer's" understand just how good a shape these Professional Golfers are in? 

Most of you Golfers, just don't understand how tough it is being retired. 😉

Retired Old Man

P.S.> Seriously, I need to work less and play more. 😀 

Hire a landscaper. Support local business.

[RetiredOldMan]

4 hours ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Golf is like dessert.  Play golf first (in the morning), work on the yard in the afternoon.

I agree.

Unfortunately my golfing partner has a day job and can't get away until after work. 

I do play Tuesday mornings Senior and sometimes Thursday's Senior Open.

However, a lot more play time in late afternoon. Today, I have laid off of the yard work and have intentionally laid around the house so I can play better this evening. 

I noticed the wind has picked up, Southwest at 14 mph. More of an annoyance than a factor because in Kansas the wind blows all the time. 

Well, will let everyone know how it goes tomorrow. 

Retired Old Man 

[Double Mocha Man]

2 hours ago, RetiredOldMan said:

I agree.

Unfortunately my golfing partner has a day job and can't get away until after work. 

I do play Tuesday mornings Senior and sometimes Thursday's Senior Open.

However, a lot more play time in late afternoon. Today, I have laid off of the yard work and have intentionally laid around the house so I can play better this evening. 

I noticed the wind has picked up, Southwest at 14 mph. More of an annoyance than a factor because in Kansas the wind blows all the time. 

Well, will let everyone know how it goes tomorrow. 

Retired Old Man 

Hopefully your round tonight goes better with fairway-hitting drives,crisp iron contact and dead-eye putting.  Not having "noodle" arms from yard work should be of benefit.

[Zippo]

12 hours ago, RetiredOldMan said:

As most of you know, I am 73 years old. 

I have a huge place with a yard that covers 1/2 of a block. 

So, I mow in the morning, trim trees, work in the garden, and then try and quit by noon. 

Eat lunch and then take a nap. Usually head to the course and play at least 18 holes and sometimes 24 to 27 holes. 

My problem? I am so tired I have trouble controlling my driver. So, I get mis-hits, slices, pulls, and a bunch of other maladies. 

I have yet to shoot the low 80's this year. 

So, today, I am resting up and doing nothing to see if I can shoot a low eighty score before the season goes away. 

I just need some sympathy, coaching, and understanding. 

I wonder how many of us "everyday golfer's" understand just how good a shape these Professional Golfers are in? 

Most of you Golfers, just don't understand how tough it is being retired. 😉

Retired Old Man

P.S.> Seriously, I need to work less and play more. 😀 

We have about 12 acres of which I mow around 4 - at least I did until a couple of weeks ago. Can't get on the mower for another few weeks so my wife is doing the mowing. Now, if only I could go golfing while she does the mowing life would be pretty sweet! I do agree with your P.S., though...

[RetiredOldMan]

Well, resting up helped a lot. 

I shot a 48 from the whites but only played 9 holes. 

Getting ready to go back out again this evening and try again. 

I did run the weed eater and worked in the yard for a couple of hours but then came in and took a bath and a 2 1/2 nap. 

Feeling well rested now. 

Retired Old Man

P.S.> Watching 2000 PGA Tournament with Tiger and Fritz ( I think). 663 par 5. Both of them are on the green in two. Tiger hit his driver and the rest of his 240 yards with his 6 iron. (Wow, in my dreams!) 

[knott]

On 7/24/2020 at 3:41 PM, RetiredOldMan said:

As most of you know, I am 73 years old. 

I have a huge place with a yard that covers 1/2 of a block. 

So, I mow in the morning, trim trees, work in the garden, and then try and quit by noon. 

Eat lunch and then take a nap. Usually head to the course and play at least 18 holes and sometimes 24 to 27 holes. 

My problem? I am so tired I have trouble controlling my driver. So, I get mis-hits, slices, pulls, and a bunch of other maladies. 

I have yet to shoot the low 80's this year. 

So, today, I am resting up and doing nothing to see if I can shoot a low eighty score before the season goes away. 

I just need some sympathy, coaching, and understanding. 

I wonder how many of us "everyday golfer's" understand just how good a shape these Professional Golfers are in? 

Most of you Golfers, just don't understand how tough it is being retired. 😉

Retired Old Man

P.S.> Seriously, I need to work less and play more. 😀 

Jesus christ you make me feel bad. 43 doing a golf comeback and I can´t do 18 holes each day my body won´t tolerate it. Pretty sure I would injure myself trying to keep that up. I remember doing 36 holes in my youth but it´s entirely different now.
3 18 holes round a week is all I can master. After getting out of the car after a round I go around like I am drunk as it has all stiffened up! I do carry my own clubs if that is a defense.