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... and all my friends, bless thier hearts, gave me encouragement and said that shooting 31 over par isn't bad for a first-timer.

I was proud of myself on the first few holes because all my shots had good distance, trajectory and aim. After the 3rd hole, for some reason, I started grounding EVERYTHING out. Half of the holes I went 2X par. Very frustrating.

Anyway... that's my first report. They let me keep the score card for posterity. Gee, thanks.

Clint

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It was your first time, I hope you didn't expect to shoot like Tiger =]

Now don't let it happen again....haha

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... and all my friends, bless thier hearts, gave me encouragement and said that shooting 31 over par isn't bad for a first-timer.

Averaging around triple bogey on you first nine is pretty good.

Top it once less per hole and you're at 54. Don't top any and you'll be a bogey golfer - like most of us - real soon.

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I know a guy in high school who was trying out for the golf team and he shot 154 on the front 9. No bs.

Don't feel so bad.

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... and all my friends, bless thier hearts, gave me encouragement and said that shooting 31 over par isn't bad for a first-timer.

It's nice to keep the score card. You'll see how much you've improved.

Well done. Your friends are right: +31 is fine. But now you know what golf is, so you can expect it next time.
I know a guy in high school who was trying out for the golf team and he shot 154 on the front 9. No bs.

Don't keep us in suspense man: did he make the team?

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... and all my friends, bless thier hearts, gave me encouragement and said that shooting 31 over par isn't bad for a first-timer.

I went 64 on my first 9, and my second and third time out have preceded to shoot 54 and 55. The improvement feels AWESOME, I'll go ahead and tell you

I still have a long way to go too, so I know how you feel

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