Ever Get Nervous Before Playing Golf...?

[lumpuckeroo]

Not nervous, but after all this time, I still get a little excited before each and every round.

Same for me, I'm always happy to get a round of golf played.

[rjfan91]

During our last Golf club vs. Golf club Ryder cup format, my pulse went up to about 120 on the first tee box. While the concern of a heart attack was minor, it was oddly nice to be that amped up about something.

[Andyall]

I've only been golfing for a few months and I found that I get butterfies while driving to the course every time. It usually goes away when I step out of the truck in the parking lot so I'm good to go when i get to the first tee.

[2bGood]

I get nervous sometimes for sure. Especially when I start off well, which is usually every round.

Same here, playing well early on gets the nerves to set in. Come to think of playing crappy early on get the nerves up too.

The best start for a good round for is hitting it well but not scoring well or scoring well but not playing well.

[$2 Nassau]

Interesting how and when nerves creep in for different people. As soon as I step on the first tee I am not nervous at all. And I'm almost never nervous during a round, regardless of how I'm playing.

[Rooster]

Same for me, I'm always happy to get a round of golf played.

Ditto that.

[bogeyhitter25]

If it's just a practice round with my friends I usually don't feel too bad. But if I'm playing with my aunt and it's my first time playing with some of her co-workers I get a little nervous. Also I get nervous occasionally in a high school match.

[piper_clap]

I am always nervous before playing. Not necessarily on the first tee box, or before the first swing, but at home when I am getting ready and also driving to the course.

I used to throw up before hockey games all the time. I've never been that worked up for golf, but it could be because I've never been overly competitive at it.

I do get some nerves if I'm playing with someone new or if there's a large group at a tee box or green, but I like it-it gives me something to push against to focus a little better. Try some ginger root extract before playing. It works well for upset stomach type stuff.

[flopdarock]

its not nerves... its excitement!
the only time i get really nervous is when im about to play my brothers or someone i know especially after swapping stories of shots during a round...
other than that... i only get excited when playing a course ive never been before...
if im playing my home course i only get nervous over knee knocking putts...

it all goes away as soon as i hit my first shot... unless of course i duff it

[MI Rob]

I am usually nervous but like most it is just excitement for me. No dry heaves though lol