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Beachcomber Super Member

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I'm at the point where I take the game very seriously... Especially when I'm playing.  But after I'm done (finished with my round)... I can laugh.  So while I might not be that fun to be around, especially if I have a shitty round.  Once the round is complete... I'm perfectly fine and happy that I got out and played.  Regardless of my score.

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Originally Posted by Beachcomber

I'm at the point where I take the game very seriously... Especially when I'm playing.  But after I'm done (finished with my  round)... I can laugh.  So while I might not be that fun to be around, especially if I have a shitty round.  Once the round is complete... I'm perfectly fine and happy that I got out and played.  Regardless of my score.

I'm in the same boat as you. I try not to make myself miserable to be around if I'm shooting a bad round, but at the same time I'm not going to act like I'm not upset about it. However, when the round is over, the round is over and I let it roll off my shoulders.


ejimsmith Dedicated Member

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the better i've gotten, the higher my expectations are.  so yeah, i can take the game somewhat seriously.  love it though.

In my Grom Stand bag:

 

Driver: Ping G20, 8.5 Tour Stiff
Wood/Hybrid: G20 3W, Raylor 19*, 22*
Irons: R9 5I - SW, TM CGB LW

Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi-Mid

Favorites: Old Ranch (Seal Beach), Ike/Babe (Industry Hills), Skylinks (Long Beach), Desert Willow (Palm Desert)


hendog Well Established Member

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I think that people take the same personality they have in life to the games they play. I am highly competitive and do not accept second best in anything (not saying I am the best at everything but simply that I am always looking to be better no matter what I am doing). Thus on the course I am working to be better everyday and when I don't play up to my capabilities I get mad and refocused on what I am doing.

Others may have similar personalities but be able to turn it on and off better. I certainly have matured with age in that regard. So I don't take it seriously in that my happiness in life depends on it, but it is a game I have committed myself to and thus I allocate the appropriate amount of seriousness to be successful.

Ultimately my goal is to get to scratch. I know that is lofty but I will keep working at it and if I don't get there I will at least get close and that will be pretty darn good.

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