Playing A Round By Yourself

[Cooker]

Just wanted to get some thoughts on playing alone and how many of you do it? I booked a tee time for today last week and have been looking forward to it but my buddy broke his finger and cant go Never played a full round alone just pitch and putts.

[Roody]

I played 9 holes by myself after work a couple weeks ago. I got stuck behind the tail end of a league, and they wouldn't let me play through. I was fine with that, because I used the time to practice flop shots while I waited on the tees, and I practiced some sand shots and putting after I finished on each green.

The only thing I don't like about playing by myself is if I shoot really well, or if I finally get that hole in one I've been seeking, I won't have any witnesses to my success. But other than that, playing by yourself can be relaxing.

I prefer to play with others though.

[Dent]

Its really fun, you get really focused on playing well and just enjoy the game by yourself. You move fast and you tend to do better. Sure you dont have anyone to socialize with, but that is the best time to go for a good score because thats all your focused on.

[c_mack9]

last week i shot my best score while playing alone. a lot of us here play alone quite often, i usually practice alone while walking 9 holes late in the afternoons after work. you may be paired with a group by the starter, so be ready to play with strangers.

[play4him]

I use to do it a lot when I was younger. I always found I concentrated better because there were no distractions. I remember shooting some of my best scores while playing alone. It's was also good for practice, if there wasn't a crowd around. You could practice different shots that would arise during a round. I can remember practicing punch shots from under trees, and various other shots which eventually helped me when the shot would come up in a competitive round. A lot of those shots can't be practiced on the range.

[J_Bone]

I've only played by myself once and It was great! I usually book tee times for myself but I always get paired up with 2 or more other guys.

[Hacker]

I play by myself alot and I love it. We are still in 'off season' here in Fl and the corses arent crowded yet. I keep my clubs and shoes in my truck and whenever I get a chance I go out. If there is no one behind me Ill play two balls. I really use the time to build my fundimentals. If I shank a shot, Ill drop anouther and hit it right. Its much better practace then going to the range.

[keb]

I like to get out early on the weekend and play a quick nine on the back. Often get home by 8:30 and have rest of the day.

[Brandonink2001]

I play alone most often, reserving my foursomes for the weekends and outings. Since golf is primarily about relaxing for me, and I work in a very public job, the solitude is cherished.

[edk]

I play much better by myself. Less distractions which leads to better concentration.

[bruindds]

where I'm at the courses often are uncrowded, so I probably play alone every other round since my golf buddies work more than me. I usually play 2 balls and just treat them as practice outings. I can usually play in about 3 hours which is another plus.

[Kellfire]

I never have, but the lack of golfers within my social circle means I'm going to have to start if I mean to be serious about the game.

I worry that I'll get bored and part of me loves the competitive edge of having a playing partner.

[Buckswin]

I've played several rounds as a single and also shoot some of my best scores playing solo. The other advantage, as noted by some, is that it's possible to play 18 in about 90 minutes if you don't get stuck behind anybody.

[Silvertree]

I love to play alone. About as much as playing with some one.

[23Rounder]

I enjoy playing alone when I want to practice a few things. I never score though and generally play a few balls or try the same shot again if I think I may have taken the wrong option.

I only wish I had more time to play practice rounds!!

[bluenar9]

I worry that I'll get bored and part of me loves the competitive edge of having a playing partner.

Compete against yourself brother. I've only played by myself on a par-3 course, where I play 3-4 balls at once. Today I'm scheduled for 18 with the girlfriend, but I've got Pre-operative consultation for LASIK, so I don't know if I'm going to be able to play 18 with my "super-dilated" eyes. As for the solo rounds, I just started a new job, so while I make golfing buddies I have to play by myself. I'm going to try to fit in 9 or 18 after work a couple times this month, before winter sets in. Then, for Christmas, I'm going to Myrtle Beach for a couple of days :)

[Kellfire]

Compete against yourself brother.

I guess I could play one ball aggressively and one ball conservatively and see how that goes. Plus, I'm currently changing my brand of ball so it would make an ideal way to test!

[Jeepthrills]

I tend to play better when I'm alone. However, I tend to play too fast when I'm alone and if I get off track it's tough to get it back together.

A few weeks ago I was late leaving work and got to the course almost an hour after the first group in our league had gone out. My wife was on the 4th tee when I got there and there were 3 groups of open golfers ahead of me. They all let me play through and I was able to play the first 5 holes in 27 minutes. I made 4 straight 4's and then caught my wife's group on the par 3 5th green where I made a par. After that it took us over an hour to play the last 4 holes.