I guess I was lucky when finding my club.
Being new to the area and not knowing anyone outside work (all non golfers) I thought I would be playing golf alone. I was lucky to find a local club with a very active mens section. Every Sunday through out the year members meet in the clubhouse at 0730. A quick coffee then we all gather at the first tee as 4 ball grouping are announced for a shot gun start. It is generally two flights but last week due to numbers it was three flights. It is a competition every week of various formats. The beauty of it is being a shotgun start we are all completed and back in the clubhouse for about 1300. From there a couple of drinks, Captains round up and competition results and prizes given. No waiting around for end of season presentations and the knowledge that next week could always be better!
So now I have a regular partner, get to play with and meet 2 new people every week, competitive golf every week, guess I landed on my feet-hey ho !