Handsome Buddha wrote:I was really looking for somebody who could present me with more of a challenge. Saturday morning, once a week handicappers don't really do it for me!
Thanks anyway, I'll bear you in mind.
Now I know nothing about golf, I wake up and start work just as the sun comes up and don’t finish before well after it’s gone down. But isn’t the whole point of recreational golf a matter of good company, sharing advice and help with them you choose to spend your time with. Don’t you just play to entertain and improve your own skills rather than denigrate your opponents lack of such things.
I understand the challenge aspect, and I know there are many golf societies in Hua Hin where you can get a competitive atmosphere if that is what you want.
I don’t play golf as I say, the only time I played, after four hits (misses) on the first hole some one behind me said, ‘come back tomorrow lad, and fan it some more’. Made everyone and me laugh. But how else do you learn?
I love snooker and can get regular breaks in the 35 - 40 mark, but when I play someone who is a novice, I don’t keep score, and we play an any ball available game, (keep potting ‘till you miss), regardless of the rules. This get’s them used to potting balls and helps their confidence. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a competitive sort of chap, but there is no point in causing grief for someone you already know is not a patch on your own skills. There is much more reward in helping someone to understand and teach the intricacies of your sport than just ride all over them for your own self gratification.
