But a (very) bad round can surely darken the mood?
Frustrating more than anything, even if i play badly it never puts me in a bad mood, but everything can change within the space of a couple of holes. You could shank one into the trees off the 1st tee and finish up with a bogey...then go and put your approach shot on the 2nd to within 4 feet and sink the put for a birdie, back to level par and the 1st is forgotten.
Yes, if you have a complete mare over 18 holes, then you do tend to leave the course a little pissed off. It pisses you off because you know you can do it, i mean ive pared every hole on my home course and birdied probably 14/15 of the holes at some point...why the hell cant it just come together on the same day!?!?
My last round, apart from the first 3 holes or so, was really decent, and I left a happy bunny, especially after a textbook par on the 18th. But the round before that I was not so good, and left the course feeling quite dissapointed with myself.
But yes, I'd agree that the act of golf itself is quite therapeutic, and it's 4 hours of not worrying about anything else other than the round itself.
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And that in itself is why i enjoy it so much and find it quite addictive.
Like i said Jon, you feel disappointed because you know full well you have it in your locker to par every hole on the course...just not in the same round!
I would recommend golf to anyone, the most addictive/rewarding sport ive ever played. My only regret is not starting sooner.