Even most of the pros talk about setting schedules where they have some off-periods to reset. I'm sure when you jumped back into music it took some time to get the rust off. Whenever (or even if) you decide to focus on golf again, expect some rust there too. There are a few natural golfers who have the great hand-eye coordination to be able to play after a long layoff without a problem. I think most are like me, need a lot of reps to stay decent so a layoff really hurts my consistency. I just try to keep my expectations realistic.

It seems to take me awhile to get back on the swing of things for sure after my brain tumor removal surgery and others on down the line. I keep on trucking and remember my teachers words from the past that had me in the best golf swing ever. I'm still in the hunt. I enjoy the game any where or anytime regardless. I like the friendships along the way! It's a way for me to keep excericeing and walking for health regardless of the outcome. You all have a great time out there.

Have only played twice in the past three weeks mainly due to COVID. Noticed a lot of rust in the putter. Had been working on my irons game with my instructor and played rather well with those guys, better than before, but the putter switch just never came on today. Nine three putts is just not acceptable. The touch and tempo was visiting a relative in another state. Must have been in sunny California with Dale. If you find it, please send back to S Carolina. After all tomorrow is just another day. Did not do a good warm up this morning with the putter, the greens were soaking wet. It seems to come and go with all of us, long and short layoffs. At my age, no high expectations anymore. Just have fun. =)

Watch the LPGA that will get you back "into" golf again.

I'm in one of those periods right now, I want to play, but with some family health issues of a grandchild it's not as important to make sure I at least get a round in a week as he has taken a priority in my life. My game is spiraling down fast when I do get a chance to play. I lost a dear friend I golfed with a lot last year & once the colder months came around we would usually play on nicer days. But I didn't play after October & not before April. So I get what you're saying. My game does have a switch, but it's broken.. Lol


DM

There are times where taking a break from the games does me good. I don't mind going out to the course and playing a round with a random group or playing by myself; in the instances where I'm not fully committed to playing (for whatever reason), the social aspects of the game make being out there tolerable when things related to your golf game are just not to the level you expect.

If you could find a regular group that you enjoy being around and are great motivators for your game then it could make those early tee times easier to get up for and don't forget a good cup of coffee helps too ;-)

I had been feeling that way for a while coming back from a broken wrist. Huge frustration with lack of strength and feel to where I thought all was lost. I made some real progress last year but have struggled to get back to anything resembling my game. Luckily, or perhaps due to hitting a few hundred balls, I played a stretch of 5 holes on Sunday about as well as I have ever played. I didn't keep it going, but that glimpse of what could be has rekindled my fire.

Fat thumbed the Post Thread button before finishing my thoughts. Interest has returned, certainly fueled by better play and the recent ordering of new irons! I realize that the clubs alone won’t change everything, but the improved attitude will certainly help.

Just need to burn some more vacation time from work!!

Hi George,

This game does have a way of not letting go. Glad you are playing better, continue fairways and greens in the future.

My desire to play only has an "on" switch. My game itself, is another matter entirely.....

Not really and on-off switch. Just a blow-it-up hole in the front and/or back nine that ruins what would be a decent score.