I played in the Carstairs Open on the weekend... first competition outside of a scramble I've been in in over a decade. With my current index I was placed in the 3rd flight... proceeded to fire a season worst 98 on my opening round. Couldn't sink a putt, rinsed 3 balls, lost a ball in the trees... absolutely nothing went right. Was in 12th out of 20 in my flight after round 1.
Came back on sunday and shot an 84, with only 2 bad holes (triple with an unplayable lie on the first hole) and a 3 putt double. Other than that play pretty solid golf. Was one off the gross lead in the flight after the 2nd round, and ended up winning the low net for 3rd flight. Basically won my entry back.
This game is so stupid... same course, vastly different conditions, completely different outcome. I hate and love the game. If you haven't played Carstairs, I recommend it.. the course was in amazing shape, and is challenging enough for a small town municipal course.
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