My last round of 2010 was yesterday, Sunday November 7th. Good friend and I played 18 holes at Smiley's, a short par 60 course.
I played well, turning in a 82 (+12), could have been a lot lower (imagine that) but short game was off. This was my first round since end of September, so was naturally going to struggle. I was quite content with how my long game was - no mishits really, just focused on getting my body involved as best I could due to a torn ACL - which is why it's my last round.
When I look back on this year's escapade of golf, I'm happy. I didn't get to improve my hcp (14) too much, currently sitting at a 12.3, due to money and injuries. As I get older, I realize that there is a lot of time to second guess the methods of the swing - it's enlightening, it's downright fun actually. The problem is, it's no way to go through this beautiful game. Sometimes I think to myself if I was a great golfer, and could shoot 60 every round - would I truly enjoy it?
It's the struggle of this game that allows me to look back, content. I bid 2010 farewell because I have surgery on my right knee this Thursday. I'll be out of athletics for at least another 6 months. It definitely has the potential to be depressing - but once I see the snow hit here in Kansas, I'll be fine knowing I'm not missing out. Besides, the mental game is something you can never stop practicing.
Looking forward to 2011.
