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The 10 best things about playing golf alone
A rarity in sports, golf can be properly played and thoroughly enjoyed when utterly alone.
There is something alluring — romantic even — about heading to your local course and playing 18 holes by yourself. It’s a silent battle, just you and the course slugging it out away from prying eyes. It’s a chance to do things your way.
In praise of the solo round, here’s a list of the 10 best things about playing alone. Feel free to add your own thoughts in the comments section.
No. 1: Fast Play
Solitary golfers can play fast, because they aren’t forced to waste time watching someone else play.
As a single, there is no waiting for your playing partner to hit, no need to remain greenside while he or she putts out and certainly no protracted search for that ProV1 that was sliced into the woods.
If you’re alone, you can easily tear around the course in under 3 hours (as long as there’s no one ahead of you). Just hit your ball, find it and hit it again. It’s a beautiful thing.
No. 2: Choosing Your Own Rhythm
When playing in a group, the rhythm of your round is at the mercy of your playing partners. If they are constantly whiffing and shanking, it’s difficult to establish a consistent cadence in your own game. On the other hand, you might feel rushed if you’re hitting more shots than your partners on every hole.
Playing by yourself allows you control your rhythm. Each shot can be studied, hit and assessed in your own time. Better still, the time between shots is relatively uniform, because you‘re always away. This constant, steady tempo undoubtedly helps you focus your mind and shoot lower scores.
Smart solo players can also manipulate the momentum of their round. When you’re playing well, you can easily continue at your current pace. When you’re playing poorly, you can take an extra few minutes on the next tee, or even hit a couple of practice balls, o help reset the momentum of the round and get your game back on track.
No. 3: Practice Opportunities
The fast pace of solo golf — together with the absence of other people — provides the perfect opportunity for on-course practice. If you want to work on a particular shot, you can simply drop some extra balls and swing away.
By hitting real shots on a real course in real conditions, you’re engaging in valuable game-specific training which cannot be simulated at the range or anywhere else.
No. 4: Real Integrity
When you’re all alone on the golf course, you can theoretically cheat as much as you want. No one will ever know.
So when you do the right thing and play every ball as it lies, call penalties on yourself and refuse to give yourself that slippery three-footer, there’s a higher level of integrity involved. In short, you’ll be able to look in the mirror with pride, no matter what you score. Playing by the rules will help you become a better golfer too.
No. 5: No Temptation to Outdo, Impress or Emulate Partners
Let’s face it; we all love to hit the longest drive or shoot the lowest score in our group. Most golfers carry the macho man gene, which leads them to compete against other players rather than themselves or the course. While this instinct can be a good motivator, it can also lead to some poor decisions and wasted strokes.
Playing alone eliminates the desire to outdo, impress or emulate anyone else. You can stick to your own strategy without any temptation to match others. Your scorecard will thank you.
No. 6: Fewer Nerves
We’ve all encountered the dreaded first tee jitters: shaky hands, dry mouth, inability to tee your ball and a million conflicting swing thoughts.
If you think back to times of nervousness (or even fear) on the golf course, I’d wager every one of them occurred in the company of people whose approval or acceptance mattered to you. It’s simply human nature.
When there’s no one around to judge or evaluate you, you’ll generally be looser, freer and more relaxed. In this optimal state, you’re more likely to play well and get a glimpse of your potential as a golfer.
No. 7: Play Your Way
It’s often awkward when you want to play from a certain set of tees, but a playing partner wants to play from another. Either someone yields and ends up playing from tees that don’t match their ability, or the players use separate tees and chaos ensues as everyone tries to decide who should have the honor.
The same principle applies when you want to ride but your buddy wants to walk, or vice-versa. Either someone caves and opts for a non-preferred mode of transport, or you both stick to your guns and play at wildly different paces for the entire round.
These dilemmas are completely avoided when you’re by yourself. Simply choose the tees you want, choose your preferred mode of transport and away you go.
No. 8: Spontaneity
Solo golfers are the masters of the spontaneous round. If you’re happy to play without company, you can head straight to the course whenever the mood strikes. No need to book tee times or work around anyone else’s schedule. Just go!
Once you’re on the course, you can go wherever your heart takes you. You’d prefer to play the back nine instead of the front? No problem. There’s a slow group on No. 6? You can skip ahead to No. 8 without having to seek anyone’s consent. You’re tired after 15 holes? Just walk in.
No. 9: Score However You Want
Some days you want to work on your game or just enjoy the experience of playing golf without worrying about the scorecard. Playing alone provides the ideal environment for doing just that. If you don’t want to think about shooting a number, you don’t have to.
If you must have competition or scorecard pressure, you’ve got plenty of options. You can score a traditional round of stroke play, or drop two balls and play one against the other, or perhaps use two or more balls for a round of best ball. The choice is yours.
No. 10: No Banal Banter
Playing on your own obviates the necessity to keep saying “nice shot” and, worse still, “hard luck.”
You don’t have to feign interest in your playing partner’s vacation plans, views on popular culture, marital woes or latest swing thought. You also don’t need to share your life story or engage in pointless small talk. You’re liberated to focus solely on whatever you want, whether that’s your swing, strategy, the scenery or whatever else floats your boat.
For some, golf will always be a social experience, where playing the game is equal or secondary to forming friendships with playing partners on the course or at the 19th hole. While the social side of golf is a definite drawcard, the benefits of playing alone should be considered too.
If you’ve never tried a solo round, get out there and have a go at the next opportunity. You might just discover a new passion.
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The PGA TOUR heads to New Orleans to play the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. In a welcome change from the usual stroke play, the Zurich Classic is a team event. On Thursday and Saturday, the teams play best ball, and on Friday and Sunday the teams play alternate shot.
TPC Louisiana is a par 72 that measures 7,425 yards. The course features some short par 4s and plenty of water and bunkers, which makes for a lot of exciting risk/reward scenarios for competitors. Pete Dye designed the course in 2004 specifically for the Zurich Classic, although the event didn’t make its debut until 2007 because of Hurricane Katrina.
Coming off of the Masters and a signature event in consecutive weeks, the field this week is a step down, and understandably so. Many of the world’s top players will be using this time to rest after a busy stretch.
However, there are some interesting teams this season with some stars making surprise appearances in the team event. Some notable teams include Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, Collin Morikawa and Kurt Kitayama, Will Zalatoris and Sahith Theegala as well as a few Canadian teams, Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin and Taylor Pendrith and Corey Conners.
Past Winners at TPC Louisiana
- 2023: Riley/Hardy (-30)
- 2022: Cantlay/Schauffele (-29)
- 2021: Leishman/Smith (-20)
- 2019: Palmer/Rahm (-26)
- 2018: Horschel/Piercy (-22)
- 2017: Blixt/Smith (-27)
2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Picks
Tom Hoge/Maverick McNealy +2500 (DraftKings)
Tom Hoge is coming off of a solid T18 finish at the RBC Heritage and finished T13 at last year’s Zurich Classic alongside Harris English.
This season, Hoge is having one of his best years on Tour in terms of Strokes Gained: Approach. In his last 24 rounds, the only player to top him on the category is Scottie Scheffler. Hoge has been solid on Pete Dye designs, ranking 28th in the field over his past 36 rounds.
McNealy is also having a solid season. He’s finished T6 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and T9 at the PLAYERS Championship. He recently started working with world renowned swing coach, Butch Harmon, and its seemingly paid dividends in 2024.
Keith Mitchell/Joel Dahmen +4000 (DraftKings)
Keith Mitchell is having a fantastic season, finishing in the top-20 of five of his past seven starts on Tour. Most recently, Mitchell finished T14 at the Valero Texas Open and gained a whopping 6.0 strokes off the tee. He finished 6th at last year’s Zurich Classic.
Joel Dahmen is having a resurgent year and has been dialed in with his irons. He also has a T11 finish at the PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass which is another Pete Dye track. With Mitchell’s length and Dahmen’s ability to put it close with his short irons, the Mitchell/Dahmen combination will be dangerous this week.
Taylor Moore/Matt NeSmith +6500 (DraftKings)
Taylor Moore has quickly developed into one of the more consistent players on Tour. He’s finished in the top-20 in three of his past four starts, including a very impressive showing at The Masters, finishing T20. He’s also finished T4 at this event in consecutive seasons alongside Matt NeSmith.
NeSmith isn’t having a great 2024, but has seemed to elevate his game in this format. He finished T26 at Pete Dye’s TPC Sawgrass, which gives the 30-year-old something to build off of. NeSmith is also a great putter on Bermudagrass, which could help elevate Moore’s ball striking prowess.
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After having four of the top twelve players on the leaderboard at The Masters, LIV Golf is set for their fifth event of the season: LIV Adelaide.
For both LIV fans and golf fans in Australia, LIV Adelaide is one of the most anticipated events of the year. With 35,000 people expected to attend each day of the tournament, the Grange Golf Club will be crawling with fans who are passionate about the sport of golf. The 12th hole, better known as “the watering hole”, is sure to have the rowdiest of the fans cheering after a long day of drinking some Leishman Lager.
The Grange Golf Club is a par-72 that measures 6,946 yards. The course features minimal resistance, as golfers went extremely low last season. In 2023, Talor Gooch shot consecutive rounds of 62 on Thursday and Friday, giving himself a gigantic cushion heading into championship Sunday. Things got tight for a while, but in the end, the Oklahoma State product was able to hold off The Crushers’ Anirban Lahiri for a three-shot victory.
The Four Aces won the team competition with the Range Goats finishing second.
*All Images Courtesy of LIV Golf*
Past Winners at LIV Adelaide
- 2023: Talor Gooch (-19)
Stat Leaders Through LIV Miami
Green in Regulation
- Richard Bland
- Jon Rahm
- Paul Casey
Fairways Hit
- Abraham Ancer
- Graeme McDowell
- Henrik Stenson
Driving Distance
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Joaquin Niemann
- Dean Burmester
Putting
- Cameron Smith
- Louis Oosthuizen
- Matt Jones
2024 LIV Adelaide Picks
Cameron Smith +1400 (DraftKings)
When I pulled up the odds for LIV Adelaide, I was more than a little surprised to see multiple golfers listed ahead of Cameron Smith on the betting board. A few starts ago, Cam finished runner-up at LIV Hong Kong, which is a golf course that absolutely suits his eye. Augusta National in another course that Smith could roll out of bed and finish in the top-ten at, and he did so two weeks ago at The Masters, finishing T6.
At Augusta, he gained strokes on the field on approach, off the tee (slightly), and of course, around the green and putting. Smith able to get in the mix at a major championship despite coming into the week feeling under the weather tells me that his game is once again rounding into form.
The Grange Golf Club is another course that undoubtedly suits the Australian. Smith is obviously incredibly comfortable playing in front of the Aussie faithful and has won three Australian PGA Championship’s. The course is very short and will allow Smith to play conservative off the tee, mitigating his most glaring weakness. With birdies available all over the golf course, there’s a chance the event turns into a putting contest, and there’s no one on the planet I’d rather have in one of those than Cam Smith.
Louis Oosthuizen +2200 (DraftKings)
Louis Oosthuizen has simply been one of the best players on LIV in the 2024 seas0n. The South African has finished in the top-10 on the LIV leaderboard in three of his five starts, with his best coming in Jeddah, where he finished T2. Perhaps more impressively, Oosthuizen finished T7 at LIV Miami, which took place at Doral’s “Blue Monster”, an absolutely massive golf course. Given that Louis is on the shorter side in terms of distance off the tee, his ability to play well in Miami shows how dialed he is with the irons this season.
In addition to the LIV finishes, Oosthuizen won back-to-back starts on the DP World Tour in December at the Alfred Dunhill Championship and the Mauritus Open. He also finished runner-up at the end of February in the International Series Oman. The 41-year-old has been one of the most consistent performers of 2024, regardless of tour.
For the season, Louis ranks 4th on LIV in birdies made, T9 in fairways hit and first in putting. He ranks 32nd in driving distance, but that won’t be an issue at this short course. Last season, he finished T11 at the event, but was in decent position going into the final round but fell back after shooting 70 while the rest of the field went low. This season, Oosthuizen comes into the event in peak form, and the course should be a perfect fit for his smooth swing and hot putter this week.
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Of all the clubs in our bags, wedges are almost always the simplest in construction and, therefore, the easiest to analyze what might make one work differently from another if you know what to look for.
Wedges are a lot less mysterious than drivers, of course, as the major brands are working with a lot of “pixie dust” inside these modern marvels. That’s carrying over more to irons now, with so many new models featuring internal multi-material technologies, and almost all of them having a “badge” or insert in the back to allow more complex graphics while hiding the actual distribution of mass.
But when it comes to wedges, most on the market today are still single pieces of molded steel, either cast or forged into that shape. So, if you look closely at where the mass is distributed, it’s pretty clear how that wedge is going to perform.
To start, because of their wider soles, the majority of the mass of almost any wedge is along the bottom third of the clubhead. So, the best wedge shots are always those hit between the 2nd and 5th grooves so that more mass is directly behind that impact. Elite tour professionals practice incessantly to learn to do that consistently, wearing out a spot about the size of a penny right there. If impact moves higher than that, the face is dramatically thinner, so smash factor is compromised significantly, which reduces the overall distance the ball will fly.
Every one of us, tour players included, knows that maddening shot that we feel a bit high on the face and it doesn’t go anywhere, it’s not your fault.
If your wedges show a wear pattern the size of a silver dollar, and centered above the 3rd or 4th groove, you are not getting anywhere near the same performance from shot to shot. Robot testing proves impact even two to three grooves higher in the face can cause distance loss of up to 35 to 55 feet with modern ‘tour design’ wedges.
In addition, as impact moves above the center of mass, the golf club principle of gear effect causes the ball to fly higher with less spin. Think of modern drivers for a minute. The “holy grail” of driving is high launch and low spin, and the driver engineers are pulling out all stops to get the mass as low in the clubhead as possible to optimize this combination.
Where is all the mass in your wedges? Low. So, disregarding the higher lofts, wedges “want” to launch the ball high with low spin – exactly the opposite of what good wedge play requires penetrating ball flight with high spin.
While almost all major brand wedges have begun putting a tiny bit more thickness in the top portion of the clubhead, conventional and modern ‘tour design’ wedges perform pretty much like they always have. Elite players learn to hit those crisp, spinny penetrating wedge shots by spending lots of practice time learning to consistently make contact low in the face.
So, what about grooves and face texture?
Grooves on any club can only do so much, and no one has any material advantage here. The USGA tightly defines what we manufacturers can do with grooves and face texture, and modern manufacturing techniques allow all of us to push those limits ever closer. And we all do. End of story.
Then there’s the topic of bounce and grinds, the most complex and confusing part of the wedge formula. Many top brands offer a complex array of sole configurations, all of them admittedly specialized to a particular kind of lie or turf conditions, and/or a particular divot pattern.
But if you don’t play the same turf all the time, and make the same size divot on every swing, how would you ever figure this out?
The only way is to take any wedge you are considering and play it a few rounds, hitting all the shots you face and observing the results. There’s simply no other way.
So, hopefully this will inspire a lively conversation in our comments section, and I’ll chime in to answer any questions you might have.
And next week, I’ll dive into the rest of the wedge formula. Yes, shafts, grips and specifications are essential, too.
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John James
Jul 6, 2018 at 12:44 pm
No 11 – Enjoy The Beauty! There is nothing like hitting a perfect drive, with a little draw, watching the ball fly against the mountains, sky and setting sun. This must what heaven is like!
John James
Jul 6, 2018 at 12:40 pm
No 11 — Enjoy The Beauty! There is nothing like hitting a perfect drive, with a little draw, against the mountains, sky and setting sun — with nothing but silence all around you. It must be what heaven is like!
Mazhar Hussain
Mar 19, 2016 at 7:08 am
Playing golf alone early in the morning with birds chirping and moist fresh air penetrating the lush green environment surrounding you is the best thing you can find yourself in. On each Tee I silently watch the fairway ahead and focus on the ball with peace and serenity of mind and attempt a rhythmic swing. When the ball flies like a bird in a straight parabola I feel joy and indescribable pleasure. Inner peace and serenity is what converts a golf swing into a killer blow thereby achieving distance and confidence required for the next shot. You always play against the par.
Straightdriver235
Jul 3, 2014 at 10:32 pm
Golf should be a solitary game. Here’s to playing alone. If I do play with others, it better not be more than a twosome, anything more and it is drudgery. Indeed, I don’t think it is fair that many tour events send out players in threesomes on Thursday and Friday… It is quite possible some great player who can’t cope with more than one other partner just can’t play well enough to make the cuts, but could burn the course up once he got down to a twosome. It is true, the comments, if you are a tournament golfer, playing alone has its limits. You wouldn’t catch me dead in a foursome, maybe as often as I go to a wedding or a funeral… not very.
wakit300
May 13, 2014 at 3:42 pm
Just saw this article and ummm are you trying to follow in the footsteps of Rolling Stone? Top 10 list should always count DOWN from 10 to 1. If you know what #1 is right away, why bother with the rest?
Chris
Apr 23, 2014 at 4:38 pm
I play much of my golf solo. However, I consider most of those sessions to be practice. I believe that adjusting to the pressure of others, the pace with which they play, etc. to be an integral part of the game. While I find those solo sessions do help me improve more than a mindless session on the range, it still doesn’t compare to the pressure of playing with others. In short, I think solo rounds are the best way to improve, but the real test can only come when playing with others, when you can’t just put another ball down.
Alex K.
Apr 16, 2014 at 10:48 pm
I’m fortunate enough to live and work close enough to my course that I frequently have a round on my own after work. I find it a great way to keep fit because (as mentioned in the article above), there are no/few hold ups and I can play as fast as I want. Another bonus (of sorts) is, without the pressure of competition (or others’ critical eyes), I find I can ‘let it all hang out’ with shot selection resulting is some (all modesty aside), spectacular shots which over time has left me with several 2-3ft eagle and double eagle putts. I guess all I need to do now is capture and retain that mindset and unleash it on comp day!
steve
Jul 12, 2015 at 12:44 pm
double eagle putts? What kind of course are you playing that you can have double eagle putts?
erkr
Apr 16, 2014 at 2:03 am
In summertime I play on my childhood course alone at 6am. Its at the ocean. As I play the town wakes up and I watch people bike down on course for early swim. I go 18 holes and I’m back to have second breakfast with wife and kids.
I always keep score and no gimmies.
ParHunter
Apr 15, 2014 at 4:15 pm
I like to play two balls when I play on my own, both with different shots, a high chip vs a bump and run etc.
another good one is reverse scramble, where you hit two drives but have to take the worse of the two.
The only problem is if you play on your own in between 3 or 4-balls. You either have to wait all the time (hence playing two balls) or you get asked to play through and that can make you feel rushed. I recently played through 6 groups in the course of 5 holes. It felt more like jogging than golf.
Ryan
Apr 15, 2014 at 10:35 am
5 years ago I got to play a good bit of solo golf. I agree – some of the best “alone” time that can be had. I definitely improved as a player as well as enjoyed the solitude and the lack of “noise” created by playing partners. I can’t remember the last time I got to go around on my own. I wish I could occasionally still.
I think that is one of the best things about golf – I can go out alone, with friends, or be paired up with strangers and have a great time. There is something special about solo golf that I think most people aren’t aware of as they take having playing partners as a given. Great article!
Ryan
Apr 15, 2014 at 10:39 am
Forgot to mention my only hole-in-one was during a solo round. I was jumping for joy and not a soul around to see it. Most people think that’s a travesty but I think its wonderful and private memory I don’t have to share.
billy
Apr 16, 2014 at 2:08 pm
I had 6 other eyes on mine and it was pretty special also…+ the memory is with them too and there is a little something special knowing they occasionally mention …”I was playing with a Guy once on a elevated par 3 and the ball hit center green then started toward the hole like it had eyes”
I fear hitting that shot again alone…
Audrey
Apr 13, 2014 at 12:33 am
Loved this article! As a woman golfer, I have found solo golf a wonderful way to work on my game and enjoy the beauty of the course. I have also found you can find courses’sweer spot’ where you can golf solo without being slowed down by golfers ahead.. I have found there are not alot if woman golfers……and on the flip side, while solo golfing I meet two other women who have become great golf companions. Whether with them or going solo, it’s always a good day out there!
Jim
Apr 12, 2014 at 11:04 pm
This is my favorite way to play unless i play a round with my dad. Most people look at you funny if you say you play alone. Nothing like you the course and your clubs set to try to shoot your lowest round ever . Its like your own little get away if only for a few hours, escaping the every day hustle
corey
Apr 13, 2014 at 12:18 am
couldn’t agree more
Dave
Apr 15, 2014 at 11:37 pm
+2
Tom Duckworth
Apr 12, 2014 at 8:47 pm
Early morning just after the sun comes up…..best time of the day. I like seeing the dew on the greens just a few birds and the sound of the breeze the trees. You just dial into the rhythm of your swing. It’s the best I just can’t add anymore.
Brian
Apr 12, 2014 at 10:47 am
I play over half my rounds solo just for the solitude. Sure if I’m invited to play, I happily oblige. It’s like reading a good book. Once you get into it, you can’t stop.
Nice article.
paul
Apr 12, 2014 at 12:13 am
I play by myself all summer. Once a week, 9 holes, 6am, done by 7:20 and at work 5 minutes early.
Double Mocha Man
Apr 11, 2014 at 7:50 pm
Good topic! I played today by myself and propped up my cellphone on my push cart… and watched the Masters! While sipping a tasty Italian sports drink. Life is good. Only the green jacket was missing.
luke keefner
Apr 11, 2014 at 7:29 pm
Most of the guys I play with would never EVER consider going out to play alone but for some reason I crave it. Maybe I’m a little misanthropic but I’m usually at first irritated when I get paired up with someone. Fortunately I am usually surprised at how much I enjoy the company. But, still, I consider golf a solitary game for me unless my son is home. That is as good as it gets
j.a.
Apr 11, 2014 at 7:18 pm
I have experienced all of this and being a high handicapper, in few words I can say, it’s the only way to play in peace.
Billy
Apr 12, 2014 at 3:52 am
amen!
Dan
Apr 11, 2014 at 5:32 pm
You can plug in some headphones and listen to golf weekly or Metallica 🙂