Quick Poll: When you play golf, what gives you the most satisfaction?

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By Rick V., Team Titleist Staff

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  1. Rick V., Team Titleist Staff

    Rick V., Team Titleist Staff
    Duxbury, MA

    Team Titleist Staff

    When you play golf, what gives you the most satisfaction?

    Like many of us, I’ve been spending a lot of time this winter re-assessing and trying to re-tool my game. One thing I've noticed is that I barely think about scoring. When I think about getting better, it’s almost always in terms of improving mechanics and technique. I suspect that I'm not alone.

    The old adage says, “there are no pictures on the scorecard", but to be honest, I think I’d rather hit the ball well and score poorly than hit it sideways and salvage a good score. For me, chasing those solidly struck shots is what’s so addictive about golf.

    So, in our latest quick poll we’re asking: When you play golf, what gives you the most satisfaction?

      • Posting a good score 15%
      • Striking the ball well/hitting fairways and greens 63%
      • Getting up and down, and putting well 1%
      • Enjoying the time outside with good friends 14%
      • Winning the match 1%
      • Other 5%
      • Total Votes: 79

    • tdogg21

      tdogg21
      Chambersburg, PA

      I very rarely play competitive golf anymore, so my main reason for getting on the course is for fun. With that being said, as much as I want to shoot the best score I can possibly shoot and I constantly strive to improve, if I have a good time with my buddies, I consider it a successful day.
    • FJL

      FJL
      Kitchener, ON

      Voted:

      Striking the ball well/hitting fairways and greens ....only because when I accomplish this, everything else is checked off as well and falls into place ....as it should.
    • ben l

      ben l
      Cumming, GA

      I second FJL's comment on Striking the ball well/hitting fairways and greens. It's the foundation for me to get aggressive and post a good score.
    • Bomber3

      Bomber3
      Lake St Louis, MO

      Military
      When I'm playing a competitive match, it's knowing that I'm not just throwing away strokes with poor decisions and poor shots. Making good decisions and hitting good shots helps me keep a positive attitude and gives me the greatest opportunity to win the match.
      When playing a leisurely round with friends, enjoying their company and having a good time is what makes me happy. The quality of golf and scores are a distant second.
    • Filipe

      Filipe
      New York, NY

      No matter how poorly I might be playing that day, I live for those pure shots that result on an beautiful flight. Nothing makes me happier, and I can always tell just by listening to that perfect sound at impact. Good scores will come after getting that every single time.

    • Marchi

      Marchi
      Cape Girardeau, MO

      Keeping the doubles to bogies, and keeping the putts around 35. If i do that, I will shoot a good round. That makes me happy!
    • No'l

      No'l
      Palmdale, CA

      I love going out with the guys I play regularly with- the little games we do- it's fun. I love the competition within us, and I also like the club team events. Hitting the ball well- staying in the fairways and hitting greens are a big part of why I keep playing golf (I wish I have more of those than what little I could do). But that to me is the most fun of all. Of course, getting up and down along with winning helps with the fun.
    • Craig D

      Craig D
      Canton, OH

      Besides a low score and enjoying the company of my friends, good ball-striking, and turning what could have easily been a double or worse into a bogey or better.
    • Davis L

      Davis L
      Lafayette, CO

      I think there is no better feeling than striking the ball well. Even if I score poorly, if I'm hitting the ball well than I know next time I get back I have the ability to score well.
    • Hotsauce

      Hotsauce
      Georgetown MA

      So I almost clicked winning the match, but the "most" fun thing about golf is being outside with my friends. I really love winning, and I'm seriously surprised that nobody (out of the 19 votes thus far) voted for winning the match. Good poll!
    • Dave N

      Dave N
      Dade City, FL

      I get out about 1-2 times week and for me to team up with my wife is a good thing. I like hanging with her.
    • Dwayne N

      Dwayne N
      Island, KY

      I too don't play much competitive golf. But the regular bunch I play with is a different story. We play for fun but a lot of skins still flow. I love working on something to improve secretly at the range then executing it during a weekly match and cleaning them out. So I am very competitive but just with my best friends. We push each other to become better but we are there for each other to listen if the week has brought troubles. It's a band of brothers.
    • Sawyer Nix

      Sawyer Nix
      Belton, SC

      Enjoying the outdoors, relieving some stress, getting away from the hustle and bustle. Other than carts to ride when walking, it is a great discharge from technology (cell phones, etc). Nothing like beating balls on the range either.
    • Matt W

      Matt W
      Troy, IL

      Playing a round where I committed to every shot and just enjoyed the process of being on the course, regardless of what the score card says. Usually on these days my score is good.
    • kphillips

      kphillips
      Weirton WV

      Sticking my low spinning wedges close especially from 50+yds.
    • Todd T

      Todd T
      San Diego, CA

      Military
      Having laughs with friends...
    • Scott H

      Scott H
      west falmouth, MA

      Being fairly new to the game, I enjoy learning the mechanics/technique of striking the ball well. Seeing the improvements on the course through results of striking, ball flight and improving course management keep the fun coming.
    • Speedy

      Speedy
      East Coast, NH

      Without a doubt it's about enjoying the time with good friends.. The laughs, the story etc. makes up for a great day on the course. Of course I would love to go low and play well but in the end it's about friendship and laughing.

      IMO, having good friends around you allows you to play well. I can name a few people on here who have pushed me to play well and can never thank them enough.

      Great post Rick!
    • Randy V

      Randy V
      Mission Viejo, CA

      I really value just being outside and playing a round or working on my game. I've had all the competitive aspects of my life many times over, and took up the game of golf to just enjoy being outdoors with friends; sharing a beer and a laugh.
    • Andrew Australia

      Andrew Australia
      New York, NY

      Sinking putts gets me pumped
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