Brian F.

18 holes because it takes me 9 holes to figure out what I'm doing!

Golf if golf, so playing any golf is fine by me; but if I do prefer playing a full 18, for a variety of reasons. My closest public course is a half hour drive so I like to take full advantage of the miles. It also feels more "official". I find that playing the full round tests not only your physical endurance, but also your focus. 

Lately, and maybe it's due to the summer heat, but I've found myself gravitating towards only playing 9 holes. It allows me to get out and play, enjoy the game, but still leaves me energy and time to finish up other stuff too. Especially after a day working at the course. With 18 holes, I have to plan on 6 or 7 hours ou of the day to set aside. 30 minutes to load and prepare, 30 minutes to get there, 20 minutes warm up, 4 hours for the round, 15 minutes to cool down and recap, (if solo) 30 minutes home, 30 -45 minutes to unload and clean up.
I'm not sure how to track it as far as handicap goes either,  if I can at all.
Do you have a preference? 
 

Good morning all,
I am excited to have been chosen to test the new Bridgestone Mindset golf ball.  I wanted to introduce myself and give everyone a bit of information about me and my game.  I am 71 years old and a semi-retired dentist.  I still enjoy going into the office and treatment planning complex cases with my younger partners.  For hobbies I golf (duh), ski and distance bike.  I have been playing golf since I was 9 or 10 but never took lessons until I was an adult.  I am still trying to break well ingrained bad habits LOL.  My handicap index is currently 12.9.
I walk 18 holes twice a week using my MGI Zip x5 caddy.  I started using Shot Scope last year for the ease of distance measurements and the analytics.  I used to use Arccos sensors, but prefer no annual fee.  My clubs are Callaway Paradym X Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and 4 hybrid.  Irons are Miura CB 57 5-PW.  Wedges are Edison version 2 51, 55, 59.  Putter L.A.B. Mezz 1.  
I just finished 18 holes at my course, Simsbury Farms.  A brisk New England day... 45*, overcast with gusting winds.  Was nice to get inside!