[ResuNezily]

About 4 years ago, when I was really getting into getting better I walked off the course after the 12th hole. Now, to be fair, my brother can tell you that this particular hole is one mean SOB. I was 1 over on my round and I was hitting my 3rd shot (it's a par 5) which is an all water carry from about 145. It's a stupid par 5. There's a creek that runs through it at 210 yards and then the hole doglegs left so the smart play is a 5iron off the tee short of the creek, but then the hole doglegs back to the right and there's a huge lake that guards the front of the green so you have to lay up to the 150 marker with a 6iron or so and carry that water for your 3rd shot. I've never in my life seen anyone sniff being on that hole in 2. Anyway, there I stood, 145 out, had Nike CCi forged irons at the time and I was hitting an 8iron. I got the shanks, right there. It was awful. I literally emptied my bag of balls, just shanking ball after ball into the water. The guys I was playing with were laughing their asses off. I was not happy. I emptied my bag of balls, got in the cart, drove straight to the parking lot and got the hell out of there, LOL.

That's the only time I ever quit on a round of golf. I literally couldn't go forward.

[Feflyinvelf]

I would not stop unless weather or injury forced my too. One thing you could have done is just stop keeping score. It may not seem like much but it could get you out of the funk you were in.

[doctorzlo]

Literally no. Mentally, yup. Then I get angry and start acting like a dick.

[bikersfan]

I have had little tempers for a hole or two but just remind me I am out there to have fun, not make it on the tour. I can still be competitive though

[Siliespiriulk]

The beauty of having a membership is I can walk off the course at any time and not worry about getting my money's worth. I have those days once every other week or so where I'm struggling to break 60 on the front 9... back 9 does NOT happen on those days.

[Spisivavona]

Yep, I have a membership as well so I don't pay by the day. I might not have walked off that day had I paid to play but I just write them a check once a month and play 12-14 rounds a month.

[steevyjeors]

I couple weeks ago I was playing with some friends on a pretty tough course that I had only played once before.I shot 42 on the front nine after taking a 7 on the par 5 first hole ,I was hitting it good-for me - and it could have been a 40 if not for a couple putts I whimped out on.We made the turn and my game went to crap.I shanked one ball and then topped one and then just lost everything like a descent shot.I literally played the last three holes in a mental fog.I was just numb.I never considered walking off course,I was too busy trying to figure out what just happened.I shot 58 on the back,drove to the clubhouse ,got a hotdog and coke and laughed my rear off with the guys talking about my "game". I sucked, but still it beat being at work!

[AliceFromHouston]

Several years ago when I was in my 20's (ok, a long time ago), I was so bad and didn't have a clue what I needed to do. After my usual slice into the far right rough I bladed an iron dead right where two ladies were putting on the next hole. I hit one of them square in the back and she dropped to the green. After making sure she was alright and apologizing for my horrid play, I walked straight to the parking lot and didn't play again for over a year. It really shook me up and when I decided to come back to the game I took it more serious instead of just hacking it around.

[DrunkMans]

Never quit on a paid round. I've played 9 and called it a day two or three times at my course when it just wasn't worth the aggravation while playing with a full group, haven't been in a twosome and left. I'd consider it rude to bail on one person. By myself, I've occasionally played 6 and figured I could be doing something less likely to give me a cardiac (6 green is right beside the parking lot), which usually happens when it's way too hot and I'm playing lousy as a bonus.

[cookiemonster]

I have a pass at my home course, so it doesn't cost extra to quit. I've never quit when I've been away, but a couple of times at home, I've lost the fun factor and quit after nine. Try to keep it all in perspective, but once in a great while, that is hard to do.