Are you a happy golfer?

Take our poll and tell us what makes you happy -- or angry -- on the course

Published: July 16, 2008

1. Which shot makes you happiest?
Pounding a straight drive your maximum yardage
Draining a 5-footer to save par
Spinning a greenside bunker shot close
Sticking a wedge to tap-in range
Crushing a long iron or fairway wood
2. Which shot makes you unhappiest?
Topping or chunking your drive
Skulling a wedge
Shanking an iron
Chunking a chip
Missing a 3-footer for par
3. Which round makes you happier?
You play mediocre golf but still beat your opponent
You play your best golf but lose by a stroke
4. How much does a playing partner's tantrums (club throwing, cursing) affect your on-course happiness?
Not at all or barely
Some or quite a bit
5. Which round makes you happier?
You hit the ball great and knew where every shot was going but didn't score well
You had no clue where the ball was going, but your short game saved your score
6. Would you be a happier golfer if you dropped five shots?
Yes
No
7. In most ways my overall golf game is close to my ideal
Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree
8. I am satisfied with the state of my golf game
Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree
9. If I could go back in time, I would change almost nothing; I would start playing at the same age, play the same courses, learn the game the same way, etc.
Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree