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Don’t ruin golf forever: 7 ways to avoid getting burned out
As most of my regular readers know, I started playing golf as a kid and was lucky enough to play all through my teenage years, into college, and professionally after that. Golf was not only my passion, it WAS my life. In fact, if you ask anyone that I grew up with about my overall work ethic — whether it was golf, study or life — they will all say the same thing… no one worked harder.
From a young age, I wanted to become a professional golfer on the PGA Tour and thus the practice wasn’t really work; I couldn’t get enough of it. Nights couldn’t end fast enough so the sun could come up and I could begin to practice once again.
Does this dedication, or maybe obsession sound familiar?
Later in life, I fell into a trap that I will discuss with you in a second, and it’s one I see happening with golfers everyday. I’m sad to say that I fell into this trap years ago, and it’s one from which I’ve never recovered. I feel it can happen to each and everyone of us if we’re not careful, and I especially worry about the kids coming up today in golf’s ultra-competitive environment. So what am I talking about? Complete and total golf burnout, and an overall loss of the love for the game that makes someone start playing golf in the first place.
So there you have it; I am burned out. I don’t enjoy playing golf for the “fun” of it anymore, and haven’t for at least the last 10 years, maybe longer. You see, I treated golf as my life and as a job, not a way to enjoy my day. How many of you do the same thing? Fortunately for me, I found teaching golf to be my passion and I am still lucky enough to stay around golf, but for most people in the world that isn’t an option.
If you possess the ultra Type-A personality that makes you do everything to the Nth degree, then you better read carefully or you might end up in the same boat as I am right now. Please remember, if you are not a golf professional, teacher, or professional golfer, then golf should be treated as a way to get out of the house, away from the office, or a unique way to enjoy the day. In fact, the phrase, “playing golf” should remind each of us that it is play, not work. When you treat it as work, as your life, you are setting yourself up for burnout and the loss of love for the game.
Here are seven ways I’ve used to make golf fun again.
Second-hand hatred
Re-examine the people who you tend to play golf with on a weekly basis. If you have a group made up of guys who have temper tantrums, gripe about everything on and off the course, or are just miserable people in general, then it’s time to find a new group before the game consumes you, too.
Tee it forward
With your buddies, mix up the tee boxes you play to get rid of the monotony and maybe even cut some strokes off your score. There’s nothing worse than always shooting a score that tends to aggravate you, especially when you’re playing the same course day after day. Why not play a few tees forward and laugh while you try to drive par 4s and reach par 5s in two?
Not your normal bets
Have you ever had “fun” bets with your buddies? Not the ones that involve money, but ones that make the entire group laugh? What about carrying around the rubber snake for the last guy to three putt? Who has to wear the big straw hat for being the shortest driver in the entire group all day long? These are ways to make your time out there more enjoyable and allow you to hear more laughter than cuss words.
Practice somewhere different
When you practice, make it fun, not work. At places like Top Golf, you can work on your swing and have fun in the process. Or you can set up different games in your backyard or local park. Ever tried working on your flop shots by hitting shots into a bucket or garbage can? How about getting a pack of wiffle-golf balls and playing imaginary holes around your house, hitting big fades and hooks? Switching it up can keep your golfing mind entertained.
No time? No biggie
If you miss a day or two of golf because you want to do something else that weekend, it’s OK! Don’t feel pressure to go to the course or the range every day you can. Remember, you don’t have sponsors to please and families to feed based on your performance in your weekly game like the pros do.
Make an equipment change
Nowadays, there are endless options on the equipment market to make the game easier for you to play, so don’t make the game harder than it needs to be. If you’re still hanging on to your 2, 3, and 4 iron, maybe it’s time to replace them. Or go the other way. Get rid of your hybrid or 5 wood and have fun hitting stingers with a 2 iron or driving iron again. Switch from a mallet to a blade putter, or from your blade to a spaceship-sized mallet. The options are endless.
Do something random and fun
Let’s say it’s a Saturday and you’re heading over to the course. Instead of playing 18 holes and beating balls until you’re beat, how about you play a few holes or hit a few balls and then do something totally random like hitting the batting cage or going fishing. Make your day fun from sunrise to sunset instead of making golf a day-long grind.
Please take the time to heed my advice, because I don’t want you to end up where I am; in a place where you seldom want to play golf. It’s not a fun place to be, and I only wish I had understood this lesson sooner.
The LPGA Tour is kicking off its 2026 season this week at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, and the pros are dealing with something most Florida golfers rarely face: freezing temperatures.
“It’s colder here than in the UK at the minute, which is a first,” said England’s Charley Hull during Wednesday’s media day at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Even Lydia Ko, who lives at Lake Nona, seemed surprised by the cold snap. “We’re pretty much getting to below zero in celsius here, which maybe in other parts of the country they would be thankful, but when you’re in Florida it is a little bit of a surprise,” she said.
If the world’s best players are adjusting their games for cold weather, recreational golfers should, too. Here’s how to play smart when the mercury drops.
Understand What Cold Does to Your Game
Before you change anything, you need to know what you’re fighting against. Cold air is denser than warm air, which means your ball won’t fly as far. Period.
Hull noticed this immediately during practice rounds at Lake Nona. She mentioned hitting a gap wedge into the 18th hole during a previous win but needing a 4-iron during Tuesday’s practice round. That’s a difference of four or five clubs for the same shot.
Action item: Expect to lose 5-10 yards on every club in your bag when temperatures dip below 50 degrees. Plan accordingly and don’t be stubborn about club selection.
Layer Up Without Restricting Your Swing
Hull admitted she wore three pairs of pants during practice. While that might be extreme for most of us, staying warm is critical to playing well in cold conditions.
Your muscles need warmth to function properly. When you’re cold, your body tightens up and your swing gets shorter and faster. Neither of those things help you hit good golf shots.
Action item: Wear multiple thin layers instead of one bulky jacket. Look for golf-specific cold weather gear that stretches with your swing. Keep hand warmers in your pockets between shots. And don’t forget a good hat because you lose significant body heat through your head.
Take More Club Than You Think You Need
This is where ego gets in the way of good scores. When it’s cold, the ball doesn’t compress as well off the clubface. Combined with denser air, you’re looking at serious distance loss.
The pros at Lake Nona are dealing with a course that measures 6,642 yards but plays much longer this week. If they’re adjusting, you should too.
Action item: Take at least one extra club on every approach shot. In temperatures below 40 degrees, consider taking two extra clubs. It’s better to fly the ball to the back of the green than to come up short in a bunker.
Adjust Your Expectations on the Greens
Cold weather affects putting in ways most golfers don’t consider. The ball is harder and doesn’t roll as smoothly. Your hands are cold, making it harder to feel the putter. And if there’s any moisture on the greens, they’ll be slower than normal.
Ko mentioned that she still sometimes reads the greens wrong at Lake Nona despite being a member for years. Cold weather makes that challenge even tougher.
Action item: Hit putts more firmly than usual. The ball needs extra speed to hold its line on cold greens. Take a few extra practice strokes to get a feel for the speed before you putt.
Embrace the Mental Challenge
Hull said something interesting about cold weather golf: “I like the mental toughness of it.”
That’s the right attitude. Everyone on the course is dealing with the same conditions. The player who stays patient and doesn’t get frustrated by the extra difficulty will come out ahead.
Action item: Lower your expectations by a few strokes. If you normally shoot 85, accept that 90 might be a good score in 40-degree weather. Focus on solid contact and smart decisions rather than perfect shots.
Warm Up Longer and Smarter
This might be the most important tip of all. Cold muscles are tight muscles, and tight muscles get injured easily.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul revealed she’s been protecting a wrist injury that bothered her late last season. Cold weather makes those kinds of injuries more likely if you don’t prepare properly.
Action item: Spend at least 20 minutes warming up before your round. Start with stretching, then hit easy wedge shots before working up to your driver. Keep moving between shots on the course to maintain body heat and flexibility.
The pros at Lake Nona this week will adapt and compete at the highest level despite the cold. You can do the same at your local course by following these tips and keeping a positive attitude.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “Playing Through” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour, and whether you love him or hate him, the guy knows how to win when it matters. After his LIV Golf stint, the five-time major champion returns this week at the Farmers Insurance Open.
What makes Koepka fascinating? He doesn’t fit the mold. His swing isn’t textbook. He doesn’t obsess over mechanics. Yet he’s won three PGA Championships and two U.S. Opens, regularly making it look easier than guys with prettier swings.
So, what can average golfers learn from someone who treats the game so differently? Quite a bit.
Stop Overthinking Every Shot
Koepka describes his approach as “reactionary” rather than mechanical. While most tour pros grind over swing thoughts, Brooks sees the target and hits it. No mental checklist.
This might be the most valuable lesson for weekend golfers who’ve watched too many YouTube swing videos.
How to actually do this:
On the range, hit five balls where you stare at the target for three seconds prior to addressing the ball. Don’t think about grip or stance. Just burn that target into your brain. You’ll be shocked at how pure you hit it when your brain focuses on where the ball is going instead of how you’re swinging.
Next time you play, give yourself a rule: Once you pull the club, you’ve got 15 seconds to hit. Koepka is one of the fastest players on tour because he doesn’t give his brain time to sabotage him.
If you feel tension in your hands at address, you’re trying to control too much. Koepka’s grip pressure is famously light. Loosen up until the club almost feels like it might slip, then add just enough pressure to hold on. That’s your swing thought: soft hands, see the target.
This approach works better under pressure. When you’re standing over that shot with water left and OB right, the last thing you need is a mental checklist. See it, feel it, hit it.
Play to Your Strengths (Even If They’re Not Pretty)
Koepka uses a strong grip that wouldn’t pass muster in some teaching circles. But he’s built his game around what works for him, elite driving distance and recovery skills. He doesn’t try to be someone he’s not.
Here’s how to build your game like Brooks:
Look at your last five rounds and figure out where you’re actually gaining strokes. Bombing it off the tee, but can’t hit greens? Lean into it. Play courses where distance matters more than precision. On tight holes, grip down on your 3-wood instead of trying to thread a driver through a keyhole you’ll miss seven times out of ten.
Koepka knows he can scramble, so he’s not afraid to miss greens. If you’re deadly from 50 to 75 yards, start leaving yourself those distances on the par 5’s instead of going for them in two every time.
Know when to take your medicine. Koepka in the trees at the PGA? He’s punching out to 100 yards, not trying to bend a 6-iron around three oaks. You’re in the rough with a flyer lie and water short? Hit your 8-iron to the middle and move on. That’s not playing scared, that’s playing smart.
Save Your Best for When It Counts
Here’s a wild stat: Koepka’s putting average in majors is often more than a full stroke better per round than in regular events. He elevates when pressure is highest.
How does an amateur tap into that gear? It’s not about trying harder, it’s about caring differently.
Here’s what actually works:
Decide which rounds matter to you. Club championship? Member-guest? That annual trip with college buddies? Circle those dates and treat them differently. Koepka doesn’t care much about regular tour events, but majors? That’s when he locks in.
Two weeks before your big round, change your practice. Stop beating balls mindlessly. Play nine holes in which every shot has consequences. Miss the fairway? Hit from the rough on the next hole too. Three-putt? Twenty push-ups. Koepka’s practice intensity ramps up before majors because he’s rehearsing pressure, not just swings.
Develop a between-shot routine that resets your brain. Koepka is famous for his blank expression after bad shots. Try this: After any shot, take three deep breaths while walking, then find something specific to notice, a tree, a cloud, someone’s shirt. That’s your reset button. By the time you reach your ball, the last shot is gone.
The Bottom Line
Brooks Koepka’s return reminds us there’s no single path to success in golf. His “substance over style” approach proves that results matter more than looking good.
You don’t need a perfect swing; you need a reliable one that holds up under pressure. You don’t need to hit every shot in the book; you need the shots you can count on. And you don’t need to play great every time; you need to play great when it matters.
Welcome back, Brooks. Thanks for the reminder that golf is ultimately about getting the ball in the hole, not winning style points.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “Playing Through” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
Blades Brown made a big impression last week in the California desert, and not just because he’s only 18. He put up numbers that would catch any weekend golfer’s attention. Most of us won’t hit 317-yard drives or find 86% of our greens in regulation, but there’s a lot to learn from how Brown managed his game at The American Express.
Here are three practical lessons from his performance that you can use on your own course this weekend.
Step 1: Give Priority to Accuracy Over Distance Off The Tee
Brown’s driving stats are impressive. He averaged almost 318 yards off the tee, ranking 12th in the field. More importantly, he hit 76.79% of his fairways, tying for fourth place in the tournament.
Think about that ratio for a second. Brown could have swung harder, chased more distance and tried to overpower the course. Instead, he played smart golf and kept his ball in play.
Your Action Item: Next time you’re on the tee box, ask yourself a simple question before pulling the driver. Do you need maximum distance here, or do you need to be in the fairway? If there’s trouble lurking or the hole doesn’t demand every yard you can muster, take something off your swing. Grip down an inch. Make a three-quarter swing. Do whatever it takes to find the short grass. Brown’s approach illustrates that fairways lead to greens, and greens lead to birdies. He made 22 of them last week, along with an eagle.
The math is simple. When you’re hitting three out of every four fairways like Brown did, you’re giving yourself legitimate looks at the green with your approach shots. That’s when scoring happens.
Step 2: Commit To Hitting More Greens
This is where Brown really separated himself. He hit 62 of 72 greens in regulation, an 86.11% clip that tied for first in the entire field. Read that again. An 18-year-old kid tied for the lead in one of the most important ball-striking statistics in professional golf.
How did he do it? By keeping his ball in the fairway (see Step 1) and giving himself clean looks with mid-irons and wedges.
Your Action Item: Start tracking your greens in regulation. You don’t need a fancy app or a statistics degree. Just mark down whether you hit the green in the regulation number of strokes. Par 3s in one shot. Par 4s in two shots. Par 5s in three shots.
Once you know your baseline, set a goal to improve it by 10%. If you’re currently hitting five greens per round, aim for six. The beauty of this approach is that it forces you to think strategically about club selection and shot shape. Brown’s strokes gained approach number was positive (0.179), meaning he was better than the field average. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be on the dance floor more often.
When you hit more greens, you eliminate the need for heroic short game shots. Brown only had to scramble 10 times all week, and he got up and down 70% of the time. That’s solid, but the real story is that he rarely put himself in scrambling situations to begin with.
Step 3: Minimize Mistakes And Stay Patient
Here’s the stat that jumps off the page: Brown made only three bogeys all week. Three. In four rounds of professional golf against the best players in the world.
He also made just one double bogey. That kind of clean card doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you play within yourself, avoid the big miss and trust that pars are never bad scores.
Your Action Item: Before your next round, decide that you’re going to play boring golf. No hero shots over water. No driver on tight holes just because you can. No aggressive pins when there’s a safe side of the green.
Brown’s performance shows us that consistency beats flash every single time. He didn’t lead the field in any single strokes gained category, but he was solid across the board. That’s how you post numbers and cash checks.
Give these three steps a try. Your scorecard will thank you.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “The Starter” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
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Dave R
Aug 31, 2016 at 11:47 am
Great article and agree stay away from #1
asmith
Aug 23, 2016 at 9:46 pm
I’m 58 and have been playing since I was 10. I stopped for the most part in 2012 due to being out of shape and golf playing havoc with my back (thankfully just the muscles, not the spine). But that’s not the real reason. I’m a competitive person and when I couldn’t compete anymore, I lost interest, e.g. my nephew is 16 years younger than me and the last 2 times we teed it up for more than grins, he beat me 66 to 74 and 70 to 80. I was being out driven by 40+ yards and 2 clubs on approaches. It wasn’t fun for me and he was too old to really enjoy taking a bite out of me since his competitive days are over too (we’ve been playing together for 25 years).
But…
I got a call out of the blue to play in a scramble by a friend last week since there was a last minute cancellation I played a total of 18 holes in the last 3 years and reluctantly said yes as I was assured no one would care how bad I played. Not only did I hit every fairway with respectable distance, I hit every green but one, and won the group 2 par 3 circle bets and made 2 20’+ putts. We didn’t win but finished with a respectable 60. No, it wasn’t an overly long course, but it was as much fun as I’ve had on a golf course in the last 15 years! So, it just goes to show you, you never know what’s going to happen when you tee it up.
Fredo
Aug 22, 2016 at 1:31 pm
Thinking back on my jobs I can truly say that I loved to work, but did not necessarily loved the company I worked for. I think it’s about enjoying the process for me. I have always enjoyed everything about all the sports I have played especially gearing up for an outing like waxing and tuning my skis, or cleaning the clubs and checking the golf bag for supplies. I do confess that it’s a grind playing with clowns that are downers and complain about everything, but after the 19 hole it’s all good 🙂
John
Aug 19, 2016 at 10:28 pm
I am 54 and have been playing since I was ten. I have always played alot of golf averaging 3-4 times a week or 70-80 rounds a year. I read about golf, watch golf, coach HS golf and sit on the board of our district golf association. But I still love the game and can’t ever remember feeling burnt out. This article made me think about why that is the case. I think it is because I live where we have winter for 5 months year and can’t play. Maybe this break (which I always hated) is a blessing in disguise. It always keeps our appetite alive for the next season and we also appreciate those last days of the season when we know the end is coming each year.
Richard Head
Aug 19, 2016 at 7:55 pm
How not to burn out by the guy who is burnt out. Those that can’t do teach. How to stop drinking by a stoned drunk alcoholic.
ders
Aug 19, 2016 at 5:57 pm
I’ve played my best rounds when one of my group was having a full on rage attack. Its funny and makes it easier to shrug off your own bad shots.
Burner
Aug 19, 2016 at 12:02 pm
@marmooskapaul, Ha! I am opposite! Been playing golf, got burnt out, started fishing last year and am hooked (no pun). Went from 3 rounds per week to maybe 4 per month. Buying a new Bass Boat in October!
CJ
Aug 19, 2016 at 11:57 am
Great article Tom — well said!!
James G
Aug 19, 2016 at 9:11 am
My contemplation of quitting golf now centers on the fact it seems more like a chore these days with age and arthritis setting in. Teeing it forward and all the other things didn’t make it any more fun. I haven’t quit as yet but my rounds have dropped dramatically from 10+ a month to maybe once a month or even less of late.
8thehardway
Aug 19, 2016 at 6:34 am
I was burned out on my wife so i re-read your column substituting “marriage” for “golf”. I found someone who doesn’t gripe and we played different games – I had her carry the ‘rubber snake’ around wearing nothing but a straw hat, got some wiffle golf balls and played imaginary holes around the house, things were great. But then she read your article and wanted to make an equipment change from my Bullseye blade putter to a big, honkin mallet. So now I’m lonely but knocked six strokes off my handicap – any advice?
Fok
Aug 19, 2016 at 11:47 am
Yes. Learn to be funny. Go back to school to learn to tell better jokes. And also learn to talk to yourself in the mirror and to leave the good people alone on websites like here.
Fok = wet blanket
Aug 19, 2016 at 12:53 pm
Lighten up…8thehardway is just having fun with it. Were you taught to tell jokes in school? I’m guess you studied stand-up comedy in lieu of grammar.
fok = wet blanket
Aug 19, 2016 at 1:02 pm
*guessing
Fok
Aug 19, 2016 at 8:34 pm
Well done on that grammar of yours. Thanks for that laugh. We all had a good one.
Square
Aug 19, 2016 at 4:32 am
I’ve read the article twice and pondered why I’ve never truly been burned out. Started at 14, played high school, competed at the amateur level and contemplated a career as a professional. Today I’m 47 and a +2 handicap. I play about 25 times per year and practice once a week. I love it nearly as much as the day I picked it up. My wife has even stated what a blessing it is that I have something which holds my interest as much as the day she met me. For me, I think the key is that I never entered the Golf industry as a profession as someone has documented earlier. I also, kept improving ever so slightly which kept me coming back for more. If I had continually gotten worse over the years, I think I would have stepped away. Thanks for the article Tom, it was an interesting subject.
Double Mocha Man
Aug 18, 2016 at 7:43 pm
You would.
KK
Aug 18, 2016 at 7:20 pm
Thanks for sharing. A round of golf has the potential of being 4-5 hours of pure frustration because of unrealistic expectations or just an off swing. Keep it classy and it’ll be better for everyone.
Bert
Aug 18, 2016 at 6:52 pm
I believe it happens even if you don’t work in the profession. I go to the course every day, do allot of tournament volunteer work, and spend many other hours supporting the game. Last year I noticed I was just going through the motions. I mean I juts hit the shot and put little thought in executing it, or for that matter really cared about the results. I’m trying to get away from that attitude, but playing the same course with the same golfers can get you in a rut, or careless routine. I notice when I travel and play I get excited again, or when I enter competitions, similar results. Good article and well worth the read.
Jamie
Aug 18, 2016 at 4:19 pm
Do something long enough and anything can feel like a job.
ZJohnson
Aug 18, 2016 at 3:24 pm
#1 way to avoid getting burnt out is to not work in the industry. Ask 95% of the people who have worked in golf for a living.
Fok
Aug 18, 2016 at 3:52 pm
That’s the same as any job, doofus. But if somebody makes millions from it, they’re fairly OK with it
ooffa
Aug 18, 2016 at 4:47 pm
Fok, you sound burned out on life.
Fok
Aug 18, 2016 at 6:01 pm
No, I make millions, so I don’t know what burnout is.
Fok
Aug 18, 2016 at 6:05 pm
I go play golf whenever I want and money makes itself while I tool around the golf course laughing all the way to the bank and home
Ryan Lochte
Aug 19, 2016 at 4:08 am
You are a cool dude!! (Sarcasm)
Certain industries are more attractive than others. Experienced this working at a golf course as a teenager.. verified as a “strategy consultant.”
Appreciate my friends in the golf industry, because it’s not always very lucrative, but its the folks I enjoy spending some of my free time with.
Dave
Aug 19, 2016 at 7:19 am
Since when is money the be all and end all as you seem to allude.
Bob
Aug 19, 2016 at 9:59 am
Remember what they say, “Money can’t buy you happiness but it can sure rent some really good times” 🙂
Fok
Aug 19, 2016 at 11:49 am
Exactly. Money helps me not worry about the petty stuff, it helps me get outside and just go play and do what I want and have fun
cwt
Aug 18, 2016 at 12:42 pm
Had this problem after high school. Practicing everyday and playing competitively weekly can lead to burn out. Hasn’t been a problem since my back gave out in my mid-thirties. Not sure I could play more than twice a week and still walk, or sit for that matter.
In fact, playing only nine holes helps too. Just enough to keep up the enjoyment, but not so much that my back gives out.
Greg V
Aug 18, 2016 at 11:44 am
Harvey Pennick: Eat dinner with good putters.
Double Mocha Man
Aug 18, 2016 at 7:44 pm
I took my old Ping Anser to dinner last night. We had drinks, too.
Ryan Lochte
Aug 19, 2016 at 4:17 am
Hahaha
carl spackler
Aug 18, 2016 at 11:31 am
#8 Don’t play for money
For most people they wouldn’t take is so seriously and it would take care of #1
dsd
Aug 18, 2016 at 10:47 am
#1 is huge. Stay away from negativity on the course, it is a killer.
marmooskapaul
Aug 18, 2016 at 10:21 am
Had the same thing happen to me with bass fishing. After doing it since I was a child…I lost the ability to give a sh##…so I took up golf at 39…and hardly ever get the boat out anymore. Don’t think it can’t happen…because it can.