Steven can't imagine golfing alone - for him, the magic is in joking around with friends between holes. David reveals he's played 4.5 solo rounds this year and explains why Steven hasn't "caught the bug" like other golfers do.

What we discuss:

• Steven's realization: golf is fun because of friends, not the actual golf
• David's disappointment that Steven hasn't caught "the golf bug"
• Why solo golf is like rock climbing or hiking alone - meditative and disconnected
• Managing expectations when paired with strangers as a solo player
• David's awkward experience crashing a guys' weekend scramble
• The difference between being a "guest" vs playing your own game
• Why most golfers are focused on their own terrible shots, not yours
• Steven's confession: he'd rather play with friends than strangers
• David's 103-degree solo rounds because he has "the bug"

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Key moments:

• Steven comparing solo golf to his solo rock climbing - finally gets it
• David's brutal honesty: "I'm terrible" when asked how good he is
• The realization that when people give advice, it's really for themselves
• Steven's promise to maybe try going alone at "some ridiculous hour"
• David's slight disappointment that Steven isn't planning golf trips around courses

Bottom line: Solo golf isn't for everyone, but it can be meditative practice time. Most golfers are too worried about their own game to judge yours. Steven may never catch "the bug" - and that's okay.