Same for me.
Started at 14. Was down to a 2 between 16 and 18. Played only 5-7 games a year for the past 20y with a couple continuous mulligan in there.
My son starting to play has given me the chance to go more. Already played more than 10 games this year. Game ain’t what it used to be but still scrambling my way to between 77 and 84.
shooting between 77 and 84 ain`t scramblin
Hit the ball terrific yesterday, stepped onto the 9th tee having played the previous 8 holes in 3+, driver working very well, nice and straight. Loads of fairway to the left, water down the right, 1 guess where I put my drive
Proceeded to triple the hole as I had to drop in the rough which was terribly difficult to play from and finished with a 41, rebounded with a Coke and a Turkey sandwich, started the back fresh and shot a one over 37 with a downhill 12 footer for bird on #18 to bring it to even on the back which just burned the edge of the hole.
The game makes no sense, couldn`t hit a wall 2 feet in front of me 3-4 days previous then this.
As you mentioned, the game isn`t what it used to be, I have to think the most important thing about my game now is that if/when things go a touch sideways or I have a hole like I did on #9, I seem to put it in the rearview mirror immediately. A few moons ago, I`d internally sulk about it for a few holes which never wound up well.
My son and I play a little bit, he`s going through some 'stuff' right now which in turn is tough on us as we miss having him around more but all we can do is let him know we are here for him when he`s ready