I agree with Auguster about the fellowship. That is the main reason I play. Goodness, if I had to rely on just the enjoyment of the way I play, I would have quit a long time ago. I have about 3 or 4 different groups I play golf with throughout the week, and all of em are different. I have my normal guys who are a hoot to play with, then I have a competitive group that I play with, and they really seem to cause me to step up my game when I play with them. Each group has its own unique appeal.