Horrible QC start

Although I have been playing rather well the last couple of weeks, the last qualifying competition I played (last weekend) did not go well.

I started with a double bogey on the 1st followed by another double bogey on 2 and 3. Well to honest, I played double bogeys till I reached the 6th hole I even made a 9 on the par 5 7th. And then on the 8th hole, I felt like I found my swing back.

The hole morning I had been struggling and all of a sudden, it all came back. I happened to play my buffer which was already more than ok seen the disaster on the first 7 holes.

I don't know why this happened. Was it due to the early flight ? the drinks I had the night before ? Lack of concentration on the first holes ?

If anyone can explain, please let me know ;-)