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27th December 2018 07:49 PM
#76
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
JoeS
I always used to try my hardest to play to or beat my handicap.Trouble was,when I fell behind then I always made small stupid mistakes trying to make the shots up.So then after a half decent round I would be unhappy because Of the result. But in reality I wasn't playing the course,I was playing against myself.Now I really don't care about trying to make up shots,just limit the mistakes.The plus side is I am now making fewer mistakes and making better scores.The handicap will look after itself,IF,I continue to limit the mistakes and take advantage of the good shots when they comeSent from my SM-J250G using Tapatalk
You know what? That’s exactly what I’m figuring out during this “dash” for the handicap reduction. I was 2 behind my handicap after 5 holes and was tempted to try to drive the short par 4 6th to try to get back on my handicap. I made a conscious decision at that moment to forget about my score and play each shot as well as I could and keep the ball in play.Even if I don’t get down to single figures by the end of the week, I would have learned something valuable about playing good golf. 😊
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27th December 2018 08:44 PM
#77
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
Jono
You know what? That’s exactly what I’m figuring out during this “dash” for the handicap reduction. I was 2 behind my handicap after 5 holes and was tempted to try to drive the short par 4 6th to try to get back on my handicap. I made a conscious decision at that moment to forget about my score and play each shot as well as I could and keep the ball in play.Even if I don’t get down to single figures by the end of the week, I would have learned something valuable about playing good golf.
I played Gardiners Run today in a social group of 2.Mate hadn't played for a few months so it was as much a hit out for him as it was me just trying to make some shots.First few holes weren't great but I was still 1 under handicap,go figure.Started to make a few good strikes,got into a rhythm and finished the front 9, 4 over off the stick and 3under handicap.Same on the back 9,just find a rhythm,strike good drives and then just make a good swing on the irons.Finished the back 9 at 1 over Off the stick and 4 under handicap.
Total for the day was 77 OTS
Handicap was 7 under.
Limit the mistakes,make a good swing,they are my only thoughts for each shot.I am off 9.7 GA,so I am going to make mistakes just not to many hopefully
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27th December 2018 09:30 PM
#78
Site Owner
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
It shouldn't be so hard to figure out that your game should not be focussed around an arbitrary number calculated by some mob in an attempt to equalise competitions.
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27th December 2018 09:35 PM
#79
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
AndyP
It shouldn't be so hard to figure out that your game should not be focussed around an arbitrary number calculated by some mob in an attempt to equalise competitions.
Maybe,but it doesn't hurt in a conversation to say that you play off single figures
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27th December 2018 09:45 PM
#80
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
JoeS
Maybe,but it doesn't hurt in a conversation to say that you play off single figures
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You’d know
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27th December 2018 09:57 PM
#81
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
AndyP
It shouldn't be so hard to figure out that your game should not be focussed around an arbitrary number calculated by some mob in an attempt to equalise competitions.
I think the handicap is about as good as any other quantifiable number to rate you as a golfer. Not perfect but I want to be able to shoot in the 70’s enough times for it to reflect on my handicap. Eventually I’d like to be able to play off scratch at my home club. At age 46 playing off 11-12, many will consider this impossible. But if you don’t set your goals high, you’ll never get there. I’ve got a road map and I’m prepared to work hard. If I fall short and “only” get down to 5 or 6, is that such a bad thing?
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27th December 2018 10:19 PM
#82
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
3puttpete
You’d know
Nope.Dream big,and if that doesn't work then dream bigger
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27th December 2018 10:38 PM
#83
Victorious Captain
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
3puttpete
You’d know
Can’t wait to be off doubles at Barny....
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27th December 2018 10:40 PM
#84
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Captain Nemo
Can’t wait to be off doubles at Barny....
Chopper
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27th December 2018 10:59 PM
#85
Victorious Captain
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
3puttpete
Chopper
Absolutely, you know it!
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27th December 2018 11:09 PM
#86
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Captain Nemo
Absolutely, you know it!
Enjoy your double figures, I’m going for double bungers
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27th December 2018 11:12 PM
#87
Victorious Captain
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
3puttpete
Enjoy your double figures, I’m going for double bungers
I’ll start a new thread?
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27th December 2018 11:14 PM
#88
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
3puttpete
Enjoy your double figures, I’m going for double bungers
Why shouldn't I enjoy them.What is your problem with people in double figures wanting to get better.Im not sure what your problem is
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28th December 2018 12:21 AM
#89
Site Owner
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
JoeS
Maybe,but it doesn't hurt in a conversation to say that you play off single figures
Originally Posted by
Jono
I think the handicap is about as good as any other quantifiable number to rate you as a golfer. Not perfect but I want to be able to shoot in the 70’s enough times for it to reflect on my handicap. Eventually I’d like to be able to play off scratch at my home club. At age 46 playing off 11-12, many will consider this impossible. But if you don’t set your goals high, you’ll never get there. I’ve got a road map and I’m prepared to work hard. If I fall short and “only” get down to 5 or 6, is that such a bad thing?
I'm also talking about how you are measuring your current round against your handicap after each hole. Why care? It is unrealistic to expect that you will beat your handicap every round; if you get within a few shots, you are doing well. If you are setting your expectation of beating your handicap for every round, you will be let down more often than not, unless you are on a big improve or a burglar.
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28th December 2018 01:04 AM
#90
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
JoeS
Why shouldn't I enjoy them.What is your problem with people in double figures wanting to get better.Im not sure what your problem is
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Are you so self-absorbed you think posts are directed at you when I quote someone else?
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28th December 2018 01:10 AM
#91
Senior Member
Major Winner
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28th December 2018 05:07 AM
#92
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
AndyP
I'm also talking about how you are measuring your current round against your handicap after each hole. Why care? It is unrealistic to expect that you will beat your handicap every round; if you get within a few shots, you are doing well. If you are setting your expectation of beating your handicap for every round, you will be let down more often than not, unless you are on a big improve or a burglar.
I think it’s good not to think about the score in general during a round.However, every time I play, I’d like to beat my handicap. Not a burglar or on the big improve and statistically I’ll come up short more often than not but that’s still the goal. I try not to think negatively if I don’t achieve my goal and try to figure out where I can do better next time.
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28th December 2018 07:01 AM
#93
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
3puttpete
Are you so self-absorbed you think posts are directed at you when I quote someone else?
Sorry.I got that wrong
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28th December 2018 01:47 PM
#94
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Nationwide Tour)
Originally Posted by
JoeS
Sorry.I got that wrongSent from my SM-J250G using Tapatalk
I bet 3 putt hasn’t heard that before
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30th December 2018 03:58 PM
#95
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
After couple more rounds, my GA handicap is now 8.8.
It’s my lowest ever handicap under the new system and while I’ve come up a bit short of my target, I am content. My game feels pretty good at the moment and I can’t wait to see how low I can go in 2019. 😊
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30th December 2018 04:41 PM
#96
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
Well you would be off 7 for a round at Bagdad Community Golf Club in Tasmania.😀
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30th December 2018 07:25 PM
#97
Victorious Confederate Captain
Order of Merit winner
Originally Posted by
Jono
After couple more rounds, my GA handicap is now 8.8.It’s my lowest ever handicap under the new system and while I’ve come up a bit short of my target, I am content. My game feels pretty good at the moment and I can’t wait to see how low I can go in 2019. 😊
Well done Jono! Get thee to Jambaroo to play off 9
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31st December 2018 01:24 AM
#98
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Jono
After couple more rounds, my GA handicap is now 8.8.
It’s my lowest ever handicap under the new system and while I’ve come up a bit short of my target, I am content. My game feels pretty good at the moment and I can’t wait to see how low I can go in 2019.
Nice one mate
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31st December 2018 07:01 AM
#99
Senior Member
Major Winner
New lowest handicap?
Peppas must be ringing your phone off the hook wanting to play for lunch.
Well done.
You don't get me. I'm part of the Union.
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31st December 2018 07:01 AM
#100
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
Jono
After couple more rounds, my GA handicap is now 8.8.
It’s my lowest ever handicap under the new system and while I’ve come up a bit short of my target, I am content. My game feels pretty good at the moment and I can’t wait to see how low I can go in 2019. 😊
Well done Jono!
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