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OT Golfers - How long did it take you to break 100?
Posted on 7/20/15 at 11:57 am
Posted on 7/20/15 at 11:57 am
I play golf 2-3 per year for business, all captains choice tournaments. I am not much of a player, contribute a few shots here and there, but pretty erratic.
Given my stage in life (married, with child), it's difficult for me to find time for my old hobbies as much as I would like (camping, mountain climbing, kayaking), just because they involve leaving overnight.
That being said, I am considering getting more into golf. But it sucks to suck. If I commit to going to the driving range a few times per week and maybe playing 3 times a month, can I get to any decent level of play?
Given my stage in life (married, with child), it's difficult for me to find time for my old hobbies as much as I would like (camping, mountain climbing, kayaking), just because they involve leaving overnight.
That being said, I am considering getting more into golf. But it sucks to suck. If I commit to going to the driving range a few times per week and maybe playing 3 times a month, can I get to any decent level of play?
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Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:00 pm to CidCock
Broke a hundred my first time out. It was WAY over a hundred. Easy to do.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:03 pm to CidCock
Golf is a game of consistency, you have to play a decent amount to keep your game sharp. You should be breaking 100 within 4-5 rounds.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:03 pm to CidCock
If you can get a fairly repeatable shot (no huge hook or slice) and a halfway decent short game you'll be there in no time.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:03 pm to PolyPusher86
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You should be breaking 100 within 4-5 rounds.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:05 pm to CidCock
Almost no time but I started when I was 10 and would play almost every day during the summer, sometimes twice a day after a pool break.
You should be able to get into the 90s fairly quickly with the schedule you stated. It depends on where your game is now.
You should be able to get into the 90s fairly quickly with the schedule you stated. It depends on where your game is now.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:05 pm to Fun Bunch
It's not that hard.....
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:05 pm to CidCock
The only way you get better is to keep going out and playing. Maybe pay for lessons to speed up the process. Once you get decent enough to move the ball up and down the course it gets more fun.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:07 pm to Tigerswillprevail
I broke 100 after 2 years of sparatic play shooting about 110. The difference is I finally took 1 lesson. After that I'm low to mid 90's. Makes golf soooooo much fun.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:07 pm to CidCock
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If I commit to going to the driving range a few times per week
go to the putting and chipping green, you will save more strokes
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:08 pm to CidCock
If you hit the range 3 times a week and play 3 rounds a month you will have no problem getting to that point within a few months, assuming you have decent hand eye coordination and some fundamentals.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:09 pm to CidCock
"Breaking 100" recreationally (rolling the ball, bending the rules, taking a mulligan, gimme putts) and actually doing it are two different things. Playing tournament style golf, many club players would never break 100. Despite what they will tell you over beers.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:10 pm to CidCock
The first time i played, i shot a 94. Didn't break 100 again for like 3 months of playing 2-3 times a week. Basically, i had the goal to make one really good shot per hole. Once i was doing that, i'd aim for 2, then 3 and so on. I know it sounds stupid, but when you are a beginner, it isn't realistic to think every shot is going to be awesome or every one would be a pro.
All that said, just go into every game with the expectations of a beginner a you will will grow in your game and be shooting in the 90's fairly quickly. With that type of schedule you mentioned,i think you can get to the 80's by EOY.
All that said, just go into every game with the expectations of a beginner a you will will grow in your game and be shooting in the 90's fairly quickly. With that type of schedule you mentioned,i think you can get to the 80's by EOY.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:11 pm to CidCock
I started breaking 100 around 8th grade, but I started playing when I was 7.
You can get there, but in reality. 100 isn't that bad if you want to just relax and have a day outside having fun. I played in college, and I probably wouldn't break 90-95 right now. I haven't played in 2 years. Actually, 100 might be a goal at this point.
Get someone to look over your swing. Also, club/foot placement are huge, bigger than many amateurs think. When you line up on the tee box, stop for a second and place your driver where it is touching both toes. Where it is pointing, is where you are aiming. You need someone to look at your swing, because a) it needs shaped right b) sometimes for your swing the club head needs turned in or out. Last one, always concentrate! It kind of strange, towards the end of the course we tend to get lazy between the ears, this translates to the body. Always concentrate on every shot. Know your swing and commit to your swing. Lazy swing = bad shot. It's easy to get lazy without thinking about it if you've been out there all day. I bet you can cut 5 strokes off your game by simply concentrating for an entire round.
Those are 4 big things I tell friends who are new golfers.
You can get there, but in reality. 100 isn't that bad if you want to just relax and have a day outside having fun. I played in college, and I probably wouldn't break 90-95 right now. I haven't played in 2 years. Actually, 100 might be a goal at this point.
Get someone to look over your swing. Also, club/foot placement are huge, bigger than many amateurs think. When you line up on the tee box, stop for a second and place your driver where it is touching both toes. Where it is pointing, is where you are aiming. You need someone to look at your swing, because a) it needs shaped right b) sometimes for your swing the club head needs turned in or out. Last one, always concentrate! It kind of strange, towards the end of the course we tend to get lazy between the ears, this translates to the body. Always concentrate on every shot. Know your swing and commit to your swing. Lazy swing = bad shot. It's easy to get lazy without thinking about it if you've been out there all day. I bet you can cut 5 strokes off your game by simply concentrating for an entire round.
Those are 4 big things I tell friends who are new golfers.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:12 pm to CidCock
Breaking 100 isnt as hard as it seems. Breaking 90 and 80 get difficult. You have to be cosistent, but not amazing by any means. 200-250 yard drive that hits the fairway is all you really need. Play within your abilities. I am not very good now, but before I got serious with baseball in high school, I could keep up with the older guys that were my dad's age. I broke 80 once or twice before 9th grade (extremely easy course that I played every single day in the summers)
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:14 pm to CidCock
I didn't play golf more than just a few times a year until about 15 years ago, and it took me about a year and a half of playing every other week or so to break 100. Then it took me about 3 more years to break 90. Now I try to play once a week and I break 90 every other time I play but I'll occasionally still shoot triple digits. My lowest score is an 84, done that twice and each time I shot 39 on the front 9 but couldn't get it going on the back lol.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:19 pm to CockHolliday
Thanks for the input guys
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:23 pm to CidCock
Yell, "Get in the hole!" really loud after you shoot. Apparently that something that all the top level guys do.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 12:26 pm to CidCock
I started playing about 5 years ago, it took me a year and half to break 100
my problem is that i typically only play between april and october. so every spring i end up struggling
i was playing a lot a few years ago and broke 90 2 or 3 times, but then didnt play for a year and a half until about a month ago
i shot a 109 that first time
i shot a 95 this past week
its all about continuing to get out there and hitting the range
its tough with a couple young kids like i've got, but my job allows me to play middle of the week sometimes while the kids are at daycare
my problem is that i typically only play between april and october. so every spring i end up struggling
i was playing a lot a few years ago and broke 90 2 or 3 times, but then didnt play for a year and a half until about a month ago
i shot a 109 that first time
i shot a 95 this past week
its all about continuing to get out there and hitting the range
its tough with a couple young kids like i've got, but my job allows me to play middle of the week sometimes while the kids are at daycare
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