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re: Golfers do you believe any of these handicap numbers?
Posted on 11/3/22 at 3:52 pm to GumboPot
Posted on 11/3/22 at 3:52 pm to GumboPot
A 2.8 handicap would require any person to play golf a minimum of 4 times a week.
A 6.7 would require a minimum of 3 times a week.
Golf isn't like riding a bike. It takes constant practice.
Most certainly a person who has a 2 handicap could take a few months off and go out and shoot a 78. But note a handicap is essentially your best score average. The handicap takes your top 10 scores of your last 20 rounds.
So, a 2.8 handicap would require someone to average around a 74 for half of your rounds. You just can't do that playing sporadically.
A 6.7 would require a minimum of 3 times a week.
Golf isn't like riding a bike. It takes constant practice.
Most certainly a person who has a 2 handicap could take a few months off and go out and shoot a 78. But note a handicap is essentially your best score average. The handicap takes your top 10 scores of your last 20 rounds.
So, a 2.8 handicap would require someone to average around a 74 for half of your rounds. You just can't do that playing sporadically.
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Posted on 11/3/22 at 3:56 pm to East Coast Band
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A 2.8 handicap would require any person to play golf a minimum of 4 times a week.
A 6.7 would require a minimum of 3 times a week.
Golf isn't like riding a bike. It takes constant practice.
Exactly. I worked my handicap down to 8 right out of college because I had the time to play 4 days a week. Then I got married and had kids.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 3:56 pm to East Coast Band
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The handicap takes your top 10 scores of your last 20 rounds.
Which makes me think the handicap scores listed have to be their best handicaps ever.
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So, a 2.8 handicap would require someone to average around a 74 for half of your rounds. You just can't do that playing sporadically.
Agree with your point here, and will say if you are playing the same course(s) for those 20 or so rounds; very good chance you will be able to knock that handicap down a bit just from a comfort level & knowledge of how the course plays.
This post was edited on 11/3/22 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 11/3/22 at 7:05 pm to East Coast Band
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A 2.8 handicap would require any person to play golf a minimum of 4 times a week.
That's not true at all. I know it's anecdotal, but you said anybody, but I have a buddy that's +3 and he plays about every other week. I don't really believe Trump is a 2.8, but it's not because he plays <4 times a week.
This post was edited on 11/3/22 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 11/4/22 at 9:39 am to East Coast Band
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A 6.7 would require a minimum of 3 times a week.
I was down to a 6.4 only playing 4-5 times a month, without practice ... so no. I was on a hot streak. Played in the upper 70's for a stretch.
Currently 9.5, which is probably closer to a true level.
Posted on 11/5/22 at 9:08 am to East Coast Band
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A 2.8 handicap would require any person to play golf a minimum of 4 times a week.
No necessary. I know a guy that plays like two or three times a year and shoots around par golf.
Posted on 11/6/22 at 8:16 pm to East Coast Band
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A 2.8 handicap would require any person to play golf a minimum of 4 times a week. A 6.7 would require a minimum of 3 times a week.
I got down to a 5.4 playing 1.5 times (27 holes) a week. Now I play every 3 weeks or so and am probably a 10-12.
Also, you can shoot 77-78 for half your scores and over 80 for the rest and be a 2-3 handicap if your course rating is 75+ with a high slope.
Posted on 11/7/22 at 8:19 am to East Coast Band
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6.7 would require a minimum of 3 times a week.
I’m a 6.5 and play once a month if I’m lucky
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