re: Golfers who have broken 80: Was it easier to do after you broke the barrier?

No, it won't be easier. The course never cares what you shoot on it. It's not waiting around for your first 79 to suddenly become more attainable.

One piece of advice: Take your penalty when you hit a bad shot. Don't compound your mistake. Most players I see (myself included) that slice or hook a shot into the trees, suddenly become Tiger Woods and try to hit a 150 yard, drawing, punch 5-iron onto the green.

You hit a bad shot. Get it back to the fairway, even if it's laterally. You lose one shot. Avoid the big holes, and 79 should come a lot more consistently.