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Scratch golfers
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:14 am
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:14 am
How long did it take you to get there?
What's in your bag?
Just picking up the clubs again after a year plus off. Was probably a 15 handicap, would be lucky to break 100 today.
What's in your bag?
Just picking up the clubs again after a year plus off. Was probably a 15 handicap, would be lucky to break 100 today.
This post was edited on 3/26/17 at 10:15 am
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:14 am to themasterpater
I scratch myself when I play golf. Does that count?
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:14 am to themasterpater
Take up tennis instead
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:16 am to themasterpater
Is that similar to putt putt golfers?
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:17 am to poochie
Tennis is fun, but there aren't any business tennis matches in my field. Golf though, it's a good way to meet and build relationships with clients
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:22 am to themasterpater
Not everyone can be a Scratch, if you don't have the natural talent you will never get there. Try and get back to a 15 or lower and be happy with that. At a 10-15 , you'd be better than the majority of golfers.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:24 am to KYINYOI
While that's true, I know I'm capable of the shots to get to scratch. It'll just take lots of practice and consistency. Just curious if anyone's got some tips or a perspective that would help
This post was edited on 3/26/17 at 10:25 am
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:28 am to poochie
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Take up tennis instead
While I don't share this same sentiment, if you are a 15 handicap and are older than 20 years old the odds of you becoming scratch without winning the lottery to ensure unlimited practice time are not good. I started as a 9 when I was about 16. Closest I have ever been was a 3.2. Like you, I only play a couple of times a year now and am a 6.0. It's tough to improve that much without a ton of practice and playing (multiple times per week). I have enjoyed the game much more since realizing I am just not that good!
If you are serious about it, go get regular lessons from a very good PGA professional. The best players in the world all have coaches (except Bubba).
Good luck.
This post was edited on 3/26/17 at 10:30 am
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:29 am to themasterpater
My biggest jump in handicap was when I spent 75% Practicing from 100yds and in..
Especially chipping and working on lag putts to avoid 3 putts at all costs.
I never was able to get into a legit single digit handicap, I was stuck hovering 9-11 during the summer months.
Especially chipping and working on lag putts to avoid 3 putts at all costs.
I never was able to get into a legit single digit handicap, I was stuck hovering 9-11 during the summer months.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:32 am to go ta hell ole miss
You started as a 9 handicap? Wtf? Lol still impressive for a 16 year old.
I'm 28. Played golf in high school and would occasionally shoot 80 or break 40 on a front or back nine, but never quite broke 80 on a full 18.
There is a course like 5 mins from work, was thinking going to the range 2-3 times a week and see how many strokes I can drop this season. I live in Virginia so probably 6-7 months
I'm 28. Played golf in high school and would occasionally shoot 80 or break 40 on a front or back nine, but never quite broke 80 on a full 18.
There is a course like 5 mins from work, was thinking going to the range 2-3 times a week and see how many strokes I can drop this season. I live in Virginia so probably 6-7 months
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:32 am to KYINYOI
I started playing golf when I was 3 years old. Was a scratch handicap at age 14. Got as low as +5.2. It is very difficult to become a scratch golfer and as someone said earlier it cannot be achieved without some level of talent for the game.
My best advice is to practice a lot and to practice on the course. It is one thing to be a range jock, but to be able to take it to the course is another thing. Play a lot
My best advice is to practice a lot and to practice on the course. It is one thing to be a range jock, but to be able to take it to the course is another thing. Play a lot
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:35 am to AZTiger7072
Got damn that's crazy to be scratch at 14. I'd rather play than go to the range, but cost. And I got no idea what lessons cost. $60/hr??
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:36 am to AZTiger7072
I can't break 5.0
There is always going to be a hole or two that I lose concentration on or just make an unforced error
There is always going to be a hole or two that I lose concentration on or just make an unforced error
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:36 am to themasterpater
There are hundreds of Scratch Golfers om the OT.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:37 am to themasterpater
I've played golf since I was 14, and still have no idea what a scratch or handicap is. The best I've ever shot on 9 was a 39, and damn if I didn't miss an easy birdie on the 18th that gave me a 41 on the back and kept me from a 79. Weird thing is I shot that alone and after I hadn't played in a couple months
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:38 am to LSUlefty
That's why I came here, I figured there'd be a bunch of good ole baws who play golf and have some good advice.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:40 am to KYINYOI
quote:
My biggest jump in handicap was when I spent 75% Practicing from 100yds and in.. Especially chipping and working on lag putts to avoid 3 putts at all costs. I never was able to get into a legit single digit handicap, I was stuck hovering 9-11 during the summer months.
I think this is good advice. Too many people spend too much time practicing with drivers instead of putters and wedges. Eliminate three putts and two chips and your score will go lower. Then again, I should not be giving asdvi e because I have never been scratch and NEVER will be.
This post was edited on 3/26/17 at 10:47 am
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:41 am to themasterpater
I have played with about 10 "scratch" golfers and I would say 2-3 were legit...the others probably had 8-10 handicaps.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:42 am to EyeTwentyNole
Scratch means you'll shoot par on every hole.
A handicap is how many strokes you would need to subtract or add to get back to par. So if you bogey every hole you are a -18 handicap. Take 18 strokes away and you're at par, or you could be badass like AZ tiger and have +5.2 handicap meaning he regularly shoots 5 under per round.
Handicaps allow you to compete against someone better or worst then you and still be competitive. You're really just playing your handicap.
A handicap is how many strokes you would need to subtract or add to get back to par. So if you bogey every hole you are a -18 handicap. Take 18 strokes away and you're at par, or you could be badass like AZ tiger and have +5.2 handicap meaning he regularly shoots 5 under per round.
Handicaps allow you to compete against someone better or worst then you and still be competitive. You're really just playing your handicap.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 10:45 am to AZTiger7072
quote:Congrats, this might be the most outlandish claim ever in TD history. I'm still trying to wrap my head around someone claiming to have a better handicap than half of the guys on the PGA Tour.
I started playing golf when I was 3 years old. Was a scratch handicap at age 14. Got as low as +5.2.
PJ's trailer burning down while undergoing cancer treatments and looking for his runaway daughter along with Owlie's claims of not being a Mexican are both more believable than that.
This post was edited on 3/26/17 at 10:48 am
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