re: How long did it take you to build a solid repeatable swing?

I've been playing "seriously" for probably 15 years now and I feel like within the last 2 years is when I am finally getting pretty good. My index is at an all time low of 9 right now. I haven't broke 80 yet but that is my ultimate goal. I've shot many rounds in the 80-83 range this year, my average is probably 85/86, worst day possible is like a 92/93.

The thing that really sped up my improvement was signing up for every tournament I could at my club. In the last few years I've played in every scramble, best ball, member guest, and match play on the schedule. You will learn really quick when you play tournament golf that you don't have time to think about your swing mechanics or try to use the last tip you saw on youtube. You have to find something that works under pressure and it doesn't matter what it looks of feels like. You get better faster because you have to. Plus I feel like I play way better with something on the line and I have to up my focus during the round.