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Golfers who have done it: How did you finally break 80?
Posted on 4/10/18 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 1:50 pm
ive hit 80 on the number probably 10 times and have yet to break it.
has to be mostly short game and mental toughness.
when I have a good round going it's hard to calm the nerves in the end because you are thinking about the great round you have going.
what did you do to finally break 80?
has to be mostly short game and mental toughness.
when I have a good round going it's hard to calm the nerves in the end because you are thinking about the great round you have going.
what did you do to finally break 80?
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Posted on 4/10/18 at 1:54 pm to CBandits82
For me it was finally driving the ball somewhat straight. I am not talking about hitting a load of fairways, but straight enough that I had a shot at the green with no penalty even if from the rough. That eliminated a load of double bogeys. If I don't double, I will break 80. My lowest score for 9 holes came one day when I made the turn and threw my driver in the bed of my truck.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 1:54 pm to CBandits82
quote:Keeping the ball in bounds and short game
what did you do to finally break 80?
Posted on 4/10/18 at 1:54 pm to CBandits82
don't count your strokes mentally or add them up on the scorecard until the round is over. You'll know you're playing well anyway and it only puts more pressure on you.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 1:54 pm to CBandits82
Made a long putt.
It was easier to go from 79 to 75 than it was to break 80 the first time.
It was easier to go from 79 to 75 than it was to break 80 the first time.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 1:56 pm to AlxTgr
yup, i could roll 3 wood and nerd it around and probably have a much better shot at breaking it.
when you finally broke it did you do it again fairly soon since you knew you could do it?
when you finally broke it did you do it again fairly soon since you knew you could do it?
Posted on 4/10/18 at 1:57 pm to Sofa King Crimson
quote:
don't count your strokes mentally or add them up on the scorecard until the round is over. You'll know you're playing well anyway and it only puts more pressure on you.
I need to do this, it would for sure help.
not even pay attention to score till I'm in the clubhouse and finished.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:03 pm to CBandits82
For me, it's all about chipping. The times I've broken 80 (probably 5 or so but I'm like you and hover around it all the time), I don't remember chilli dipping a chip the whole day. If you're around the 80 line fact is you're going to miss some greens. Hit good chips and the worst you'll make is bogey. The worst is when you fat a chip shot leaving yourself either another chip or a long 3 putt opportunity.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:06 pm to CBandits82
Know you miss. Play to your strengths. Put driver away and need it every once in a while. Learn to putt
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:28 pm to CBandits82
Haven't read the responses yet but the answer is 2 words...
Short
Game
Short
Game
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:30 pm to CBandits82
chip to 1 putt every hole
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:34 pm to BLIZZAKE7
I'm a fairly consistent ball striker, but I'm awful at putting. The times I have gotten below 80 are rounds that for whatever reason they were falling that day. You can pick up strokes in a hurry if you are putting half as many times.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:43 pm to CBandits82
I went to the range and stayed on the practice green.
Several times a week for several months.
On the day my driver and irons were working, my short game was there to shoot low.
Several times a week for several months.
On the day my driver and irons were working, my short game was there to shoot low.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:45 pm to ctowntiger
Hank Haney had a good tip that I use and it works:
No 2 chips
No 2 bunker shots
No 3 putts
Sounds easier than it is, but you’re more likely to get it closer to the hole putting. Also like others have said, keeping the ball out of hazards/OB off of the tee is paramount.
No 2 chips
No 2 bunker shots
No 3 putts
Sounds easier than it is, but you’re more likely to get it closer to the hole putting. Also like others have said, keeping the ball out of hazards/OB off of the tee is paramount.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:52 pm to CBandits82
quote:Yes, and honestly, it was not as fun. I can probably break 80 any time I want to by playing a certain way. That means never trying for the big drive, never going for a 5 in two unless my lie is perfect and I have already hit a long iron or hybrid in the round, and always aiming for the middle of the green.
when you finally broke it did you do it again fairly soon since you knew you could do it?
In the end, I am out there to enjoy the day, and playing that way is simply not how I enjoy golf.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 2:56 pm to CBandits82
1) putting
2) short game
3) keeping ball in bounds/out of hazards
4) greens in regulation
For most people a great short game day will get you to break 80 the first time. Once your short game is above average, greens in regulation will get most people to consistently break 80, but short game and putting must come first.
2) short game
3) keeping ball in bounds/out of hazards
4) greens in regulation
For most people a great short game day will get you to break 80 the first time. Once your short game is above average, greens in regulation will get most people to consistently break 80, but short game and putting must come first.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 3:04 pm to agreenway6
quote:I borrowed a set of goals from tigerfoot years ago:
No 2 chips
No 2 bunker shots
No 3 putts
No doubles
No 6s
No 3 putts.
I rarely pull it off, but when I do, it's mid 70s.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 3:06 pm to CBandits82
Learning to manage the course is important too...looking at the green, the first thought in my mind is where is the miss. Where do I want to end up if/when I miss this green? Because more times than not, you will.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 3:09 pm to CBandits82
Short game and putting are your two best friends. Those will lower scores quickly...even if you’re hitting it all over the place you can get up and down and save a ton of pars.
That and like chappy said, play to your strengths, know when to take your medicine and play for par.
That and like chappy said, play to your strengths, know when to take your medicine and play for par.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 3:13 pm to CBandits82
Played from the ladies tees.
In all seriousness, playing a course with consistent greens was instrumental for me to break 80. Haven't seen that number in a while though.
In all seriousness, playing a course with consistent greens was instrumental for me to break 80. Haven't seen that number in a while though.
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