roobs88
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Once I'm out there I'm sure scores will be the last thing on my mind. Always been a great way to clear the head.
Bring on March 29th!
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Once I'm out there I'm sure scores will be the last thing on my mind. Always been a great way to clear the head.
Unfortunately, I will have to wait until the Good Friday before I have a chance to play due to work, but then I do have the following week off so I am hoping the weather is amenable to a few roundsBring on March 29th!
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Today it was windy and cold, after several days of 70° with mild conditions. We had some temporary power outages and trees knocked over. But otherwise it was bright and sunny.
Last night a tree blew over and almost hit the clubhouse at our local 9 hole course. I played this morning and for once my frightfully low ball flight was an advantage. If I can get my putter going again my scores will start to drop.
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Couldn't agree more. On a couple of occasions this has been true for me. On one particularly bad run - to the point where I didn't want to play with anyone else - a friend of mine suggested we play a scramble format. There was something about not having the pressure of making a good shot that I think just allowed me to swing more freely. That seemed to turn things around somewhat.
Congrats and great round!!!! Keep that thought always and things will continue to improve for you. Well done.It finally happened today!!!
I started last year averaging 115-120 per round but intending to get better. Even with COVID, I got out more than I ever had and was just grinding away. By the end of the season, I was averaging 105-110. I never really ended the season and continued to get out as weather permitted.
During the winter, I signed up and got some lessons. I also upgraded most of the bag to fitted clubs. On top of that, I continued to practice to build the muscle memory on what a “good” swing feels like.
I went out on Friday to the local Par 3 course and things just started to click. I could feel the swings before I hit the ball.
Then I went out today for the first full 18 round of 2021. I played it safe (because the driver has gone and died in a hole) and mainly hit 4i off the tee. It has enough distance, but mainly it goes straight. From there, I was focusing on the muscle memory; feeling what a good swing feels like. After that, it just hitting the ball. I have never had more consistent hits. Any bad shot is forgotten and only the current shot is being thought about. “What does a good swing feel like”, then execute. Minimize damage and keep going.
I ended with a 98!
Congrats, what a great feeling!It finally happened today!!!
I started last year averaging 115-120 per round but intending to get better. Even with COVID, I got out more than I ever had and was just grinding away. By the end of the season, I was averaging 105-110. I never really ended the season and continued to get out as weather permitted.
During the winter, I signed up and got some lessons. I also upgraded most of the bag to fitted clubs. On top of that, I continued to practice to build the muscle memory on what a “good” swing feels like.
I went out on Friday to the local Par 3 course and things just started to click. I could feel the swings before I hit the ball.
Then I went out today for the first full 18 round of 2021. I played it safe (because the driver has gone and died in a hole) and mainly hit 4i off the tee. It has enough distance, but mainly it goes straight. From there, I was focusing on the muscle memory; feeling what a good swing feels like. After that, it just hitting the ball. I have never had more consistent hits. Any bad shot is forgotten and only the current shot is being thought about. “What does a good swing feel like”, then execute. Minimize damage and keep going.
I ended with a 98!
Congrats! I know the feeling. It's the best.It finally happened today!!!
I started last year averaging 115-120 per round but intending to get better. Even with COVID, I got out more than I ever had and was just grinding away. By the end of the season, I was averaging 105-110. I never really ended the season and continued to get out as weather permitted.
During the winter, I signed up and got some lessons. I also upgraded most of the bag to fitted clubs. On top of that, I continued to practice to build the muscle memory on what a “good” swing feels like.
I went out on Friday to the local Par 3 course and things just started to click. I could feel the swings before I hit the ball.
Then I went out today for the first full 18 round of 2021. I played it safe (because the driver has gone and died in a hole) and mainly hit 4i off the tee. It has enough distance, but mainly it goes straight. From there, I was focusing on the muscle memory; feeling what a good swing feels like. After that, it just hitting the ball. I have never had more consistent hits. Any bad shot is forgotten and only the current shot is being thought about. “What does a good swing feel like”, then execute. Minimize damage and keep going.
I ended with a 98!
It finally happened today!!!
I started last year averaging 115-120 per round but intending to get better. Even with COVID, I got out more than I ever had and was just grinding away. By the end of the season, I was averaging 105-110. I never really ended the season and continued to get out as weather permitted.
During the winter, I signed up and got some lessons. I also upgraded most of the bag to fitted clubs. On top of that, I continued to practice to build the muscle memory on what a “good” swing feels like.
I went out on Friday to the local Par 3 course and things just started to click. I could feel the swings before I hit the ball.
Then I went out today for the first full 18 round of 2021. I played it safe (because the driver has gone and died in a hole) and mainly hit 4i off the tee. It has enough distance, but mainly it goes straight. From there, I was focusing on the muscle memory; feeling what a good swing feels like. After that, it just hitting the ball. I have never had more consistent hits. Any bad shot is forgotten and only the current shot is being thought about. “What does a good swing feel like”, then execute. Minimize damage and keep going.
I ended with a 98!
Congrats on the scoreIt finally happened today!!!
I started last year averaging 115-120 per round but intending to get better. Even with COVID, I got out more than I ever had and was just grinding away. By the end of the season, I was averaging 105-110. I never really ended the season and continued to get out as weather permitted.
During the winter, I signed up and got some lessons. I also upgraded most of the bag to fitted clubs. On top of that, I continued to practice to build the muscle memory on what a “good” swing feels like.
I went out on Friday to the local Par 3 course and things just started to click. I could feel the swings before I hit the ball.
Then I went out today for the first full 18 round of 2021. I played it safe (because the driver has gone and died in a hole) and mainly hit 4i off the tee. It has enough distance, but mainly it goes straight. From there, I was focusing on the muscle memory; feeling what a good swing feels like. After that, it just hitting the ball. I have never had more consistent hits. Any bad shot is forgotten and only the current shot is being thought about. “What does a good swing feel like”, then execute. Minimize damage and keep going.
I ended with a 98!
That's a great round, well played.It finally happened today!!!
I started last year averaging 115-120 per round but intending to get better. Even with COVID, I got out more than I ever had and was just grinding away. By the end of the season, I was averaging 105-110. I never really ended the season and continued to get out as weather permitted.
During the winter, I signed up and got some lessons. I also upgraded most of the bag to fitted clubs. On top of that, I continued to practice to build the muscle memory on what a “good” swing feels like.
I went out on Friday to the local Par 3 course and things just started to click. I could feel the swings before I hit the ball.
Then I went out today for the first full 18 round of 2021. I played it safe (because the driver has gone and died in a hole) and mainly hit 4i off the tee. It has enough distance, but mainly it goes straight. From there, I was focusing on the muscle memory; feeling what a good swing feels like. After that, it just hitting the ball. I have never had more consistent hits. Any bad shot is forgotten and only the current shot is being thought about. “What does a good swing feel like”, then execute. Minimize damage and keep going.
I ended with a 98!
Great job! I think one thing stands out here is "just hitting the ball" which I am assuming means hitting it good and getting it where you want it to go for the next hit. I think my best games were when I was relaxed and simply played target golf thinking ahead instead of behind and kept all the "swing thoughts" at bay as best as possible.After that, it just hitting the ball. I have never had more consistent hits. Any bad shot is forgotten and only the current shot is being thought about. “What does a good swing feel like”, then execute. Minimize damage and keep going.
I ended with a 98!
This is something that’s helped immensely too; I don’t add up any scores until the round is done. I write down the score for the hole and move on. I didn’t know I was even close until I started doing the math in the parking lot.Congrats on the score
Being able to forget about the last shot is a big piece of the puzzle mentally to getting you on the right track, so hopefully you can take that forward for future rounds and continue to break that 100 barrier
Another good thing to be able to do is to ignore your cumulative score as much as possible, as when you are having a good round and get towards the last few holes, that pressure starts to build knowing that you could be breaking a barrier, and how you deal with it can be the difference between making it and not
There is some good positives in there though. Won't take long to get up to speed and you'll break 90 this year. :golf2:First round of the year today - had to take advantage of 65 degree temps.
Good news: I didn't hurt myself. #goals
Good news: I hit my driver close to midseason form (only one putrid shot out of 13)
Bad: wedge play and putting were ugly. Shot 46/53 for a 99. The second nine I might have run a little low on energy (hadn't eating since 8 pm Monday - intermittent fasting diet.). Whatever the reason, I had a 9 and a 10 on the 2 par 5's (both holes hit shots OB).
I wouldn't read into anything for the first couple rounds of the year, even more so if you haven't been able to practice eitherFirst round of the year today - had to take advantage of 65 degree temps.
Good news: I didn't hurt myself. #goals
Good news: I hit my driver close to midseason form (only one putrid shot out of 13)
Bad: wedge play and putting were ugly. Shot 46/53 for a 99. The second nine I might have run a little low on energy (hadn't eating since 8 pm Monday - intermittent fasting diet.). Whatever the reason, I had a 9 and a 10 on the 2 par 5's (both holes hit shots OB).
I wouldn't read into anything for the first couple rounds of the year, even more so if you haven't been able to practice either
It will all come back to you
There is some good positives in there though. Won't take long to get up to speed and you'll break 90 this year. :golf2:
Right on!!!It finally happened today!!!
I started last year averaging 115-120 per round but intending to get better. Even with COVID, I got out more than I ever had and was just grinding away. By the end of the season, I was averaging 105-110. I never really ended the season and continued to get out as weather permitted.
During the winter, I signed up and got some lessons. I also upgraded most of the bag to fitted clubs. On top of that, I continued to practice to build the muscle memory on what a “good” swing feels like.
I went out on Friday to the local Par 3 course and things just started to click. I could feel the swings before I hit the ball.
Then I went out today for the first full 18 round of 2021. I played it safe (because the driver has gone and died in a hole) and mainly hit 4i off the tee. It has enough distance, but mainly it goes straight. From there, I was focusing on the muscle memory; feeling what a good swing feels like. After that, it just hitting the ball. I have never had more consistent hits. Any bad shot is forgotten and only the current shot is being thought about. “What does a good swing feel like”, then execute. Minimize damage and keep going.
I ended with a 98!
Hey, for a first round, that's not bad at all. I'm going to brave the chill tomorrow and do a nine walking just to hit balls around. No score keeping for me after months of laying off.First round of the year today - had to take advantage of 65 degree temps.
Good news: I didn't hurt myself. #goals
Good news: I hit my driver close to midseason form (only one putrid shot out of 13)
Bad: wedge play and putting were ugly. Shot 46/53 for a 99. The second nine I might have run a little low on energy (hadn't eating since 8 pm Monday - intermittent fasting diet.). Whatever the reason, I had a 9 and a 10 on the 2 par 5's (both holes hit shots OB).
Have fun!!!!Hey, for a first round, that's not bad at all. I'm going to brave the chill tomorrow and do a nine walking just to hit balls around. No score keeping for me after months of laying off.
Well, it may not be fun in the classic sense of the word, but it will be enlightening to see what may have stuck from the end of last season, when I was tweaking the swing and the grip.Have fun!!!!
At least you got out.Walked a chilly nine yesterday. Stunk up the course.