2013 Handicap challenge.....

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Hmmm, I have a fan ;)

My target will be 14 by this time next year from 23 now.

That might sound over ambitious but I am already cut in most sweeps I play in, the lowest being 16 and I still come in and take the spoils.

Made all my mistakes and tried too hard this year but now with that foundation and knowledge behind me 14 is more than achievable as I have shot 84's & 85's around KGC lately which I think is a good test of golf for anyone. Admit I haven't done it with a card in my hand which everyone is surprised at, but it coming.....
 

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My target will be 14 by this time next year from 23 now.

That might sound over ambitious but I am already cut in most sweeps I play in, the lowest being 16 and I still come in and take the spoils.

Did you mention that before Blackmoor? :whistle:
 

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Did you mention that before Blackmoor? :whistle:

To be fair, it was only just coming together at that point after a very frustrating summer which Rick new. He was aware how hard I was working at it, which he actually commented on when announcing my name at Blackmoor.

I got cut another 2 shots last Thursday for winning the 9 hole sweep with 23 points and last Saturday in our first winter league match I got 6 gross pars and a birdie (par 4) and although I ran out of time for doing it in medals, its been muted I may get an end of year revision!

If not then as long as I can put in a couple of good below par medals early doors I should get some serious ESR cuts, hopefully.

I'm pleased with what I have done with only 18 months under my belt but I know the mistakes I made this year so I'm really looking forward to 2013.
 

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Not something I've thought of previously but ill go for a target of 16 down to 14. Not particularly ambitious maybe but ill be happy with any sort of reduction.
 

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I don't have official hcp but my scores strongly suggest I'll start with max so 28.
I'm quite confident I can reach 20 next year so to keep the goal difficult I'm going for 18 (36% is it ?)

gl all :)
 

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In in if that's ok. I'm currently 17.8 but aim to get down to 12 next year. New home course and no internal OB's! Reachable birdieable par 5,s! And great greens! Can't wait for march!
 

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upto date list in over ambitious order :whistle:

Forum Name2012 HandicapTargetProjected difference%
MadAdey10.55.449
Fish231439
Granters5.43.437
Birchy18.81236
sajkox281836
Bluewolf11.47.435
Bucket 92241633
DeanoBillquay271833
Fraz181233
Bobmysterkymer17.8-1233
Essex Stu23.31631
Sainthacker271930
Stuart_C17.512.529
Valentino15.11127
Fairwaydodger7.45.427
Pippo19.11426
Philly18.91426
snaphookwedge129.422
Grizzler12.61021
fundy6.85.421
Twire1310.420
Canary_Yellow20.71718
rickg5.84.817
DelB16.91417
BrizoH7124.12017
Crow11.39.417
G1BB021.61817
JPH27.32316
Gregbwfc131115
Imurg5.44.713
Arnoldarmchewer10.79.413
Airlie_Andy161413
Homer10.19.47
full_throttle21.520.45
Strangely Brown24.318
 

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Going to join the fun, currently gone up to 10.6, want to get to single figures again so target 9.4. Hardly a massive cut but after a poor year with only 1 0.2 cut and 3/4 buffers anything downwards is good news! :)
 

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Starting at 16.7 next year I have set myself no goals!!

If I finish the season higher/lower I don't really care. I want to enjoy my golf and forget about scoring for a while.

However. To answer the OP. If I finish the 2013 season on 15 or better I'll be happy :thup:
 

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I am in.

Didn't make my target this year of 16 (1 qualifier left!!) but I am up for a push towards it next year.

I like the approach of % loss as all can compete although I disagree that it favours the low H/C comments above..

By the way is it by a date next year or the lowest you get to ....errm I have a habit of going low then getting a few 0.1's back each medal.

Currently 18.3 target next year 15
 

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upto date list in over ambitious order :whistle:

Forum Name2012 HandicapTargetProjected difference%
MadAdey10.55.449
Fish231439
Granters5.43.437
Birchy18.81236
sajkox281836
Bluewolf11.47.435
Bucket 92241633
DeanoBillquay271833
Fraz181233
Bobmysterkymer17.8-1233
Essex Stu23.31631
Sainthacker271930
Stuart_C17.512.529
Valentino15.11127
Fairwaydodger7.45.427
Pippo19.11426
Philly18.91426
snaphookwedge129.422
Grizzler12.61021
fundy6.85.421
Twire1310.420
Canary_Yellow20.71718
rickg5.84.817
DelB16.91417
BrizoH7124.12017
Crow11.39.417
G1BB021.61817
JPH27.32316
Gregbwfc131115
Imurg5.44.713
Arnoldarmchewer10.79.413
Airlie_Andy161413
Homer10.19.47
full_throttle21.520.45
Strangely Brown24.318

Not wishing to put a spanner in the works but how can you have a handicap starting point for guys that dont have handicaps and are not members of a club?
 
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