broke 80 for the first time

[leewestrudd1]

after my close encounter a couple of weeks ago i shot a 77(par 72) today off the yellow tees,it was a goal of mine for 2010 so now i hust have to do it in a competition or off the white tees.i had 15 pars,2 double bogeys and a bogey. i missed out on about 4 or 5 birdies so i could have knocked it round level par if the putts had dropped.putted really solid,short game was solid,irons apart from one dodgy 4 iron on the par 5 first was excellent and off the tee i missed only one fairway or green.as a gross score i actually beat the 3 handicapper i was playing with,he had a 80. I'm still buzzing about it now.

 

[TonyN]

Well done, its such a great feeling.

I have only done it once (my H/C is 19 but I havn't played in any comps to get it down) and I usually play to about 12 when I play well.

I was certain I was going to do it regular last year when I was playing alot and it just never came after that.

Having only just started playing regular again in the last couple of weeks I shot an 81&82 in the last two days.

My long game is letting me down but most other things are solid. My putting is the best it has ever been and I even managed a 3 putt free round for the first time ever. It really makes a difference when the flatstick is good.

Hope you have many more to come.

 

[Herbie]

It is a great feeling, well done.

 

[leewestrudd1]

same here i'm off 19 but playing regular to about 14/15. had a 81,83 and now a 77 in the last 2 or 3 weeks.it was a wayward drive that i ended up behind a tree for one of the double bogeys on the 16th,parred the other 8 holes on back 9 though.i double bogeyed the first hole par 5 after i hit a wayward 4 iron into rough with a bad lie,had to chip out etc. never 3 putted all round so i was really pleased with the putter.its a new scotty cameron and i have loads better feel with it than my TM Rossa.

 

[TonyN]

Funnily enough I now have a scotty in the bag, coincidense? I think not

 

[EaseNgrace]

Well done mate, Breaking 90 is a milestone but breaking 80 is a real accomplishment, IMO. I broke 80 for the first time a few weeks ago, also with a 77 so I know how good it feels, I did it on temporary greens, but my goal now is also to do it again off the whites (and with proper greens), and to do it more often than not. I rarely shoot more than 85, so the next step is to regularly shoot 75-80. So overall if you're like me you'll feel than your at that stage when being a better than average golfer (or a great club golfer depending on modesty) isn't out of reach in the near future.
Nice one.

 

[Tommo21]

Good shooting, a big hurdle getting below 80. 77 off 19 par 72...........don't tell anyone.

 

[leewestrudd1]

i'm telling everyone,its been coming,it nearly all went to plan,since ive been knocking it round with the 3 handicapper my allround game has improved loads,course management is now at a higher level than before i just have to maintain the consistency and all being well the handicap will tumble. we have a competition where you can play anytime you want and as many times as you want,it costs 50p a card and the best score card counts at the end of the following month i think,the best 16 cards then enter a knockout competition.you then get your handicap cut on your best score card,so it gives you the oppurtunitys to get a few shots knocked off in one go,well kind of. i cant wait!

 

[didsbury_duffer]

Excellent play - well done. Here's hoping you do it regularly from now on.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

That is mighty fine scoring and as long as you can keep the nerves in check next time you have a card and pencil in hand there is no reason why you can't do it again, clean up and get a hefty cut.

 

[leewestrudd1]

i'm looking forward to playing the golf i know i'm capable of doing now,hope i can keep it up!

 

[TonyN]

I think playing with the lower H/C always helps my game. Especially someone with a good swing and tempo, helps me to stay focused.

I played with one of our juniors, he was only 16, plays off 7 and hits the ball about the same distance as me. I actually beat him on most holes but watching him play, effortlessly was a good thing.

 

[ball_basher]

well done i cant wait to do it myself , i have had 2 80's a couple of 82's and 83's , i havent even picked up a club since november but im sure its gonna happen in the near future ..

 

[Tiger]

Top drawer stuff that. Well pleased for you. Glad you are also having a lot of success with the Scotty (I bought mine hoping for that exact same feeling!). I look forward to hearing about many more rounds in the 70s and a sizeable handicap cut!!!

 

[richart]

Good shooting, a big hurdle getting below 80. 77 off 19 par 72...........don't tell anyone.

One word springs to mind b....t !

 

[leewestrudd1]

thanks guys,the scotty has unbelievable feel and control,the same putting stroke with th eold putter would see me with loads of dodgy 3 footers back at the hole if i missed,i'm dead waiting alot more putts now and if i do miss they arent far past the hole at all leaving me with just a tap in.looking forward to the spring now and getting the competitions underway

 

[CannyFifer]

well done mate, I was drunk for a weekend after breaking the 100 hope you keep it up.

 

[leewestrudd1]

long story cut short,had a couple of difficult weeks with work and other things and had a big bust up with a customer on saturday morning over money,i was very angry on saturday,anyway for some reason i woke up sunday morning without giving the stupid greek cow a second thought,I WAS IN THE ZONE i think.i was walking the course with a smile on my face and really enjoyed myself and since THE round on sunday its cheered me up no end!

 

[Smiffy]

I played with one of our juniors, plays off 7..... I actually beat him on most holes

Spoken like a true 19 handicapper.
You ought to team up with Hywel

 

[Pip]

I have to ask as I haven't figured it out yet - do you mean gross 77, so a nett 58 with your handicap?

There's hope for me yet!