How I Became a Single Figure Golfer in 2 Years!

[mitchynew]

I have been playing golf for just over two years and I started life as a 25 HCP, but recently I have just made it down to SINGLE FIGURES (7.4)!

I thought I would make a little video that explains some of the most important tips I feel i have picked up over the past 2 years.

I hope they help some of you too!

 

[Neilds]

Only watched the first tip which is hit the ball better and stop duffing shots - wonder why I haven’t thought of that before!!!?

 

[mitchynew]

Only watched the first tip which is hit the ball better and stop duffing shots - wonder why I haven’t thought of that before!!!?

? get practicing then!

 

[mitchynew]

Lol.
You don't suddenly arrive at 7 as your first single figure handicap.

True! two -4 net rounds in a row got me cut 1.6, followed by a full stroke for good play ? then a -1 nett last week to take me to 7.4!

 

[mitchynew]

Can you post a screenshot of your handicap record?

 

[Neilds]

Tip 3, another gem? Avoid double bogies. That must be what I’m doing wrong, thought double bogey was good

 

[CliveW]

Weren't we in lockdown on those dates.

 

[mitchynew]

Weren't we in lockdown on those dates.

Golf courses reopened on 13th May ?

 

[harpo_72]

Tip 3, another gem? Avoid double bogies. That must be what I’m doing wrong, thought double bogey was good

Think it means play smart... hit the 8 iron out the rough instead of the 5 iron and play the chip ... or put the driver away on that tight hole when you can just hit something like a hybrid to get you within 8,9,pw yardage .. basically play to your honest strengths.
But then we all have those moments when the double makes it on to the card.

 

[Crow]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your achievement!

Not sure why there's so much animosity towards you, your video gives solid tips that all handicap golfers would do well to remember.

But now I think it's time to test your mettle on the Brabazon again.

 

[mitchynew]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your achievement!

Not sure why there's so much animosity towards you, your video gives solid tips that all handicap golfers would do well to remember.

But now I think it's time to test your mettle on the Brabazon again.

?? there is a lot of animosity isn’t there! I appreciate your pleasant comment it makes a nice change, thanks! Ye the Brabazon has ripped me a new one twice ?

 

[Yorkshire Hacker]

No nasty comments from me........just pure envy!!
I got down to 11.3 in four years, and now, THIRTEEN YEARS later, I'm at 11.5, having never been lower than 11.3, and never higher than 13.5.
So congratulations, I shall have to watch your video!

 

[mitchynew]

No nasty comments from me........just pure envy!!
I got down to 11.3 in four years, and now, THIRTEEN YEARS later, I'm at 11.5, having never been lower than 11.3, and never higher than 13.5.
So congratulations, I shall have to watch your video!

Oh wow ? I did fear that I would be the same when I was hovering around 10/11!

For whatever reason I have been in good form lately but I am under no illusions that it will last ? I expect to be getting a few 0.1’s back in the coming weeks!

Kind words, thanks ??

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Some good tips, although I fear the putting aggressively could be a little too cavalier. You should be looking to go no more than a couple of feet past. It’s fine for good summer greens, but when they are a little worn early/later in the season, or if you’re having a bad spell, too many long return putts could get a little wearisome.

 

[BubbaP]

He lost me at "1000%" ???

 

[mitchynew]

Some good tips, although I fear the putting aggressively could be a little too cavalier. You should be looking to go no more than a couple of feet past. It’s fine for good summer greens, but when they are a little worn early/later in the season, or if you’re having a bad spell, too many long return putts could get a little wearisome.

I agree you don’t want to be going too far past! The idea was just to take the break out of those shorter putts. It’s definitely helped me with my putting anyway!

 

[backwoodsman]

Have to say it is a grand achievement to go from 25 to 7 in two years. Many of us would like to.

However, I do think you missed one vital tip - which should be No.1 on your list - ie Tip 1 : have some ability. Obviously you do, as you wouldn't have done it otherwise. Practice & more practice just ain't enough for some of us.

 

[CliveW]

Golf courses reopened on 13th May ?

Not here they didn't. 29th May for us although it doesn't feel that long ago.

 

[mitchynew]

Have to say it is a grand achievement to go from 25 to 7 in two years. Many of us would like to.

However, I do think you missed one vital tip - which should be No.1 on your list - ie Tip 1 : have some ability. Obviously you do, as you wouldn't have done it otherwise. Practice & more practice just ain't enough for some of us.

?? A bit ruthless to start a golf tips video with that though!

Everyone has the ability, you’ve just got to find the right way to unlock it and reach your potential ??

 

[Neilds]

?? there is a lot of animosity isn’t there! I appreciate your pleasant comment it makes a nice change, thanks! Ye the Brabazon has ripped me a new one twice ?

I’m sorry if it came across as animosity but videos and books like yours do wind me up a bit. You have done well to reduce your handicap, much better than me But this doesn’t make you an expert. None of your tips are ground breaking and I feel they are very generic without giving specifics. It reminds me very much of the type of books ‘written’ by celeb mums about how to bring up a child/deal with post natal depression etc because they did it and therefore feel like they can preach to the rest.
Sorry again if you feel that this has put a dampener on your excellent achievement