How long did it take for you to break 100?

[Bert]

breaking 100 consistently I feel will open up the world of golf for me as it's at this point I feel I'll be at an acceptable standard to visit others courses and accept (or even invite people) to games via work.[/QUOTE]

This for me also. I want to enter comps etc but I won't until I'm consistent enough. I'm still at the stage where I am duffing shots 50 yards and doing this with company you have only just met is frightning to me.

My best is 102, I have the week off work and I have my third lesson at lunchtime so thought I would go out on the course after and hit a couple of balls by myself but the weather has killed that idea so up the range instead. Bloody rain. Golf must be taking over my life if I am thinking like this 😉

 

[TheCaddie]

breaking 100 consistently I feel will open up the world of golf for me as it's at this point I feel I'll be at an acceptable standard to visit others courses and accept (or even invite people) to games via work.

This for me also. I want to enter comps etc but I won't until I'm consistent enough. I'm still at the stage where I am duffing shots 50 yards and doing this with company you have only just met is frightning to me.

My best is 102, I have the week off work and I have my third lesson at lunchtime so thought I would go out on the course after and hit a couple of balls by myself but the weather has killed that idea so up the range instead. Bloody rain. Golf must be taking over my life if I am thinking like this [/QUOTE]

I have been lessons and they have made a big difference to my game so far. Getting back out this weekend to practice what I have been taught!

For me, the 2nd long iron shot of the deck has been my killer. Surprisingly good (for my standard) at chipping and putting, but that long iron shot has been the scurge of my game. New technique to be put into practice this weekend. Excited and nervous!!!

 

[Bert]

This for me also. I want to enter comps etc but I won't until I'm consistent enough. I'm still at the stage where I am duffing shots 50 yards and doing this with company you have only just met is frightning to me.

My best is 102, I have the week off work and I have my third lesson at lunchtime so thought I would go out on the course after and hit a couple of balls by myself but the weather has killed that idea so up the range instead. Bloody rain. Golf must be taking over my life if I am thinking like this 

I have been lessons and they have made a big difference to my game so far. Getting back out this weekend to practice what I have been taught!

For me, the 2nd long iron shot of the deck has been my killer. Surprisingly good (for my standard) at chipping and putting, but that long iron shot has been the scurge of my game. New technique to be put into practice this weekend. Excited and nervous!!![/QUOTE]

They have helped me know end. My main issue is the tee shot when I can get it a fair distance (150 yards and in play) I'm okay but this only happens on approx 5 holes,the rest of the time I am hitting it 50 yards in front of me which is highly frustrating as I'm okay at the range.

 

[Khamelion]

Broke 100 after about 6 months, playing twice a month, took me a good while longer to break 90 and after about 5yrs of playing I've not broke 80, got close with an 82, but even that 82 was a couple of years back.

I quite regularly shoot my age (45) on a round, but that's just the front 9

 

[duncan mackie]

For me, the 2nd long iron shot of the deck has been my killer. Surprisingly good (for my standard) at chipping and putting, but that long iron shot has been the scurge of my game. New technique to be put into practice this weekend. Excited and nervous!!!

rather than a new technique I would serious suggest that you remove everything from the bag above a 6 iron (maybe even chuck that out too!) but retain your normal teeing clubs (whether than be a driver or a 3 wood etc doesn't matter). I can almost guarantee you will save 10 shots. Note if the 6 iron isn't enough to get you to the green (1) do not try to force it (2) use an even more lofted club to make absolutely sure your sub-conscious doesn't try and force it!

 

[TheDiablo]

rather than a new technique I would serious suggest that you remove everything from the bag above a 6 iron (maybe even chuck that out too!) but retain your normal teeing clubs (whether than be a driver or a 3 wood etc doesn't matter). I can almost guarantee you will save 10 shots. Note if the 6 iron isn't enough to get you to the green (1) do not try to force it (2) use an even more lofted club to make absolutely sure your sub-conscious doesn't try and force it!

I think that is great advice. The first time I broke 100 a couple of months back (97) , I didn't use a single driver off the tee (course was 6000 yd par 70), instead using my hybrid on all par 4s and 5s. I then used my Hybrid/6 iron for the 2nd shot, and PW followed by 2 putt. Bogey golf on a par 70 still then leaves you another 10 shots for the 3/4 holes that you have a shocker and you still break 100.

I then played another 2 rounds scoring 105ish, before shooting 98 this weekend. I used my driver 6/7 times as I'm beginning to trust it more. 2nd shot again was Hybrid/6iron or less. So on the 2 rounds I have broke 100, I haven't used my 3/4/5 iron once - so I may as well take them out of the bag!

 

[Marshy77]

Re: How did it take for you to break 100?

breaking 100 consistently I feel will open up the world of golf for me as it's at this point I feel I'll be at an acceptable standard to visit others courses and accept (or even invite people) to games via work.

I wouldn't worry about it, I visit loads of course's and play with better standards of players at there course or other course's and don't feel bad about scuffing a drive or 4 putting from 10 feet. I knock it round around 100, play some cracking shots but also duff stupid shots and still enjoy it and normally don't hold anyone up.

 

[JustOne]

Re: How did it take for you to break 100?

I was lucky, my first ever round of golf was under 100 using clubs I'd borrowed off my Dad.

Wind the clock on 22yrs and next time I play I'll be happy to keep it under 100 :rofl:

 

[TheCaddie]

rather than a new technique I would serious suggest that you remove everything from the bag above a 6 iron (maybe even chuck that out too!) but retain your normal teeing clubs (whether than be a driver or a 3 wood etc doesn't matter). I can almost guarantee you will save 10 shots. Note if the 6 iron isn't enough to get you to the green (1) do not try to force it (2) use an even more lofted club to make absolutely sure your sub-conscious doesn't try and force it!

Duncan, thanks for the advice. I think that is a sensible approach if I tee off well, but if I don't, would you still suggest two or three 7i's instead of trying to hit a 5 off the deck? Alternatively, on longer holes would you still suggest two 7i's instead of a 5?

One thing I am thinking more and more about doing is just taking my medicine if the rough with a SW or PW. Often I have been trying 7/8/9i and that has always been difficult!

 

[richart]

Broke 100 after about 6 months, playing twice a month, took me a good while longer to break 90 and after about 5yrs of playing I've not broke 80, got close with an 82, but even that 82 was a couple of years back.

I quite regularly shoot my age (45) on a round, but that's just the front 9

You are only 45 ?

I broke 100 after a few months. and 90 a few months later from my very bad memory. Probably a year to break 80 and another year to get to single figures. I did play all the time, and I was a nipper so it seemed relatively easy.

 

[delc]

Probably about 3 or 4 months after starting playing, although I had a series of lessons at night school (hitting plastic balls in a church hall) before I went out on a real course. Like the previous poster I was in my early teens and was a fast learner.

 

[MadAdey]

rather than a new technique I would serious suggest that you remove everything from the bag above a 6 iron (maybe even chuck that out too!) but retain your normal teeing clubs (whether than be a driver or a 3 wood etc doesn't matter). I can almost guarantee you will save 10 shots. Note if the 6 iron isn't enough to get you to the green (1) do not try to force it (2) use an even more lofted club to make absolutely sure your sub-conscious doesn't try and force it!

This is some great advice. When I first stepped onto a course I had a 5w, 5-SW and a putter. I broke 100 2nd round as I was keeping the ball in play and not having reloads, I also broke 90 in a couple of months. Probably helped that my dad was a cat 1 so basically held my hand and told me exactly what shot to play every time.

 

[Jack_bfc]

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This for me also. I want to enter comps etc but I won't until I'm consistent enough. I'm still at the stage where I am duffing shots 50 yards and doing this with company you have only just met is frightning to me.

My best is 102, I have the week off work and I have my third lesson at lunchtime so thought I would go out on the course after and hit a couple of balls by myself but the weather has killed that idea so up the range instead. Bloody rain. Golf must be taking over my life if I am thinking like this 

I have been lessons and they have made a big difference to my game so far. Getting back out this weekend to practice what I have been taught!

For me, the 2nd long iron shot of the deck has been my killer. Surprisingly good (for my standard) at chipping and putting, but that long iron shot has been the scurge of my game. New technique to be put into practice this weekend. Excited and nervous!!![/QUOTE]

I don't carry any iron above a 6.....

Hybrids are the answer! I tried a ladies (6) 28* hybrid and I love it from 160+ yards off the fairway!

So I now have a 24* and a 22* as well! Love them!

 

[Bert]

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I have been lessons and they have made a big difference to my game so far. Getting back out this weekend to practice what I have been taught!

For me, the 2nd long iron shot of the deck has been my killer. Surprisingly good (for my standard) at chipping and putting, but that long iron shot has been the scurge of my game. New technique to be put into practice this weekend. Excited and nervous!!!

I don't carry any iron above a 6.....

Hybrids are the answer! I tried a ladies (6) 28* hybrid and I love it from 160+ yards off the fairway!

So I now have a 24* and a 22* as well! Love them![/QUOTE]


I have the Adams Idea iron set so the 4, 5 & 6 irons are hybrid and the 7 & 8 are called Hybirons they have a larger club face. Part of my lesson today was hitting my hybrids off the deck as until now I was not confident or knowledgeable enough to be hitting them at all, except of the tee. I would only use 7i or up, but by the end I was hitting the 5 iron (hybrid) 180 yards off the deck so will definitely be trying the the weekend and can't wait.

At the end of the lesson I got myself a membership pack to join

 

[Evesdad]

It took me ages!! Quite ashamed to say about 18 months of proper golf. Even worse I'm only now doing it regularly after 4 years, I can feel it all coming together now though so looking forward to breaking 90, nearly did it a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Merv_swerve]

Attached is a record of how long it took from being pretty much a complete novice.
It was monumental when it happened. Probably even bigger than breaking 90 and 80.
I will never forget it as I should've smashed 100, but got stuck in a bunker and took at 12, scraped through with a 99!
It was Epic!

 

[TheCaddie]

rather than a new technique I would serious suggest that you remove everything from the bag above a 6 iron (maybe even chuck that out too!) but retain your normal teeing clubs (whether than be a driver or a 3 wood etc doesn't matter). I can almost guarantee you will save 10 shots. Note if the 6 iron isn't enough to get you to the green (1) do not try to force it (2) use an even more lofted club to make absolutely sure your sub-conscious doesn't try and force it!

Duncan, a HUGE thank you! I took your advice today and shot my best ever of 100. I actually only used a 7 when it came to my 2nd short as I tee'd off really well today, and by using a 7 and hitting as I've recently been taught in my lessons, I had some brilliant success.

It was probably my wedges that let me down if anything, but wow, what a feeling to play some consistent and well thought out course management. Thanks!!!

 

[MrBrightside]

Great stuff, I'm also heading in the right direction with 113, against the last couple of weeks where I was >120+ - felt I was striking much better off the fairway and tee. 4nr pars too which was nice.

Was a a bit grim out there also as we didn't tee off till 11.

 

[TheCaddie]

Great stuff, I'm also heading in the right direction with 113, against the last couple of weeks where I was >120+ - felt I was striking much better off the fairway and tee. 4nr pars too which was nice.

Paws a a bit grim out there also as we didn't tee off till 11.

Nice! Have you had lessons as well? If not.... invest. I could not recommend them highly enough.

 

[MrBrightside]

Yes currently have 30 mins sessions at john letters academy/ direct golf cambridge
, just working on weight transfer and tempo and the swing is nearly complete. I'll be onto chipping putting next.