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Snelly
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I was discussing this question with a friend of mine on Saturday. How fast, given regular weekly games, should an average person get to a handicap of 18?
I am not talking about occasional players, society golfers, juniors, seniors, ladies or anyone with extenuating circumstances, just a normal bloke (although I would say the same applies for just about anyone if pushed).
Our shared view was that everyone should be able to do it within a year of starting the game properly, i.e. joining a golf club. You just need to be able to grasp the basics of the game at beginner level in order to play at this standard.
Obviously, this conversation took place in the real world, but I mentioned to my friend at the time that saying something similar on a forum like this would invite a barrage of criticism and a plethora of excuses.
He said it doesn't matter, we both know we are right. 18 should easily be doable in a year. I agreed.
Reading the second thread on HC increases reminded me of this so I thought I would ask the question here. Not trolling. Just firmly believe that 18 handicap should be a very easy goal to achieve after a year of effort and application.
Any thoughts?
I am not talking about occasional players, society golfers, juniors, seniors, ladies or anyone with extenuating circumstances, just a normal bloke (although I would say the same applies for just about anyone if pushed).
Our shared view was that everyone should be able to do it within a year of starting the game properly, i.e. joining a golf club. You just need to be able to grasp the basics of the game at beginner level in order to play at this standard.
Obviously, this conversation took place in the real world, but I mentioned to my friend at the time that saying something similar on a forum like this would invite a barrage of criticism and a plethora of excuses.
He said it doesn't matter, we both know we are right. 18 should easily be doable in a year. I agreed.
Reading the second thread on HC increases reminded me of this so I thought I would ask the question here. Not trolling. Just firmly believe that 18 handicap should be a very easy goal to achieve after a year of effort and application.
Any thoughts?