My H4H 2014 Handicap Challenge

[Khamelion]

During a superb (By superb, I mean the course, the people and the weather) round of golf on Monday with Phil the Fragger, Kraxx and Bill 'Editor at Large' Elliot we discused handicaps among many others things, what ours were etc...

Then during dinner as i was talking to Bill the subject of handicaps came up again, with Bill asking what mine was, I told him currently 17 and that I'd only just got it as the competition season came to a close. I went on to say that I would be practicing hard over the winter and come the competition season starting again I would be entering to get my handicap lowered.

Bill asked what I thought would be able to reach, I told him my goal was to reach single figures, he asked how long he thought it would take me to reach single figures. To which I replied this time next year. A small smile appeared on his face and he said that was a tall order to acheive, but I told him I was determined to do it.

As the evening drew to a close and we were all leaving for our cars, Bill stopped me and looking at his watch, said 12 months from now you have to be in single figures.

It's a challenge I am setting myself, to get from 17hc to a 9hc or lower in 12 months, do you think it's posisble or am I just talking pure fanstasy island?

I will get to single figures for the next H4H, I am determined to do it and not if, but when I do, I will donate one hundred pounds to the charity.

 

[rickg]

I will get to single figures for the next H4H, I am determined to do it and not if, but when I do, I will donate one hundred pounds to the charity.

nice gesture.... :thup:...... How much if you don't make it?

 

[Imurg]

Tough but not out of the question.

Plenty on here have come down from quite high handicaps pretty swiftly so if you work on the right things almost anything's possible.

Good Luck!

 

[JustOne]

Surely at least double for failure?

 

[Khamelion]

For every point above 9 I will add a £5 (Fiver)

 

[JustOne]

For every point above 9 I will add a £5 (Fiver)

Nice gesture ... good luck :thup:

 

[chrisd]

A heck of a task but I do wish you well in trying

 

[User20205]

It's easy to come on and say 'no chance'..... So I won't do that

It's a big jump, but not impossible. Where do you think you have to make the biggest improvement ??

 

[JustOne]

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[User20205]

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. You're a massive knob!!! :rofl:Shouldn't you be getting banned from somewhere :thup:

I'll rephrase, what area of your game currently costs you shots! You need a spreadsheet, identify what currently costs you :thup:

 

[JustOne]

. You've a massive knob!!! :rofl:

Ta

You shoot 36pts off your new h/cap and suddenly you're all smiles!! :whoo:

 

[User20205]

Ta

You shoot 36pts off your new h/cap and suddenly you're all smiles!! :whoo:

. Sneaky that, foxy will get jealous if we keep flirting

I reckon you should meet the op on a range halfway between Newcastle and Sussex. :thup:

 

[pbrown7582]

Good luck with the challenge to very near half your handicap is a big ask, but with your positive thinking and determination then it is possible, lots of short game work will help you along. Good luck .

 

[mashleyR7]

Def possible. In 2012 I can down from 16 to 12 and if it wasn't for my son being born this year I think I may have got down further.

 

[garyinderry]

what course do you play at? the difficultly will have a bearing imo.

 

[adiemel]

Good luck Khamelion, sure you will give it a good go. Was nice to meet you and kraxx on sunday night

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Good luck. I don't know how much time or instruction you will be able to invest so I won't say yay or nay. I hope you do it and that Bill buys you a large drink if you achieve your goal

 

[Golfmmad]

During a superb (By superb, I mean the course, the people and the weather) round of golf on Monday with Phil the Fragger, Kraxx and Bill 'Editor at Large' Elliot we discused handicaps among many others things, what ours were etc...

Then during dinner as i was talking to Bill the subject of handicaps came up again, with Bill asking what mine was, I told him currently 17 and that I'd only just got it as the competition season came to a close. I went on to say that I would be practicing hard over the winter and come the competition season starting again I would be entering to get my handicap lowered.

Bill asked what I thought would be able to reach, I told him my goal was to reach single figures, he asked how long he thought it would take me to reach single figures. To which I replied this time next year. A small smile appeared on his face and he said that was a tall order to acheive, but I told him I was determined to do it.

As the evening drew to a close and we were all leaving for our cars, Bill stopped me and looking at his watch, said 12 months from now you have to be in single figures.

It's a challenge I am setting myself, to get from 17hc to a 9hc or lower in 12 months, do you think it's posisble or am I just talking pure fanstasy island?

I will get to single figures for the next H4H, I am determined to do it and not if, but when I do, I will donate one hundred pounds to the charity.

Way aye man,

I think you're past the first bit - a positive attitude! I wish you all the very best mate.

Oh, and it was good to meet yesterday - if only for a brief chat. :thup:

Good luck and keep us posted. :cheers:

 

[GeneralStore]

It's possible, I think regular lessons, playing frequently with good players and quality practise on your weak points will get it done

Best of luck

 

[Wayman]

good luck dave!