My journey to scratch!!

[zakaryfaithfull]

Guys I’d love all of your feedback and thoughts to help me achieve my goal of getting to scratch! I’ve set up an Instagram where you can join me in my journey - @anavidgolfer - I’d love to have you all join me!!

 

[Deleted member 25172]

I can tell you already now that you’re not gonna like the replies that is coming your way.

Having said that. Best of luck!

 

[bobmac]

How old are you
What's your h/cap
How often do you play/practice
Can you afford lessons
Are you married/kids

 

[zakaryfaithfull]

How old are you
What's your h/cap
How often do you play/practice
Can you afford lessons
Are you married/kids

I didn’t realise I was on Michael Parkinson’s This is your life ?

 

[Deleted member 3432]

I didn’t realise I was on Michael Parkinson’s This is your life ?

All very relevant questions asked by a PGA pro who knows a thing or two about the game.

Its been done to death on here and I don't think anyone has got close to scratch yet as it all seems to go quiet on progress very quickly.

 

[zakaryfaithfull]

How old are you
What's your h/cap
How often do you play/practice
Can you afford lessons
Are you married/kids

On a more serious note..
I’m 31 years old
Handicap is 10.4
Play/practice 3-4 times per week
Have always been able to afford lesson
Not married and no kids

 

[zakaryfaithfull]

All very relevant questions asked by a PGA pro who knows a thing or two about the game.

Its been done to death on here and I don't think anyone has got close to scratch yet as it all seems to go quiet on progress very quickly.

Agreed! Was a lighthearted reply hopefully taken that way!

 

[bobmac]

On a more serious note..
I’m 31 years old
Handicap is 10.4
Play/practice 3-4 times per week
Have always been able to afford lesson
Not married and no kids

Thanks for the replies
How long have you been playing?

 

[zakaryfaithfull]

Thanks for the replies
How long have you been playing?

Have been playing for 4 years now, the last 2 years seriously

 

[bobmac]

I would say just keep doing what you are doing.
Set small targets like.....
Try and break 75
Try and keep a 6 off your card
Have no 3 putts in a round
Then work on your weaknesses....
driving, pitching, putting etc
Most of all, you MUST enjoy practicing because you will be doing lots of it, just to get to cat I never mind scratch.
It's not impossible but if it stops being fun, forget it.
Good luck.
Ps It was Michael Aspel who did This is your life.

 

[zakaryfaithfull]

I would say just keep doing what you are doing.
Set small targets like.....
Try and break 75
Try and keep a 6 off your card
Have no 3 putts in a round
Then work on your weaknesses....
driving, pitching, putting etc
Most of all, you MUST enjoy practicing because you will be doing lots of it, just to get to cat I never mind scratch.
It's not impossible but if it stops being fun, forget it.
Good luck.
Ps It was Michael Aspel who did This is your life.

Thank you so much - I’ll definitely take note of all of the above and will work on each and every element. As you say, I need to make sure I’m always enjoying the practicing as well as the playing as I don’t want to stop enjoying the game I love! Bloody Michael Aspell, of course it was!! ?‍

 

[IanM]

As above, the only stick you'll get on here is as a result of the fact that this isn't the first post of it's type on here. Far from it.

Bob's advice is good advice. Work hard and have fun doing it.

 

[4LEX]

On a more serious note..
I’m 31 years old
Handicap is 10.4
Play/practice 3-4 times per week
Have always been able to afford lesson
Not married and no kids

If you're not off 5 or lower within a few years of playing you won't get to scratch, ever.

Life, work, family etc get in the way. Talent outstrips hard work at golf unless you're spending 6-7 days a week playing.

 

[zakaryfaithfull]

If you're not off 5 or lower within a few years of playing you won't get to scratch, ever.

Life, work, family etc get in the way. Talent outstrips hard work at golf unless you're spending 6-7 days a week playing.

I will. I’ve hit level par 4 times before and have been mid to high 70s a number of times over the last few years without the time to practice. I now have that time available. So I’ll definitely get there. But thanks!

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Good luck Zakary??

 

[zakaryfaithfull]

Good luck Zakary??

Thank you sir!

 

[hovis]

The part I struggle with is why do people think that strangers give a damn about someone's "journey to scratch". All so narcissistic to me

 

[anotherdouble]

I would say just keep doing what you are doing.
Set small targets like.....
Try and break 75
Try and keep a 6 off your card
Have no 3 putts in a round
Then work on your weaknesses....
driving, pitching, putting etc
Most of all, you MUST enjoy practicing because you will be doing lots of it, just to get to cat I never mind scratch.
It's not impossible but if it stops being fun, forget it.
Good luck.
Ps It was Michael Aspel who did This is your life.

Eamon Andrews was the master ?

 

[howbow88]

The part I struggle with is why do people think that strangers give a damn about someone's "journey to scratch". All so narcissistic to me

Then why bother replying?

 

[Imurg]

Eamon Andrews was the master ?

Only if youre old