Taking your game to the next level

[Dodger]

feary, a young lad playing at my club won the Macgregor Trophy in 08 and defended it in 09. He spends hours working on his pitching, chipping and putting.

He was held back a bit this year by his long game but he puts that down to a growth spurt which is taking him a little time to adjust to.

He was telling me that to compete at national level you have to have a very sharp short game. He reckons there are plenty of good ball strikers but the short game is what makes the difference.

His attitude is first class as well, even though he did not progress as well as he hoped this year, he kept things in perspective and realises that it may take time to go from plus 1 to the plus 3 or 4 he wants to get to before even considering the pro ranks.

If you work hard and have the talent you will make that improvement. Don't try and force things by putting too much pressure on yourself. Go out and enjoy your golf and it will happen!

I watched this kid at Goswick this year and he's got it.

Long but his short game was indeed razor sharp,I'll be keeping an eye on Seb Crookall-Nixon.

 

[lobthewedge]

Right after reading all the replies and thinking for a few nights, I've come to the decision that progression can't be forced. It can be helped and I will push myself as far as I can in this game, but I shouldn't expect results. However this winter I will firstly implement the swing changes I received the other night at a lesson. I will have regular check ups on my swing but I will focus from 100 yards when I am confident with my long game. Particularly putting. Keep an eye on my signature, I'll make a post when I'm off scratch

I got down to 4 when I was 16, won the junior championship, broke the junior course record and was winning every other week, and that was only playing twice a week with my mates.

Then I discovered women and booze..........................
.............and 14 years later I am finally back down to 4, back where I started.

Stick in young man, stay focused and you never know where you'll end up. Just remember to enjoy it!

 

[Deleted member 3432]

I agree Dodger, the kid does have it. I expect to see him kick on next year. He is also a very nice young man.

 

[Screwback]

feary, a young lad playing at my club won the Macgregor Trophy in 08 and defended it in 09. He spends hours working on his pitching, chipping and putting.

Would that be Seb Crookhall-Nixon by any chance?

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Screwback, you are correct.

 

[znuffzz]

i think there's a tremendous amount of difference.

played around with a friends dad who is former tour player, but now about 65 yr old. he has absolutely every shot he wants to hit down pat, sets up in second, has one look, then hits...got the impression he could go around in 90 mins if playing solo! lol