Trying to get from hcp 21 to single figures in less that 12 months!

off 22 I have had an 81 (12 over) with not much practice and playing once a week. I reckon I could get to about 15 h/c in a year if I played a bit more and practiced. Scratch or even high single figures... No chance!

Practice and playing loads can only get you so far, natural ability for me is just as important. I also think age has to be taken into account, when we are young we ingrain information and techniques so much faster. I am not saying someone 40/50/60+ can't get to single figures but I reckon they would find it much harder.
 
G1BB0 said:
off 22 I have had an 81 (12 over) with not much practice and playing once a week. I reckon I could get to about 15 h/c in a year if I played a bit more and practiced. Scratch or even high single figures... No chance!

Practice and playing loads can only get you so far, natural ability for me is just as important. I also think age has to be taken into account, when we are young we ingrain information and techniques so much faster. I am not saying someone 40/50/60+ can't get to single figures but I reckon they would find it much harder.
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I hear what you are saying, but I think I disagree. I started playing when I was 40, I'm 43 now and in January last year I was an 18 h/c, coming down to 12.7 by year end (which I didnt think I would get that far to be fair), so this year what can I expect? I dont really know, but I'm not a million miles away from single figures, so I guess if I play well for the rest of the year it is feasible. I dont practice (other than 10 minuest on the putting green before a round) and dont go to the range (maybe twice a year possibly) but I think I might start going a few times and maybe buy a bunch of lessons to see how that goes. I think what the OP mentioned will be harder of course as he's been playing for a while and doesnt seem to be moving, but from my experience, I dont think being in my 40's has hindered me. Wish I'd taken it up 20 years ago mind...
 
I wasnt saying it can't be done but I just thought it may be harder in general. Mind you most of us 40+ have a bit more disposable for new gear for those extra 17 yards which must help lol

I definitely hope the OP does do it just to stick 2 fingers up at all naysayers (me included)
 
TheJezster said:
I hear what you are saying, but I think I disagree. I started playing when I was 40, I'm 43 now and in January last year I was an 18 h/c, coming down to 12.7 by year end (which I didnt think I would get that far to be fair), so this year what can I expect? I dont really know, but I'm not a million miles away from single figures, so I guess if I play well for the rest of the year it is feasible. I dont practice (other than 10 minuest on the putting green before a round) and dont go to the range (maybe twice a year possibly) but I think I might start going a few times and maybe buy a bunch of lessons to see how that goes. I think what the OP mentioned will be harder of course as he's been playing for a while and doesnt seem to be moving, but from my experience, I dont think being in my 40's has hindered me. Wish I'd taken it up 20 years ago mind...
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Remember it is a bit easier to come down (or not go up) when being cut by 0.4 or 0.3 and your buffer zone is 1 or 2 shots higher than once your handicap starts to tumble.
You get quite a few players who flounder around the category bandings, who have been off 4 to 6, or, 10 to 12 for years.
 
Gil_Emott said:
Remember it is a bit easier to come down (or not go up) when being cut by 0.4 or 0.3 and your buffer zone is 1 or 2 shots higher than once your handicap starts to tumble.
You get quite a few players who flounder around the category bandings, who have been off 4 to 6, or, 10 to 12 for years.
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Good point, I hadnt really considered that. It's not the easiest place to get cut at our place either as you have to score 39 points to get a . cut due to the SSS (or CSS) and its a tight tree lined course so just because its short doesnt mean its easy either.. I think our lowest h/c is 3, weve never had a scratch player at our place as it's too hard to get there.
 
G1BB0 said:
off 22 I have had an 81 (12 over) with not much practice and playing once a week. I reckon I could get to about 15 h/c in a year if I played a bit more and practiced. Scratch or even high single figures... No chance!

Practice and playing loads can only get you so far, natural ability for me is just as important. I also think age has to be taken into account, when we are young we ingrain information and techniques so much faster. I am not saying someone 40/50/60+ can't get to single figures but I reckon they would find it much harder.
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What a load f Rubbish, i didnt start playing untill i was 42 and had never touched a club before. I went from 24 to 12 in a few months with next to no practice and playing a 2 twice a week. I still don't practice just play, though i am going to try practice this year and see if that will get me lower:thup:

I do agree there has to be some natural ability, though if you are stuck in the 20's for a while might mean you don't have any:ears:
 
TheJezster said:
Good point, I hadnt really considered that. It's not the easiest place to get cut at our place either as you have to score 39 points to get a . cut due to the SSS (or CSS) and its a tight tree lined course so just because its short doesnt mean its easy either.. I think our lowest h/c is 3, weve never had a scratch player at our place as it's too hard to get there.
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what club is that then?

I never heard of somewhere being too hard to get lower than 3, is the CSS 5 or 6 shots under par then?
 
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