im a 25 handicap(but i really think i should be around a 15, i mean, during a round, i hit some shots that a ten hanicapper couldnt hit, then i hit some shots that a 35 handicapp would be hitting. If i can just keep hitting my good shots(it these about 1/3 the time), i would be pretty good. So, what im saying, how do i keep consistency with my good shots.
ah, you just found the hardest part of golf. The answer, is to practice of course! But make sure you practice smart. Where are you giving up most of your shots? Concentrate there first. Also, make sure you approach each shot consistantly. Make a good practice swing (or two) and be confident.
im a 25 handicap(but i really think i should be around a 15, i mean, during a round, i hit some shots that a ten hanicapper couldnt hit, then i hit some shots that a 35 handicapp would be hitting. If i can just keep hitting my good shots(it these about 1/3 the time), i would be pretty good. So, what im saying, how do i keep consistency with my good shots.
And if I just knew some japanese words, I would be able to speak japanese. No offence intended, but this is what golf is all about. The fact that you can't hit those great shots every time is the reason why you're a 25 handicapper.
I'm exactly the same as you, same handicap, same frustration. I can play some sublime golf at times. I once parred three holes in a row on one of the longest courses I know, yet I still collapsed and got a **** score. I can hit fades and draws, flop shots, and am great with my wedges. I too play shots that many single figure handicappers I know can't play. But they can hit a decent, basic straight shot everytime, and I can't.
My inconsistency comes from my bad swing. I have a swing that hits the ball well when I make solid conact, but my poor technique means the chances of making solid contact are about 1 in 5, which is about how often I pull off a wonderful shot.
I thought I was so close to breaking through, but I've since had some coaching from the top coach in my country, and I now realise my swing needs a full overhaul, so I'm back to square one, but it'll be heaps better this time around!
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Yep, consistency is the hard part of the game.... to give you and example... I played today from the tips of a local course around here...
Front 9: struggled to make good contact and was fighting a nasty hook. I was hitting my driver extremely low which is great and all against the wind, but didn't work out well b/c the rain the night before drenched the fairways which meant no roll. Ended up shooting a 50 with 4 of those shots being penalties.
Back 9: It finally clicked that I was starting the downswing with my lower body before my arms finished the backswing. This eliminated all but 1 hook, lead me to consistently hit great shots, but my putting let me down a few times. All in all it was a great back 9 and ended up shooting a 39. It was a huge turnaround imo and it makes me wonder what can be done if I could put together two real rounds of golf instead of just one. Oh well, guess it's things like that that keep me coming back to this stupid game ;)
Where do you think I got my nickname? I played Sunday on a very challenging course I'd never played before. After the first 4 holes I was still even par. Started thinking, "Hey, this isn't too bad!". Then the wheels fell off! Could have sworn I was swinging the same, but drives start fading, fairway wood start topping the ball, etc. Gotta love it!
Where do you think I got my nickname? I played Sunday on a very challenging course I'd never played before. After the first 4 holes I was still even par. Started thinking, "Hey, this isn't too bad!". Then the wheels fell off! Could have sworn I was swinging the same, but drives start fading, fairway wood start topping the ball, etc. Gotta love it!
There's one of your problems. You started thinking about your score. Once you starte doing that, then you start thinking about, "if I do this and then do this, I'll shoot this". Quit looking at your scorecard and just try to play one shot at a time.
There's one of your problems. You started thinking about your score. Once you starte doing that, then you start thinking about, "if I do this and then do this, I'll shoot this". Quit looking at your scorecard and just try to play one shot at a time.
i don't think that was the case on sunday, see, he had my buddy, john, riding with him who's not much for sitting there and not say anything. he keeps your mind busy with a lot of conversation. inconsistent's main problem was keeping the ball in the field of play here and there. everyone of had that problem on occasion, just a matter of how many. we all had a lot of fun and the price was right.
i don't think that was the case on sunday, see, he had my buddy, john, riding with him who's not much for sitting there and not say anything. he keeps your mind busy with a lot of conversation. inconsistent's main problem was keeping the ball in the field of play here and there. everyone of had that problem on occasion, just a matter of how many. we all had a lot of fun and the price was right.
Well, it was my first time on that course, and I wanted to see as much of it as I could! And yes the price, as well as the good company, made it all worthwhile!
As to the point of the thread, sworthy had the answer right off the bat - practice! I usually only get to play about once a month, and rarely go to the range. But last year I was really having problems with my short game. I was hitting driver and irons prety well, though. So, for three weeks I went every Mon, Wed, and Thur to a local par-3 course after work and played 9 holes. It only cost $5 to play, so it wasn't too expensive. Didn't play a full round of golf during those three weeks. I hadn't been able to break 100 for a couple of months before this practice break, and the first time back on the course I shot 96. If back problems hadn't changed my full swing, I'd probably be shooting in the low 80's by now!
So, to get more consistent, practice, practice, practice!
im a 25 handicap(but i really think i should be around a 15, i mean, during a round, i hit some shots that a ten hanicapper couldnt hit, then i hit some shots that a 35 handicapp would be hitting. If i can just keep hitting my good shots(it these about 1/3 the time), i would be pretty good. So, what im saying, how do i keep consistency with my good shots.
back to your problem, if you really want to lower your handicap quicker, figure out what your main problem is or your main weaknesses are and go see a teaching pro, you'll drop your handicap faster than leaguegolf can drop a bowling ball. you won't regret it.
After starting off this year thinking I was making great strides to get beneath a 10 handicap, I went out the other night and played like it was the first time I'd ever touched a golf club. Even after having put in some good time on the putting green and range, you will always have the occassional round where you wonder what the H%*&& you're doing wrong!
June 21st, 2006, 06:33 PM
score. I can hit fades and draws, flop shots, and am great with my wedges. I too play shots that many single figure handicappers I know can't play. But they can hit a decent, basic straight shot everytime, and I can't.
until i tell him it's free anyhow.
And yes the price, as well as the good company, made it all worthwhile! 
you won't regret it.
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