[Dr. Shon Thomson]

Maybe you've done this, and it will be affected by pin positions, but try and plan the best landing zones for your tee shots. Pick specific targets that leave you the best angle fo approach to the greens. Those that keep bunkers and water hazards out of play. Try to plan to generally leave the ball below the hole. In many cases being a little short is better than long. Don't take a lot chances by going in over trouble directly at pins. You talk about playing to your full index, so it sounds like you may be getting a few shots. If it's a medal play tournament then play the course to give yourself the best chance at par. Fairways, greens and two putts.

Good luck and let us know how you do. You've really taken this seriously since I saw your first posts on the other forum. Remember golf is a game of honesty and integrity, so don't do any comp checks out there. At least without a fully documented work file.

Kevin

I can't even remember the last time I was asked for a comp check, probably 2-3 years ago I think.

I am always serious when I start something new and I commit to it. My friends think I am crazy playing tournaments with such a high handicap, but that is what the net division is for. It doesn't matter if I am a 2 or a 30, I still have to play to my index or a little better which is the ultimate goal. The fact that there are 60 other players out there doesn't make a difference as I can only control what I do. If I shoot my par or a little better than I have a decent chance of winning or at least second or third. But as Ricky Bobby says, if you ain't first, you're last.

I have been plotting where I think I should land the ball on the green. I have a habit of always going at the pin and getting into trouble. I have to make a mental note and also write in my course book to play them safe. I am getting fairly good around the green with my chipping, so even if I don't make the green, I am pretty confident in my chipping ability that it will put me in position to 1 putt.