I am currently in Northern California so I was not there for it. We are getting one right now out here. They never get thunderstorms out here. The weather out here was beautiful all winter and now that spring has sprung it has rained rained rained. Looking forward to a good week coming up. Where do you play in SF?

I like to think that sort of inconsistency is the precursor to getting consistently better. You're showing that you can shoot the lower scores, and it's a case of latching on to what you do right these days and nailing it down.

I just moved here last fall.. the only 18 I've done was Willow Run so far but I really like that course. Can see myself going back there for sure. Where do you like to golf?

Jeremy, for starters welcome to the forum!

I have recently gone through a situation similar to yours and had rounds ranging from 78-92. For me, if I was able to eliminate the few blow up holes per round (taking a triple, etc) I immediately saw my worst score posted in the 86 range.

For me, this boiled down to course management and solid ball striking. Nothing ruins a hole quicker than placing a tee shot OB and hitting 3 off the tee, etc. I have also been able to get my misses into a very acceptable range. If I miss a FW, I typically still have a look at the green. If I miss a green, I am typically within 8-10 yards at most and looking at a bogey if I can't get up/down.

Have you compared your scorecards from the 78 to 93 round to see the difference? Do you have 3 or 4 blow up holes in the 93 round or just a ton of doubles?

I also like to keep track of FW, GIR, and putts while also noting the distance of the putt made on the hole.

Typically I can look at my card after a round and see immediately where I did good & what I need to work on. Personally, I need to hit more GIR from 150 and in to shoot 70's consistently.

Welcome to THP Jeremy,

It happens all the time. I shot a 98 last Saturday then 83 yesterday. They were different courses but similar layouts. There are just days when you shake your head at some of the shot you make.

Plus One.....no matter how well I try to apply course management skills I still screw stuff up. I'm a very streaky golfer....3-4 good holes in a row followed by 3-4 bad holes in a row. It rarely all comes together in a nice way but it always seems to come together in a bad way

This happens to me more in the early part of the season. Last week it was during my round. I went 53 40 for a 93. I'm usually in the mid to high eightys when I've had a chance to swing the clubs for a while.

Oh, I'm able shoot all over the map, well the high end of the map anyway... It can be frustrating, but that's just golf if you ask me.
Just be glad you are more consistent than one of my golf buddies... He shot a +27 for 9 holes a couple of weeks ago, and I wouldn't be surprised if he went out and broke 80 tomorrow.

I don't think it is uncommon for scores to fluctuate. There are soooo many factors that can go into a round. With that being said, my scores for this year have been fairly consistent minus my last outing. All my score previous to the last 2 rounds were 73-78. Last Saturday I shot 80-82. However, it was raining off and on all day and I had mowed and weed-eated the day before so my arms were still "jello-ey". I never felt comfortable with a club in my hand. Those factors can throw off a round of golf.

I usually have more variation in the beginning of the season like now. So it make sense that you have some inconsistency especially since you took a long hiatus. Speaking for myself, once I am in a one or two rounds a week mode the variation is about 10 strokes low to high. Familiarity with the course also helps consistency. Weather too, like for instance its been windy and variable a lot so far this spring in NJ, plays a part. Summer tends to be much more uniform.

I am the exact same way, Jeremy.

Consistency can vary due to a lot of factors, how much sleep did you get the night before a round, did you trim shrubs in the yard the morning before a round, are you eating something sometimes and not eating other times, are you playing with a talker who is distracting you or are you playing with friends who make you feel more comfortable. One big reason for scores jumping around is style of play. Consistent scorers rarely take unnecessary chances, they rarely try shots they haven't practiced a lot and they almost always 2 putt no matter how far away with their approach shots that day. Practice lag putting a lot, to keep a good feel for distance, practice those at least as much as the 10 footers and in. I know this works because I went from shooting 95 one day to 80 the next and then 75 the next then back to 96 or whatever for years until I learned to play more conservatively and manage the course better. Last summer almost all of my scores on the golf courses I know best were under 80 with very few exceptions. Practice is more important as you get older, very slight differences in feel and flexibility can have a big impact on your results. Narrow down the types of shots you try to the ones you know you can hit most consistently and that will help too, this also makes your practice time more focused as you aren't trying to hit every imaginable shot in a short practice session. Eliminating all of the risky 'hero' shots is probably the most important single thing.

is this Fildini?

Thank you for all the replies!!

I have looked into the past rounds and I am starting to notice a pattern. I will play very solid then have a 3 or so hole stretch that will completely turn it upside down. That for me looks to be caused off the tee. If I put the ball in a decent spot with the first shot, I stand a good chance to make par or better.

Now it is time to hit the range and practice!!

Thanks again!!

Yeah, it happens to all of us! Haha, just part of what makes this game so great.

I shot an 83 today and it's very possible that I'll come out tomorrow and shoot a 96. I surely hope not but that's just the way it goes, haha.

Welcome to THP.
Not know where everything falls apart for you.
I will sometimes burn allot of cup lips leading to some 3 jacks.
It's early in the season and eventually my putts will start to drop more consistently.
Like others have said course management is everything in this game.
Good luck in finding some consistency and practice, practice, practice.

It happens to me also...low 90s then a few above 100...somedays you tell the ball where to go...other days the ball tells you where to go.

I love that quote!

Enjoy the nice little thunderstorm we had today ? :) Have friends going tomorrow at 1:30 but I just have too much **** going on for work!!!! Should be good weather this weekend though

Round Consistency
 

Hello THP,

Been lurking a long time and decided it was time to jump in.

I have a question regarding consistency; How common is it for scores to be all over the map? One round its a 82, then a 86, then a 78 then a 92.

Some info about me:
I started about a year before High School and played all 4 years at my school. I continued playing for a few years after I graduated. During that time I was fairly consistent shooting from a 78-82. Then, life got in the way and I went 2 years without touching a club. Recently I have gotten some free time and decided to pick it back up. After a few range sessions I felt pretty good and just started playing. I have kept track of my rounds on oobgolf and right now I am ranging from a 78 to a 93, with scores all in that range.

I know I cant always have my "A" game, but should it vary by the hole? Will the consistency come with more practice?
I guess my main question is, what should/could the score range be?

Thanks,

Jeremy