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**Clielldub** · 06-08-2012, 06:36 PM

I just started playing golf again March of this year and really dedicated myself to getting out there 2-3 times a week and hitting it hard. I've come a long way since then, my drives are better (even though I'm constantly battling a heavy draw now), my irons are more consistent, and my chipping/putting is mediocre at best. I started out scoring around 115-120 and had never broken 100. I've played off and on (maybe 3-5 times a year) since 2006.

I broke 100 in June, and have since then pretty much stayed under. I've broken 90 (with a 89) 3 times, and stay at low 90s. My improvement has plateaued here and I'm not sure whats next. It angers me to score in the 96-99 range and I guess I'm happy with 90-95 but I'd really like to start making strides and consistently getting into the 80s. How have you guys dealt with this and is it fairly common?

The bolded part kinda answers your question. If you work hard on your chipping and putting, I would almost gaurantee that your scores will drop considerably. One thing I would caution is not to neglect other parts of your game, having a good short game will mean squat if it takes you 5 shots to get near the green.

Just look at probably the 2 best golfers without a major. Lee Westwood is a great tee to green player, but I think most would agree that his chipping and putting have kept him from winning a major. On the other side there is Luke Donald, arguably one of the best short games on tour, however his tee to green play is not that great (compared to tour standards), and I would say the top reason he hasn't won a major.

Golf is tough, you are going to have to balance your practices. Shooting in the 80's is going to take more work than it did going from 100's to 90's. Each stroke matters more and more the lower you try to go.

06-08-2012, 06:36 PM	#8
Clielldub Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	I just started playing golf again March of this year and really dedicated myself to getting out there 2-3 times a week and hitting it hard. I've come a long way since then, my drives are better (even though I'm constantly battling a heavy draw now), my irons are more consistent, and my chipping/putting is mediocre at best. I started out scoring around 115-120 and had never broken 100. I've played off and on (maybe 3-5 times a year) since 2006. I broke 100 in June, and have since then pretty much stayed under. I've broken 90 (with a 89) 3 times, and stay at low 90s. My improvement has plateaued here and I'm not sure whats next. It angers me to score in the 96-99 range and I guess I'm happy with 90-95 but I'd really like to start making strides and consistently getting into the 80s. How have you guys dealt with this and is it fairly common? The bolded part kinda answers your question. If you work hard on your chipping and putting, I would almost gaurantee that your scores will drop considerably. One thing I would caution is not to neglect other parts of your game, having a good short game will mean squat if it takes you 5 shots to get near the green. Just look at probably the 2 best golfers without a major. Lee Westwood is a great tee to green player, but I think most would agree that his chipping and putting have kept him from winning a major. On the other side there is Luke Donald, arguably one of the best short games on tour, however his tee to green play is not that great (compared to tour standards), and I would say the top reason he hasn't won a major. Golf is tough, you are going to have to balance your practices. Shooting in the 80's is going to take more work than it did going from 100's to 90's. Each stroke matters more and more the lower you try to go.
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