So you're saying that you're going to practice more and play less to get there? You think that's what's going to do the trick?

CB,
Every person I have ever met that is serious about this game and has achieved the goal you are seeking have said the same thing. You are on the right track in the thinking above. No question about it.

I'm not questioning the process, I'm simply asking questions about what his plan is.

I mean, you've met me, I'm serious about this game and achieving this goal and I do the exact opposite. Does that mean I'm wrong or something? I'm genuinely curious here.

i agree with this philosophy, its just hard to follow, i'd love to practice 3 times for every time i play, but it gets boring. especially when its really nice out. I also agree with what you said earlier TC my handicap was flying down and now that im getting closer and closer to scratch its been a lot harder to do it. i play a few good rounds and my handicap goes down like .3 points. sucks but i really think if i am ever able to do it myself now is the time to make the push. into next year. i'll be following this one closely. already subscribed.

Breeze quick question how often did those guys say they played and how much did they practice? just curious i remember reading or someone telling me the amount of practice to play that works well but i can't remember what it was. just curious thanks bro and good luck!!!!!

While I am going to practice more and play less I don't think thats the trick. I will be starting lessons with the head pro at my club after the MC to begin the process going forward, and formulating a plan to get me there with him.
Thanks JB, when I asked them about how much the practised I was expecting them 2 range sessions and a couple of rounds, when in fact the answer was 4-5 range sessions and 1 round. WOW.

And what are they practicing? What are they focusing on? Short game mostly? Putting? and how much?

Of the 6 hours a week one guys said he practised, 2 hours was on the full swing, and 4 hours would be on the short game pitching and chipping. Just because this worked for some TC doesn't mean something else wouldn't work for others.
You have dropped your HC to the point it is now by playing more and practising less, that would show its working for you no? what works for one, does not work for others.

this answers my question..... look at it this way you'll be saving money by practicing more and playing less and i think you'll improve much more this way. especially if you're taking lessons. really good stuff already CB! i think im at 50% practice 50% play although this week i played 4 days in a row and shot the best round of my life. i really need to get back to practicing more though.

Breeze,as a fellow lefty I root for you sincerely......I can tell you though after being scratch 13 yrs ago .....it ain't easy......took me four years to shoot even par on a championship length course an two more to get into the 60's......I wish I had the experience from today to GI along with the physical capabilities of my prime......I now can manage MYSELF much better than yesteryear and handling tournament conditions or stressful situations far better........if you understand that even after setting this goals that perseverance is the key.....as stated earlier,getting under 10 is easier said than done........

Well since I'm a member at my club I won't be saving any money but for me lessons really is the key as you can practise all you want but if what youre working on is wrong then you're further behind then when you started.