A friend shared some data with me (that I believe originated from Dave Pelz), on the statistical differences between a tour player and the average low handicap golfer. Not sure what is the exact definition of a low handicapper, however I think it makes for some interesting reading.
Low-Handicap Amateurs vs Tour Pros
3% fewer 6-footers made
4% fewer 3-footers made
12% fewer 9-footers made
13% shorter drives
22% fewer fairways hit
27% fewer 10-15-footers made
28% fewer greens hit (GIR)
50% fewer up-and-downs from rough
62% fewer sand saves
74% fewer 15-20-footers made
AND THE MOST DISTINGUISHING CONTRAST OF ALL...
276% more 3-putts
Some low hanging fruit there! More time will be spent on the practice green this winter.
Showing posts with label scratch golf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scratch golf. Show all posts
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Well the weather is finally starting to co-operate here in Georgia. Considering the winter we have had, my elbow issues have not really resulted in me missing a lot of golf to this point.
I see Dr. Weil on Feb 22 and I'm guessing he will give me the ok to get back out on the course. (I actually hit the range last weekend and worked on 20-30 yard pitches).
Next step is to get fitted for that set of irons. T Weinhart is going to do the fitting for me. (Incidentally, his operation Nuclear Golf has now moved to the Standard Club which is great news - its a fantastic track and a little closer to home than St. Marlo was)
I'm very excited about the coming season - after taking stock of last year my focus is going to be from 100 yards and in, even more so from 50 yards inwards. As long as I can eliminate the couple of high blocks with the driver per round, I'm am convinced if I can pitch, chip and putt a little better then scratch is an attainable goal. I have taken pitching and putting lessons over the winter from TW so I feel I have the tools I need at my disposal - just need to adopt and ingrain it all now.
I need to set some goals for the year and while the overriding goal is obvious (scratch), I have set myself some intermediate goals a long the way:
- qualify for the Georgia State mid am
- qualify for the Georgia State amateur at Cherokee
- get handicap under 2.4 in time to meet cutoff to enter US amateur qualifier
Finally for now, I just got finished reading Dream On by John Richardson (from Northern Ireland). Essentially as a 17 handicap he took on a challenge of having to shoot one round of par within one year from the start of the challenge. Interesting read. There are some parallels to my own goal.
I see Dr. Weil on Feb 22 and I'm guessing he will give me the ok to get back out on the course. (I actually hit the range last weekend and worked on 20-30 yard pitches).
Next step is to get fitted for that set of irons. T Weinhart is going to do the fitting for me. (Incidentally, his operation Nuclear Golf has now moved to the Standard Club which is great news - its a fantastic track and a little closer to home than St. Marlo was)
I'm very excited about the coming season - after taking stock of last year my focus is going to be from 100 yards and in, even more so from 50 yards inwards. As long as I can eliminate the couple of high blocks with the driver per round, I'm am convinced if I can pitch, chip and putt a little better then scratch is an attainable goal. I have taken pitching and putting lessons over the winter from TW so I feel I have the tools I need at my disposal - just need to adopt and ingrain it all now.
I need to set some goals for the year and while the overriding goal is obvious (scratch), I have set myself some intermediate goals a long the way:
- qualify for the Georgia State mid am
- qualify for the Georgia State amateur at Cherokee
- get handicap under 2.4 in time to meet cutoff to enter US amateur qualifier
Finally for now, I just got finished reading Dream On by John Richardson (from Northern Ireland). Essentially as a 17 handicap he took on a challenge of having to shoot one round of par within one year from the start of the challenge. Interesting read. There are some parallels to my own goal.
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