In reply to your comment: Ah, scoring...every aspect of my game needs improving. The problem is that I have to practice on the course. I don't have access to a driving range unless I want to drive 60 miles, which I do not. So, I don't practice. Oh yeah, I can chip and putt a bit, but nothing with a full swing. There is a "virtual" golf room at Gearhart Golf Links, so maybe I'll pony up and start using that. Consistent contact is what I don't have. Yesterday, I was playing, and scoring, well, but then I had 4 triples in a row. Then, my putting deserted me. On the back nine, if my life had depended on making a four-footer, I'd be dead. And so it goes. The score I posted yesterday was 12 strokes higher than the last one I'd posted. Still, it was an okay day. Dichotomy? By definition. :-)
Glad to hear you enjoyed the day, Jim, even though scoring was not what you wanted. If you're inclined, say more about scoring (either here or privately). What aspects of your game could you improve upon? I'm intending to write about this in the near future. As always, thanks for commenting.
Thanks, Jim. For what it's worth, I would suggest using that golf room at Gearhart to check where, on average, the ball is striking the clubface on both irons and woods. This can be done with stick-on's or foot powder. That'll tell you a lot, such as heel, toe, high, low strikes, all of which have negative consequences. Then you can experiment from there to get those strikes closer to the sweet spot. Do that, keeping your nice rhythm, and those scores may start to go down where you want them. Good luck, bud, and keep me posted.
In reply to your comment: Ah, scoring...every aspect of my game needs improving. The problem is that I have to practice on the course. I don't have access to a driving range unless I want to drive 60 miles, which I do not. So, I don't practice. Oh yeah, I can chip and putt a bit, but nothing with a full swing. There is a "virtual" golf room at Gearhart Golf Links, so maybe I'll pony up and start using that. Consistent contact is what I don't have. Yesterday, I was playing, and scoring, well, but then I had 4 triples in a row. Then, my putting deserted me. On the back nine, if my life had depended on making a four-footer, I'd be dead. And so it goes. The score I posted yesterday was 12 strokes higher than the last one I'd posted. Still, it was an okay day. Dichotomy? By definition. :-)
My swing is a 1-and-2. My putting is 1-2-3. Didn't score well today, but had a fine day.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the day, Jim, even though scoring was not what you wanted. If you're inclined, say more about scoring (either here or privately). What aspects of your game could you improve upon? I'm intending to write about this in the near future. As always, thanks for commenting.
Thanks, Jim. For what it's worth, I would suggest using that golf room at Gearhart to check where, on average, the ball is striking the clubface on both irons and woods. This can be done with stick-on's or foot powder. That'll tell you a lot, such as heel, toe, high, low strikes, all of which have negative consequences. Then you can experiment from there to get those strikes closer to the sweet spot. Do that, keeping your nice rhythm, and those scores may start to go down where you want them. Good luck, bud, and keep me posted.