mwr57

Haven't updated in a while...
Definitely making progress with my full swing .. in the learning studio .. while, not surprisingly .. the results have yet to consistently show up on the course. That said, I did have my PB 9-hole round about a week ago - a 41 (+5) - and that was with one penalty off the tee (on the last hole, too!).
Here's an 8i swing from a recent lesson (09-01-2021) ...
https://s3.amazonaws.com/golftec_lessons/lessondata/700/700633297/1024817331/swing1/swing_analysis_desktop.mp4
Still have *plenty* to keep working on - including not lifting the arms too much on the backswing, extending the arms fully coming into impact, keeping the weight shift moving target-ward throughout the whole swing, not bending the upper body forward/the hips back after impact, and etc etc etc!! 
But compared to where I'd started this is a lot of progress.
We do mix in an occasional short game lesson - eg. work on better contact, work on distance control; and coming up in about two weeks I have an outdoor playing lesson scheduled .. looking forward to that!

Well 2021 has not been as planned, Covid long haul hit me, lucky to only have a couple symptoms left and on the right track.  So many of the goals I planned just could not happen this year.  Number of rounds and playing more with my buddies.  Practice plan out the window.  But still working towards the bottom line and starting to see improvement.

 
Some improvement, feel like just now being able to swing better, Hope to be able to double the rounds played between now and end of the year.  Just made a driver adjustment and getting better yards, but have to get the control back.  short game is better hope to see the scoring come down now.  
 

Played with both irons hit them both well.  The TaylorMade were really light and had a definite draw bias.  They had a different sound with contact.  The 921’s where much straighter, and fleet smooth.  Took them both back to the indoor range at GOLFTEC.  Similar results with the Taylor Made draw bias.  Hit the 921 much mire consistent, out of about 25 shots put 1 2” and one 5”.  Order the Mizuno, should have in about 3 weeks. 

Well, first contact has been put on hold due to Covid.  Son tested positive this week, no one else has, so i am quarantining for 2 weeks.  Talk about torture...just hope he recovers quickly and will be back on the links soon.

Santa finally arrived and the new JPX are in the bag, can not wait to get them out and hit them.  Was about a 4 week delivery.

Mine are probably different...
My goal is to slowly put this as a secondary hobby for me.  The goal is to play once a month, if I learned anything this month... it is that I put way too much emphasis on golf.  I love this game, but it is time to find a more family friendly and less time consuming hobby.

My group would have gone on the 20th trip last fall, damn Covid. We do Ryder Cup formats handicaps and losers buy drinks one night and dinner on the last.  We started playing "real" golf, play it down everywhere totally by the rules.  2 Captains that would play a match pre trip for first pick. 18 holes, 36, holes, 36 holes, 18 holes on the way home. Have a meeting on those who did not have an actual GHIN. to determine there handicap.  Adjust any GHIN's if we felt it needed.  A dinner pre trip including the spouses to announce the teams and first match pairing.  Matches would be set up blind.  A Players guide that is now bigger than a 5 inch binder.  We have recently gone digital.  We range from a mid 20 hcp down to high single digit.  We started with 8 players have grown to 20 players.  Skins Game , side wolf gammon, what ever your group wants to play in the Ryder cup format.  One of our best stories is a starter looked at us standing on the blue tees, talking a little about our games.  He said "Boys you are not Blue Tee Players" he of course was right so we played white tees.
Over the years we have changed.  18 holes for 3-4 days.  Matches are nine holes, and we have a couple extra on each team that can sub in if needed at the turn.  Breakfast ball on the first tee, in your fairway roll it, oh hell we ain't that good get yourself a decent lie.  That is a root move the ball we are not here to get hurt or damage a club.  Now we set up matches so that everyone does not play with the same people. Captains now sit down and try to come up with competitive team.  Set up fun groups and matches.  Now playing hybrid, gold tees if needed.
The stories have gone from did you see him drain that putt on 18.   To did you have some of that bourbon or Manhattan ?  Our Motto now I would say let's have a great time play some golf, some cards and kick back and have some fun.
So my recommendation is enjoy the trip and don't let golf get in your way.

I like the idea of a 7 iron round.  Would be interesting to try during offseason , well at least once

I would love to play,  like the better ball angle

Reading through all the goals on here was inspiring to actually analyze 2020 and set up goals for 2021.  
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am big gadget, tech  analytic by the numbers person so I have the Arccos system I use and track.  So I went through the Arccos Report on my Game for strokes gained, accuracy
Looking at my 10, 20 50 rounds played my stokes gained vs 1st goal of 9 HCP then 7 HCP by each phase of the Arccos feed back.
 
10 Rounds
20 Rounds`
50 Rounds
OverAll
-3.2
-4.2
-3.6
Driving
-1.2
-1.9
-1.9
Putting
-3.4
-3.0
-0.9
Approach
1.8
0.8
-0.3
Short Game
-0.3
-0.1
-0.5
 
 
 
 

2020 started golf tech lessons and worked on developing a draw, less slice drive.  Lot’s of mechanics on swing plane/path.  Have to say it is improved, but looks as if my practice with the flat stick suffered.  Plus late fall made a decision to go from blade to mallet
 
 
 
Driving -1.2
Fairway Percent Hit
 
Left
Center
Right
Driving Distance
Last 10
31
37
32
221
Last 20
34
35
32
220
Last 50
26
35
39
205
9 HCP Target
35
47
25
235
7 HCP Target
39
48
20
241
Felt like some improvement here is 2020, hitting 5 of 14 fairways need to get that to 6-7
Never thought my driving distance was an issue till this year, 63 must be that age.  Definitely striking ball more solid off the tee in picking up 15 yards. In last 20 rounds. Golf coach at Golftec has been on me to cut the driver down 1/2 inch, just did this first of November.  Will see that affect, wondering if need to get some tape to balance driver
 
Putting -3.4
1 Putt
2 Putt
3 Putt
0-10 Feet
10-25 Feet
25-50 FT
50+ Feet
 
Last 10
7%
86%
11%
-3.9
0.1
0.5
-0.3
Last 20
9%
81%
10%
-1.5
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
Last 50
14%
77%
9%
-6.9
-0.2
-0.8
-0.5
9 HCP Target
24%
65%
11%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
23%
32.6%
12%
 
 
 
 
Some good some bad going on here, lag putting happy with that, good control of 3 putts.  In looking at my 10 foot and in putts that is the issue.  My stokes gained in that area - 3,9 vs nine handicap and and -4.3 vs a 7 handicap . Have to Work on those 10 footers can be the biggest area for improvement.  This will be an area to concentrate on in 2021.  Will say that in the fall did a putting fitting and started looking fo new putter.  Think I have settled on the Taylor Made
 
Short Game -.3
Missed Greens 0-25
Missed Green 25-50
Last 10
7%
24%
Last 20
9%
20%
Last 50
12%
21%
9 HCP Target
8%
18%
7 HCP Target
7%
17%
 
 
 
Distance to Pin
Feet
Feet
Last 10
24
19
Last 20
19
19
Last 50
18
23
9 HCP Target
16
25
7 HCP Target
15
24
This area could also be costing me strokes on the green leaving the chips short inside 25 and missing 24% of greens from 25-50 feet. While only costing me -.3 strokes gained.  Although I do feel my club’s greens are big so easier to hit.
 
Green In Reg
Gir
Long
Short
Left
Right
Last 10
44%
5%
36%
6%
8%
Last 20
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
Last 50
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
9 HCP Target
39%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
42%
 
 
 
 
Good results here hitting those at end of year goal last 10.  Want to cut the Short shots percentage down would be happier with that being half and increasing long at it’s expense.So getting ready for 2021 replaced 13 year Mizuno MP-57 with there new JPX 921 Hot Metal Irons. Replaced my mishmash of wedges that where 2-8 years old with new Mizuno E21s.  Have only been able to 9 holes with these before the holidays and weather.  So real excited to see how that will change the approach and short game.  My Golf Tech instructor is moving on so new swing coach after the first of the year, will be interesting on how we mesh am more than hopeful for good results.
2021 Goals
So how do I get there here is where I see scoring has to improve and what I think will get me to handicap goals
 
 
 
 
Driving
Hit 50% of Fairways
Increase distance to  230
 
Putting
1 Putts  23%
Work on 10ft and in Putts
 
Approach
Cut Short shots to 20%
Increase Long Shots to 10%
 
Short Game
Hit 85% of greens inside 25, 75% inside 25-50
Get the ball closer to hole inside 25 to 16ft or under
 
 
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 

I like the idea of a 7 iron round.  Would be interesting to try during offseason , well at least once

I've decided to add another item to my 2021 Golf List; increasing or at least maintaining swing speed.  I was just looking at some articles on the subject and this video was embedded.  Now having watched it a half dozen times - you know, just to be sure I grasp the concept and details - it looks like a good one.  It's also a drill that you can do as part of pre round warm-up.  I'm definitely hearing the "whoosh" using my normal swing motion, but how fast is the "whoosh"?
I just tried using my SwingCaddie SC200 to see if it will register swing speed.  It is showing ss but I don't know how accurate it is?  I think only the SC200 Plus and SC300 models provide accurate ss without actually hitting a ball? Anyone used the SC200 in this manner?  Perhaps it best to do the inverted club drill to help with the wrist cock and release, then just work with the club held normal and either swing through the air or hitting balls?  Anyway, keeping that "wrist cock" and release at impact is important.  I suspect I fail to do this consistently.
Also embedded was this Mark Crossfield tip with regard to position of club in left hand.  This is not something I think of often and may indeed be falling for the "default" , too high up the palm position many tend to use.  How about you?
Lastly, it talks about fitness (I do work at that) and weight swing devices.  Superspeed isn't mentioned but I know many of you have tested and use it.  My concern in any of the increase swing speed methods/devices is to avoid aggravating my shoulder and/or elbow.  Nothing will kill the chase for speed like not being able to swing a club at all for awhile 😬.
So especially to the 50+ spies, what are you doing to improve or maintain swing speed?
 
 

Was part of the Align XL test that was putting this very theory in practice. I'm one of those rare people that did MUCH worse with an aiming aide (apparently Rory also has the same condition) but others have found it useful.
Check out the Align XL test here

Reading through all the goals on here was inspiring to actually analyze 2020 and set up goals for 2021.  
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am big gadget, tech  analytic by the numbers person so I have the Arccos system I use and track.  So I went through the Arccos Report on my Game for strokes gained, accuracy
Looking at my 10, 20 50 rounds played my stokes gained vs 1st goal of 9 HCP then 7 HCP by each phase of the Arccos feed back.
 
10 Rounds
20 Rounds`
50 Rounds
OverAll
-3.2
-4.2
-3.6
Driving
-1.2
-1.9
-1.9
Putting
-3.4
-3.0
-0.9
Approach
1.8
0.8
-0.3
Short Game
-0.3
-0.1
-0.5
 
 
 
 

2020 started golf tech lessons and worked on developing a draw, less slice drive.  Lot’s of mechanics on swing plane/path.  Have to say it is improved, but looks as if my practice with the flat stick suffered.  Plus late fall made a decision to go from blade to mallet
 
 
 
Driving -1.2
Fairway Percent Hit
 
Left
Center
Right
Driving Distance
Last 10
31
37
32
221
Last 20
34
35
32
220
Last 50
26
35
39
205
9 HCP Target
35
47
25
235
7 HCP Target
39
48
20
241
Felt like some improvement here is 2020, hitting 5 of 14 fairways need to get that to 6-7
Never thought my driving distance was an issue till this year, 63 must be that age.  Definitely striking ball more solid off the tee in picking up 15 yards. In last 20 rounds. Golf coach at Golftec has been on me to cut the driver down 1/2 inch, just did this first of November.  Will see that affect, wondering if need to get some tape to balance driver
 
Putting -3.4
1 Putt
2 Putt
3 Putt
0-10 Feet
10-25 Feet
25-50 FT
50+ Feet
 
Last 10
7%
86%
11%
-3.9
0.1
0.5
-0.3
Last 20
9%
81%
10%
-1.5
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
Last 50
14%
77%
9%
-6.9
-0.2
-0.8
-0.5
9 HCP Target
24%
65%
11%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
23%
32.6%
12%
 
 
 
 
Some good some bad going on here, lag putting happy with that, good control of 3 putts.  In looking at my 10 foot and in putts that is the issue.  My stokes gained in that area - 3,9 vs nine handicap and and -4.3 vs a 7 handicap . Have to Work on those 10 footers can be the biggest area for improvement.  This will be an area to concentrate on in 2021.  Will say that in the fall did a putting fitting and started looking fo new putter.  Think I have settled on the Taylor Made
 
Short Game -.3
Missed Greens 0-25
Missed Green 25-50
Last 10
7%
24%
Last 20
9%
20%
Last 50
12%
21%
9 HCP Target
8%
18%
7 HCP Target
7%
17%
 
 
 
Distance to Pin
Feet
Feet
Last 10
24
19
Last 20
19
19
Last 50
18
23
9 HCP Target
16
25
7 HCP Target
15
24
This area could also be costing me strokes on the green leaving the chips short inside 25 and missing 24% of greens from 25-50 feet. While only costing me -.3 strokes gained.  Although I do feel my club’s greens are big so easier to hit.
 
Green In Reg
Gir
Long
Short
Left
Right
Last 10
44%
5%
36%
6%
8%
Last 20
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
Last 50
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
9 HCP Target
39%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
42%
 
 
 
 
Good results here hitting those at end of year goal last 10.  Want to cut the Short shots percentage down would be happier with that being half and increasing long at it’s expense.So getting ready for 2021 replaced 13 year Mizuno MP-57 with there new JPX 921 Hot Metal Irons. Replaced my mishmash of wedges that where 2-8 years old with new Mizuno E21s.  Have only been able to 9 holes with these before the holidays and weather.  So real excited to see how that will change the approach and short game.  My Golf Tech instructor is moving on so new swing coach after the first of the year, will be interesting on how we mesh am more than hopeful for good results.
2021 Goals
So how do I get there here is where I see scoring has to improve and what I think will get me to handicap goals
 
 
 
 
Driving
Hit 50% of Fairways
Increase distance to  230
 
Putting
1 Putts  23%
Work on 10ft and in Putts
 
Approach
Cut Short shots to 20%
Increase Long Shots to 10%
 
Short Game
Hit 85% of greens inside 25, 75% inside 25-50
Get the ball closer to hole inside 25 to 16ft or under
 
 
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 

Huh...really?? 😉
But seriously, that is awesome the way you broke it down into categories and then discrete metrics & goals -- nice!
Good luck on your quest 👍

Reading through all the goals on here was inspiring to actually analyze 2020 and set up goals for 2021.  
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am big gadget, tech  analytic by the numbers person so I have the Arccos system I use and track.  So I went through the Arccos Report on my Game for strokes gained, accuracy
Looking at my 10, 20 50 rounds played my stokes gained vs 1st goal of 9 HCP then 7 HCP by each phase of the Arccos feed back.
 
10 Rounds
20 Rounds`
50 Rounds
OverAll
-3.2
-4.2
-3.6
Driving
-1.2
-1.9
-1.9
Putting
-3.4
-3.0
-0.9
Approach
1.8
0.8
-0.3
Short Game
-0.3
-0.1
-0.5
 
 
 
 

2020 started golf tech lessons and worked on developing a draw, less slice drive.  Lot’s of mechanics on swing plane/path.  Have to say it is improved, but looks as if my practice with the flat stick suffered.  Plus late fall made a decision to go from blade to mallet
 
 
 
Driving -1.2
Fairway Percent Hit
 
Left
Center
Right
Driving Distance
Last 10
31
37
32
221
Last 20
34
35
32
220
Last 50
26
35
39
205
9 HCP Target
35
47
25
235
7 HCP Target
39
48
20
241
Felt like some improvement here is 2020, hitting 5 of 14 fairways need to get that to 6-7
Never thought my driving distance was an issue till this year, 63 must be that age.  Definitely striking ball more solid off the tee in picking up 15 yards. In last 20 rounds. Golf coach at Golftec has been on me to cut the driver down 1/2 inch, just did this first of November.  Will see that affect, wondering if need to get some tape to balance driver
 
Putting -3.4
1 Putt
2 Putt
3 Putt
0-10 Feet
10-25 Feet
25-50 FT
50+ Feet
 
Last 10
7%
86%
11%
-3.9
0.1
0.5
-0.3
Last 20
9%
81%
10%
-1.5
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
Last 50
14%
77%
9%
-6.9
-0.2
-0.8
-0.5
9 HCP Target
24%
65%
11%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
23%
32.6%
12%
 
 
 
 
Some good some bad going on here, lag putting happy with that, good control of 3 putts.  In looking at my 10 foot and in putts that is the issue.  My stokes gained in that area - 3,9 vs nine handicap and and -4.3 vs a 7 handicap . Have to Work on those 10 footers can be the biggest area for improvement.  This will be an area to concentrate on in 2021.  Will say that in the fall did a putting fitting and started looking fo new putter.  Think I have settled on the Taylor Made
 
Short Game -.3
Missed Greens 0-25
Missed Green 25-50
Last 10
7%
24%
Last 20
9%
20%
Last 50
12%
21%
9 HCP Target
8%
18%
7 HCP Target
7%
17%
 
 
 
Distance to Pin
Feet
Feet
Last 10
24
19
Last 20
19
19
Last 50
18
23
9 HCP Target
16
25
7 HCP Target
15
24
This area could also be costing me strokes on the green leaving the chips short inside 25 and missing 24% of greens from 25-50 feet. While only costing me -.3 strokes gained.  Although I do feel my club’s greens are big so easier to hit.
 
Green In Reg
Gir
Long
Short
Left
Right
Last 10
44%
5%
36%
6%
8%
Last 20
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
Last 50
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
9 HCP Target
39%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
42%
 
 
 
 
Good results here hitting those at end of year goal last 10.  Want to cut the Short shots percentage down would be happier with that being half and increasing long at it’s expense.So getting ready for 2021 replaced 13 year Mizuno MP-57 with there new JPX 921 Hot Metal Irons. Replaced my mishmash of wedges that where 2-8 years old with new Mizuno E21s.  Have only been able to 9 holes with these before the holidays and weather.  So real excited to see how that will change the approach and short game.  My Golf Tech instructor is moving on so new swing coach after the first of the year, will be interesting on how we mesh am more than hopeful for good results.
2021 Goals
So how do I get there here is where I see scoring has to improve and what I think will get me to handicap goals
 
 
 
 
Driving
Hit 50% of Fairways
Increase distance to  230
 
Putting
1 Putts  23%
Work on 10ft and in Putts
 
Approach
Cut Short shots to 20%
Increase Long Shots to 10%
 
Short Game
Hit 85% of greens inside 25, 75% inside 25-50
Get the ball closer to hole inside 25 to 16ft or under
 
 
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 

Reading through all the goals on here was inspiring to actually analyze 2020 and set up goals for 2021.  
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am big gadget, tech  analytic by the numbers person so I have the Arccos system I use and track.  So I went through the Arccos Report on my Game for strokes gained, accuracy
Looking at my 10, 20 50 rounds played my stokes gained vs 1st goal of 9 HCP then 7 HCP by each phase of the Arccos feed back.
 
10 Rounds
20 Rounds`
50 Rounds
OverAll
-3.2
-4.2
-3.6
Driving
-1.2
-1.9
-1.9
Putting
-3.4
-3.0
-0.9
Approach
1.8
0.8
-0.3
Short Game
-0.3
-0.1
-0.5
 
 
 
 

2020 started golf tech lessons and worked on developing a draw, less slice drive.  Lot’s of mechanics on swing plane/path.  Have to say it is improved, but looks as if my practice with the flat stick suffered.  Plus late fall made a decision to go from blade to mallet
 
 
 
Driving -1.2
Fairway Percent Hit
 
Left
Center
Right
Driving Distance
Last 10
31
37
32
221
Last 20
34
35
32
220
Last 50
26
35
39
205
9 HCP Target
35
47
25
235
7 HCP Target
39
48
20
241
Felt like some improvement here is 2020, hitting 5 of 14 fairways need to get that to 6-7
Never thought my driving distance was an issue till this year, 63 must be that age.  Definitely striking ball more solid off the tee in picking up 15 yards. In last 20 rounds. Golf coach at Golftec has been on me to cut the driver down 1/2 inch, just did this first of November.  Will see that affect, wondering if need to get some tape to balance driver
 
Putting -3.4
1 Putt
2 Putt
3 Putt
0-10 Feet
10-25 Feet
25-50 FT
50+ Feet
 
Last 10
7%
86%
11%
-3.9
0.1
0.5
-0.3
Last 20
9%
81%
10%
-1.5
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
Last 50
14%
77%
9%
-6.9
-0.2
-0.8
-0.5
9 HCP Target
24%
65%
11%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
23%
32.6%
12%
 
 
 
 
Some good some bad going on here, lag putting happy with that, good control of 3 putts.  In looking at my 10 foot and in putts that is the issue.  My stokes gained in that area - 3,9 vs nine handicap and and -4.3 vs a 7 handicap . Have to Work on those 10 footers can be the biggest area for improvement.  This will be an area to concentrate on in 2021.  Will say that in the fall did a putting fitting and started looking fo new putter.  Think I have settled on the Taylor Made
 
Short Game -.3
Missed Greens 0-25
Missed Green 25-50
Last 10
7%
24%
Last 20
9%
20%
Last 50
12%
21%
9 HCP Target
8%
18%
7 HCP Target
7%
17%
 
 
 
Distance to Pin
Feet
Feet
Last 10
24
19
Last 20
19
19
Last 50
18
23
9 HCP Target
16
25
7 HCP Target
15
24
This area could also be costing me strokes on the green leaving the chips short inside 25 and missing 24% of greens from 25-50 feet. While only costing me -.3 strokes gained.  Although I do feel my club’s greens are big so easier to hit.
 
Green In Reg
Gir
Long
Short
Left
Right
Last 10
44%
5%
36%
6%
8%
Last 20
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
Last 50
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
9 HCP Target
39%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
42%
 
 
 
 
Good results here hitting those at end of year goal last 10.  Want to cut the Short shots percentage down would be happier with that being half and increasing long at it’s expense.So getting ready for 2021 replaced 13 year Mizuno MP-57 with there new JPX 921 Hot Metal Irons. Replaced my mishmash of wedges that where 2-8 years old with new Mizuno E21s.  Have only been able to 9 holes with these before the holidays and weather.  So real excited to see how that will change the approach and short game.  My Golf Tech instructor is moving on so new swing coach after the first of the year, will be interesting on how we mesh am more than hopeful for good results.
2021 Goals
So how do I get there here is where I see scoring has to improve and what I think will get me to handicap goals
 
 
 
 
Driving
Hit 50% of Fairways
Increase distance to  230
 
Putting
1 Putts  23%
Work on 10ft and in Putts
 
Approach
Cut Short shots to 20%
Increase Long Shots to 10%
 
Short Game
Hit 85% of greens inside 25, 75% inside 25-50
Get the ball closer to hole inside 25 to 16ft or under
 
 
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 

Reading through all the goals on here was inspiring to actually analyze 2020 and set up goals for 2021.  
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am big gadget, tech  analytic by the numbers person so I have the Arccos system I use and track.  So I went through the Arccos Report on my Game for strokes gained, accuracy
Looking at my 10, 20 50 rounds played my stokes gained vs 1st goal of 9 HCP then 7 HCP by each phase of the Arccos feed back.
 
10 Rounds
20 Rounds`
50 Rounds
OverAll
-3.2
-4.2
-3.6
Driving
-1.2
-1.9
-1.9
Putting
-3.4
-3.0
-0.9
Approach
1.8
0.8
-0.3
Short Game
-0.3
-0.1
-0.5
 
 
 
 

2020 started golf tech lessons and worked on developing a draw, less slice drive.  Lot’s of mechanics on swing plane/path.  Have to say it is improved, but looks as if my practice with the flat stick suffered.  Plus late fall made a decision to go from blade to mallet
 
 
 
Driving -1.2
Fairway Percent Hit
 
Left
Center
Right
Driving Distance
Last 10
31
37
32
221
Last 20
34
35
32
220
Last 50
26
35
39
205
9 HCP Target
35
47
25
235
7 HCP Target
39
48
20
241
Felt like some improvement here is 2020, hitting 5 of 14 fairways need to get that to 6-7
Never thought my driving distance was an issue till this year, 63 must be that age.  Definitely striking ball more solid off the tee in picking up 15 yards. In last 20 rounds. Golf coach at Golftec has been on me to cut the driver down 1/2 inch, just did this first of November.  Will see that affect, wondering if need to get some tape to balance driver
 
Putting -3.4
1 Putt
2 Putt
3 Putt
0-10 Feet
10-25 Feet
25-50 FT
50+ Feet
 
Last 10
7%
86%
11%
-3.9
0.1
0.5
-0.3
Last 20
9%
81%
10%
-1.5
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
Last 50
14%
77%
9%
-6.9
-0.2
-0.8
-0.5
9 HCP Target
24%
65%
11%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
23%
32.6%
12%
 
 
 
 
Some good some bad going on here, lag putting happy with that, good control of 3 putts.  In looking at my 10 foot and in putts that is the issue.  My stokes gained in that area - 3,9 vs nine handicap and and -4.3 vs a 7 handicap . Have to Work on those 10 footers can be the biggest area for improvement.  This will be an area to concentrate on in 2021.  Will say that in the fall did a putting fitting and started looking fo new putter.  Think I have settled on the Taylor Made
 
Short Game -.3
Missed Greens 0-25
Missed Green 25-50
Last 10
7%
24%
Last 20
9%
20%
Last 50
12%
21%
9 HCP Target
8%
18%
7 HCP Target
7%
17%
 
 
 
Distance to Pin
Feet
Feet
Last 10
24
19
Last 20
19
19
Last 50
18
23
9 HCP Target
16
25
7 HCP Target
15
24
This area could also be costing me strokes on the green leaving the chips short inside 25 and missing 24% of greens from 25-50 feet. While only costing me -.3 strokes gained.  Although I do feel my club’s greens are big so easier to hit.
 
Green In Reg
Gir
Long
Short
Left
Right
Last 10
44%
5%
36%
6%
8%
Last 20
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
Last 50
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
9 HCP Target
39%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
42%
 
 
 
 
Good results here hitting those at end of year goal last 10.  Want to cut the Short shots percentage down would be happier with that being half and increasing long at it’s expense.So getting ready for 2021 replaced 13 year Mizuno MP-57 with there new JPX 921 Hot Metal Irons. Replaced my mishmash of wedges that where 2-8 years old with new Mizuno E21s.  Have only been able to 9 holes with these before the holidays and weather.  So real excited to see how that will change the approach and short game.  My Golf Tech instructor is moving on so new swing coach after the first of the year, will be interesting on how we mesh am more than hopeful for good results.
2021 Goals
So how do I get there here is where I see scoring has to improve and what I think will get me to handicap goals
 
 
 
 
Driving
Hit 50% of Fairways
Increase distance to  230
 
Putting
1 Putts  23%
Work on 10ft and in Putts
 
Approach
Cut Short shots to 20%
Increase Long Shots to 10%
 
Short Game
Hit 85% of greens inside 25, 75% inside 25-50
Get the ball closer to hole inside 25 to 16ft or under
 
 
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 

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Reading through all the goals on here was inspiring to actually analyze 2020 and set up goals for 2021.  
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am big gadget, tech  analytic by the numbers person so I have the Arccos system I use and track.  So I went through the Arccos Report on my Game for strokes gained, accuracy
Looking at my 10, 20 50 rounds played my stokes gained vs 1st goal of 9 HCP then 7 HCP by each phase of the Arccos feed back.
 
10 Rounds
20 Rounds`
50 Rounds
OverAll
-3.2
-4.2
-3.6
Driving
-1.2
-1.9
-1.9
Putting
-3.4
-3.0
-0.9
Approach
1.8
0.8
-0.3
Short Game
-0.3
-0.1
-0.5
 
 
 
 

2020 started golf tech lessons and worked on developing a draw, less slice drive.  Lot’s of mechanics on swing plane/path.  Have to say it is improved, but looks as if my practice with the flat stick suffered.  Plus late fall made a decision to go from blade to mallet
 
 
 
Driving -1.2
Fairway Percent Hit
 
Left
Center
Right
Driving Distance
Last 10
31
37
32
221
Last 20
34
35
32
220
Last 50
26
35
39
205
9 HCP Target
35
47
25
235
7 HCP Target
39
48
20
241
Felt like some improvement here is 2020, hitting 5 of 14 fairways need to get that to 6-7
Never thought my driving distance was an issue till this year, 63 must be that age.  Definitely striking ball more solid off the tee in picking up 15 yards. In last 20 rounds. Golf coach at Golftec has been on me to cut the driver down 1/2 inch, just did this first of November.  Will see that affect, wondering if need to get some tape to balance driver
 
Putting -3.4
1 Putt
2 Putt
3 Putt
0-10 Feet
10-25 Feet
25-50 FT
50+ Feet
 
Last 10
7%
86%
11%
-3.9
0.1
0.5
-0.3
Last 20
9%
81%
10%
-1.5
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
Last 50
14%
77%
9%
-6.9
-0.2
-0.8
-0.5
9 HCP Target
24%
65%
11%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
23%
32.6%
12%
 
 
 
 
Some good some bad going on here, lag putting happy with that, good control of 3 putts.  In looking at my 10 foot and in putts that is the issue.  My stokes gained in that area - 3,9 vs nine handicap and and -4.3 vs a 7 handicap . Have to Work on those 10 footers can be the biggest area for improvement.  This will be an area to concentrate on in 2021.  Will say that in the fall did a putting fitting and started looking fo new putter.  Think I have settled on the Taylor Made
 
Short Game -.3
Missed Greens 0-25
Missed Green 25-50
Last 10
7%
24%
Last 20
9%
20%
Last 50
12%
21%
9 HCP Target
8%
18%
7 HCP Target
7%
17%
 
 
 
Distance to Pin
Feet
Feet
Last 10
24
19
Last 20
19
19
Last 50
18
23
9 HCP Target
16
25
7 HCP Target
15
24
This area could also be costing me strokes on the green leaving the chips short inside 25 and missing 24% of greens from 25-50 feet. While only costing me -.3 strokes gained.  Although I do feel my club’s greens are big so easier to hit.
 
Green In Reg
Gir
Long
Short
Left
Right
Last 10
44%
5%
36%
6%
8%
Last 20
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
Last 50
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
9 HCP Target
39%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
42%
 
 
 
 
Good results here hitting those at end of year goal last 10.  Want to cut the Short shots percentage down would be happier with that being half and increasing long at it’s expense.So getting ready for 2021 replaced 13 year Mizuno MP-57 with there new JPX 921 Hot Metal Irons. Replaced my mishmash of wedges that where 2-8 years old with new Mizuno E21s.  Have only been able to 9 holes with these before the holidays and weather.  So real excited to see how that will change the approach and short game.  My Golf Tech instructor is moving on so new swing coach after the first of the year, will be interesting on how we mesh am more than hopeful for good results.
2021 Goals
So how do I get there here is where I see scoring has to improve and what I think will get me to handicap goals
 
 
 
 
Driving
Hit 50% of Fairways
Increase distance to  230
 
Putting
1 Putts  23%
Work on 10ft and in Putts
 
Approach
Cut Short shots to 20%
Increase Long Shots to 10%
 
Short Game
Hit 85% of greens inside 25, 75% inside 25-50
Get the ball closer to hole inside 25 to 16ft or under
 
 
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 

Reading through all the goals on here was inspiring to actually analyze 2020 and set up goals for 2021.  
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am big gadget, tech  analytic by the numbers person so I have the Arccos system I use and track.  So I went through the Arccos Report on my Game for strokes gained, accuracy
Looking at my 10, 20 50 rounds played my stokes gained vs 1st goal of 9 HCP then 7 HCP by each phase of the Arccos feed back.
 
10 Rounds
20 Rounds`
50 Rounds
OverAll
-3.2
-4.2
-3.6
Driving
-1.2
-1.9
-1.9
Putting
-3.4
-3.0
-0.9
Approach
1.8
0.8
-0.3
Short Game
-0.3
-0.1
-0.5
 
 
 
 

2020 started golf tech lessons and worked on developing a draw, less slice drive.  Lot’s of mechanics on swing plane/path.  Have to say it is improved, but looks as if my practice with the flat stick suffered.  Plus late fall made a decision to go from blade to mallet
 
 
 
Driving -1.2
Fairway Percent Hit
 
Left
Center
Right
Driving Distance
Last 10
31
37
32
221
Last 20
34
35
32
220
Last 50
26
35
39
205
9 HCP Target
35
47
25
235
7 HCP Target
39
48
20
241
Felt like some improvement here is 2020, hitting 5 of 14 fairways need to get that to 6-7
Never thought my driving distance was an issue till this year, 63 must be that age.  Definitely striking ball more solid off the tee in picking up 15 yards. In last 20 rounds. Golf coach at Golftec has been on me to cut the driver down 1/2 inch, just did this first of November.  Will see that affect, wondering if need to get some tape to balance driver
 
Putting -3.4
1 Putt
2 Putt
3 Putt
0-10 Feet
10-25 Feet
25-50 FT
50+ Feet
 
Last 10
7%
86%
11%
-3.9
0.1
0.5
-0.3
Last 20
9%
81%
10%
-1.5
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
Last 50
14%
77%
9%
-6.9
-0.2
-0.8
-0.5
9 HCP Target
24%
65%
11%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
23%
32.6%
12%
 
 
 
 
Some good some bad going on here, lag putting happy with that, good control of 3 putts.  In looking at my 10 foot and in putts that is the issue.  My stokes gained in that area - 3,9 vs nine handicap and and -4.3 vs a 7 handicap . Have to Work on those 10 footers can be the biggest area for improvement.  This will be an area to concentrate on in 2021.  Will say that in the fall did a putting fitting and started looking fo new putter.  Think I have settled on the Taylor Made
 
Short Game -.3
Missed Greens 0-25
Missed Green 25-50
Last 10
7%
24%
Last 20
9%
20%
Last 50
12%
21%
9 HCP Target
8%
18%
7 HCP Target
7%
17%
 
 
 
Distance to Pin
Feet
Feet
Last 10
24
19
Last 20
19
19
Last 50
18
23
9 HCP Target
16
25
7 HCP Target
15
24
This area could also be costing me strokes on the green leaving the chips short inside 25 and missing 24% of greens from 25-50 feet. While only costing me -.3 strokes gained.  Although I do feel my club’s greens are big so easier to hit.
 
Green In Reg
Gir
Long
Short
Left
Right
Last 10
44%
5%
36%
6%
8%
Last 20
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
Last 50
39%
4%
41%
6%
10%
9 HCP Target
39%
 
 
 
 
7 HCP Target
42%
 
 
 
 
Good results here hitting those at end of year goal last 10.  Want to cut the Short shots percentage down would be happier with that being half and increasing long at it’s expense.So getting ready for 2021 replaced 13 year Mizuno MP-57 with there new JPX 921 Hot Metal Irons. Replaced my mishmash of wedges that where 2-8 years old with new Mizuno E21s.  Have only been able to 9 holes with these before the holidays and weather.  So real excited to see how that will change the approach and short game.  My Golf Tech instructor is moving on so new swing coach after the first of the year, will be interesting on how we mesh am more than hopeful for good results.
2021 Goals
So how do I get there here is where I see scoring has to improve and what I think will get me to handicap goals
 
 
 
 
Driving
Hit 50% of Fairways
Increase distance to  230
 
Putting
1 Putts  23%
Work on 10ft and in Putts
 
Approach
Cut Short shots to 20%
Increase Long Shots to 10%
 
Short Game
Hit 85% of greens inside 25, 75% inside 25-50
Get the ball closer to hole inside 25 to 16ft or under
 
 
 
2020
2021
 
Starting HCP
10.6
13.9
 
Year End HCP
13.9
9-6/1 7-11/1
 
Rounds Posted
49
60
 
High
100
95
 
Low
76
72
 
Average
88.2
84
 
 
 
 
 

Well my instructor is leaving, have 2 left wonder if they assign you or give you a choice?

Well, first contact has been put on hold due to Covid.  Son tested positive this week, no one else has, so i am quarantining for 2 weeks.  Talk about torture...just hope he recovers quickly and will be back on the links soon.

Played with both irons hit them both well.  The TaylorMade were really light and had a definite draw bias.  They had a different sound with contact.  The 921’s where much straighter, and fleet smooth.  Took them both back to the indoor range at GOLFTEC.  Similar results with the Taylor Made draw bias.  Hit the 921 much mire consistent, out of about 25 shots put 1 2” and one 5”.  Order the Mizuno, should have in about 3 weeks. 

Santa finally arrived and the new JPX are in the bag, can not wait to get them out and hit them.  Was about a 4 week delivery.