HighFade Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 The topic came up the other day with my brother. He said if he could consistently shoot in the 80's he would be happy and not worry about improving. While I admire his ability to smell the roses and just play, I couold never do that. If I break par, or break 70, I only want more. There is no "good enough" for me. So what is good enough? Under 100? 90? Etc.... I think most golfers feel the way I do - always trying to improve. But he has a great point - why do we keep killing ourselves for 5 more yards, or to shave 3 strokes a round? There is no spoon. WITB TaylorMade M3 Callaway Diablo 15° Callaway Diablo 18° Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Golf is weird, it's about the journey, not the destination for me. So there is no "good enough" I always want to get better. Plus unless your Kim Jong-Un there is no perfect in golf. You can always improve. Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I agree - everyone says "I'd be happy if I could just shoot 80's consistently" ...then they do, and only want to shoot 70's. And then break par. It's always something, and I think that most folks are like you. Always want to improve. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MmmmmmBuddy Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Golf is weird, it's about the journey, not the destination for me. So there is no "good enough" I always want to get better. Plus unless your Kim Jong-Un there is no perfect in golf. You can always improve. This. Exactly. There is no perfect. That is why we play this stupid game.. I cannot think of any round that I have ever played when I made every shot I attempted. Not even 20%. It's why I keep coming back.. Driver - Ping G430 Max 9° | Ventus Blue TR Hybrid - ZX 16° & 18° | GD Tour IZ S 2 Iron - ZU65 17° | AeroTech SteelFiber 110icw S Irons - ZX7 MKII 4-Pw | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Wedges - RTX 6 Tour Rack 50° 54° 58° | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Putter - L.A.B. Golf Link.1 | LA Golf P135 shaft | Garsen Quad Tour grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have stopped really caring about a number and starting to just enjoy the game. I have little to no time to practice these days so getting better is not an option. This time every year I start thinking about the Open qualifier and it goes away once I realize it is not worth the time to even try. WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* Ltd. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 TX Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Same for me mostly. As always... even looking back on some career low rounds. It's always about the ones that got away and my round would have been even better. I'll keep trying. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 For me it's an ever changing challenge. As we get older we have to find different ways to score. It's a fun challenge and I am finding that distance although important is not the end all. I've probably lost 10 yards since college but I know more will be lost in the next decade and I look forward to being the guy that can wedge and putt you to death Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiro Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Agree with the sentiments here, I think it is more about the enjoyment of the game and challenging yourself to improve as you go. There is also a time commitment required to improve that needs to be balanced with other activities and relationships in life. That will cap you on what score is deemed good enough at any given season of life. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Launcher HB Driver 10.5* | Launcher HB 5W | Launcher HB 3H and 4H | Launcher CBX Irons 5-PW | CBX Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* | TFI 2135 Cero Putter | Q Star Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Wanting to get better and seeing results is what it's about for me Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Yea I think we would be lying if we said we didn't want to shot a personal best. That's the challenge this game brings us. With that said I'm one of the old coots who has a body that has been beat up over the years and just getting out with my buds is a treat. Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Every since I shot my career best 65, I have been disappointed with everything that wasn't close to that. So, no, there is no "good enough". Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brjpool Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I always want to improve. My goal right now is to be getting good enough where I consistently shoot in the 80s but I know after I get there I'll want 70s Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Bryan Pool Ping G20 Driver Bombtech hybrids Ping G20 green dot irons/wedges Cleveland Huntington beach 6 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. TexasEx Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 For me, the "Mendoza Line" - to borrow a baseball idiom - is bogey golf. I'm usually content - if not satisfied - by scoring 90 or better. But, we all remember the shots we throw away during a round. I've broken 80 three times in my life. Those were great days! My C-130 cart bag currently includes; Driver: z565 10.5*, Miyazaki Kaula Mizu 6 S-Flex Fairways: X-Hot 15* & 18*, Project X PXv R-Flex Irons: Apex Plus, 4-PW, Apex S4-Flex Wedges: CG10; 50*, 54*, 58*, Dynamic Gold W-flex Putter: White Hot Pro Blade #2 Grips: Golf Pride MCC-Plus 4 & Lamkin UTx Ball: Kirkland Signature 3-Piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighFade Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Every since I shot my career best 65, I have been disappointed with everything that wasn't close to that. So, no, there is no "good enough". Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Mini-golf doesn't count Bones! There is no spoon. WITB TaylorMade M3 Callaway Diablo 15° Callaway Diablo 18° Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Mini-golf doesn't count Bones! It could have been a 64 if that stupid windmill hadn't gotten in the way. Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Anybody that has seen me putt knows I wouldn't score that well at mini golf Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighFade Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 hahahahahahaha There is no spoon. WITB TaylorMade M3 Callaway Diablo 15° Callaway Diablo 18° Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 As the resident senior citizen here, I can tell you that every time I tee it up, I'm looking to shoot my low round of the year. Last year, I shot a bunch of rounds in the 70's, but low 80's is more typical. One of those rounds was 73. This year starting March 1, I have already shot 75, so the rest of this year I will be trying to shoot better than 75. I know I can do it. It won't be long before I will be trying to shoot my age!! “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbealsd Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I'll always try to improve, but as I get older I'm pretty happy just to be able to play well enough not to embarrass myself with my friends. If I'm really lucky, I'll live long enough to play my age sometime in my late 90s What's In the Bag Driver - GBB Hybrids Halo XL Halo 18* & T-Rail 20* Irons T-Rail 2.0 Wedges 60* TS / SCOR 48* 53* 58* Putter Ball Bag Datrek DG Lite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankeefan27 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Under 90 seems like a good goal for the average player. If you play fairly frequently under 80 seems "good enough". Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 For me its about meeting my goals each summer, this year is break 90, last year was beat my friend who I've never beat (I did ONCE) and break 90, came close a few times. If i could shoot in the 70's Id be more than happy but just getting out on the course and enjoying time with my dad is what I like the most Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Everyone pretty much summed it up. Although, if I could consistently break par, I would be more than satisfied with that. Heck, I'd be satisfied if, when I hit my ball, it goes in the general direction I am aiming MDGolfHacker What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 A green jacket would be good enough. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy PXG___0811 X 9* - Mitsubishi Diamana s60 Limited X Cobra___S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S Adams___XTD Forged 3i - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S Adams___CMB 4-PW - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S KZG___Tri-Tour 50.08__54.10__58.12 - Accra iCWT 2.0-95i S Nike___Method Converge B1-01 (copper insert) Maxfli___'23 Tour X "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 There are lots of guys with green jackets - but they keep going back to get another one... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sschaffer24 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 This is an interesting topic to me. I struggle constantly with taking the game too seriously and not having fun. I don't fall into the trap too often and can typically keep my head on straight, but there are times where it feels like a job. Finding a strong balance of skill/expectations and enjoyment is a priority this year. I genuinely think if I could get into the 70's consistently I would be fine, but then as others have said, you never know... TS3 8.75 with HZRDOUS Yellow and Black MicroPerf Best Grips. XR 16 3W & 5W with HZRDOUS Red shafts and Black MicroPerf Best Grips. U65 4i with Fujikura MCI shaft and Black MicroPerf Best Grips. AP3 5-PW with Accra Tour 110i shafts and Black MicroPerf Best Grips. SM7 50F, 54S and 60M grinds with Dynamic Gold 120 Tour Issue S400 and Black MicroPerf Best Grips. Queen B #6 with 34" Stability Shaft and P2 Aware Tour Grip. Pro-V1 Golf Ball. Jones Utility Golf Bag. Dormie Custom Headcovers. Bushnell Pro X2 Laser Rangefinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 While I have fun playing golf the challenge is to always play better I used to be one of the "I'd be happy if I shot in the X's". But when I got there I wanted to get lower. I have been in a plateau for quite a few years, still waiting for that round in the 60's. Once I get the I am sure the goal will be to do it again and to beat the previous low. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 In any sport good enough is never good enough. That's the drive that pushes athletes to get better and compete. Even casual round with friends, you are putting goals out there to push yourself. Whether limiting the number of flubbed chips, more fairways hit, less three putts or more beer drinking, you are always trying to reach a goal. That's just life MDGolfHacker What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 In my opinion, Fred Shoemaker has most eloquently addressed this very subject in "Extraordinary Golf: The Art of the Possible". I highly recommend it to everyone and have loaned out my dog eared copy many times. Every person who subsequently absorbed it has told me something unique about the renewed perspective on golf and life it presented. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy PXG___0811 X 9* - Mitsubishi Diamana s60 Limited X Cobra___S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S Adams___XTD Forged 3i - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S Adams___CMB 4-PW - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S KZG___Tri-Tour 50.08__54.10__58.12 - Accra iCWT 2.0-95i S Nike___Method Converge B1-01 (copper insert) Maxfli___'23 Tour X "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 18 would be perfect yeah? I think only Chuck Norris did that. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Interesting topic. Early on, I wanted to be "as good as my brother." Later it was If I could just not score 90 anymore. After that, if I could just not score higher than 85. Now, I score in the high 70's a few times a season. I no longer bother with the "if I could just......" anymore. These days, enjoying my day on the course is way more important than what I score. No.... I still don't want to shoot 90 but, sometimes it creeps in because, well, you know.... its golf. Right now, I'm good enough to play well enough that the game is fun and enjoyable, other than the occasional round that gets away from me. My other brother ( not the one I want/ed to be as good as) started playing 4 years ago. He is where I was with the "if only" thinking. He rarely scores under 90. But.... he is improving a lot. Every now and again he out drives me and it makes him so happy! Tell you the truth.... I get a kick out of it too! I love being out there with him and seeing his progress. He's become my regular golf partner.... and that is definitely "good enough". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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