kingcscott Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I am playing off 8.1 or something right now and know there is less shrink the lower I go. Who has some tips to bring it down, Legally? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 shoot lower scores. 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...
kingcscott Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Ah s***, I should have thought of that.... hmm maybe next time out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I think the formula changes January 1st so lower handicaps should be the norm. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 With it being 8.1, it's probably one of 2 things. Either it's short game or it's penalty strokes. Getting up and down a couple more times in the round can lower it by a couple strokes. Eliminate the penalties. Those are the most common ways to get a bit lower. Hitting more greens can also help, but just getting up and down for par a couple more times in the round will help bring it down. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcscott Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 I think definitely my greatest progress is hitting more greens. Over the last year my progress was gained in putting. My Evnroll definitely changed my rolling game. I just got an ST180 and retired my 10+ years old Mizzy. That gain of distance should help my greens as I'll be firing with shorter clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcscott Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 I think the formula changes January 1st so lower handicaps should be the norm. I didn't know there were changes coming for handicaps. What are they? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 With it being 8.1, it's probably one of 2 things. Either it's short game or it's penalty strokes. Getting up and down a couple more times in the round can lower it by a couple strokes. Eliminate the penalties. Those are the most common ways to get a bit lower. Hitting more greens can also help, but just getting up and down for par a couple more times in the round will help bring it down. Was going to say the samething. More gir or up/downs will do it Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I think the formula changes January 1st so lower handicaps should be the norm. I didn't know there were changes coming for handicaps. What are they? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I looked it up. Kicks in 2020. Only count 8 best rounds instead of best 10 out of 20. Adjusts daily and course conditions are factored in. What that means is if the are 30 mph winds one day and course scores are higher they take that into account. They say it will be tougher on sandbaggers but I'm sure those losers will find a way. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I am playing off 8.1 or something right now and know there is less shrink the lower I go. Who has some tips to bring it down, Legally? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy it's all short game man. Treat the chip from off the green as your first putt, with the goal of putting it to within 3 feet so you can make the putt for par. Just watch the pros on TV and count the number of times during a single broadcast they get up and down for par. I bet the % is greater than 75% for them. Just count your GIR during a round. A good round is probably 50% GIR. It's what you do with the 9 missed GIR that will bring your scores down. Always comes down to the short game. Always. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I am playing off 8.1 or something right now and know there is less shrink the lower I go. Who has some tips to bring it down, Legally? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Call me when you need tips on making it swell. I brought that same index to twelve and change once i started falling apart physically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major1Player Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Track & record all shots (Distance, Flight, Proximity to Hole, Trends, Course/Conditions Played). Detailed statistics is essential. Doesn't matter if on paper, app or digital, such as Accros, Shot ScopeV2 or similar shot tracker devices. Understanding your weaknesses & trends (ego, fitness, mental focus) can help you tremendously. Concentrate on improving your weak links in your game. I even check my daily bio-rhythm app before playing. Keeping statistics will also keep you better focus throughout the round. Good course management is the key. Check out this link... https://break-80/how-to-break-80/ by golf sidekick.com (also on YouTube). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charli Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I'm down to an 8.5 and for me it's staying in play. And course management. Let's say the pin is back at 140. Don't try to hit it within 2ft. If a pin is tucked don't miss on bad side. Simple things like that help me big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 shoot lower scores. What Plaid said seems simple, but its true. For most people, improvement will come mostly from full swings, better driving, more GIRs. Those make short game easier, shorter birdie putts, easier up-and-downs. Just keep improving. If you have a weak area, work on that. Congratulations on getting this far, and good luck in taking the next steps. Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Gotta be GIR's...Shoot, if I could get a handle on that and 2-putt every time.... In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 What Plaid said seems simple, but its true. For most people, improvement will come mostly from full swings, better driving, more GIRs. Those make short game easier, shorter birdie putts, easier up-and-downs. Just keep improving. If you have a weak area, work on that. Congratulations on getting this far, and good luck in taking the next steps. I'm working on it!! But it's a stretch for me. I am also an 8.5, but up slightly from 7.7 this spring. The reason I'm up a little is that I am going through a swing change to try to be more consistent and get more distance. I am struggling a little between my new swing and my old one, and I have not spent the time on my short game as I did last year. I don't usually have any penalty shots, but getting to the green in regulation is tough unless I can drive the ball further. So, that's what I am working on. On those days when I can get up and down, I can score in the mid to high 70's. When the short game lets me down, it's low to mid 80's. Right now, I need to keep working on the long game for awhile longer before I can get back to my usual short game practice regimen. “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...
GB13 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Gotta be GIR's...Shoot, if I could get a handle on that and 2-putt every time.... Ha! Don't we all wish that. If I could just find the fairway more than 2 times around I could be scratch for sure... more practice with the Driver and 3W is what I need. Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcscott Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Up and downs need a bit of work. I am pretty good chipping but had a hiccup this past spring and have been working on it. My long iron game is starting to come around. GIR is trending up right now as putting is trending down most of the time. There are certainly days when I'm not on and those can hurt. I went up to 10+ early this year but have been drifting back down the last couple months. What I have discovered recently was my tempo was too fast and sharp for me. I have to stay calm and swing smoothly like I can and when I do my shots improve. Got to work a bit with my new driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major1Player Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Apologies for the previous incorrect link. Should be https://golf sidekick.com/break-80/how-to-beak-80/ Enjoy. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major1Player Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 https://golfsidekick.com/break-80/how-to-break-80/ Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Course management, minimize risk and play to your strengths. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledabill Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hard work....Fairways and greens is my key as well as up and downs. Avoid 3 putts and penalties. Penalties are kilers for me as U dont make a ton of birdies to get them back. DRIVER: Cobra F9 10.5 Tensei AV Blue 65g 3W- Callway XR PRO 16 stiff 5W- Alpha- Mitsubishi Diamana Redboard w/band Irons- Mizuno JPX 919 Tours with S KBS Tour shafts Hyrbid- TM 4h mid-rescue Vokey- Vokey SM5 51 degrees, SM7 Wedges 54 and 58 1/2 half 3 degrees upright Putter- Taylor Made Rossa Monza Mini Spider Ball-ProV1 and AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I was down to a four a couple of years ago and had a major falling out with my short game and am now an 8. Pros average at best 12 GIR per round. Gotta be able to get up and down on the majority of the greens you miss and no worse than 2 putt on the ones you hit. I'd look at distance from hole on greens hit and par saves from off the green to assess where work is needed. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke 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: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charli Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hit fairways hit greens make putts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Play more often... this works... Course management and less risk taking Know your club distances clearly Course management, did I say that yet? Get a driver that puts you in play more often if you don't already have it. TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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