My back is finally close to 100% and now that I can play and practice normally, I’ve taken the plunge and joined a private club. Thankfully I have an understanding wife, no kids (yet) and time to practice so I’ve decided to create this blog and track my progress.
Big Picture Goals:
- Get my handicap to 0-2 by May 31, 2020
- Win my Club C in 2020
- Place top 10 in one other tournament next year
Current Swing/Status:
- Handicap 9.8 (and trending the wrong way this year)
- Greenside up-and-down rate 65% (13/20 since I started keeping stats)
- Sand save rate 27% (3/11)
Specific Goals:
- Keep track of strokes gained and adjust practice accordingly
- Greenside up-and-down rate > 65%
- Sand saves > 40%
- Figure out why my driver has become so inconsistent over the last 6 months
How to Reach my Goals:
- Play/practice 25-30 hours/week
- 3 – 4 “rounds”
- Swing work – find a long-term coach
- Short game work
- Putting at home – work on consistent start lines
- Over speed training 2-3 days
- 30-80 yard wedge games
Unfortunately, my club just started renovations on a new practice facility so holes 8 to 10 are shut down and we have no range and short game area til next May. Hitting in a little netted area and the practice green will have to suffice.
Lawrence
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