What do you shoot??

[akrus]

The Copetown Woods thread got me thinking about what some members have said and what I believe most new golfers think - am I good enough???

There always seems to be this perception that when an event is planned, that the 'regular' participants might not feel "good enough" to come out and join in the fun. I think a great deal of this is due to the misperception that golfers, in general, are better than what is actually the case. Keep in mind that I do recognize that there are good golfers out there and that a golf forum such as this tends to attract the golfer that is more serious about the game than the guy that just goes out because his buddies called. Because of this, I do feel that this poll will be somewhat skewed as we will be missing the group of people that don't care about the game, but still play. This being said, I think it would be beneficial to post a poll that can give some visualization of how the members score.

Since many people don't fully understand the handicap system, let alone have a handicap, as well as the fact that people play many different courses, from various tee decks, I made the poll up to reflect gross scores. Do be honest and remember, if your foursome allows mulligans, etc. please add that to your score - ie: you're not shooting in the 70's if you get 6 mulligans on each 9.

[xopt1js]

I think this is a great idea akrus. I voted honestly (100 plus, but hoping to be in the 90 or high 80's this year) and hope others do the same. :)

[akrus]

I think this is a great idea akrus. I voted honestly (100 plus, but hoping to be in the 90 or high 80's this year) and hope others do the same. :)
Sandbagger...

LOL!!!

I remember how 'self-concious' being a beginner can be. Once I realized that not everyone was a professional and that the game really is tougher on the majority than I was led to believe, I really think that I was able to enjoy the game more.

It's true that it's great to be able to compete, but at the same time, if you lose the ability to just go out and have fun by meeting new people - and you're not making a living at competitive golf - then you really are missing the point of this great sport.

Good for you in answering honestly - that is golf's greatest challenge as there are so many opportunities not to follow the rules, you really have to be your own judge and come clean with how you truly perform.

Looks like the poll is getting a good response so it should be interesting to see how this pans out.

[Thimble]

looks like the 90s are in the lead! go 90s!

[dks_34]

I would love to be a consistent low 80s maybe even break 80 shooter. I might be able to do it if I played the reds all the time but I hate playing them and try to play from the whites as much as possible.

[corchard]

GREAT POLL!!!

[ForeontheFloor]

I proudly shoot in the low 90's. I gave up caring about my score a long time ago and have been having more fun ever since. I also like all the cash I have been saving on not paying for any golf lessons. An added bonus to this is I don't care what my playing partners shoot either. I play my own game and don't have to worry that I am getting out played by anyone.

[iyell4]

GREAT POLL!!!agreed.:clap:
respondents are anonymnous to remove the self-inflating-ego-factor and hopefully give us more accurate results.
i like that choice "the 60's":)

[golfinseb]

I shot my worst round of the year at the TGN event I went too. I think most of it was pressure of fealing my game was not there, and guess what when I played it really wasn't there. I think this is a good thread to help those of use that are normal golfers to relax. On average I shoot in the low 90's, my best round last year was 81 on par 72 local course, and an 82 on my home course par 71.

I didn't feel terrible though as last year was only my second year of golfing. I'm sticking to my guns and taking my lessons and practicing in hopes of someday reducing my HC.

[Junior]

Great Poll! I think because so many people on TGN are so passionate and knowledgeable it gives the impression that everyone is a single dig hc. Which was my impression when I first started reading. I think this is a great way to show that there is a normal distribution of hc's here.

My only question is, is this the morning round score or the post 5-10 beer afternoon score? ;)

Either way I'm a 90's golfer.

Damn you 80's golfers with your fairway drives and getting up and down!:rofl:

[akrus]

Mok, I think that with the response and usefulness of this poll, it may be beneficial to make this a sticky - that way, as members join on, they can see where they fit in and we can maintain a running total.

Just a thought as it seems to be getting good feedback.

[racmbs]

Nice poll Al....it's nice to see everyone getting pumped up to play CT, I'm looking forward to meeting all the other players we haven't teed it up with yet.

I'm waiting for GRT and Swaain to post their scores first, that way I have the sandbagger advantage :D

[Ems]

yikes, 100 plus is minority! i'm dead.

[akrus]

yikes, 100 plus is minority! i'm dead.
Don't fear, Ems... I think that it's a known fact that 100+ golfers sleep in a lot of the time - they'll be around soon, I'm sure...

LOL!

[Ego Woods]

Mok, I think that with the response and usefulness of this poll, it may be beneficial to make this a sticky - that way, as members join on, they can see where they fit in and we can maintain a running total.

Just a thought as it seems to be getting good feedback.
May have to re-do the poll once at the start or end of the season, just in case the same golfers who responded to this poll, improve. :)

[duffer_devon]

The poll is a great idea as many golfers feel they are not good enough to play in tournaments and that is just not the case.

Especially when handicaps and different flights are used for most of the golf leagues out there. Anyone, has the opportunity to win a golf tournament and some money along the way. Just as long as its not my money, lol.

[corchard]

duffer_devon. I plan on taking all your money :). and you little dog toto too...

[sbell0524]

Even though the majority of my scores are in the 80s, this is mostly due to playing on courses are I very familiar with or with friends that I know... Playing on a course for the first time or trying to compete with people that I don't know can easily increase my score into the 90s, its just happens... For anyone to not play because of the nerve factor, just take a deep breath and just try to concentrate on having a good time and not your score... Just my 2 cents...

[Section ThirtyOne]

Don't fear, Ems... I think that it's a known fact that 100+ golfers sleep in a lot of the time - they'll be around soon, I'm sure...

LOL!
I'm here now. :eek:

[nuffstyle]

really cool poll akrus!

I generally shoot in the 90's (mid to high to be honest)....

I'm really looking forward to the Copetown event!!!

Also....this is another question, what tees do people here on the forum usually hit from??

[East Coast Golfer]

I think as long as people remember that we all started out as 100+ shooters at some point in our lives then whe shoudl be fine.
When people say to me before our rounds to please be patient with them cause they are just learning, I just reassure them that I was once in their shoes and am just happy to be in their company and that the golf is an added bonus to the day.

Handicap is a weird system. Mine last year got down to a 3, but I did not shoot 3 over par that often at the Rock thats for sure.
:nono:

[countclub]

I SHOOT IN THE MID 70'S ,IF IT GETS COLDER I STAY INDOORS!!!!!!:rofl: :cool:

[swaaain]

I am in the 70's from the whites or the blues, in my dreams I am sctratch, but in life I am about a 4. I havn't tracked my handicap when I tried to turn pro. But I am getting my am status back and goin to join the GAO this year. My last registered handicap was a 5.


Jeff

[Pingnut]

I shoot in the mid 80's when I'm playing well to the mid 90's when I'm not.
Haven't broken 80 on a course harder than Hornby Glen in a loooong time.
If I get close to 100 - I stop counting. :rolleyes:

[westbeach]

Depending on the course but at my home course high 70's, low 80's. If it's a course I've never played, always in the mid 80's.

[Ems]

agreed.:clap:
respondents are anonymnous to remove the self-inflating-ego-factor and hopefully give us more accurate results.
i like that choice "the 60's":)
aww... I want to know who's mr. or ms. 60's

[Pingnut]

aww... I want to know who's mr. or ms. 60's
They thought we were asking about 9 holes :rofl:

[Grass Roots Tour]

They thought we were asking about 9 holes :rofl:
Or they're playin a par 3 course. :hush: It takes a plus 4 handicap, at least, to shoot in the 60's regularily. If someone on here is a plus 4 they're definately Canadian tour material, at least.


Im usually in the 60's thru 9 as well. :p

[Greywolf]

I said 80s, but have been known to visit both the 70s and 90s, it really comes down to which course, what kind of day I am having, and which tees.

[akrus]

I said 80s, but have been known to visit both the 70s and 90s, it really comes down to which course, what kind of day I am having, and which tees.That's where the genius in me came out - I specifically structured the question to relate to the last 10 round you played. Just remember back to that and there should be no, "well sometimes I'm a..."

I too, have had sub 80 rounds and even 100+ rounds - that's what makes the pros worth paying - they tend not to have such staggering differences.

I agree with Will, in that whoever posted they shot the majority of their last ten rounds in the 60's should be on tour. Heck, I'd pay that person's green fee at Eagle's Nest if s/he shot 69 or better from the tips in a round with me. (maybe that'll bring Tiger out and he'll confess his TGN handle to us...):hush:

[ondadl]

My last ten rounds, I'd say I averaged in the low 90's. I'm a pretty hot and cold type player, still in need of a first lesson. My best ever was an 84, but at the same time, there are those frustrating days when I fall over the century mark. The big stick is my worst enemy. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to get some great tips at Copetown. Can't wait to see so many of you there.

[going4broke]

I shoot much better at courses that I know well. Not having to worry about distances, hidden hazards and angles helps immensely. I played a lot last summer (95 rounds) and got my game into the mid 80's playing from 6300-6500 yard distances. My game suffers a lot when I play from longer than 6500 as I am an average distance hitter and hate hitting 200 yard approach shots:mad: .

It's all about putting though. Having only 1 or 2 three puts per round will keep a good round going!

G4B

[Grass Roots Tour]

My last ten rounds, I'd say I averaged in the low 90's. I'm a pretty hot and cold type player, still in need of a first lesson. My best ever was an 84, but at the same time, there are those frustrating days when I fall over the century mark. The big stick is my worst enemy. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to get some great tips at Copetown. Can't wait to see so many of you there.

PRE- Copetown tip. Get a driver with 11.5* of loft and get fitted for the shaft. That way, the loft will help straighten out those wayward drives. The ball will only spin in one direction at a time. The more backspin (or loft) you throw at it, the less sidespin is possible. Therefore, straighter drives without swing changes.

[iyell4]

aww... I want to know who's mr. or ms. 60'si'm guessn' someone who is playin' forged blades. :). It sure would be fun to play in his group.

or perhaps someone who mis-read this read and thot the question was
"Which decade were you born in?":)

[Whoa Nelly]

or perhaps someone who mis-read this read and thot the question was
"Which decade were you born in?":)Good one!:p
I'm about a mid 80's... I've been keeping track online this year... and it says I'm a 7.8 handicap.

[Greywolf]

aww... I want to know who's mr. or ms. 60's

Me too, were going to need lots of strokes from that person.
;)

[Titan]

I shoot mid to high 90’s and can still end up in the 100’s more than I like :help:. I find I am too inconsistant with my game. I can be on my way to a mid 80's to low 90's and then I get slammed by 1-2-(maybe 3+) holes :hush: . But hey thats why we all play :)

[nuffstyle]

Good one!:p
I'm about a mid 80's... I've been keeping track online this year... and it says I'm a 7.8 handicap.
Hey Nelly, I'm not a member anywhere, so I don't have anyone to track my handicap...

where do you track your handicap online?

[Greywolf]

Hey Nelly, I'm not a member anywhere, so I don't have anyone to track my handicap...

where do you track your handicap online?

There a few sites, here is a link to one. You have to register on the site which is free, using Gametrack is also free.


Gametrack (http://www.freegolfinfo.com/gametrack3/index.asp)

[NWILLIAMS]

where do you track your handicap online?
Hey, May I recommend ottawagolf.com :D

I wrote some handicapping software for them last year. It's free AND it's one of only a handful of applicatiosn that is RCGA approved...that means your handicap is official :)

Also, we have preloaded all of the canadian courses recognized by the RCGA...

[DavidY]

My goal for 2006 is to break 100. After a 8-10 year break, I just starting playing golf again in mid to late 2005....probably got in about 6 to 8 rounds, mostly 9 holes or the occasional 18. Replaced my Northwestern clubs with mostly components. Hopefully, I will see some improvement in my swing and game this year and not get too frustrated. Frustration led me away from golf for an extended period.

This year I will probably be sticking to mostly par 3 and wide open, lesser groomed courses.....it's better for the wallet too. If I see some substantial improvement (ie. breaking 100), I may treat myself to a round or two on the better local courses.

Dave

[nuffstyle]

There a few sites, here is a link to one. You have to register on the site which is free, using Gametrack is also free.


Gametrack (http://www.freegolfinfo.com/gametrack3/index.asp)
THanks Greywolf, I signed up for Gametrack.

Thanks as well Williams, I saw your post after I already signed up on the other site, but I'll give Ottawagolf a peek as well.

I guess I'll start tracking my handicap more accurately this coming season.

Thanks again for the suggestions! :D

[Grobar]

This being my first post, let me greet everyone with standard golfers greeting “FooOOR”! Now that pleasantries are out of the way… great poll. I shoot low ’80, with personal best of 73. Still can’t remember what was I smoking that day, if I do remember, I'll let you know.

[Golfbum]

Mid 70's to low 80's

[mirak]

Great poll, however I think it would be better if next time we do it in increments of 5 (80-84, 85-89 , 90-94 , 95-100 etc) I see this one a bit deceiving if you shoot 89 or 91 since it puts you on two separate brackets. I shoot low 90's although as the season progresses I drop to high 80's

[akrus]

Great poll, however I think it would be better if next time we do it in increments of 5 (80-84, 85-89 , 90-94 , 95-100 etc) I see this one a bit deceiving if you shoot 89 or 91 since it puts you on two separate brackets. I shoot low 90's although as the season progresses I drop to high 80's
Thing is, of your last 10 rounds, there wouldn't be that confusion as you just have to look at what those scores were and determine what category you fall into. The only exception being if 5 rounds were 79 and 5 rounds were 80, then I think you could rightfully claim either or.

I do agree that it could help to have it broken into 5's in the future.

[fresh]

im a low-mid 80s....my goal this year is to break 80. After spending the winter taking lessons and making some swing changes, my hope it that I can crack the 80 barrier!

[racmbs]

GRT is a sand-bagger

[TehFlakes]

GRT and i dicussed this weekend i'm going down as a 34 handicap for the tour:)

[racmbs]

GRT and i dicussed this weekend i'm going down as a 34 handicap for the tour:)

kewel, put me down for a solid 20 then :p

[TehFlakes]

i got you at a 12.. i ran out of cash.

[golferboy]

Low eighties for me.....a couple of high seventies, when all comes together, and I play with my head and not try to be too aggressive.


Gonna work on consistency this year....

[Faemow]

aww... I want to know who's mr. or ms. 60's
Ian Legget?

[Jaydog]

i'm in the century range dipping into the 90's very rarely. hopefully with some lessons this year, i can join the 90's club. :fingersx:

[Bellyhungry]

Who is the one person who shoots in the 60's?

I shoot in the 60's - in either front or back 9....

[racmbs]

Who is the one person who shoots in the 60's?

I shoot in the 60's - in either front or back 9....


ok, ok......it's me

I didn't want to come right out to have people call me big-headed or sandbagger.

I just want to be loved man :D

[Ems]

ok, ok......it's me

I didn't want to come right out to have people call me big-headed or sandbagger.

I just want to be loved man :D

Well then you have a lot to live up to at CW! No pressure I'm sure ;)

[Bigdog]

Wow in the 60's!!!:cool:

We could all take lessons from you. Can we get a really good group rate?:D

I usually shoot in the mid to high 90's. I am planning on taking lessons at the start of the season and my goal is to shoot in the 80's on a consistent basis.

Might of missed it when is the big tourney at Copetown?

[Ems]

It's in the Find Playing Partners forum

Here's the thread:

http://www.torontogolfnuts.com/showthread.php?t=5079

Hope to see you out!

[ethandelacroix]

Last year was pretty much my break out year. It was my second year of playing and in the winter last year I hit at Launch about once every 2 weeks. My goal last year was to break a 100. I played about 30 rounds last year and I was shooting low to mid 90's which I was really happy with.

I took a couple of lessons at the driving range right across Angus Glen at the tale and of the season. I can't believe I forgot his name, but he is a super awesome guy and as soon as it gets warmer I'll be there again.

This year I'd like to shoot high 80's to low 90's consistently even on tough courses like TImberidge and Lakeridge Links.

That's my life story...

See you all out this year.

Miles

[johnthegolfer]

after several years shooting in the low 100's (or equivalent, I played a lot of 9-hole and executive courses) I almost bypassed the 90's completely and settled into the low-mid 80s in '04. Last season I didn't get to play much ($$$) and was in the high 80's. May be heading the wrong way again this season (lack of playing $$$) but hopefully won't skip the 90's and be back in the 100's. :hush:
Went to the range yesterday and was OK with mid-short irons and especially good with the fairway metals which are usually my worst clubs. Long irons and driver were in bad pre-season form.
JTG

[racmbs]

Well then you have a lot to live up to at CW! No pressure I'm sure ;)

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I didn't specify whether the 60 would come on the front or the back nine now did I? :D

[Mok]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I didn't specify whether the 60 would come on the front or the back nine now did I? :D
it wasn't you who voted shooting in the 60s rambs :p

[laxgolf]

Last summer I trended upwards instead of downwards. My wife and I had a baby in March so golf was on the back-burner. I played maybe 10 rounds and hit 5 or 6 buckets of balls through the entire summer. Before last summer's blip I typically scored in the mid-high 80's. This year I'm back in the swing of things and hope to regain some lost ground. I'd be happy just to get into the low 80s.

[tjhayko]

The Copetown Woods thread got me thinking about what some members have said and what I believe most new golfers think - am I good enough???

There always seems to be this perception that when an event is planned, that the 'regular' participants might not feel "good enough" to come out and join in the fun. I think a great deal of this is due to the misperception that golfers, in general, are better than what is actually the case. Keep in mind that I do recognize that there are good golfers out there and that a golf forum such as this tends to attract the golfer that is more serious about the game than the guy that just goes out because his buddies called. Because of this, I do feel that this poll will be somewhat skewed as we will be missing the group of people that don't care about the game, but still play. This being said, I think it would be beneficial to post a poll that can give some visualization of how the members score.

Since many people don't fully understand the handicap system, let alone have a handicap, as well as the fact that people play many different courses, from various tee decks, I made the poll up to reflect gross scores. Do be honest and remember, if your foursome allows mulligans, etc. please add that to your score - ie: you're not shooting in the 70's if you get 6 mulligans on each 9.

All I can say is that in the one TGN outing I attended, nobody seemed to care how you play, also long as you keep the pace, and have fun. If you are thinking that you "aren't good enough" to play with the TGN group, don't worry about it. Everybody is out to have a good time, and nobody cares if you are shooting 75, or 125.

[JoeldMtl]

yikes, 100 plus is minority! i'm dead.
Is that for 18 or 9 holes? LOL

[JoeldMtl]

nobody cares if you are shooting 75, or 125.

I think my handicap is my clubs and my swing (maybe the ball too) :eek: . I hope to break 125 this year - but I'm enjoying myself . :rofl:

[NickPlayer]

Hey, out of everyone who put in the 90s, I'd say 35% are really in the 100s. I know I am.

But I hold to my career-best 85 like a totem. Sure it was 23 years ago. But it happened. I was there.

[zgaob]

Hey, out of everyone who put in the 90s, I'd say 35% are really in the 100s. I know I am.

But I hold to my career-best 85 like a totem. Sure it was 23 years ago. But it happened. I was there.

???Whos the new guy?

[tjhayko]

I think my handicap is my clubs and my swing (maybe the ball too) :eek: . I hope to break 125 this year - but I'm enjoying myself . :rofl:

Sounds like me! Ah, we have fun, and get our money's worth. Our stroke per dollar number is way better than others... :rofl:

[charitygolf]

I have only been out once before and I dont think my uncle keep the correct score, but I know I wasnt overly bad. I was in the 100 I am sure but I dont know how high. I kept up with them and they were not new at the game. I cant wait till the TGN get together. I feel sorry for who gets stuck with me, but I can sure make sure it will be a blast

Lindsay
I am hitting the driving range rain, shine or snow tomorrow to start getting ready...

[diamond830]

I'm really all over the place. I can have birdie's, pars and post 4 overs in the same round. This is only my second season playing so I'm hoping to minimize my misses a bit more... and shoot in the low 90's to mid 80's consistently - but I wont be complaining if it drops even more than that! I just joined this foreum today.. hope to chat more with you all :D I'm playing in the GAO public player championship and Kiwi tour this year, so if anyone else is... see you there :rofl:

[Heits]

Providing I'm playing semi-regularly - I consistantly shoot from even par to low 80s, but I average about 74-78 on a regular basis. My worst game of the season is usually no more than mid-80's though.

However, last season I played only 10 rounds and averaged about 80-84 with a low of 72 and a high of 88.

[ghost13]

Well I seem to be in one of the two majority groups, I tend to shoot in the 80's ususally, but on any "Given day" I can join the century club. As for playing with people who are not at the same level, I say great bring them on it's a great day for a walk in the sun. I personally do not understand people who need to have their golf game done and wrapped up in 3 hours. :shade:

[Bmac xx]

hey,

In the last 5-6 rounds i have shot 75-76. I usually shoot around the low 70's t omid 70's. I play in alot of tourneys. Play on the CJGA, GAO, and the fture links tour. I was ranked #2 in Canada last year and my goal is to get a golf scholarship down south.

THanks

[Dan_L]

I think a LOT of people dont count all their shots. Thats how in tournaments you see ballooned scores. Same with not counting penalty shots.

I usually shoot pretty close to my handi with the occasional one above and the occasional one below.

[Redtailhawk]

My scores were always around 110-120. Just hack it around and enjoy being outside. Since going with my instructor late last year and over the winter, I'm mostly around 90 now, with a few in the mid 80's mixed in. Life is good and the game is more fun.:D

[smartgolfer]

Well if i could do as my namesake says, i would be in the 70s, BUT LOL thats just not case.i have to answer 80s being honest and all,but we can all take it easy on ourselves so early into the season.and how about those three in the 60s WOW and pre June as well thats fantastic scoring.Hopefully we will all get to see them play in a tourny this year and watch their majestic play!!

[phil17]

I am usually around 105. This is my first season golfing and I shot 104 at Lowville on Thursday. I am improving a lot because I am getting more pars in my score, but I also got 2 double pars on hole 9 and 18 both par 4’s (just was not focusing on those holes for some reason). Also My short game is horrible So if I can cut out 3 putts (and 4 putts ) I can easily shoot in the 90's, and my chipping is also pretty bad and that contributes to my bad short game. My iron shots are improving as I am learning to take it easy on my swings and getting better results with it. My driving is also horrible so I guess the only thing that somewhat saves my game is my iron play which is improving. I plan on taking lessons this summer (probably at hidden lakes because I hear they have good instructors and it is close to where I live). Also another thing holding back my score from the 90's is that I lack a lot of equipment. I have a set of Wilson di5 irons, A Wilson dd5 driver 10 degree regular, and a cheap old worn out northwestern sand wedge and a cheap ping knockoff putter (goliath bb one, or something like that). This summer I plan to buy some real golf shoes (no more slipping around with my running shoes ). I also plan on buying some good wedges and a nice putter like the white hot 2 ball because I have used it many times and find that It helps my putting out quite a bit. I also really need to buy a hybrid 3 and a 3 wood (right now the longest club in my bag other than my driver is my 5 iron, because I do not use my 3 and 4 because they are to hard to hit so I do not even carry them because it usually yields bad results). With some new well needed equipment and lessons and more practice I am sure that I will make my goal for me this year and Break into the 90's (It should be very soon).

[guitarman]

Being a beginner out of my last 10 scores definitely 100+ Usually around the 120 mark or just under. But the last game I played, yesterday, It was an even 100 + 2 mulligans = 102.

[Big Shooter]

Need a NEW Poll Question!:eek:

[Golfer.Josh]

i agree haha

my last couple rounds have been 82,78,79,80. im also a 14 yr old, so put that into consideration. those r really bad rounds for me also. and yes, and i know al the rules ahha.

[TMWineGuy]

being a great golfer when you're young is a fantastic achievement. But to be honest, I'm way more impressed with guys who have taken the sport up late and turned themselves into good golfers.

Hell when I was a kid, ages 6-18, I could learn a skill, perfect it, and forget it all in the same day!