Bobby
The biggest difference between a low handicapper and high handicapper is “around the green”. But how many golfers do you see chipping onto the practice green or putting. Almost none.
Many years ago, on the advice of my Dad, I started to log the following details after each round of golf.
How many putts, how many fairways hit from the tee, how many bunkers founds, how many sand saves etc.
From this, I have the following guidelines
If I am on the green in regulation, I aim to walk off with a par 85% of the time.
If I am just off the green, I aim to walk off with a par 65% of the time.
If I am between 40 – 100 yrds short of the green, I aim to walk off with a par 40% of the time.
Most golfers will reach a par four in two shots. Now they might be 60 yards short or twenty yards right or they might be on the green. It’s what happens after that that will make the biggest difference to your handicap.
Sim