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xrman wrote:

Another 7 a.m. practice session. I played the back 9 and used Steve Johnson’s Games within the game concept.
First game is “position” form the tee shot, ( twice on par 5 holes) , then the second game is attack the green/ get it on the green , the next game is chipping close ” scoring game”, then the last is the ” end game” ( putt in two).

I started OK on hole 10, with a good 203m drive to position ( left of centre), then I hit the green with a 7 i short but it rolled off ( 50% success?) I chipped on with GW but it was short ( 7 m from pin) ( fail) and two putted ( pass). 3/4 result.

Hole11 my tee shot on par 3 went a bit left, but pin high. position check! The next shot was a PW bump and run onto the green ( attack/ check) . I two putts form 3.7m (end/ check) 4/4

Hole 12 192m to middle of FW ( position/ check) . Attack the green with a 180 M 7W shot that rolled a long way onto the green ( attack/ check) Do I get bonus points?? and Two putt from 4.6 m ( end/ check) 4/4 since I didn’t need a scoring shot.

Hole 13 193m Tee shot to left of centre. The a 7 W that caught the wind and only went 147m . ( fail) I had to fade a 8i around the corner trees and just misses the green ( attack / fail) The scoring shot with 3H got me within 1.5 m. I missed the putt but down in 2 , so pass end game. 2/4 score

Hole 14.I hit a longish but straight Drive over the dam, but it rolled off the fairway into the trees right rough. ( fail/ position) My attack shot with the SL 3H low punch got me within 30 m of the green ( Fail/ attack) The 60 degree wedge/ 50% power got onto the green ( scoring / pass) and I two putted form 6.6 m ( pass end game) 2/4 score.

Hole 15 I hit a 190 m Draw shape tee shot to teh dog leg corner ( pass position), the a 155 m 5H ( now set at 23.5 degree) to the green ( attack pass) and two putted form 9.9 m ( end; pass) 4/4 score.

Hole 16 was into the glaring sun. I tried a fade aiming at the left side tree and hit it heel side of centre. Piss poor effort for 179m but it was in a good spot for shot two. I must have hooked / over cooked the second shot 159m ( 4W) and it ended up in the left rough just. I couldn’t see the ball flight ( position/ fail) .I was still about 170 m out , so I thought aim right of the green and hit another 4 W. I got the same result short and hooky. Anyway I used the SW to get the ball on the green. 1.7 m from the pin ( score: pass) and two putted ( end; pass) score 2/4

Hole 17 I hit a good draw 210m to the right side of the fairway ( position; pass) My 8 iron shot pulled a little left of my intended target, but that was where the pin was (Attack; pass). I was aiming right of centre and hoping to draw in back in. I two putted from 4.6m out ( pass) Score 4/4

Hole 18 is a par 3 into the wind 170m to the front of the green. I tried the 4W again and got the same result ( short hook) but it was in the middle . (Position; pass) I used by distance card to select a low bump and run shot and hit the 9 iron 42m but a tad left of my intended line. (Scoring : pass) I two putted from 1.5 m ( end pass) Score 4/4

The 4 mini -games was a bit of fun. I think it helped focus the purpose of each shot. It also reduced my stress level when putting. Thinking that I have two shots, made me relax on the first putt. My misses were small. They will start to drop in soon based on the law of averages.

What did I learn? Adjusting the Cobra F7 hybrid to 23.5 degrees gave me a 155m shot. It was creeping up to the 7W average shot when set at 22 degrees. I took some time on the range after the 9 holes to work out why I am hooking the Cobra F9 4 wood. I was thinking maybe the longer shaft is giving me too much toe up ( lie angle) and heading the shots left? Anyway I tried out that hypothesis by choking down and still got too much draw shape. I eventually worked out that if I lead more with my hands the club face wasn’t closing so quickly and I gained control again.

My next game is Thursday. I hope I see a little improvement.

I too love games to improve on course practice, good stuff keep up the good work.
not familiar with Steve Johnson game within game

He did a video a few days ago using “game within a game” and I thought the concept could be helpful in analysis of what isn’t working.

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Can break 80

Handicap down to 13

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Weetbix, Can break 80

I went out for a quick practice back 9 holes at 7:30 today. Just for interest, I reviewed how the 4 sections of the “game within a game” concept helped identify problem areas in my game.

1. Position. Did I get my tee shot in a good place to play at the green? 7/9 score. I pulled two tee shots into the left rough area.
2. Attacking the green. Did I hit my approach shot on or very near the green? 5/9 score. I was leaving my iron shots out right today.
3. Scoring shot /chips? 7/9 were close to the pin. I had one putt of 11.8 m and one of 10.1 m.
4. End game; can I get down in 2 putts? Score 8/9. Lag putting was good overall, but I missed 4 putts of about 1.5 m.

Was it useful? Yes I think so. It looks as if I need to practice my iron shots to a small target. I don’t generally do that . I need to practice 5 footers . I have been working on 3 footers and have improved.

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So near, but no cigar. Today I played 18 holes with my neighbour, an 80 year old local ex-club champion.
I hit an 81 OTS and he kept asking what my handicap was now!

9 pars/9 bogeys.
I hit 6 fairways/14 ( 43%) ; TSIP 10; missed 7 left side
6/18 GIR
average approach shot 119m
up and down 3/10
total putts 33 ( 3 one putts from 12.8m, 1.5m, 8.7m) / no 3 putts.

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Weetbix, Can break 80

It must be summer. There is not a cloud in the sky, it is warm and the wind is light on shore, keeping the heat at bay.
I had a 7:30 start on the back 9 for a practice hit. I wanted to concentrate on hitting my drive to position, working on fade shape shots mainly.

Hole 10: good position with 187m fade. I attacked the green with a 153m 5 Hybrid shot that went to the back of the green. it left me a long down hill putt. Putt #1 went too far and left a 6 m uphill return= 3 putts for a bogey.
Hole 11: I hit a 6 hybrid too far 159 after a big bounce. I expected 145m, but it was only just right of the rear edge of the green. My scoring chip with my 60W rolled though about 5 m, but I two putted for another bogey. I seem to hit that hybrid right of target.
Hole 12: number one index hole. I hit a good 200 m fade to position, left side of fairway. My attack shot at the green was a ripper 5H 169m . Two putts for a par.
Hole13:I hit a 193m draw and then a 148m 5 H to position on the dogleg corner. I hit my attack shot at the green with my 9i that went further than usual (114m) over the back of the green. Maybe I am clubbing up too much? I tried to roll the ball onto the green with my 3H, but hit it a bit hard. I two putted from 10 m. Bogey result.
Hole 14: I hit a draw 200 m over the water, then attacked the pin form 120m out with a 7 iron, expecting a draw to bring it back into the flag. I chipped on with the 60W, then 2 putted from 4 m.
Hole 15: Tee shot was a slight fade to the corner of the dogleg 190m, then I hit the 7W 177m ( 10 m too far) and had to chip back with the 60W again. I had a 1.5 m putt downhill and just missed. Bogey.
Hole 16: Another 200m fade shot. The ball ended up with a poor lie on the drain line, ball above my feet. With the sun in my eyes, I used my SL 19H and hit and hoped. I must have hooked it a bit, as I found it in the left trees. I hit another shot with the same club and was within 23m of the flag. I hit a GW chip and missed the 1.5 m putt, just.
Hole 17: I hit a good 213m draw to position, then attacked the green with my 7 i from 125m out. I pulled the shot a bit, but 2 putted
Hole 18: Into the glare again . I hit a fade 4W and hit the green. I didn’t see it. 2 putts from 13 m for a par.

I hit the Driver way better today. It looks as if I need to use my range finder to measure pin distances rather than rely on my GPS. I hit a few way too long.