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My goal for the summer is to be playing in the mid to high 80s. I know I have what it takes and I put in the time it takes to get there. I played a pretty tough course today (71.3/126) and shot extremely well with my irons and chipping was decent, not great though. Anyhow, I shot a 96, which should have really been in the 80s. I hit 6 GIR, 6 3-putts, and fell apart with a tripple on the 18th freakn hole when my drive was in the fairway.

With that said, you guys know where my work has to be done in a major way. PUTTING!!!

I'll get it though!!!

LIVING A DREAM
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY #56

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Good luck, its tough. I've taken a few steps backwards the past few weeks.

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Good luck, its tough. I've taken a few steps backwards the past few weeks.

I'll get there soon enough.... Tackling the course again in the morning.

LIVING A DREAM
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY #56

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My goal for the summer is to be playing in the mid to high 80s. I know I have what it takes and I put in the time it takes to get there. I played a pretty tough course today (71.3/126) and shot extremely well with my irons and chipping was decent, not great though. Anyhow, I shot a 96, which should have really been in the 80s. I hit 6 GIR, 6 3-putts, and fell apart with a tripple on the 18th freakn hole when my drive was in the fairway.

I know how you feel. A few shots, 1 or two puts and you're down 10 strokes. So close, yet so far.

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That is basically my goal as well. My "dream" goal is to break 80, but as yet I have yet to convince myself that it's realistic. I think a real goal for this year is to get playing to the low to mid 80's most rounds. I watched Phil's short game DVD, and have started putting some of it into to practice. When I concentrate, it works!

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Myself being in the same boat, let me share my latest experience. I have had two rounds of 40 putts and ended up scoring 90, thats a very reachable mid 80's score. Issue for my has been 3 putts, many of which are missing short putts by an inch or two.

My mistake has been making tentative strokes for the short putts. Take the right backswing and a firm and non-decelerating forward stroke. This eliminates doubts and pull/pushes of the short 2-3 footers.

Try this out, hopefully it helps you too.
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Dang it, did it again yesterday!! Went out and played the other 18 at the same clube and shot a 96 with 6 3-putts. Anyhow, it got better as the day went on. I started my first 2 holes with a 7 & 8. Shot a 53 on the first 9 with 5 3-putts. Recovered on the last 9 with a 43 and 1 3-putt. I even had an eagle putt on hole 18 (par 5), missed it, but walked away with the birdie.

If I just straighten out the front 9, I would have been in good shape. My irons are great right now.... It's those gosh darn putts!!

LIVING A DREAM
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY #56

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