1st Time Under Par!!!!!!!!!

I shot my first under par 18 today at Copper Creek.  33-34= 67 (-2) from the blue tees (1 up from the tips I normally play 5517 yard, 64.8/113).

16 GIR (official, plus 1 fringe), 33 putts official (34 actual with three 1 putts and one 3 putt).  Other than the 3 putt, I liked the way I hit everything EXCEPT for the shanked 9 iron that led to a double bogey 5 on 17.  The wind had been gusty all day and I never got comfortable with the shot.

Gorgeous day in the mountains with hardly a cloud in the sky- too bad it was closing day for Copper (but understandable considering we had a 1.5 hour frost delay due to overnight temps in the 20s)

Thanks...I remember you telling me that it wouldn't be long.

I know this is something you are looking to do- it might not feel the same if you were to play an easier course like I did, but I think it is something you should consider- do it once on an easy course, then the next time you get in that situation on your regular course, you might feel more comfortable closing the deal.

Big congrats!! With how stringently you follow the rules I am surprised you found 3 people to play with as indicated on your scorecard.

Just kidding.

Awesome round bro.  Don't fret over it not happening on a tougher course, you've still got to hit quality golf shots for 18 holes regardless.  Cheers.

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No point getting into it with someone like this

Congrats - I don't care how long or difficult the course is.  It's a victory in maintaining the effort for the full 18.

(I have a few 5 foot putts I've been proud of - depends on the difficulty of the putt)

I meant to try something like this to gain confidence.  But in my case, Murphy's Law is likely to take cover.  If I find the easiest rated course andy play, I will have my worst round of the month.

Much better qualified than other bragging posts I've seen.

Way to go! Congrats!!

That'll screw up your handicap to start next season.  Nice round though, anyway.

I know I should follow your lead Nutter but

That's the beauty of golf Phil- I can be totally pumped about shooting 2.2 over the course rating, another guy can be proud to break 90 for the first time where you, as an internet advertised +3, would have to shoot 57 to be just as happy with your round.  With 30 years teaching experience, I am surprised that you don't realize that different players have different standards as to what they consider a very good round for them.

You said you were looking for the next big thing- anytime you want to come up to CO, let's put a wager on you shooting 57 or better for 18 holes at Copper Creek.  You told me you are not the real Mac O'Grady, so as long as you are not a current/former tour player, I'll even give you odds and agree to cover all your expenses if you do it.  (If you are a tour player, I'll still make the wager with you, but can't give you odds, etc).  Or better yet, why don't we randomly pick a handful of your current students- you give me $___ for each shot they shoot over 67 and I will give you the same for each shot they shoot under 67.

Wow, I'm impressed....especially with a double!!

Congratulations Matt.

I agree with this.

I can (and others probably as well) take satisfaction from just one good shot, even if I shoot a bad round.