Tournament today- do I have it in me?

[right handed phil mickelson]

Alright so there is a club championship going on at my home course (literally; I live on the 6th hole). It started yesterday and I did not do well at all. I did horrible actually. I shot an 85.

Now, I would really like to be in the top ten, and I don't think I can do that with an 85 but im going to try. My question is, do you think I could shoot in the 60's today if im on my game? I think it's about time I get there, plus im very comfortable with this course.

After having a bad round, I think it's time for a good one. I shoot consistently around 75-78 on this course. Do you think I could get it done? I'm going to post today's score on this thread as soon as I'm done- tee time is 1:00 pm Eastern. Thanks!

[Bourbon and Coke]

Nope, sure don't.

[trumpetgolf]

Nope, sure don't.

Harsh.

Not knowing anything terribly specific about your game or the course you are playing, it's possible if you play a really fantastic round. Have you ever shot in the 60s at this course? It's good to go into the round with a positive mind set looking to put up a low number. Just remember, don't put any extra pressure on yourself to make each and every shot, just play the game.

[TheNatural]

it probably comes down to how well you start off. 3 under after 6 holes is what your looking for, good luck. 74 is your lowest? just take a bit more time to think about every shot and happy flag hunting cuz thats what you need to do.

[right handed phil mickelson]

thanks, and yea harsh lol but I get where you are coming from. 74 is my lowest round in competition sorry. I've shot a 70 at this course before.

[Pinseeker81]

Do you have it in you? Of course you do. Can you keep your head in the right place for 18 holes to get it out of you and on the course? Only you really know.
Best of luck, and I hope you do it!

[Fat Slice]

Sure, you can, and you might. I shot an 83 off a 36+ handicap once - anything's possible. Take it one stroke at a time and good luck!

[walk18]

as a similar capper, I'd say first of all 85 isn't the end of the world. As far as shooting in the 60's, well that would be a career low for you, right? Technically it would be possible, but for god's sake don't be disappointed if it doesn't happen. I'd say be happy with anything in the 70's honestly.

[iacas]

Do you think I could get it done?

No.

And the USGA says the odds of you shooting -3, or 10 better than your 7 index, is about 84,300 to 1. The key to reaching your goals is to be realistic about them. You're just setting yourself up for massive failure.

[HSip]

First off good luck to you but I must agree with the previous poster that the odds are against you. If you shoot a mid 70's round (or a 70, your previous best) - You can't be disappointed with that. That would be one heck of a bounce back, one you should be proud of.

[johnL7]

I think it is definitely a possibility, but if you don't pull it off don't be too disappointed about it. All you have to do is keep the ball in play off the tee, hit 70% of greens, and take advantage of the par 5's. If you do these things, and stay focused after you hit a bad shot, then you can definitely shoot in the 60's.

[right handed phil mickelson]

76. shot a 76. oh well. There's always a next time

[RocketSauce]

No.

thats the most realistic post ive read so far (besides the "nope, sure dont" response, lol). c'mon, i know the PC statement would be YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU SET YOUR MIND TO IT! but c'mon. you're playing in a tournament and you want to shoot 6+ shots better than you have ever shot before on that course? i would have to say no way too. and with that said, you probably went out and shot a 67 today, lol, cuz im usually wrong, hehe

EDIT: just saw your post where you said you shot a 76....not bad!