Broke 80!

[James_Black]

12 pars 7 bogies and a double for a 79.

went out in 38 (+2)
came in 41 (+7)

46 points for the win.
Didn't go towards my handicap either because I found out after the round that winter rules were in place.

hopefully I can do it again on Friday!

[colin007]

thats awesome. really, so few people every legitimately break 80. many never break 90. good for you!

[darkhunter139]

Awesome congrats. Whats the difference between regulsr and winter rules?

[SteelCitySlice]

Fantastic, congratulations! Must have been a great feeling!

[James_Black]

Awesome congrats. Whats the difference between regulsr and winter rules?

pick clean and place on the fairway.

if conditions are really bad pick clean and place everywhere

[1par2win]

Awesome job! Have you been able to take your eyes of the scorecard yet?!?! I remember the first time I broke 80. Shot a 39 on the front 9 and the pressure was getting to me on the back. Had a shaky bogey on 10, doubled 11, and hit the green on 12. I left my putt about 10 feet short (sure sign of gagging for me!) and had to really focus on making a solid stroke for the par. Lined it up and "boom", in it went. It was such a boost that I birdied the next two holes and after parring the next two could really see myself carding a sub 80's score. Walking up 18 knowing 3 putts gets me in at 79 and proceeded to hole out in two putts for back to back 39's! Still my best career round.

So tell me what was "the moment" in your round? There is always a moment when you spring forward almost like your launched! Mine was making that 10 footer on 12. What was yours?

[Stretch]

Nice one!

[TXjammer]

AWESOME! Nothing like setting a goal and reaching it, huh?! So, speaking of which...what is your next goal?

[andef]

pick clean and place on the fairway.

And due to that the round doesn't count? Here in Norway our scores count whatever the rules are, as long as you're playing following the rules pick clean and place is still allowed.

Congrats on the 79! Felt great the first time I managed one. Just one brief question, how do the handicap regulations in Ireland compare to those in the UK. As an example, here you can't go less below a 4.5 index unless it's a round in tournament play. How does it work over there?

[James_Black]

Awesome job! Have you been able to take your eyes of the scorecard yet?!?! I remember the first time I broke 80. Shot a 39 on the front 9 and the pressure was getting to me on the back. Had a shaky bogey on 10, doubled 11, and hit the green on 12. I left my putt about 10 feet short (sure sign of gagging for me!) and had to really focus on making a solid stroke for the par. Lined it up and "boom", in it went. It was such a boost that I birdied the next two holes and after parring the next two could really see myself carding a sub 80's score. Walking up 18 knowing 3 putts gets me in at 79 and proceeded to hole out in two putts for back to back 39's! Still my best career round.

I got 5 pars in a row starting off, got a bogey on 6 and then kept getting pars.

Things started to fall apart from the 8th to the 11th and then on the 12th (par 3) I went into the bunker on the left and stuck it to tap in range.

Just one brief question, how do the handicap regulations in Ireland compare to those in the UK. As an example, here you can't go less below a 4.5 index unless it's a round in tournament play. How does it work over there?

not sure, I only play tournaments because juniors are only allowed to play in tournaments for their handicap. Some other guys might be able to answer that one.

So, speaking of which...what is your next goal?

do it again!

[TheGeekGolfer]

Great job! I have my scorecards from breaking 100, 90, 80, and the 73 I shot 2 weeks ago. Great work!

[Jameshooper]

Congratulations!! Its a great feeling.....makes you feel like the time you put in on the range and putting green is paying off. I've only broke 80 (76, 76, 78) a few times, and boy it made me feel good. I've broken 40 a few times this year on the front or back, but just can't put a good front and back together... (38, 43 or 39 41).

Congrats again!!

[JT SCRATCH]

not trying to be a dick here, but if you had 12 pars, 7 bogeys, and 1 double bogey, does that not equal 20 holes played???

congrats though on the score. im sure its just an error in the totals.

[BostonSully]

not trying to be a dick here, but if you had 12 pars, 7 bogeys, and 1 double bogey, does that not equal 20 holes played???

Even more impressive!!! a 79 on the rare 20 hole course GJ man.

[James_Black]

not trying to be a dick here, but if you had 12 pars, 7 bogeys, and 1 double bogey, does that not equal 20 holes played???

sorry.

10 pars 7 bogeys 1 double. Thanks lol!

[resapudfures]

Congrats!

[nhwoj]

Congrats! And to do it in the winter is even more impressive.

[2bGood]

Well done I am sure you won't forget doing this as it is a major deal.

I remember when I broke 80, I actually had no idea where I stood as I was in the 'playing well trance' and sunk an 8' putt on 18 for birdie. I had not clue that the putt was for a 79, and I am glad I didn't as I am sure it would have made that putt 1000% harder.

Sadly that was Nov 11th of last year and I have shot under 80 since, a few 80's, lots of 81's and 82's but no 79's.

Go out there and do it again soon and keep the role going - next stop will be single digit cap for you!