Paul Goydos Handicap

[Rainmaker]

11 hours ago, RussUK said:

I think thats becoming more the case these days. Back in the late 60's my uncle played high level amateur golf. In those days he was scratch and after finishing runner up in one of the big comps he was approached by an agent offering to sponsor him to turn pro.

He turned it down as he didnt think he was good enough to compete. He's one of the best golfers i have seen even approaching his 70's.

Yeah . .Thanks a lot, Tiger Woods.  I think before Tiger a scratch or plus 1 would have a much more realistic chance than today.  Of course - he'd be playing for less than half the money.  

[RussUK]

9 hours ago, Rainmaker said:

Yeah . .Thanks a lot, Tiger Woods.  I think before Tiger a scratch or plus 1 would have a much more realistic chance than today.  Of course - he'd be playing for less than half the money.  

Very true. When my Uncle was considering going pro, one of the other things that put him off apart from "not being good enough" was the money side. There was little to no sponsorship in those days for the pro starting out so you actually needed money before you even started. 

he was told it was a simple as "if you dont have monery you cant afford to play but if you dont play you cant afford to eat". Tour pro's today dont appreaciate how good a lot of them have it.

[StefanUrkel]

So what is the difference between a 2 handicap and a +6?  short game?

[iacas]

24 minutes ago, StefanUrkel said:

So what is the difference between a 2 handicap and a +6?  short game?

Everything.

More so driving and approach shots. Slightly less so putting.