What are Your 2017 Golf Goals?

[Onintoo3putt]

I'd like to break 80 once.  I had an 83 earlier this season with a (6) 3-putts so I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  

[Runnin]

On 8/10/2017 at 5:02 AM, Onintoo3putt said:

I'd like to break 80 once.  I had an 83 earlier this season with a (6) 3-putts so I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  

Caution: Once will not be enough.

[RickPro]

win more tournaments, i already won 2 this year. need to win the major events for the big prize money and trophies.

[Marty2019]

On 8/26/2017 at 1:36 AM, Runnin said:

Caution: Once will not be enough.

It's funny you say that, because "break 80 at least once" was my 2017 golf goal, and when I did it in March, it sort of took the wind out of my sails. 

I was playing from the senior tees, on a par 71 course, but that doesn't matter to me, I broke 80 fair and square, and I was absolutely ecstatic about it.  

But then my motivation to play seemed to ebb. 

I guess I had been playing off and on for 40 years with that goal, break 80, and I had come close repeatedly, and when it finally happened, I sort of felt like, "what now?," and for several months after that, I seemed to lose my motivation.  I'm only now getting it back. 

Weird. 

[boogielicious]

2 hours ago, rickrwon said:

win more tournaments, i already won 2 this year. need to win the major events for the big prize money and trophies.

You can have your achievements, like winning tournaments, added to your profile.

 

[RickPro]

On 8/28/2017 at 7:46 AM, boogielicious said:

You can have your achievements, like winning tournaments, added to your profile.

 

oh, thank you. i really appreciate it.

Edited August 30, 2017 by RandallT
Moved response out of quote

[Moodie10]

Started playing seriously again this year and started with a handicap of 28 (played off 13 when younger). 

 

At the start of the year I targeted 16 as my end of year handicap and as at today with maybe 1 or 2 competitions left before it gets too cold for me I am on 16.6. Relatively happy but know there is a lot more there as I am playing bounce games a lot closer to single figures player. Next year hoping to get down 10-12 range. 

[aasimzkhan]

Running out of time to be honest, what with only three months left in the year. But with the amateur season just about to start here, I want to bring my handicap down from 13.4 to 10. For that to happen, I'll need to play under my hc in competitive rounds, which is tough - but eminently doable. 

[Midpack]

On 5/26/2017 at 12:07 PM, Midpack said:

Having just resumed playing golf a month ago after a 15+ year layoff, my goal was to get back to shooting in the 80's consistently as I did back when. I've been to the driving range twice, took one lesson, played 9 alone twice, practiced putting a little and I've played three "official" 18-hole rounds so far and managed to get into the high 80's twice already (though on a very short local public course) - even with some laughably stupid/easily corrected mistakes. So my goal is in good shape. I guess I'll try to get my average into the low 80's and hopefully break 80 for 18 and/or 40 for 9 at least once yet this season (carded a 40 last Wed). And I am playing with 20 year old irons (pic left) & putter, but I did break down and buy some new but cheapo woods/metals TM RBZ's. My old putter has unfriended me so far so I may consider a new putter. With my modest goals, nothing wrong with my game that plenty of practice won't fix.

More than 4 months later - I'm pleasantly surprised! Started the year with a running 5 round HI of 18-20 and finished with a 12 on my last five rounds. Frankly I didn't expect to break 80 ever again, but managed a 79 and a 77 in September, I'll readily admit I was beside myself both times! I would attribute my revival (after 15 years idle) and improvement to:

• lots of rounds/practice (3-4 times/week),
• finding a good pro and taking some lessons (that'll continue next Spring) and
• Lowest Score Wins book (honestly, not patronizing) - Separation values, how to practice various shots and game planning (shot zones & decision mapping) - all very helpful!

I guess I'll have to set more ambitious goals for 2018, but not complaining, a good problem.

Now the trick is to try to avoid forgetting everything I learned over the Winter.

Edited October 2, 2017 by Midpack

[dennyjones]

1 hour ago, Midpack said:

Now the trick is to try to avoid forgetting everything I learned over the Winter.

+1

[CCC]

I don't like hitting  balls on the range. Because, I get bored doing it. I need to hit a lot more balls on the range.

Edited October 20, 2017 by CCC

[bear996]

I wanna play an entire round without losing a ball, and maybe play my first 18 hole course before the end of the year if I feel ready.

[tehuti]

My 2017 goal has nearly been achieved. It was just to start playing again. Thanks to a buddy that started inviting me out to play a few rounds I have the bug again. So I plan to just relearn to play this year and set some real goals for 2018.

[Patch]

My 2017 goal worked out pretty well for me. I played alot of golf, and didn't lose much. 

My 2018 goals have already been started. Back in October.  Just want to keep playing, while carding a few 79s, and 78s every once in a while. 

[billchao]

I apparently forgot to post goals this year... Well there are two weeks left in the season so:

1. Play at least 2 rounds of golf.
2. Finish the year with a sub-14 index.
3. Break 80.

First goal is easy, second goal only takes one round with a 12 differential or less to achieve, and the last one probably isn't happening.

[iacas]

We aren't doing the recap topic yet. Soon. December, maybe. Just like every other year. So hold on people.

[Binh Nguyen]

2 months left, it would be nice to "broke" under 10 I guess. 81 is my goal. Next year will be broke 80.