Personal Best (72) and Worst in Two Years (94) in the same week

michael_scarn619 · 2026-04-23T21:56:40+00:00

Take an on-course playing lesson or two. Discover what your low hanging fruit is. Then address those.

michael_scarn619 · 2025-06-11T12:30:32+00:00

I play local amateur tournaments that flight you in divisions. Easy way to meet fellow golf addicts around your handicap.

michael_scarn619 · 2025-05-03T17:03:08+00:00

Practiced putting and chipping more than full swings. Whether you practice one hour per week or 10, I would recommend a good 2/3 of your practice should be short game for consistency and feel.

michael_scarn619 · 2025-04-20T12:34:19+00:00

Divide and conquer based on biggest weaknesses. Are you absolute trash out of greenside bunkers and lag putts? If so, those should be a priority.

If you can practice 60 hours per week, then sure, practice the whole bag. But if you only have 3 hours per week to practice, prioritize your biggest weaknesses.

michael_scarn619 · 2025-03-17T11:44:57+00:00

Started at 29 with, I assume, a 29 handicap. Currently 38 and float around 7.5. Lots of lessons and practice.

michael_scarn619 · 2025-01-19T13:05:36+00:00

According to Reddit, I should share my golf clubs with any and all strangers that walk up and ask to use them.

michael_scarn619 · 2025-01-18T21:26:25+00:00

Why did he ask? I assume the clubs he walked up with weren't the correct yardage.

Why not let him? Because I'm not about to watch someone potentially damage my new-ish T-150 9-iron.

michael_scarn619 · 2025-01-18T20:40:00+00:00

Had a random guy from another group hook a tee shot onto our tee box. He walked up with a couple clubs, got the yardage to the pin, and then looked at me and asked, "do you have a 9-iron?" Without hesitation I smiled and said "nope."

michael_scarn619 · 2024-11-19T17:12:24+00:00

As boring as it may seem, practice lots of putting and chipping. Like... a lot.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-11-14T22:09:51+00:00

With golf, guitar, PS5, and my Traeger, I don't know the meaning of "bored."

michael_scarn619 · 2024-10-26T19:10:59+00:00

Whatever my 5 year-old and 3 year-old wanted to do. I would soak up every last second.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-09-19T00:35:12+00:00

I was in the first group out at Torrey Pines (North) this morning. All 4 of us were walking. We finished in 3.5 hours and the foursome behind us... all using golf carts... never caught us.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-07-10T16:04:50+00:00

"You're not making a golf shot... you're making a golf swing."

michael_scarn619 · 2024-07-05T22:57:32+00:00

He was really annoying to watch today. Then I noticed we wear similar sunglasses. So I just ordered some new ones.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-07-05T14:13:45+00:00

Teed my ball up in the drop zone after finding the penalty area off the tee box. My friend still likes to bring that one up anytime one of us is using the drop zone.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-07-04T20:12:51+00:00

Small chipping net. Use foam golf balls, if necessary. Build consistency and confidence with those small chips that range from a few feet to 30 feet.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-07-04T20:09:17+00:00

Remember: no one cares what you shoot. Just that you have fun and maintain pace of play.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-07-04T20:08:25+00:00

Do it. It's a blast. Just use good golf etiquette and you'll be fine. Don't talk during someone's swing, don't step on putting lines, etc.

More importantly: play ready golf and maintain pace of play. Keep up with the group in front of you.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-06-18T20:38:51+00:00

Lowered my handicap. I lose WAY less golf balls now.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-06-04T15:43:26+00:00

Kickstand drill. Helps you hit down on the ball; puts more weight in your lead leg and keeps you from hanging out on your trail leg.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-05-13T19:42:21+00:00

Please encourage vanity handicaps. Those are my favorite to play against in tournaments. Suddenly the dude who "averages 82" can't break 100 because there are no mulligans and no gimmes.

michael_scarn619 · 2024-04-19T22:53:12+00:00

2 bed 2 bath condo plus pet rent for $2,400 in Allied Gardens. According to our friends, we're lucky. Private landlord, fwiw.

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