Alright, let’s talk about this “biden 6 handicap” thing. So, it all started when I was watching some golf on TV, and I got this crazy idea in my head: I’m gonna get my handicap down to a 6. I know, I know, ambitious, right? But hey, gotta have goals!
First things first, I assessed the damage. I went out and played a round, just to see where I was at. No pressure, just a baseline. I shot a solid 88, which, let’s be honest, is not gonna cut it for a 6 handicap. But hey, gotta start somewhere!
Next, I identified the problem areas. It wasn’t just one thing; it was a bunch of little things adding up. My short game was atrocious, my driving was inconsistent, and my iron play was…well, let’s just say it needed work. So, I decided to break it down:
- Short Game: This was the biggest killer. Chipping, putting, bunker shots – all a mess. I was easily losing 5-6 strokes around the green every round.
- Driving: When I hit it well, it was great. But too often, I was slicing it into the trees or hooking it into the water. Consistency was key.
- Iron Play: Distance control was my main issue. I was either coming up short or flying the green.
Okay, so I had my list. Now it was time to put in the work. I started with the short game. I spent hours at the practice green, chipping and putting. I watched YouTube videos, read articles, and even asked the club pro for some tips. I focused on:
- Chipping: Getting the ball close, not necessarily in the hole.
- Putting: Reading the greens better and developing a consistent stroke.
- Bunker Shots: Just getting the ball out!
For my driving, I hit the range. I worked on my swing, focusing on staying balanced and keeping the clubface square at impact. I also started using a launch monitor to track my stats and identify any flaws in my swing.
- Launch Angle Making sure I was launching the ball high enough
- Spin Rate Making sure I wasn’t spinning the ball too much
Then the irons, more range time. I focused on distance control, hitting different clubs to various targets. I used a rangefinder to get precise distances and tracked my results.
- Ball Striking Making sure I hit the ball in the center of the face.
- Distance Gapping Making sure I knew how far I hit each club
Of course, practice is one thing, but playing is another. I started playing more rounds, focusing on implementing what I had learned in practice. I kept track of my stats, analyzing my strengths and weaknesses after each round.
It wasn’t easy. There were days when I felt like I was getting worse, not better. But I stuck with it, kept practicing, and kept learning. And slowly but surely, I started to see improvement.
After a few months of hard work, I finally broke 80. Then I started shooting in the low 70s. My handicap started to drop. It was a grind. I started seeing results and the feeling was amazing!
Did I get down to a 6 handicap? Not yet. I’m currently sitting at an 8, which is still a huge improvement from where I started. But I’m not giving up. I’m going to keep practicing, keep playing, and keep pushing myself. Maybe one day, I’ll reach that 6 handicap goal. Wish me luck!
