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| Use Target Golf to set expectations |
A common mistake that new golfers make is comparing what they shoot on a hole to par. Par is for "scratch", or zero handicap, golfers. New golfers need a different "target" other than par. When you first start playing golf, set a target for yourself at something like "par + 2" for each hole. Over 18 holes, assuming that par for the course is 72, your target would be 72 + 36, or 108. But, more importantly, you have a target for each hole that is reasonable. For example, you just played a par 4 hole. You got a 7. That's not that bad, only 1 over your target. If you had shot a 5, you might think "Wow, 1 under target - that's almost like a birdie". Having a realistic target for each hole is a good way to set your expectations reasonably and enjoy your golf more. Over time, adjust your target accordingly by half a stroke. From "par + 2" move to a "par + 1.5" target. At "par + 1.5", for the par 4 hole, a 5 is good, a 6 OK, a 7 not all that bad, etc. And, a "par + 1.5" target brings your overall target score under that magic "breaking 100" number. After your first few rounds of golf, you will have a good idea where to set that first target. It could be "par + 4" or whatever you need to make expectations realistic and golf more fun. Just don't make "par" your target. |
