How do I get to the next level golfer?

Question

Hi I am a 16 y/o with a 2 handicap. I usually shoot around even par. I was wondering how to get to the next teir of abiltiy. I practice at my city course about 5-6 times a week and have been going to a coach now for 3 months. He has changed my swing quite a bit. I really would like to play D1 golf. My coach is the coach for a local D2 college and he said im good enough to go play there now. Average 280 off the tee ,11 gir, 27 putts,hit 80 % of fairways and get up and down a lot. I am wondering what I can do to get better.

Answer 1

Practice, practice, practice when you get done practice somemore.

Answer 2

I doesn't matter what you shoot when nobody is around. The point is you need to compete as much as you can.

If your city is anything like mine there will be a half dozen courses with outstanding mens clubs. Find one that doesn't have age restrictions and play EVERY SINGLE WEEK.

Practice Practice Practice???

I say compete compete compete!!!

Good Luck

Answer 3

Hey!! You are better than Tiger Woods was at 16 . Keep it up !! You have a great future. Play all the Junior tournaments and see how you stack up with them. Then tell me if your 2 handicap holds up on tournament courses.

Answer 4

If all your info is accurate........the stat I am most interested in is ball placement from 100 yds in.     Work about 70 % on Short game.....thats where more shots are lost than any place else on the course.   spend a minimum of an hour a day putting.  You'd be amazed at how fast your scores will drop.

Answer 5

I am also 16 and right around where you are in abilities. I've noticed that when i shoot my best rounds i dont miss putts inside 6 feet. I know that hitting it close and making birdies is the best part of shooting low rounds, but you HAVE to make those short putts. They glue the round together.

Answer 6

First, Tiger was way better than a 2 at age 16.  I dont know what that guy is talking about.  The only secret is hard work.  You'll need to practice more than 5-6 times a week though.  The game takes a complete everyday commitment.  If you want it, you gotta go it.