Golfers at all levels have aspirations. Those at the top of the sport want to win big events, to earn money or to earn status and recognition for their ability on the course. Those just starting out in the game might hope to get the ball airborne, then make a par for the first time, then to break 100.
But the largest bulk of golfers on the planet are those who play competent but inconsistent golf, with a mid to high handicap. Progressing to a point where, even if briefly, they can say they hold a “single figure handicap” is a principal golfing ambition for many of those golfers. For a decent percentage, it’s a legitimate possibility. With dedication and directed effort, reaching a single figure handicap is achievable for most who pick up a club.
By practising in all areas of the game, taking lessons, working on strategy and physical fitness, a single figure handicap is in reach for more players than might think it so. As a starting point for those aspiring towards single digits, here’s a look at what all single figure handicaps do.
Play As Often as humanly possible
I’ve had this putt before…
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Golf is not a sport one can dip in and out of if they wish to improve. Single figure handicaps will play whenever the opportunity arises: Before work, after work, when they should be at work, on weekends, high days and holidays, wedding anniversaries, the birthdays of their children… The dedicated single figure handicapper will find a way to get out on course. There’s no better way to attain and maintain a single figure handicap than regular golfing.
With the World Handicap System and the option for entering General Play scores, every round presents a chance to lower your handicap. The more you play, the better you get, the better your average score is, the better your resulting handicap. With WHS in mind, here’s the next thing that single handicaps do… They:
Persevere
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To maintain a single figure handicap, a golfer needs a “never-say-die” attitude. A bad hole, even a bad couple of holes, does not mean…
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