As a high-handicap golfer myself, I can truly relate to the struggle experienced by many in the pursuit of progress.
The optimist in me wants to learn how to break 80, much like many other amateur golfers who are much more competent than I, but in reality I would be happy with being able to shoot lower scores and reduce my handicap into the teens.
So, when I came across this excellent Instagram video from Golf Monthly Deputy Editor Joel Tadman, I was so excited to head out onto the course to try his great golf tips for myself.
Using the latest Shot Scope Data, Joel uses his extensive playing experience (as a 3-handicapper) and his wealth of industry experience gained over the last decade to assist me and other high-handicap golfers to shoot lower scores with four simple tips…
4 Tips For High-Handicap Golfers To Shoot Lower Scores
Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product and video content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews as well as producing engaging, thought-provoking and helpful video content aimed at anyone with an interest in golf.
What Is A High-Handicapper?
Although there is some debate over the exact parameters, typically a high-handicapper in golf is a player with a handicap index of 20 or more.
The maximum handicap a player can receive is 54, with the majority of golfers falling into the high-handicap bracket.
4 Tips For High-Handicappers To Shoot Lower Scores
The video below outlines all four of my top tips for high-handicap golfers to shoot lower scores, utilising the excellent data and insights provided by Shot Scope.
I have also summarised my thoughts below, for anyone who prefers to read and perhaps revisit this advice.
As always, I’d love to hear if these tips have helped you to achieve your goal. Drop us a comment at the bottom of this page and we will share some of your best success stories with our audience in another article this season.
1. Choose The Right Equipment
Often, the downfall of many amateur golfers (including high-handicappers) is they don’t choose the correct equipment to give them…
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