Is this a horrible score?

Question

I have played a par 3 course three times and two of the times I scored a 74, this is a par 54 course. Is a 74 on a 54 course horrible? The third time I did not keep score so I don't know what I got, it was terribly windy that day and the fairways are small on that course so... i'm figuring I scored in the high or mid 80's...
Thanks for all the answers,
TigerWoodsFan.

Answer 1

Was it better than the last time you played? If it is, you've made progress and are getting some repeatability in your swing. Keep playing and it can only get better.

Answer 2

If you want to dramatically lower your score, you need to do 3 things:

(1) Practice. Most people don't practice nearly enough. Spending time out on the course is great (and, frankly, more fun), but there's a reason that Tiger and Vijay spend 12 hours a day on the range.

(2) Practice the right things. If you're just learning, you should learn the game from the green back to the tee. In other words, focus your practice on putting and chipping, and save the irons and woods for later. The reason is pretty simple: if you play even par golf, then half of your shots are supposed to come around the green, and only a quarter come from the tee. But, if you watch most people's practice habits, they'll spend 75% of their time working on their woods, 24% on their irons, and then MAYBE go knock a few putts around.

Get your shortgame in order and your scores will plummet. Plus, you'll have more confidence knowing that you can get yourself out of trouble, and taking the pressure off will improve your long game.

(3) Take some lessons. If you haven't ever taken a lesson, have a pro teach you the basics.

Enjoy!!

Answer 3

For a beginner not bad. Try for consistency at first - and the lower scores will come. It can't be done overnight that is for sure. Takes a while. Hang in there it is worth it in the end.
By the way - just enjoy the game and don't score for at least 6 - 8 months - then you won't get despondent. That's what I did, you'll need all the encouragement you can get.

Answer 4

Your score isn't that bad.

Consider if you scored a bogey (4) on every hole, you would score 72, and you were only two strokes above that. Unless you're a low handicap, most players would be happy to be able to average a bogey. However, all courses are not created equal, so it really depends on the degree of difficulty on this particular course.

Answer 5

if just starting out not bad at all, it takes alot of time to get adjusted and get the fundamentals down, I have been playing for about 3 1/2 yrs, and just now able to shoot in the lower 90s, that is after a few lessons. Keep your chin up and enjoy the game, it's not all about what score you shot.

Answer 6

well let's put it this way, you won't be on the tour any time soon. The wind is just another obstacle you need to overcome, it's no excuse for a bad score. Watch the pros, they play in the rain, wind and cold. They know how to make the ball do what they need it to do in all conditions. I'm not saying you need to play like the pros but is something to aspire to. Try to do what they do and you will get better.

Answer 7

Not a high-handicapper;that's the score of a mid-level handicapper. I would aim for a score in the 60-70 range.

Answer 8

it would depend on how long you are playing golf and what age you are.if you are in your teens and have played a lot of golf then yes it is a horrible score and if u are any older the same answer.if you are continuously getting this score then there must be something wrong with your swing.

Answer 9

that's pretty bad. you'll get eaten alive at a par 72 course. You'd probly shoot about 105-110.

Answer 10

If you are a beginner, that is not horrible at all. Just keep practicing and you will be able to improve your scores