The prize for the biggest handicap cut during the Easter Holidays is being presented early. Archie has taken a spectacular10 shots off. He had 43 stableford points last week and a nett 67 yesterday and his handicap has been reduced from 32 to 21.7. He has worked very hard on a swing change during the winter and it’s certainly paying dividends. Other cuts from yesterday saw Conan take off 4 shots (which normally would have been incredible) Stuart took 2 shots again brilliant and Cameron also took 1 shot off. Below is my blog from 13th October 2020 when Archie was presented with his first handicap Certificate and my prediction then was bang on.
I have had the pleasure of accompanying Archie out on the course twice over the last 4 days. On Saturday he played in the Junior Competition and finished 2nd. I was very impressed by his general play but noticed that his only improvement area was putting. I offered my assistance and today we spent an hour on the practice putting green working on pace, the most important aspect. We tried a few putters and Archie found one which suited him, lighter in weight, thicker grip and easier to judge pace. Dawn and I then took him out for 9 holes and wow what a difference. 17 putts for the 9 holes played (he did have one putt from off the green but using PGA stats this one didn’t count) His confidence is sky high, he shot 47, 12 over par so his 32 handicap will be reduced very soon. Such a pleasure to see a youngster just out wanting to play, learn, take advice and have fun, he will have a bright future.
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