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Wed, Oct 7 2020 9:35 AM (5 replies)
  • jmalmo
    20 Posts
    Tue, Oct 6 2020 8:34 AM

    Yesterday I had a 63.15 handicap and I hit -4 on 18 holes at St. Andrews and my handicap has not changed. Today I have done -3 and I am still with 63.15. What result must be done to improve the handicap? I want to reach the Tour Master.

    Thank you

  • Mythanatos
    2,203 Posts
    Tue, Oct 6 2020 10:01 AM

    You are saturated so only scores that lower your average will count.

    So you need to shoot 63 or lower for 18 holes. or 31 and lower for 9 holes.

  • claremoreblue
    2,322 Posts
    Tue, Oct 6 2020 11:36 AM

    A 68 and 69 would only raise your average! That's going the wrong way but it appears you have saturated in master tier so it didn't go up. 

  • alosso
    21,034 Posts
    Tue, Oct 6 2020 10:40 PM

    jmalmo:
    What result must be done to improve the handicap?

    First off, you have plenty Master games, many more than the 40 necessary to saturate as a Master. Now, only scores reducing the average will count.

    Two, let's talk gross scores to come to the bottom of averages. Your 32 equals 64 in the calculations, 33 equals 66. Since neither seems to drop your average, only 31s (=62) and lower will contribute to your tier promotion. You had three of those scores about a month ago, so you know how to do it - do it more!

    (but not on Par3, Par5 and CC Custom courses!)

    It might help if you replace that %$§& Starter wedge - have fun!

  • jmalmo
    20 Posts
    Wed, Oct 7 2020 3:57 AM

    Thank you all. It is understood.

    Would it help me to win some games to higher level players?

  • Mythanatos
    2,203 Posts
    Wed, Oct 7 2020 9:35 AM

    jmalmo:

    Thank you all. It is understood.

    Would it help me to win some games to higher level players?

    yes but no one really knows how much or how often.

    However

    If you win a Ready go you will automatically move up to the next tier. This occurs all the way up to TM going to Legend. I hit Legend around level 80 or so by this method. Think i also hit TM early too.

    So you may want to give ready gos a try. all you need is 1 win.

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