Handicap 8 in one year...what's next?

[pulsar23]

Hello.
In March 2007 it was the first time in my life that i took a golf club in my hand. i had about 10 private lessons in april 07. after that i never had any lessons.

During 2007 i was playing golf 3-4 times per week (range & course). Today i have hdcp 8. I pratice 2-3 time per week.
i am 24 and i am pretty obsessed whit golf. now i like to take it seriously. tell me honestly, do i still have any chances to become pro player.

[Adam Pettman]

If you ever get down to a handicap of +3 of the back tees on a tough course then maybe, until then enjoy golf.

[DaGris]

you've done great in one year, maybe you're the next Tiger?!

[eclark53520]

Originally Posted by Adam Pettman

If you ever get down to a handicap of -3 of the back tees on a tough course then maybe, until then enjoy golf.

+3 is what i am thinking you mean.

This means you play 3 under par most of the time

[Adam Pettman]

Originally Posted by eclark53520

+3 is what i am thinking you mean.

This means you play 3 under par most of the time

You're right, I'm watching the masters and don't have the ability to multi-task.

[Armygolf]

WOW! I wish I could spend that much time on the course. What was your handicap when you started?

[pulsar23]

When i started....it was 54. I played my first coure 61 over par.
i know i have to get down to a handicap of +3 fom back tees. but.. am i too old to start playing golf seriously?

[Adam Pettman]

Originally Posted by pulsar23

i know i have to get down to a handicap of +3 from back tees. but.. am i too old to start playing golf seriously?

No they let you play no matter what your age, your improvement is impressive but no-one should be even thinking about pro until they can play a course and realistically expect to shoot par.

[Irish]

At age three, Tiger Woods shot a 48 over nine holes at the Navy Golf Club in Cypress

bit of catching up to do

[pulsar23]

one question?
does anyone starts playing pga tour at 30,35....

[DaGris]

Originally Posted by pulsar23

one question?
does anyone starts playing pga tour at 30,35....

I'm sure it has happened...I dont know who,...but I'm sure someone started late. I heard Jim Furyk say he didnt start playing golf until he was 14....thats later than most pro golfers, your only 10 years older

[warbirdlover]

PGA qualifying school I guess....

[SilverUberXeno]

Youth has an advantage, but no I wouldn't say it's impossible at all. Something you could consider as a possibility is getting to scratch and taking your Player's Ability Test (PAT) to become a PGA professional. But honestly, there are tournaments everywhere. You don't need to be on the PGA tour to win tournaments. If you were 35 and shooting -7 through 18 you'd get through qualifying school. Just might have time to only win 4 majors instead of 40 . Win once on tour and you're probably financially comfortable.

[ManchesterGolfer]

I'm aiming high too, I will be a Tour Pro......Champions tour that is. I'm 31 now so I have another 19 years or so to drop the 7 shots to scratch & by that time my overswing should be just about perfect at the top of the backswing!

[mddubya]

Originally Posted by ManchesterGolfer

I'm aiming high too, I will be a Tour Pro......Champions tour that is. I'm 31 now so I have another 19 years or so to drop the 7 shots to scratch & by that time my overswing should be just about perfect at the top of the backswing!

I'm 48 so I've only got 2 years to improve, But I'm going to make it,