So, over the past 6 months, I have dropped my handicap from 21 to 15 and am still falling. My personal best is 83, which I've done twice. My question is, what's the next phase of my game I really need to hit the next step on?
Driving: Lately, I've changed my focus on my driver, and I am trying to hit low rolling drives. If I hit my drives in the air, the tend to not be on target. At setup, the club face is almost at a negative loft angle, and my hands are way out in front of the ball, however this is the best I've struck the ball lately. My drives probably average round 260, which I'm happy with as long as I can keep them going straight with a very slight draw. I probably hit 9/14 fairways or so.
Irons: My distance is great. My irons aren't as long as most people, as from 170 yards, I will hit either a hard 7 or normal 6 iron, and I see plenty of people hitting 8 irons that far. But my irons go as far as I think they do, my problem is hitting them at the target. They usually dont hook/slice, but they go straight and not where I want. Right and left about the same amount, not one way or the other. So my greens in regulation are usually low, maybe 5 or 6 in a round.
Wedges: From 100 yards in, I have trouble getting my distance correct, but in the last 2 weeks I have improved big time. My chips are getting better, but it is still hard for me to get up and down from anywhere within 15-20 yards from the green.
Putting: My putting has dramatically improved, as three putts are almost non-existant, even from 50 feet. My putts from 5 feet and closer are going in, but from 10 feet, I rarely make. They are going in more often now, but still rare.
So should I focus on my drive accuracy/distance, iron accuracy, wedge control, or making the 10-20 foot putts?
Driving: Lately, I've changed my focus on my driver, and I am trying to hit low rolling drives. If I hit my drives in the air, the tend to not be on target. At setup, the club face is almost at a negative loft angle, and my hands are way out in front of the ball, however this is the best I've struck the ball lately. My drives probably average round 260, which I'm happy with as long as I can keep them going straight with a very slight draw. I probably hit 9/14 fairways or so.
Irons: My distance is great. My irons aren't as long as most people, as from 170 yards, I will hit either a hard 7 or normal 6 iron, and I see plenty of people hitting 8 irons that far. But my irons go as far as I think they do, my problem is hitting them at the target. They usually dont hook/slice, but they go straight and not where I want. Right and left about the same amount, not one way or the other. So my greens in regulation are usually low, maybe 5 or 6 in a round.
Wedges: From 100 yards in, I have trouble getting my distance correct, but in the last 2 weeks I have improved big time. My chips are getting better, but it is still hard for me to get up and down from anywhere within 15-20 yards from the green.
Putting: My putting has dramatically improved, as three putts are almost non-existant, even from 50 feet. My putts from 5 feet and closer are going in, but from 10 feet, I rarely make. They are going in more often now, but still rare.
So should I focus on my drive accuracy/distance, iron accuracy, wedge control, or making the 10-20 foot putts?