These Golfers Attended GMS Because They Wanted To Break 80

(And They Did It In 2009!)

Below is just a sampling of absolutely true - Golfer Testimonials we received in 2009 from Golfers whose goals were to Break 80. To see Testimonials from Golfers looking to break 100 or 90 - click on the corresponding number below.

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"I Shot My Lowest Round Ever ... a 76!"

Hey guys,
 
Last Sunday, I shot my lowest round ever...a 76! (not bad for a 14 handicap) I had five bogeys and a birdie. My PLAN for the day was to hit down on the ball on all of my iron shots. My iron play has always been my weakness. I rarely hit on the center of the face so I am forced to scramble a bit. Sunday, my PLAN came together. Not only did I hit my irons about 10 yards longer, I hit 10/18 greens..about 4 more than normal. 
 
I cannot wait for the weekend to see if I can continue to improve.

Regards,

Scott G - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Sent September 24th, 2009

Attended California Location on May 24th to 26th, 2007

“I Shattered My Goal!”

Marc,

Thanks to the teachings of GMS and trying my best at being a good student, I recently shattered my goal of shooting an 82 by shooting a 76 and beating my previous low of 84. 

Thanks for your support and encouragement.

Andy K - Great Falls, Virginia - Sent September 23rd, 2009

Attended Washington DC location on June 1st to 3rd, 2009

“Yesterday A 76!”

Sam,

Just an update, I've been shooting low 80's since our program, and it all came together yesterday with a 76.

Mike M - Pleasant Hill, California - Sent September 11th, 2009

Attended Lake Tahoe, California location on August 24th to 26th, 2009

"I Couldn't Break The Mid 90's To Now Shooting 79!"

Marc:  I was ready to give up the golf last fall, when at 64, I couldn't break the mid 90's and low 100's.  Well I told the wife that I was going to kill it of cure it by investing in lessons.  "Of course", she said, "You tried that before and you never were happy trying to create the swing of the teacher.  And for the money you were more unhappy than before!" 

Well, she had a good point.  So I went on line and reviewed everything available.  Well, it came down to economics.  The length of time and the basic concept I read sounded like something that would fit for me and the value was within my price perspective.
 
Well, February came and after 3 days under great guidance with Hayden, I had a whole different perspective on what I was doing with my swing.  I can relate to your assessment that improvement comes in following your drills, warm up with 29 ball routine, and the area I really had trouble, putting.

Those 10% increments continue because the drills just make me understand more of what I want to accomplish.  I now know how far I will hit all my clubs.  I now know to strategically play the course.  And most of all, I now know that a bad swing can be expected, and instead of letting it bother me, the new attitude is hit the next one!

I just finished playing and recorded a 79!  The second round in the 70's in two weeks!  My spouse is much happier, because she sees the game is fun again for me and I can't wait to play again.  Thanks for such a great program that brought me back to a game I love.  Now, when I hear the Monkeys talk I just smile.

Ken J - Mountain Top, Pennsylvania - Sent August 25th, 2009

Attended St. Augustine, Florida location on February 9th to 11th, 2009

“Thank You For The Advice!”

Jeff,

A brief note  to thank you for the advice  the other day, it proved to be very helpful. I had forgotten about the “Low, Medium and High drill”. I worked on that at the range and that plus the comment about my centre of gravity probably being too far behind the ball, have resulted in a great improvement in my chipping/pitching.

Thanks again and I look forward to our  next chat,

Michael Whitford – St. David Ridge, Canada - Sent August 22nd, 2009

Attended Phoenix location on May 15th to 17th, 2009

"Every Round In the 70's For At Least 10 Rounds In A Row!"

Jeff, my game has been quite good since our excursion to St. Augustine this Spring.  I will certainly credit GMS for much of my success.  Probably the biggest accomplishment has been my consistency.

In two stretches the past couple of months I have had every round posted in the 70’s (ranging from 73-78) for at least 10 rounds in a row.  In fact I have only shot in the 80’s 3 times in the past 90 days.  I also have taken my game to other courses, not just the familiar Home course, and posted excellent rounds as well.  My handicap is now a 7.

Scott B. –  Ankeny, Iowa – Sent August 10th, 2009

Attended St. Augustine, Florida Location on April 24th to 26th, 2009

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“I Finished 3rd Place In First Flight!”

Marc - Well, the 2009 Brown County Amateur has come and gone.    I finished 3rd place in First Flight division. Championship flight was 0 to 2.4 and First Flight was 2.5 to 4.0.
   
I met a number of objectives this year:
1.  All nine hole segments in the 30's:   37,37,39,37,38,39:   74,76,77
2.   No lost balls
3.   No double bogeys or higher
4.   Top five finish
5.    Have fun
I played very well.  GIR count was 15, 14 and 13 respectively.    Highlight of the three days was having a PLAN when I got in trouble on #14 par 5 on Sunday.   Hit a big drive over the right hand side trees with a draw….then it hit a tree and came straight down.  15 feet in a big bush….I was able to scrap it out through the leaves to the rough 238 out.  Hit a Sonartec 5 metal to 3 feet and tap in birdie.
   
Tournament golf is the only way to really gauge your game.    Pro shop money is in hand…now back to reality and work. Two more tournaments still in the plan….

Regards,

Jim Anderson – Green Bay, Wisconsin - Sent August 10th, 2009

Attended Tampa, Florida location on April 20th to 22nd, 2009

"My Shots Were Straighter And Longer!”

Marc:

I was in one of your (not you personally) classes at Barona Creek several years ago.  I really enjoyed the time and the teaching, and learning a lot about the game and about myself.  Although I gained in self-confidence, I never could get into the "tick-tock" thing.  It seemed forced and unnatural.  Reading your newsletter recently, one of your former students wrote how it really helped her and I started thinking about it anew, and decided I should give it another try.

Well, lo and behold, it worked.  It felt natural, cleared my head of extraneous thoughts about micro parts of the swing, and increased the tempo of my swing without any seeming effort.  My shots were straighter and longer.  What a surprise.  Many thanks.

Bill Claggett – San Jose, California - Sent August 6th, 2009

Attended California location on March 20th to 22nd, 2006

"A Birdie On 18 To Shoot 71!"

Jeff,

Well, I broke par by 1 stroke this evening - a 71. The round details are 10/14 fairways, 13/18 GIR's and 29 putts. Made a birdie on number 18 to shoot the 71. I am hitting my irons better than ever before. I have seen huge yardage gains with my irons. I am now able to hit my 7 iron 170 easily.

It was a great day. My wedges and irons were just on fire yesterday, but more importantly, the putter was on fire. I ended up with birdies on 1 and 3 with pars on 2, 4 ,5 ,7, and 9. Finished even par on the front. On the 9th hole, I pulled my driver to the left and had to drop a ball. Hitting 3, I dropped my 3 wood 238 yards to the front of the green, I was able to make par after loosing the tee ball.

As the round progressed, I wasn't really paying attention to the score.  As I approached the 18th green, I found my ball some 8 feet away, pin high. I didn't realize I was shooting for a 1 under until after I made the putt.

Also, my partner and I are in first place in our golf league with just 4 weeks to go. We hope to finish in the top five so that we can get in the playoffs.

Jed D. –  Kansas City, Missouri - Sent July 28th, 2009