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Originally Posted by Discoste
While this is true, is it realistic for recreational golfers to be hitting more than 10 GIR??
5 GIR sets up for bogey golf, which could be the a great day for most.
From 130 yards from the fairway, 21% of shots from PGA tour players MISS the green.
Takeaway: Manage Your Expectations
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Until you start getting paid to "play the game," you're a recreational golfer. There are very different levels of recreational golfers, which is why saying improve your FIR and GIR to improve your score. You'll notice the major gap between the two measures 80-90% (14-16 GIR) = great round, while 20-30% (2-3 GIR) = poor round. This is the same for all golfers regardless of skill level. Even if you're a 2 index and you're only hitting 2-3 GIR you're in for a big score. If you're a 28 index and you hit 14-16 GIR, you're going to have a career low score. So you're right, manage your expectations, but maybe start by managing the course properly.
If you really want to get better, learn how to play the game better? That means when you get in trouble, take a lump and hit the 8 out of 10 shot, not pull out 3 wood in the deep rough and try to make the 1 out of 1,000 shot. Set yourself up for success, not for more heartache. Get back in the fairway to a yardage where you can consistently hit the green. Would you prefer a single kick in the balls, or to be repeatedly kicked in the balls? Get better by hitting more FIR and GIR.