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[@mistahshorthitter]

What is your highest and lowest score of the year?

[@keitho6018]

70 lowest-80 highest, 4 hdcp, play 20 times a year -great topic imo...I see people from 200 yards as a as a 10 hdcp hit it 15 yards short a d complain...the bain of golfers are expectations... Best players in the world from 200 yards are about 30 feet...so anything on or near the green is a great result for the rest of us!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@keitho6018 Thank you so much!

[@bchbum4]

MSH, the answer is 79/95! The low round felt "good" in the perspective of I didn't do anything superb but good tee shots, irons on or close to the green, don't remember but I think 1 or 2 3-putts. The high round started with 3 good holes (+1) but then the wheels fell off, couldn't put 2 shots together - good drive, "fat iron" and so on. My normal scoring is ~ 82 to 88, which I consider good for someone who only plays once a week.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@bchbum4 Thank you so much!

[@charlesbarry7479]

I'm an older golfer, so I walk 9 holes 3 or 4 times a week. Best score this year was a 39, worst 51. On the best day, things just clicked on the worst day it was cold and windy to the point I was asking myself why I was even out there. Love this format, by the way.

[@jdiggitty]

I love clips like this. I don't see the other golftubers spending much time to just sit and talk to us like a friend would. And to add on to what you're saying, I think a lot of people misinterpret what consistency even IS. Just hit 10 perfect shots and you have left/right, front/back dispersion (and probably an outlier somewhere). Just 3 bad mishits can easily drop you 6 strokes in a round depending on where they land. 3 out of 50ish iron swings is pretty darn consistent. Thanks MSH, for taking the time to talk about stuff like this.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@jdiggitty I appreciate your support!

[@Criscross292]

Always the best channel for sound golf perspective.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@Criscross292 I'm glad you think so!

[@mikepainter2135]

Thanks for helping us keeping it in perspective.

[@robertflint4115]

Absolutely 👍

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@mikepainter2135 Thank you, Mike!

[@keithp5568]

Thanks MSH. This video is gold. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom and experience!

[@mistahshorthitter]

I appreciate you!

[@johnkeenan6784]

Good chat. Words that needed to be said and heard by golfers.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@johnkeenan6784 Thank you!

[@steveschwab922]

I like experimenting too much to ever get good at golf. When I relax and swing at 75% effort I score best. But it’s not as much fun as trying to out drive my playing partners that are 30 years younger, occasionally winning! I enjoy the videos and have dropped my handicap over 8 strokes this past two years of watching how you approach the game. Appreciate you MSH!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you! I've never tried to outdrive anyone 😆

[@ErvinCharette]

Thanks once again for a great video. I have noticed what you have been saying this last season ( I only get to play 6 months because of winter for the other 6 months) consistency for me is the same swing and same routine all the time, but if I am off, exactly what you said about having a bad day, that is what I chalk it up to. For me, the important thing that I understand about golf, is to know your swing and what you do as an individual and to know your carry for your clubs and the other important thing I have learned is also strategy on the golf course. Thank you for the great advice. Ervin

[@mistahshorthitter]

Great points, Ervin! You are right, knowing your game is key.

[@jonbuikema7399]

Perspective is vital. Glad you mentioned it. To me it is the most powerful word there is. Things make golf vary day to day even at our best. Weather, conditions, mental and physical limitations and so on. People get hung up on a score. Just because you shot 70 or 75, 85 or 90, on the best day doesn't mean that is your range. When I coached back in the early 90s, we had each player have a range for the day. Ex. my daily range is about 76-83. Allowing for potential things we can't even control. If the course wasn't as well known, add 1-2 more. Is it a hard course slope wise? Take that into account. Some courses around my area are +5 more before I even begin. Long, uneven lies, and super fast greens type things. Sure, we can play well but just knowing the potential is there to be a little higher score. Keep up the good work. Good book option is Zen Golf. Check it out.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Great points about course conditions - that is a big factor! I have that book on my shelf, I'm sure. Thank you!

[@bjl3640]

Love the video and appreciate you! Too many amateurs (IMO) don’t focus enough on this. Too busy on chasing distance or not leaving a birdie putt from 20’ short and then 3 putting. I use the analogy of looking at strokes like dollars. It’s a lot easier to keep them from falling out of your wallet than finding them on the course and putting them in it. Take care!

[@mistahshorthitter]

I like that!

[@JodyTrynabreak80butitstough]

lol first I was listening and thinking about that mellow track in background. Comforting jazz music. But you’re telling facts. And then like a wall I realized I AM that 20 stroke player who can have a decent round and WHAMMM 20 strokes higher the next round. When I am healed up from rotator cuff surgery in about 3 more months I’m going back to one of your posts from I believe 2023 where you spoke of playing your own game and swinging in yourself. Can’t wait to put my TaylorMade Burner Mini Driver in play in March. Thanks for another good video MSH

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@pestrn711]

I needed this video. Thank you! Highest score 93 a few weeks ago. Lowest score and personal best 76 a few months ago.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@411adaptivegolf]

I feel like I get to chasing my problems over just playing my game! Just thought about this at my last SIM session because I could not hit driver over 150 while the week before I was carrying 200! We're not professionals so we shouldn't strive to swing at their level! I'm a feel player, gotta feel good and I'll play good.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Exactly right!

[@HalfintheBagGolfer]

These are the videos that I find valuable. I am a tinkerer, and after three seasons of playing, I actually think I have the knowledge to fix myself. So, I was the guy that you talked about and I was always chasing my tail. Greg Maddox didn’t change his delivery or repertoire of pitches if he pitched, in his mind, poorly. Thanks, man!

[@HalfintheBagGolfer]

Gotta believe and go with what you have that day!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@HalfintheBagGolfer I'm happy that you found this valuable!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@HalfintheBagGolfer Yes!

[@Grayback1973]

Some of your best insights yet. Your thoughts are very realistic here and people who beat themselves up should be listening to this. You mentioned Bob Rotellas book from way back when which I still have on my bookshelf. That one book is what finally got me to break 100 in the late 90's. Specifically the section on the short game and how amateurs dread it when they really need to be relishing in it and enjoying it.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much, John!

[@craig3775]

That's a great lesson, any amateur is a world apart from the guys on TV. Well said MSH

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Excellent point, we are really unduly tough on ourselves and it’s not necessary. Cheers.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@chris-qq4nr]

I’m interested in seeing your bookshelf book titles! :)

[@mistahshorthitter]

😁

[@markyoung2981]

You make some very good points; thank you for sharing this content with us.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimfitzsimmons9897]

Thanks for that perspective.

[@mistahshorthitter]

You're welcome!

[@arnoldlunsford9872]

MSH is "consistently" putting out the best golf videos. Speaking of consistency, I have totally mastered it (I am consistently bad). Still having fun though. "Hit'em straight"

[@mistahshorthitter]

You are consistently supporting me!! Thank you!!

[@ronchappell216]

Thanks for doing this topic. I'm a 17 handicapper and have a lot of variation in my scoring. Sometimes I have an idea what's going on . . . but sometimes not. My biggest game mystery is I'll hit streaks of hitting the hosel. That would be my biggest golf success right now if I could figurer out why those little horrible streaks pop up. So far my best suspect is that I let left arm bend creep in too much. It usually happens following a great ball striking streak. Keep up the great videos!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, Ron!

[@robertflint4115]

MSH keeping it real. 🤘😎

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@robertflint4115 Thank you!

[@brianstevens5363]

Great Video, and very important message, Thank you.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@brianstevens5363 Thank you!

[@mikejackson9105]

Well said, you are so right we are just amateurs having fun, so make it fun. I had back to back 77 in two days, on the first day I started 7,5,5, (4,4,4) to par finish 77 the following day I started with 3,4,3 on the same holes and still finished 77, I have learned now at 63 it’s just golf, lowest round this year 76 highest 93. 🏌️‍♂️👍🇨🇦

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much, Mike!

[@pgowan357]

Was gonna disagree with you but when you consider what else might be causing influencing bad swings you are so right👍

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching

[@stevewalton3927]

Amen, brother. Chasing consistency is chasing rainbows. Just play and if you have a bad day, oh well. Still better than working. 😉

[@mistahshorthitter]

Exactly!

[@markeister8518]

Great content MSH!!! Love the introspective approach to the game. I have found that making changes in swing or beating yourself up is poor choice. Each round you bring a different game with you! Love this type of content and keep up the good work! Thank you

[@mistahshorthitter]

I appreciate you!

[@gtsgolf9410]

good point, had never thought of it like this before, I don't think of myself as consistent, but actually variation in scores is quite low with just a very occasional outlier.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@robertcourt8593]

I don't like videos like this.... I love videos like this! So much wisdom in this and it's a trap I've fallen into so many times in the past. I watch a lot of content because I can and I enjoy it, when unused to have a bad round it was too easy to fall for the next golden nugget. Recently I found a drill that really helps me so when I start hitting a few odd shots I just go back to that drill. A few swings on the course or a bucket of balls at the range and I can usually get my groove back.

[@mistahshorthitter]

You scared me for a minute 😁. Thank you so much!

[@tomchaperon1081]

Very intersting MSH. Usually if im driving good im shooting decent scores.and there is the putter👍😀

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@tomchaperon1081 Thank you!

[@stacks4943]

Words to the wise… Great Video..!🍻

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!

[@charliebrown3597]

Msh dropping wisdom, thx

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@kentstuart8713]

Well said MSH!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!

[@bfcarrington]

Reading Golf is not a Game of Perfect was the turning point for my golf game many years ago. It should be a must read for every play. As for consistency you are spot on. Consistency is one of the reasons I think that single length can be a great option for players.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@bfcarrington Thank you so much!

[@HaloHiFi1]

I managed a 1 under 35 on my 3050 yd blue-white combination 9. I'm 71, had taken 30+ years off of the game before 2023 to raise kids and work, and never did that before. Other than birdie holes 2 and 3, it certainly wasn't my best ball striking day, but it was a good relaxed golf playing day. Hit 4 greens and 4 fringes. (I should point out that that 9 probably has a course rating of 34, but I'm not about to apologize- just maybe blush a little☺.) This channel definitely had a part in the score, in terms of the approach to the game. Mostly, I just try to hit some decent shots and if the score is good, great. Otherwise, I dink around and hit extra shots if possible. I don't think I've filled out a card since the 80s.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@tomhull612]

Great points

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@fretless05]

100% right. Regardless of a person's handicap, we should all look back on our round and figure out what was just not having your A swing for 18 holes and what was bad choices or bad course management.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@chriscolaidis3393]

good insight, makes sense. enjoy your content, keep the vlogs coming. Have a great Xmas and wonderful New Year.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you! Will do!

[@galemurphy4914]

Good video on reflection and where one's base is at. Quit being sensitive! Who cares about the haters! At times I think, we as golfers, forget we are playing against the course and less against each other. We also can lose our swing because we slip into bad habits and drifting from the fundamentals. I know when my game is off it is because I am not turning. Since I am not turning I compensate bringing in bad habits! You reference the book: The Four Foundations of Golf by Jon Sherman, in the past. It is really a great book that is also reflects on what you are discussing in this video. Keep up the dedicated videos! It is appreciated. Thanks.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much, Gale!

[@mongo312]

I'm just working on consistency in my setup and swing tempo. There are too many things out of my control like wind, weather, course setup and bad bounces I always get to expect scoring consistency.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@tomhull612]

Grat points!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@anthonyk8716]

New subscriber, great advice! Thanks

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thanks for the sub!

[@lostnsixties6663]

I like this clip. Consistency in my opinion is consistency in striking the ball. When you I like this clip. In my opinion consistency in golf is being consistent in striking the ball. As amateurs that should be the goal not scoring our handicap.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Everyone is different. I focus on strategy to shoot the lowest score.

[@BruceOglevie]

Its like you were speaking to me. I played yesterday and hot a few chunks, and even the "s" word twice.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@richardjacobs7632]

Here is what my golf life is like, when we are not playing club golf in season, we are playing skins and closes to the pin, so we are going for it on every hole, this can screw up your game. My putting has been my problem lately, reading greens specifically. So either I have play with others that don’t bet or work harder on putts, which I do! Anybody else have this golfing dilemma?

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@alanmartins6349]

Lol next time you're at a range just look around people change their swing from shot to shot. That's why I love the Moe Norman swing there is a structure to it and I don't change my swing ever if I'm having a bad round it's either tempo or ball position not the swing.

[@mistahshorthitter]

So true!

[@mr-ace]

i agree with consistency, what advise do you have for the beginner thats still work all aspects of their game

[@mistahshorthitter]

I have some tip videos. I'll try to put a video together addressing that. Thank you!

[@mr-ace]

@mistahshorthitter i appreciate it. i just did a pb friday. i dreamed about cutting 5 strokes and got 6 lol...

[@mikebeard3110]

Hello Mr Short Hitter, I think the best way to get better is to join a league. My worst scores are when I play by my self.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@jeffbadke5932]

Weird...experiencing a glitch on YT where I type comments and I don't see them...Anyway...Hope this goes through. Here's my 2 cents on the holy grail...consistency. I think people have a WIDE range of what consistency means to them. For some it's not that they are inconsistent, it's that they don't understand, or like, how they are consistent. If I just go out 3 times per year, and hit the driving range 1 or 2 times, my shots can seem pretty random. If I put the time in (like you obviously do) the "patterns" become more obvious. Sure I have some wayward shots, but FOR THE MOST PART, my shots "group" a certain way with certain clubs. And, you play to those patterns. Then, there's the "mental" group...Totally capable of playing a great front 9, but then something happens, and the concentration wanes, and suddenly it's not all seashells and balloons. They CAN play great, but without mental focus, do not have the muscle memory to just put it on automatic, so, in their mind, become "inconsistent".

[@mistahshorthitter]

That's a good way to look at it, Jeff! I'll talk a little more about this in the future.

[@bradleyrounds9148]

That's why I'll say "us goofers" many times here. My game improved a lot when I understood..hey we're not that good. Learned there's a Yin and Yang to this game. Try not to get too many double Yins. 🙏 😊

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, Bradley!

[@cynt1111]

1 st you need to define consistency. To me that is doing the same thing over and over but there are too many different things to do over and over . Putting chipping hitting driver, hitting irons, draw, fade. Hard to be exact with all of these.

[@mistahshorthitter]

I may be misinterpreting what you are saying. I made numerous references to score throughout the video. I said all the pros I saw were at least 11 strokes variance in score. I said amateurs 10-12 strokes is normal. I also said if your score varies by 20 strokes that's too wide of a variance. Score is the only thing that matters in the end so that would be the definition of consistency.

[@notto777]

THS was actually a great video… ever read any of Bob Rotella’s stuff? He’s a professional sports psychologist who’s worked with top tour pros and you basically summarized some of his most critical points.

[@notto777]

Hahaha! I paused the video to type that first comment and as soon as I started it back up again you mention his book….

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@notto777 I probably have all of his books 😆

[@pedroc6823]

Also A pga player gets a chance to practice in the same course they are going play. Wonder what would happen if each tournament they did not know the day before????

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@pedroc6823Great point!

[@bobsanders8030]

Accuracy keeps you young.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@Lee-Ann-David]

You are not UNathletic!! Great video!!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@Lee-Ann-David Tell that to any of the kids in my youth 😆. Thank you!

[@gurugolf7438]

Sorry, all I saw was you shot a 65, nice.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@donhall-aquitania1025]

PGA telecasts set up terrible expectations for everyday players and that’s why I enjoy KZbin golf much more.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@geoffcohen613]

Players also see the dispersion of shots as being not consisteny. Players want every shot to be straight

[@mistahshorthitter]

They do want that.

[@gcoffey223]

Try and be as consistent as possible

[@mistahshorthitter]

You got it!

[@neilfleck4178]

Un-predictable is fine., but no, like you im not quite fine., my 'life' game is off/ott.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@johnaugsburger6192]

Thanks

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@johnaugsburger6192 Thank you!

[@chrisjuhl801]

Manage your misses

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@tomhull612]

G

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@billmalec]

Past Club Championship I shot 68/81. Still won my age group because I had a huge lead after the first day. Stuff happens. I didn't say... Damn, I need to change what I'm doing. I said, hey I had a mediocre to bad day and didn't let it bother me. I'd much rather see this content than... A BUNCH OF HYPE CRAP CLICK BAIT!!

[@mistahshorthitter]

I appreciate you, Bill!

[@williamcornelison4721]

Face it.... If you don't have time to practice or play at least Twice a week, YOU WILL NOT BE ON TV. or even be a scratch golfer.. I'm just hoping to shoot to have a Good Time...

[@mistahshorthitter]

@williamcornelison4721 Yes, even pros have a scoring range. Thank you for watching!