[threeputter]

After coming close several times over the last two years, I finally broke 80. Probably could have had a 78 but decided on the sure thing. I didn't realize how good I was doing until the turn, when adding scores I had shot a 1 over on the front nine. This was after starting with a double. I guess a couple birdies help. Back nine started bad and again after I hit a triple on the back I said noway. But still checked with 4 holes to go, needed to par or better each of them. Well sure enough, I did. On 18, which is a par 5 I hit driver, and then 4 wood. Left myself so that I needed to hit a flop from about 20 yards over a bunker. I decided to just chip onto the middle of the green not bringing sand into play. Figured I could 2 putt from about 30 feet for the 79. While I am pretty good with the flop I decided against it. I did 2 putt, but the putt hung on the edge, and nearly dropped. Very light tap in 79.

Thing is it wasn't a pretty 79. Lot's of up and downs, several poor drives, hitting out of rough, or real short. It was a grind. Several bogies, the double and triple. But when I had birdies opportunities they went it. In fact on those last 4 holes, I need to chip in to save par on 16.

[bengtson14]

hey congrats, that is something to be proud of. My dad broke 80 for the first time last week. He did it in fashion with a 75!

[drew123]

congratulations!!! that is something to be proud of.


now set your sights high and try to break 70.

great job.

[Shaitan]

Great job - good lesson to learn from that round is not to worry to much about your score and not to add it up as your going. I give you the for a top effort

[beachgrovejunior]

congrats, once you get it the first time, it makes it alot easier for the rest

[Diesel]

congrats man... i'll take an ugly 79 right now, anyday...

[mac94]

Sweet! I had my first 79 a couple months ago. Feels great!

[sync71]

Congrats man! I'd love a 79 right now, ugly or not.

[theboom]

way to go!

that is my current goal, with a 81 and 83 being the closest i have gotten

[MKGolfer]

Congrats!! An ugly 79 beats a beautiful 81 anyday... Good job.

[hattrick3518]

way to go, doesnt matter how you get to the score, just as long as you get the score lol

[Milo]

Many congratulations. Major landmark.
Having to scramble it a bit shows not only a good short/recovery game but also spirit. It's not how, but how many.

[david seale]

im in the same boat as you. ive broken 80 before but its been a while. it always seems like you can have a bunch of good holes but then those doubles/tripples can bite you in the a**. keep grinding. good job.

[johnj]

Congratulations!!! Dude, you broke 80!!! That's awesome, seriously, barriers once broken are no longer barriers...great round! Have a great day...J

[Golfchicago]

Congrats on the milestone. There are a lot of people who have never accomplished that feat. Good luck with the game, it sounds like there are more 70ish rounds to come!

[leetch]

CONGRATS!!!!! Anything less than 80 is a great accomplishment in your game.

[smithjohnjr]

Good for you!!!!!

[ERuhling]

Hey congrats. I just broke 80 for my first time last Thursday and mine wasn't very pretty either. Everything off the tee and all my 2nd shots were good but i had 4 consecutive 3-putts.

[excidium]

Congrats! I'm in the same boat, just now breaking 80 for the first time. I kind of shocked myself by shooting a 73 to do it, but hey, I'll take it however I can!