⛳ Round 16 Recap: Stats, Struggles & Small Wins

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Whether you're grinding to drop your handicap or just looking for real, no-nonsense golf tips, you’re in the right place! Round 16 of my 100 Round Challenge featured glow balls, new gear, swing changes, and more than a few putts I’d like to forget. Let’s break it all down—stats, lessons, and what’s actually starting to work. ⛳👇

🎥Feature Video: Glow Balls, New Wedge & Swing Feels⛳

This round had it all:

• Glow-in-the-dark balls (they're awful)

• A new Cleveland CBX4 56° wedge

• A focus on lead knee rotation and swing improvements

• And of course… the usual highs, lows, and left-missed putts.

Hit play and let’s roll. 🔥🎥

📊 Round Stats Breakdown

Here’s a quick look at how this round played out:

🏌 Score: 104
🎯 Putts Made: 41
🚀 Fairways Hit: 6/14
🎯 GIR (Greens in Regulation): 6/18
📉 Handicap: 37

My Takeaways

✅ What Went Well

• Short Game Gained +1.0 SG:
  0–25 yd chips were solid (+0.9 SG) with only 16 ft average to pin. Most consistent short game round yet.

• Lag Putting Was a Win (+1.8 SG on 25–50 ft):
  Pace control helped avoid disasters from long range. Only one putt from outside 30 ft ended in a 3-putt.

• New CBX4 Wedge Felt Great:
  Easier contact and bounce helped with clean contact, even from tricky lies. Didn’t fix everything, but it's a huge step up from my 10-year-old Ping wedge.

🚧 What Needs Work

• Short Putts Still Hurt (-5.1 SG on 0–10 ft):
  I had 24 first putts inside 10 feet… and missed way too many. 6 three-putts total.

• Approach Consistency (-7.8 SG):
  100–150 yard range was the biggest leak. 72% of greens missed were short. Club up!

• Driving Distance (-2.2 SG):
  Average drive: 150 yards (vs 213 yd benchmark). No OB, but not long enough to reach scoring zones.Summary

Driving

Approach

Short Game

Putting

⛳ My Next Steps to Breaking 100 Consistently

🔥 Biggest Wins to Work On Next Round:

✅ Club up on 100–150 yd shots (almost every miss was short)
✅ Continue chipping drills to improve 25–50 yard proximity (currently averaging 42 ft)
✅ Hit 1–3 ft putts daily to clean up 3-putts

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What’s the one tip or mindset shift that helped you finally break 100??

Hit reply—I’d love to hear your insights and see what’s worked for you! 🚀

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