What is the 24-38 rule in Golf?
Some of you may be aware of the “24/38 rule. It deals with the idea that most golfers lose consistency with an iron that is less than 24 degrees of loft and over 38 inches long. That USED TO BE a 3-iron. And I always thought even that was marginal—a 3-iron for a middle handicap players has always been a bit “iffy. Rule A far better option for most golfers is the 2/3 rule. No matter what distance the shot is around the green, it is best for the shot to roll 2/3 of the way. Therefore the shot should carry 1/3 of the way.
What is the 8 second rule in golf?
That’s why a new book called Golf’s 8-Secret: What separates golf’s greatest champions, by PGA pro Mike Bender and accomplished amateur Michael Mercier, has provoked debate. The authors argue that a shot—from the time you set your lead foot, step over the ball and swing to the finish—should take eight seconds. According to the National Golf Foundation, only 26% of golfers consistently break 90. This benchmark separates casual golfers from those who have developed a higher level of skill and consistency in their game.One of the most important course management principles to always use, is the 7 out of 10 rule. When out playing the game of golf, never play a shot you cannot play successfully 7 out of 10 times. You MUST always have a higher chance of success than failure for any shot.It’s encouraging to know that about 86% of golfers break 100 at least once in their golfing journey. You’re doing well if you’re regularly shooting under 100, since only about 55% of golfers hit this milestone. Getting your handicap under 20 will boost your chances of reaching this goal.