Peaks, Valleys, and the High Watermark

Unlike most new players to the sport, I started playing at a young age. Because of such a young start, the progression of skill took a much slower track.  Being able to drive 150 feet at one point was an achievable goal in the course of time. Getting a par on a 250 foot hole was worth writting home about when you're 9 years old. Tracking my progress was a marathon not a sprint. When most people start as adults, gaining distance can develop in a matter of weeks not years. There are always high points of can't miss putting and monster drives, followed by the low lights of finding every tree on the fairway and slamming the cage on weak putts. It gets to the point when you find the high watermark where your game has pretty much maxed out and your new goal of improvement becomes working on consistancy. It is a bittersweet pill to swallow.  I know I won't be the greatest in the world. Probably not the greatest in my league either. But, you can be the best player that you can be. There is never a reason to neglect refining your game. Going to a field and learning what your discs will do will translate on the course. Practice putting will not only help your muscle memory but also your confidence. Learning a new style of throwing, like sidearm flicks, thumbers, turbo putts, rollers, etc, will make you more of a threat. All of these practice methods will result in higher confidence, fewer missed putts, and shaving strokes off your average. The new name of the game is consistancy, consistancy, consistancy. I still watch how to videos from tour pros, study how pros perform throws, and read tips on how to improve your game. The way I see it, your high watermark doesn't have to be an end of an era, but rather a opportunity of see how good you have become, and a benchmark of maintaining your consistency. Now next time you go out and play, casual or tournament, remember you can improve at something.