Track my latest golf stats, handicap trend, and on-course performance in this May 2026 update. From driving accuracy and GIR struggles to putting, decision-making, and practice focus, I share what’s improving, what isn’t, and the simple changes I’m making to lower scores. ⛳📊
Author Archives: Dr Bradley C. Jemmett-Smith
How Is My Golf? | April 2026 Stats & Handicap Update
A quick snapshot of my golf stats for April 2026 — handicap, scores, and what’s really going on in my game right now.
The Start of a New Golf Season: Same Mistakes Again
A 10.9 handicap golfer reflects on early-season struggles, poor putting, and the same mistakes we all make.
Golf Stats: How to Improve Golf Handicap
Over six years, I used golf stats to improve my golf handicap from 20 to 10.9 by focusing on the metrics that actually matter. Key improvements came from reducing big scores, taking a smarter approach to par 5s, and improving putting. Even with modest FIR and GIR, consistent practice led to lower scores and steady progress.
Review of Garforth Golf Club, West Yorkshire, UK
Download our free Accessible Golf Course Review of Garforth Golf Course in West Yorkshire, UK. This detailed guide includes live links to essential information such as course location, scorecard, course conditions, practice facilities, and more. Perfect for planning your a round at Garforth Golf Club in West Yorkshire, UK.
Review of Normanton Golf Course, West Yorkshire, UK
Download our free Accessible Golf Course Review of Normanton Golf Course in West Yorkshire, UK. This detailed guide includes live links to essential information such as course location, scorecard, course conditions, practice facilities, and more. Perfect for planning your a round at Normanton Golf Course.
Review of Temple Newsam Golf Course, West Yorkshire, UK
Download our free Accessible Golf Course Review of Temple Newsham in West Yorkshire, UK. This detailed guide includes live links to essential information such as course location, scorecard, course conditions, practice facilities, and more. Perfect for planning your a round at Temple Newsham.
Review of Oulton Hall Golf Course, West Yorkshire, UK
Download our free Accessible Golf Course Review of Oulton Hall in West Yorkshire, UK. This detailed guide includes live links to essential information such as course location, scorecard , course conditions, practice facilities, and more. Perfect for planning your a round at Oulton Hall.
Break 90 for the first time in golf
This article provides strategies for golfers who consistently break 100 but struggle to break 90. Key recommendations include understanding club distances, planning course strategy, focusing on short-game practice (pitching, chipping, and putting), and maintaining a resilient mindset to avoid unnecessary score penalties. Emphasis is placed on strategic practice and mental resilience.
Break 100 for the first time in golf
To break 100 in golf, prioritise safe shots over risky ones, learn to execute punch shots for escaping traps, aim for the center of the green instead of the pin, identify your best clubs for various shots, and consider taking lessons to improve consistency. Adapting your game is essential for success.