In 2007 I golfed more than any other year. In fact, I played nearly twice as many holes as I ever have in a single year. I logged 140 nine hole scores compared to 88 in 2006. Out of 140 scores, 12 were in the 30s and 11 in the 50s. Both are improvements from 2006 where I scored 10 times in the 30s and 12 times in the 50s. Those are numbers I could live with except for the fact my average score for 9 holes was up to 44.51 from 44.4 a year ago.

I played a lot more golf, so I should have improved. Well, I did improve in nearly every aspect of the game. I finally found a driver I can hit with confidence off the tee box and my irons and wedges were more consistent than they’ve ever been. My golf game really struggled in the short game and we all know that’s where you score. I had one of my worst years with the putter and just couldn’t get into a groove all summer long.

My biggest goal for the 2008 golf season is to make a dramatic improvement in my putting. I’ve been thinking about taking some putter lessons and even getting properly fit for a putter. Has anyone ever been fitted for a putter? If so, any recommendations you can make when I’m looking for a place to do it?

Another thing that really helped my golf game this past year was a trip to Phoenix, AZ during the second week of February to take some training for work. This year I plan to go to North Carolina in February to visit some friends, so I think the golf clubs will be making the trip. I’m already looking forward to it now that I mentioned it!