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New Level for Low Average Legends

• boozybob1 89 Posts

  Thu, Mar 22 2012 9:25 AM

  always keep in mind that this is a very addictive game.  The longer you play the more adictive  you become and I don't know how to spell adict but you know what I mean.  I gots to lay off the booze

   

• IH8kidz 907 Posts

  Thu, Mar 22 2012 2:08 PM

  BOBTX61:

  Well........unfortunately (as I feel sure you have read)......the U.S.A. has been in a major recession for the past (3) years.....and things are not looking to improve much in 2012.  So...along with most Americans, I'm having to watch my expenses.  Though, I know, you probably don't have to spend very much in order to get "upgraded balls" or a "better" driver...to help one's game (scores & average).  Yes, I'm STILL using my "starter clus & balls"......and with all due respect to you....I'm sitting on a 72.15 avg (only 201 rounds of golf)....vs. your 68.9 avg. (you have logged approx. 500 rounds).  I also have (9) holes in one....though, I have to admit, only (1) Eagle.  So, considering I'm practically playing golf with "tree branches & rocks".....I think I'm doing OK.  And I'm having FUN.  You have to admit....it is definitely "more challenging" on these courses....when you're only playing with "starter equipment".  I saw a member on here a couple of weeks ago with an average of about 61.0 (he/she only played about 100 rounds of golf.....HOW is that possible)?  Well, I didn't think to look at that member's "golf equipment"...but, I'm betting it was the "best" equipment you can "buy".  I've only been playing WGT golf for 2-1/2 mos....it looks like some "Legends" have been on here for almost 3 yrs. and have played over 3,000 rounds......I'm really still a "newbee"....lol.  Yeah, I'll end up upgrading to better equipment as I go.....and I "can" right now, but not going to.  Going to see how I do (without) the upgrades.  Good Luck to you and ALL WGT members!!!

  Bob

  Congratulations on your accomplishments so far, but I don't see any registered hole in ones in your stats. We're they all in alt shot games? Hole outs in CTTH games don't count toward that stat.

• JaxxxonUK 49 Posts

  Thu, Mar 22 2012 5:39 PM

  The readygo's are geared towards the very best players, and there's nothng wrong with that.  The people who put the time and effort into this game should be rewarded.  But there has to be a way of making competitions where everyone can win on the day. 

  Just once in a while a tournament where handicaps are introduced based on average scores, but only  players who have played at least over 100 rounds at their tier.  Just an idea, but I can't see a fairer way without sandbagging.  Most if not all people who reach a level and play 100 rounds haven't even thought of sandbagging, which is why this is probably the only way you could bring in a fair handicap system. 

  Shite idea probably but I'd just love it if they found a way to bring in a proper handicap system that works for tournaments.  WGT would make ALOT more money because everyone who enters actually has a chance.  I'm amazed they haven't tried something like this as only the elite enter at the moment.  Makes sense to me anyway lol

• mikealbiston 2 Posts

  Thu, Mar 22 2012 6:51 PM

  yes, they could have scatch and handicap competitions.......and matchplay foursomes?

   

• Aahna 1,102 Posts

  Thu, Mar 22 2012 7:27 PM

  Ok guys lets face it.... TO BEAT THE BEST U HAVE TO BE THE BEST.... i joined this game last June and when i started playing this game everyone here kicked my butt... LoL not just that sm of the big guns at that time who already left this game don't know fr what reasons even said stop playing this game and go play smthing else...... i don't minded any of thoes things..... there was a time when i was shooting above 70 everytime i go out to play.... it was painful fr me too that i can't do anything but i never thot of giving up..... read smwhere "WINNERS MAKE IT HAPPEN AND LOSERS LET IT HAPPEN" so i just started taking challanges and all of a sudden i found myself in top 100 legends in the game today..... i m still learning this game still shoot sm bad rounds....my latest bad round is a 66 on best of hardest holes but i'll take it as its in High winds and very fast greens which i m not used to now...... all i have to say is don't give up keep on trying who knows what lies ahead fr u.

   

  Please don't mind if i said anything wrong but this is my story and i just want to share it with all of u

   

  Thanks

  J

• LOLserver 3,522 Posts

  Fri, Mar 23 2012 2:48 PM

  Aahna:

  Ok guys lets face it.... TO BEAT THE BEST U HAVE TO BE THE BEST.... i joined this game last June and when i started playing this game everyone here kicked my butt... LoL not just that sm of the big guns at that time who already left this game don't know fr what reasons even said stop playing this game and go play smthing else...... i don't minded any of thoes things..... there was a time when i was shooting above 70 everytime i go out to play.... it was painful fr me too that i can't do anything but i never thot of giving up..... read smwhere "WINNERS MAKE IT HAPPEN AND LOSERS LET IT HAPPEN" so i just started taking challanges and all of a sudden i found myself in top 100 legends in the game today..... i m still learning this game still shoot sm bad rounds....my latest bad round is a 66 on best of hardest holes but i'll take it as its in High winds and very fast greens which i m not used to now...... all i have to say is don't give up keep on trying who knows what lies ahead fr u.

   

  Please don't mind if i said anything wrong but this is my story and i just want to share it with all of u

   

  Thanks

  J

  You tell me mate.....you made 10 birds in our latest 9 hole match + one extra. Awesome golfing J.

  Eric

   

• bartjones 72 Posts

  Sun, Mar 25 2012 8:13 PM

  JaxxxonUK:

  The readygo's are geared towards the very best players, and there's nothng wrong with that.  The people who put the time and effort into this game should be rewarded.  But there has to be a way of making competitions where everyone can win on the day. 

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  I think you hit the nail on the head here. Most of the maligning of elite players and low scores you read about on this board stems from resentment over the fact that the number of players who can realistically compete for prizes on WGT is really, really small. Let's face it. The overwhelming majority of players here have no chance at all of competing successfully in the RGs and the prizes available in other free tournaments are insignificant in comparison.

   I'm not saying their complaints are justified. They aren't, but it seems too bad that only a tiny percentage of players here can have the experience of winning a meaningful prize in a tourney. After all, IRL, even a weekend duffer gets the chance to play for prizes or a little cash in the monthly tourney at his local pitch and putt. And, in doing so, no one would expect him to play against Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson. The PGA Tour is not the only place where golfers can compete for money or other prizes.

  I think the solution lies in revamping the RG system. Rather than breaking them down by tier or instituting a handicap system, maybe it would make more sense to base it on career earnings.. As players earned more, they would be bumped up into higher level RGs and compete against players who are at a similar earnings level. For example you could have "Level F" RGs for players with less than $200 in career earnings, Level "E" for players with $200-$500 in career earnings and so on, with the biggest money earners competing against each other in Level "A" RGs. You can fiddle around with the numbers but you see what I'm getting at. I don't think this is a new idea. Others have hinted at it before.

  A RG system based on career earnings would greatly expand the group of players capable of realistically competing for credits and result in more players participating. More participants would mean more RGs and more cash for WGT. Other than multi-accounters  (a problem WGT could solve if it really wanted to) it would probably reduce sandbagging as well. And there would be a lot less complaining about the best being too good or scores being too low.  Sounds like everyone wins.

   

• BOBTX61 311 Posts

  Sun, Mar 25 2012 10:08 PM

  Amy........well, I have to AGREE with you here.  But, not all professional golfers are as good as Phil, Tiger, Rory, etc........out of over 5 million WGT members, there are ONLY 1,900 "Legends".....that's what, a fraction of a percent!  I've read on here (from another blogger)...that they believe WGT has made play "more difficult"....so even the BEST players on WGT are not doing as well as they once were.  After only 2 mos. of play...and my game began to slip...my first instinct was.....well, I guess I better put out some bucks and buy some really good "upgraded" clubs & balls..but, I didn't & won't.  While this "may" help...you still have to have SKILLS.  All of the PGA players have the best equip. money can buy...but, the players are definitely NOT equal.  I remember Pro golfter Lee Trevino...a great sense of humor and once a great golfer...he used to "hustle" other golfers and beat them by playing gof with a "Dr. Pepper" bottle...hitting shots with the fat end of the bottle...then, on the green, using the narrow end to putt....billiards style...and he usually WON.  As much as I'm enjoying playing WGT golf.....though very frustrating at times...no way, am I spending any $$$ here.  They earn enough off of me for all of the ADs I have to see during play, etc.  But, I feel SURE the courses, the clubs, balls, meter speed, etc...are all designed in HOPES that we will all visit the Pro Shop often.  One last note about the "Legend" tier...a WGT Legend member wrote on here...he has spent just over $20,000.00 (real money) on his way to becoming one of the 1,900 "Legends".......geeezzzzzzz. Well...WGT is a fantastic site...seriously doubt that there is a better golfing site on the Internet. 

• bazkitcase5 86 Posts

  Sun, Mar 25 2012 11:06 PM

  well to me that is where the CCs come in... if you are not good enough to play with the big boys in the RGs, then join a smaller CC and play those tournaments

  to me, that is the equivalent of the club pro who is not good enough to go on tour, but sticks close to home and just plays local tournaments

  personally, at this point, I am not good enough to play with the big boys, so I only play the Tour Master RGs, which again, is comparable to a lower skill set

  so between tiered RGs and CC tournaments, there is still plenty room to compete, while not being among the best

• mara43 1,674 Posts

  Mon, Mar 26 2012 2:29 AM

  BOBTX61:

  a WGT Legend member wrote on here...he has spent just over $20,000.00 (real money) on his way to becoming one of the 1,900 "Legends".

  I know who that person was that made that comment & I think it was said in jest....!! you don't honestly believe it...