I'm rolling the clock back to 1989. When I broke 100 for the first time with just irons. The world is a much wider place when you don't hit it so far.
The key to scoring better at this stage of your golfing life is to get rid of penalty shots. Try it one time and surprise yourself. Saves money too.
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