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As the year ends, Carly Cummins reflects on her golfing journey, setting seven ambitious goals aimed at achieving a scratch handicap by 2025. Despite challenges like bad weather and personal changes, she celebrates being part of the Dorset County Ladies team and aims for fitness improvements to enhance her game.
2024 Golfing Goals: Carly Cummins Reflects on Her Journey
As we wrap up another year, Carly Cummins has taken a moment to look back on her golfing journey throughout 2024. During a recent training session with the Dorset County squad, Carly set an ambitious target for herself with seven specific goals aimed at improving her game. Among them, her top aspiration was to achieve a scratch handicap, a lifelong dream she has held ever since she first picked up a golf club.
A Close Call to a Lifelong Dream
Carly’s journey to a scratch handicap hasn’t been easy, but she has tasted just how close she can get. Back in her late twenties, while playing for Surrey’s county first team, she reached a stunning handicap index of 0.6. That level of play pushed her closer to her goal, and this year she started with a handicap index of 3.4. However, by the end of the year, she found herself at around 3.6, indicating that she hasn’t made the strides she hoped for.
The Weather Woes of 2024
This year’s challenges were quite evident, and much of it can be attributed to the less-than-friendly weather. Continuous rainfall led to many golf courses being closed, severely limiting her playtime. Carly acknowledges that these external factors, including poor winter conditions and her time commitments to family and work, have hindered her ability to lower her handicap. But instead of feeling disheartened, she has taken these challenges in stride, focusing on other aspects of her life that have shaped her experiences this year.
Embracing Change
The year wasn’t all about golf. Carly juggled several significant life changes, including launching a new business, moving to a new home, and navigating through personal events such as a divorce. All of these factors played a part in redirecting her focus, but they also brought with them a sense of new opportunities. Despite the distractions, Carly managed to celebrate some fantastic achievements.
A Team Player
A major highlight for her was being selected to represent the Dorset County Ladies team. Competing with this team not only marked a significant milestone in her goal-setting but also allowed her to soak in the competitive environment of women’s golf. Together, the team clinched victory in the south-west matchweek at Perranporth Golf Club and went on to compete in the esteemed England Golf National finals at Stover Golf Club. The camaraderie and teamwork encouraged her to boost her confidence and remain motivated in her golf pursuits.
Fitness Goals for a Better Game
Carly isn’t resting on her laurels, though. With an eye on the upcoming year, she has set her sights on enhancing her fitness, focusing on becoming stronger and more flexible. She believes that improved physical health will pave the way for better golfing performance in 2025. Remaining positive, Carly regards her year’s experiences, including the missed golfing opportunities, as invaluable lessons that help her maintain focus on her future goals.
Dreaming Big
Looking ahead, Cummins has her heart set on one day achieving her scratch handicap by the time she turns 50. This would allow her to compete in the England seniors circuit, another exciting chapter in her golfing story. Goal-setting has been a critical part of her journey, enabling her to balance the rigors of the game while continuing to enjoy it.
A Proven Talent
With an impressive background, including winning the South West of England Ladies Intermediate Championship and holding the ladies course record at Parkstone with an exceptional score of 68, Carly is no stranger to competitive golf. She even shot a remarkable seven-under-par round in a past competition. Despite her current handicap index of about 3.7, Carly is resolutely determined to improve her game as she enters the new year. With a sprinkle of hope for better weather conditions in 2025, she’s ready to face the challenges that lie ahead and conquer her golfing dreams.
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- Golf Monthly: Carly Cummins’ Golfing Goals
- MSN: Carly Cummins’ 2024 Golfing Journey
- Golf Monthly: World Handicap System Critique
- Google Search: Golf Goals
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
