What is a good first score for 9 holes?
I played 9 holes and shot 58. I do not know if that is terrible or just normal for a beginner.
Scoring / Posted 2026-04-13 13:30 / 402 views / Dofollow community thread
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Most replies said the first scores matter less than pace, safety, and honest counting. Users suggested tracking every round from the start.
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This sounds familiar. I would keep the next step small and use one of the site tools before changing too much.
Good question. The answer depends on pace, safety, and whether the course feels fair from the tees you choose.
I tried something similar last month. Writing notes after the round helped me more than trying to fix it during play.
Most replies said the first scores matter less than pace, safety, and honest counting. Users suggested tracking every round from the start.
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