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The Journey

Single figures. One round at a time. With plenty of practice in between.
Progress So Far…

Currently chasing single figures

Real numbers, updated as the rounds come in. No fudging, just a real account of where my golf game is.

Current Handicap

13.1

2026 Goal

9.0

Rounds This Season

4

Best Round

91

They Dont Build Escalators On Mountains

Me – Bryan McCandless
Realtime Data…

The numbers that really matter

These are the figures that i track so that i can plan practice sessions in order to reduce that overall index. Just plain, honest numbers that roadmap my journey.

Fairways Hit

22%

Greens in Regulation

18%

Putts Per Round

36

Scramble %

48%

Where I Play Golf…

Largs Golf Club, Ayrshire

Often referred to as “Ayrshire’s Augusta” for its tricky green complexes and stunning foliage and its very challenging layout.

Slope Rating

133

Course Rating

70.80

Yards

6204

Par

70

Recent Milestones...

Won a County Championship
Sept 2024

Won the Ayrshire Golf Handicap League. The same year we done “The Treble” a feat that may not be repeated.

Shot My Lowest Round
June 2025

Shot a 71 at Auchenharvie (par 66) Double bogied that last hole for a break 70 round!

Broke a Handicap Plateau
July 2025

Handicap Index dropped from 20.2 to 10.7 over the course of a season. Crept up a wee bit since.

Caddied For My 5th Club Champ
Aug 2024

My shot advice and confidence boosting skills won a 5th club championship.

Joined a New Club
Jan 2026

Joined Largs GC after 12 years at Auchenarvie88 GC.

First Ever Competition Eagle
May 2026

Par 4, 16th hole at Largs Golf Club. 9-iron, 141 to the pin, 2 hops and in.

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