reality check. odds on making the Nationwide Tour

[ZBTHorton]

I don't think enough people are giving you near enough of a chance.

I'm a 8 handicap during months I don't play. Usually play scratch golf when I'm able to dedicate myself to playing for more than a couple of months at a time.

If you have a good swing, good mind for the game, and most importantly, GOOD short game. Anything is possible.

I played for one of the best high school teams in the nation throughout high school. 9 of our players played in college(including me). Hunter Mahan(US Amateur Runner Up, US Junior Amateur Champ, #1 ranked player at both levels, current pro) was one of the guys on my golf team, along with several other guys who have played on some of the smaller tours.

I was about a 6 handicap at the time I used to play with them, and felt that if I had the willingness to work on my short game I could get very close to their ability if I wanted to. The Tee -> Green difference between them and me was almost non-existant. They just made more putts than me, got up and down a little more than me, and didn't make huge mental mistakes during their round. All of those things are things that can be worked on, fine tuned, and improved big time if you have the patience to do it.

If you took 2 years out to practice, I'd put your chances at 1/250. Maybe even a little better.