With the 2012 golf season winding down, it's time to take stock of your progress . . . or lack thereof. To see if your year was a success, take our quiz
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Assess The State Of Your Driving
A. I've been mistaken for Greg Norman. (6 points)B. If I catch it right, I can move it out there. (4 points)C. I'm actually more of a hybrid guy. (2 points)D. I live in the right woods. (0 points)
Your Short Game Can Best Be Summarized By The Following Statement...
A. Hey Phil, closest to the pin? (6 points)B. Yeah, I can get up and down from there. (4 points)C. Chipping and putting? B-O-R-I-N-G. (2 points)D. They call me "The Jackhammer." (0 points)
Rank the state of your ball-striking
A. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'm a Hogan! (6 points)B. My divots are perfectly-symmetrical works of art. (4 points)C. My divots are the size of household pets. (2 points)D. I hit the center of the clubface -- back in April. (0 points)
Describe Your Approach To Equipment
A. Gotta get new irons. I've had this set for weeks! (6 points)B. Finally broke down and got that new driver. (4 points)C. Can I grab one of those putters in your garage? (2 points)D. Caddie, hand me my niblick! (0 points)
Assess The State Of Your Putting
A. I see a hole, I knock it in. What's the big deal? (6 points)B. I'm streaky. Yeah, that's the word. . . (4 points)C. Is the one after this one good? (2 points)D. I tossed my putter in a lake, now putt with a 4-iron. (0 points)
How Is Your Fitness Level?
A. I like Navy Seal workouts -- as a light warm-up. (6 points)B. This year I made an effort to walk whenever possible. (4 points)C. I walk all the time -- from the cart to my ball. (2 points)D. I get winded picking up my tee. (0 points)
Describe Your Practice Habits
A. Can I borrow your towel to wipe the blood off my hands? (6 points)B. I like to hit a bucket during my lunch break now and then. (4 points)C. I roll a few putts before teeing off. (2 points)D. Does Golden Tee count? (0 points)
Your Attitude Toward The Game Is Best Summarized By:
A. With enough time and effort, the sky's the limit. (6 points)B. Hey, it beats a day in the office! (4 points)C. Why do I put myself through this? (2 points)D. Bidding on my clubs will now open at $3. . . (0 points)
Where Do You Stand?
A. 40+ points: Fill out that Q School application.B. 30-39 points: Next year, the B flight!C. 20-29 points: You are commended for your perseverance.D. Less than 20 points: We hear great things about tennis.