Golfer Tim Watts improves from 90s to 70s with intensive training

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Golfer Tim Watts improves from 90s to 70s with intensive training
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Tim Watts, a student of golf instructor Tony Ruggiero, has transitioned from being an 18-handicapper struggling to break 90 to achieving scores in the 70s after a year of dedicated training. With a focus on physical fitness, daily practice routines, and proper technique, Watts lost 40 pounds and reduced back pain. His regimen included aerobic exercise, functional strength training, and specific golf drills. Improvements in driving distance and short game significantly contributed to his success. The training approach highlights the importance of commitment and structured practice in improving golf performance.

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  • Tim Watts started as an 18-handicap golfer struggling to break 90.
  • He lost 40 pounds and managed back pain through medical intervention.
  • His training included daily workouts and specific golf drills.
  • Watts' driving distance increased from 210 yards to 240 yards.
  • He began posting nine-hole scores in the mid-to-high 30s.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero shares the story of a student he coaches that went from struggling to break 90 to shooting in the 70s.

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