The mean score is 76 for both years, but there is an increase in the standard deviation for the scores in 2012. The golfer is not as consistent in 2012 and shows a sizeable increase in the variation with golf scores ranging from 71 to 85. The increase in variation might be explained by the golfer trying to change or modify the golf swing. In general, a loss of consistency and an increase in the standard deviation could be viewed as a poorer performance in 2012. The optimism in 2012 is that three of the eight scores were better than any score reported for 2011. If the golfer can work for consistency, eliminate the high score rounds, and reduce the standard deviation, golf scores should show improvement.