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***Official 2014 Golf Thread*** (1 Viewer)
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joffer
Footballguy
Calloway Apex is probably going to be my next set
gump
Footballguy
I bought the Calloway Forged 18 months ago...started with 4-9...have since added PW and a 3 (dropped a rescue)...love them!
John Bender
Footballguy
I finally nabbed new irons.
Ended up getting custom fitted and grabbed the new Cobra Bio Cells. Got them fully customized and looking forward to hitting them. (golfsmith)
Picked up a new putter and bag as well so looking forward to getting out there again.
Ended up getting custom fitted and grabbed the new Cobra Bio Cells. Got them fully customized and looking forward to hitting them. (golfsmith)
Picked up a new putter and bag as well so looking forward to getting out there again.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Regular or stiff shafts? What are you hitting?
I have hit still shaft woods forever. I strained my rotator cuff last year, could not lift my left arm for 2 weeks. Did not play golf for 2 months. Now I am making an effort to have a longer smoother swing with my driver. My swing looks and feels way better and my irons are much improved, but I am hitting a Taylor Superfast stiff driver and it seems like I have lost distance off the tee. Before I hurt my shoulder I was swinging right around 95 mph when on a machine at a golf shop with my driver. I am sure I have dropped down at least 5 MPH in hopes of better control and not hurting the shoulder again. The websites say any swing over 90 should play stiff. Then another site says you should carry your drives 250 yards to play stiff. 215-250 should play regular.
Would going to a regular shaft increase distance if I am not swing as hard?
I have hit still shaft woods forever. I strained my rotator cuff last year, could not lift my left arm for 2 weeks. Did not play golf for 2 months. Now I am making an effort to have a longer smoother swing with my driver. My swing looks and feels way better and my irons are much improved, but I am hitting a Taylor Superfast stiff driver and it seems like I have lost distance off the tee. Before I hurt my shoulder I was swinging right around 95 mph when on a machine at a golf shop with my driver. I am sure I have dropped down at least 5 MPH in hopes of better control and not hurting the shoulder again. The websites say any swing over 90 should play stiff. Then another site says you should carry your drives 250 yards to play stiff. 215-250 should play regular.
Would going to a regular shaft increase distance if I am not swing as hard?
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Under 98 or so, chances are a regular shaft is going to feel better to you. Between 92-98 is kind of the grey area, in my experience. I was surprised to see people saying >90 should use stiff, so I googled and came up with this gem:
http://golftips.golfsmith.com/golf-shafts-regular-vs-stiff-1388.html
http://golftips.golfsmith.com/golf-shafts-regular-vs-stiff-1388.html
Riiiiight.
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John Bender
Footballguy
GolfPad is a must have app to keep track of your rounds in case some don't know.
I love it. As a guy who plays 4-5 times a week now, I can track progress much more easily now.
I love it. As a guy who plays 4-5 times a week now, I can track progress much more easily now.
belljr
Footballguy
i hate you ....need to hook up one tine
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
If you're ever golfing so much you have trouble using your Phillies tickets, let me know.
siffoin
Footballguy
My driver speed is a between 95-100mph. I've always used a R shaft. I'm consistently charting all aspects of my game - so I believe I'm accurate when I say my average carry distance with the driver is greater than 250yrds...and average driving distance is just beyond 265 yrds. There are times when the skies align and I can hit the ball around 280-300 yrds...that probably happens 1x in 20 drives. I wouldn't consider myself a long driver, but I'm longer than most people I play with. I'm definitely more accurate.
I'm a believer that tempo is key. Tempo allows a person to hit the sweet spot on the face of the club more often - and that equates to greater distance on average as well as accuracy for amateurs.
eurotrashman
Footballguy
John Bender
Footballguy
It's incredibly in depth and intuitive.
First of all, it not only pulls up each courses scorecard using gps, it gives you a gps reading to the center of the green. With just one touch you can log a stroke, how many putts? Sand? OB? Etc. It'll email your results to you and anyone else you played with.
it's just the easiest and most straightforward app of its ilk I've come across.
John Bender
Footballguy
Absolutely bud. Like I said, usually it's late August, Sept when people stop losing interest.If you're ever golfing so much you have trouble using your Phillies tickets, let me know.
I don't go to every game, I go to maybe 5, the rest go to clients (corporate seats). You're definitely still close to top my list my friend.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Seeing Tom Watson in the field at the Greenbrier this week got me thinking about the the 2009 Open. The debate about whether or not a 59 year old winning a Major would have been good for the game is interesting and has a lot to do with where the game can and might grow. I think it would have been great for the game. That was a lot of fun to watch. This is a good line.
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/tom-watson-made-everyone-believe-he-could-win-british-open
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TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
That's cool. I appreciate it. I really do.Absolutely bud. Like I said, usually it's late August, Sept when people stop losing interest.If you're ever golfing so much you have trouble using your Phillies tickets, let me know.
I don't go to every game, I go to maybe 5, the rest go to clients (corporate seats). You're definitely still close to top my list my friend.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
I ####### suck. Played a great private club on Thursday in perfect conditions. I shot 86 and didn't hit one green in regulation 
I spend all my time on my short game and driver and I guess it's showing. I shanked shots on 4 straight holes and made bogey on all of them.
I spend all my time on my short game and driver and I guess it's showing. I shanked shots on 4 straight holes and made bogey on all of them.
John Bender
Footballguy
Took a lesson today to help correct some bad habits.
First of all, it's amazing how terrible many club pros are at actually explaining and teaching someone else. I've had some really horrid lessons in my career.
Today was Stu Ingraham, an actual PGA pro at some point in his career. He played the 2010 PGA Championship and has been retired since. The guy was so wonderful at using analogies and explaining things and went a long way.
It's also never ceases to amaze me how little you actually need to think DURING a swing if you spend 95% of your effort on proper grip and set up. From there he had me visualizing the swing I wanted to hit and Boom, everything was hitting exactly as I intended.
Anyway, don't be afraid to take a few lessons every year even if you golf 10+ times a month like me. They can really help you hit a reset button to feel better next time out.
I would highly recommend one 1 hour lesson with Stu if you're in the Philly area. He's incredible.
First of all, it's amazing how terrible many club pros are at actually explaining and teaching someone else. I've had some really horrid lessons in my career.
Today was Stu Ingraham, an actual PGA pro at some point in his career. He played the 2010 PGA Championship and has been retired since. The guy was so wonderful at using analogies and explaining things and went a long way.
It's also never ceases to amaze me how little you actually need to think DURING a swing if you spend 95% of your effort on proper grip and set up. From there he had me visualizing the swing I wanted to hit and Boom, everything was hitting exactly as I intended.
Anyway, don't be afraid to take a few lessons every year even if you golf 10+ times a month like me. They can really help you hit a reset button to feel better next time out.
I would highly recommend one 1 hour lesson with Stu if you're in the Philly area. He's incredible.
belljr
Footballguy
belljr
Footballguy
I took a line drive in the face from a 4-iron. Guy shanked one straight across the fairway. I know better than to sit there with hacks but didn't think anything of it.
John Bender
Footballguy
Bell. It's actually a driving range believe it or not (I was shocked myself but it's in one of the nicest suburbs of PA, so it makes sense he just lives close by). MGOLF in Newtown Square. If you decide to give it a whirl, let me know and I'll take you for a beer or even a round of golf after.
He's expensive (100 for an hour and I tipped him too) but I've had lessons from 6 different people. He had my swing fixed in 20 minutes. I've done 10 lessons with a club pro and left there more confused than when I began. Stu just has an incredible way of simplifying things and stopping you from thinking during the swing.
He's expensive (100 for an hour and I tipped him too) but I've had lessons from 6 different people. He had my swing fixed in 20 minutes. I've done 10 lessons with a club pro and left there more confused than when I began. Stu just has an incredible way of simplifying things and stopping you from thinking during the swing.
Jefferson the Caregiver
Rebel Without A Pause
It's been recommended to me that the only people you should take lessons from are PGA certifed not just any club pro.
belljr
Footballguy
cool. I 've had 2 lessons in my life. One guy screwed me up for 2 years, the other guy was a course pro and straightened me out in 5 minutes... much like you
Bit of a haul but I shall see
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Prince Myshkin
Footballguy
Just got back from my annual golf trip. 108 holes in 4 days plus a 5 hour drive home today has wiped me out. I was really worried because I have played less golf this summer than I ever have, and when I have played, the results have been pretty sketchy.
The good: 4 over 76 right out of the gate (after triple bogeying the 3rd hole); 14/18 greens in regulation Friday morning. 5 consecutive rounds without losing a ball!!!
The bad: Lost our big match (a 2 man scramble on Saturday afternoon) by 1 shot for the 3rd straight year. Bogeyed the par 5 17th (should be an easy birdie hole in that format) to blow a chance at a win.
The ugly: My putting. By far the most pitiful exhibition of putting of all time. Well, I take that back because I did make some putts, but I had no touch whatsoever. The ball might go 8 feet past or 4 feet short. I left a downhill 3-foot birdie putt short! On the round I hit 14/18 greens, I shot a freaking 84 and didn't get in trouble on a single hole.
Overall a great time though and pretty happy with my game, just need to hit the reset button with the putter. I actually putted much much better on the back nine today, so I'm not going to worry too much about it just yet.
The good: 4 over 76 right out of the gate (after triple bogeying the 3rd hole); 14/18 greens in regulation Friday morning. 5 consecutive rounds without losing a ball!!!
The bad: Lost our big match (a 2 man scramble on Saturday afternoon) by 1 shot for the 3rd straight year. Bogeyed the par 5 17th (should be an easy birdie hole in that format) to blow a chance at a win.
The ugly: My putting. By far the most pitiful exhibition of putting of all time. Well, I take that back because I did make some putts, but I had no touch whatsoever. The ball might go 8 feet past or 4 feet short. I left a downhill 3-foot birdie putt short! On the round I hit 14/18 greens, I shot a freaking 84 and didn't get in trouble on a single hole.
Overall a great time though and pretty happy with my game, just need to hit the reset button with the putter. I actually putted much much better on the back nine today, so I'm not going to worry too much about it just yet.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Shot 86 yesterday. Drove the ball well all day for the first time this year. 7 over on the 4 par 3s!! Two of them were 200+ yarders but made some horrible decisions trying to get up and down from bad spots instead of just playing for a bogey.
Now my issue is the last two weeks I am pulling all my short irons left. Anything from 140 or less in the middle and I was missing the green 10 yards left. Not a hook just a direct pull. Was hitting everything else pretty straight.
Now my issue is the last two weeks I am pulling all my short irons left. Anything from 140 or less in the middle and I was missing the green 10 yards left. Not a hook just a direct pull. Was hitting everything else pretty straight.
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
Played yesterday and shot an 84. That's one of my best rounds in a long time. I usually shoot around 90 of late. Back in the day, when I played 4 or 5 times a week, I was low 80's consistently.
This was my 4th time out since breaking my leg. And my four rounds have been 110, 99, 92 and 84. I seem to be trending the right way. I'm hoping my leg has become bionic.
This was my 4th time out since breaking my leg. And my four rounds have been 110, 99, 92 and 84. I seem to be trending the right way. I'm hoping my leg has become bionic.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Had league play last night and yanked my first PW left again. Next hole I was 120 out and stopped when I addressed the ball, my shoulders were open and lined up left of the target.
In my mind I thought I was lined up right at the target. Hit all my short irons straight from then on. It was weird because when I was lined up straight it seemed like I was aiming way right.Of course them my driver went haywire again. Shot a 42 but 3 bad drives put in positions that I could only bogey at best.
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Hooper31
Footballguy
Spent the past two days working as a walking scorer for the USGA women's public links championship at The Home Course in Tacoma. Automatically gets me in as a volunteer for next year's US Open at Chambers Bay in Tacoma.
Impressive group of young ladies. All over the top polite. All parents I encountered were great except for one. Hunter Pate is the 14 year old that won her division in the Chip Putt and Drive competition at Augusta this past spring. Her father worked as her caddy and is a piece of work. Horribly foul mouthed and was verbally berating his daughter to the point that it made everyone around them uncomfortable on the first day. I scored for their group on day two and he lost it twice during the round. I have to credit young Hunter as quite the nice kid in spite of her dad.
Got to see Lucy Li (11 year old) that played in the Women's Open. She made it to the match play rounds today, but lost in the round of 64. She can hit the piss out of the ball for being so small.
If you're into seeing quality golf played up close I highly recommend volunteering for a tournament if you get the chance.
Impressive group of young ladies. All over the top polite. All parents I encountered were great except for one. Hunter Pate is the 14 year old that won her division in the Chip Putt and Drive competition at Augusta this past spring. Her father worked as her caddy and is a piece of work. Horribly foul mouthed and was verbally berating his daughter to the point that it made everyone around them uncomfortable on the first day. I scored for their group on day two and he lost it twice during the round. I have to credit young Hunter as quite the nice kid in spite of her dad.
Got to see Lucy Li (11 year old) that played in the Women's Open. She made it to the match play rounds today, but lost in the round of 64. She can hit the piss out of the ball for being so small.
If you're into seeing quality golf played up close I highly recommend volunteering for a tournament if you get the chance.
Bauer
Footballguy
I'm in the process of restoring a 1970 ping anser putter. I put a new grip on, cleaned the shaft and now I am on the most important step, the putter head. Does anyone have any experience with this? I soaked the putter head in a mixture of vinegar and coca cola overnight, and used a sponge for the first round of scrubbing. The difference us amazing I wish I would have taken before photos, but I am looking for any other tips for those who have done this before.
Next step, progressive sanding...
Next step, progressive sanding...
Apple Jack
Footballguy
I highly recommend the Bridgestone ball fitting when it comes to your area.
belljr
Footballguy
i did it. Fitted me for a ball but the guy said the current ball you are hitting fits you just as well.I bought a dozen for his honesty
Apple Jack
Footballguy
I saw them do the same thing. Better players are probably harder to get improvements for, since they can actually compress whatever ball they're playing.
joffer
Footballguy
Whistling Straits - my new favorite course. unbelievable. the 18th hole is just a breathtaking hole, even though I doubled it. 10/10
The Irish - If it wasn't for the Straits, this course would get more props. really, really good. not the views you get on the Straits, but lots of fun, and not too hard to walk. 8/10
Blackwolf River Course - replaces Waterville in Ireland as the hardest course I've ever played. Waist high grass if you get off the fairway, just hit another. A fantastic course though, uses the Sheboygan river really well, and the best greens we played all week. 9/10
Blackwolf Meadow Valley - Same as above, the red-headed stepchild to the River Course, but really solid in its own right. would recommend. 7.5/10
Erin Hills - the toughest walk I've ever encountered. Absolutely beautiful course with amazing bunkering. no water at all. The pros are going to love it in 2017. 18th hole plays 660, can play over 700. Rolling hills among a field of tall, yellow grass. 9.5/10.
I'd put this trip right up there with Bandon Dunes, maybe even a little better. Not a bad course in the package. And easier to get to. The American Club is an awesome hotel, although a little pricey. If I do it again, I might stay at Erin Hills. All the caddies were great.
The Irish - If it wasn't for the Straits, this course would get more props. really, really good. not the views you get on the Straits, but lots of fun, and not too hard to walk. 8/10
Blackwolf River Course - replaces Waterville in Ireland as the hardest course I've ever played. Waist high grass if you get off the fairway, just hit another. A fantastic course though, uses the Sheboygan river really well, and the best greens we played all week. 9/10
Blackwolf Meadow Valley - Same as above, the red-headed stepchild to the River Course, but really solid in its own right. would recommend. 7.5/10
Erin Hills - the toughest walk I've ever encountered. Absolutely beautiful course with amazing bunkering. no water at all. The pros are going to love it in 2017. 18th hole plays 660, can play over 700. Rolling hills among a field of tall, yellow grass. 9.5/10.
I'd put this trip right up there with Bandon Dunes, maybe even a little better. Not a bad course in the package. And easier to get to. The American Club is an awesome hotel, although a little pricey. If I do it again, I might stay at Erin Hills. All the caddies were great.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
My God, that sounds expensive.
joffer
Footballguy
it wasn't cheap, but we had 12 guys, and they all said it was worth it, and would do it again.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
gump
Footballguy
Big debate on my family vacation about greens and the changes going on in the south...my cousin is a superintendent.
He switched to Tiff Eagle...but he's in south AL. Uncle's high profile course in Bham is considering the move.
General thought was the hybrid dwarfs are more durable and can get really nice...but not quite to the ceiling of Bent. Will be interesting to see where the future is of the elite courses(with many having already made moves to types of Dwarfs like Champion).
He switched to Tiff Eagle...but he's in south AL. Uncle's high profile course in Bham is considering the move.
General thought was the hybrid dwarfs are more durable and can get really nice...but not quite to the ceiling of Bent. Will be interesting to see where the future is of the elite courses(with many having already made moves to types of Dwarfs like Champion).
bigmarc27
Footballguy
No, but I think it's more serious than most think. It's a game I'd assume most pick up by playing with their dad as a kid and I don't think that happens as much anymore for multiple reasons (work more / expensive / takes too long).
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