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Playing in a Stableford scoring tournament this weekend. I've played in it once or twice before, but I'm still trying to decide the best strategy. I believe the play is to be overly aggressive (one year I cashed despite poor play because I made two eagles the final round) but I'm open to input.

Below is the scoring. The way it works with handicap is that you start with a net score of 36, then subtract your handicap. For me, this will likely be 6 so my target score is 30 the the goal of obviously going over that (in other words, a + score is actually good in this format).

  • 0 Points – Double Bogey or Worse (Two strokes or more over par)
  • 1 Point – Bogey (One stroke over par)
  • 2 Points – Par.
  • 3 Points – Birdie (One stroke under par)
  • 4 Points – Eagle (Two strokes under par)
  • 5 Points – Albatross/Double Eagle (Three strokes under par)
Is this a one day or two day event? If it's one day then I'd go balls to the walls but if it's two days I think I'd be more conservative the first day and try and go middle of the greens with my approach shot and not chase flags and then on day two adjust depending on the standings. Is there a side game skins happening as well? If so then I go full balls to the walls both days and chase the skins while not worrying about the scorecard as it will work itself out. Super jealous, our bay area winter has been wet and golf has been sporadic so I'm seriously jonesing for a normal round.
Two day.

Likely a skins game, too, but the majority of money and bragging rights (there's a jacket ala the masters). Good chance I'll have a couple of side bets going for like $50 apiece with some buddies also playing. That said, I care more about cashing/winning in the overall tournament.

We got three feet of snow on the ground where I live myself - which makes it challenging to stay sharp this time of year - but the benefit of living in AZ is great weather is always just a couple hours away.
 
Playing in a Stableford scoring tournament this weekend. I've played in it once or twice before, but I'm still trying to decide the best strategy. I believe the play is to be overly aggressive (one year I cashed despite poor play because I made two eagles the final round) but I'm open to input.

Below is the scoring. The way it works with handicap is that you start with a net score of 36, then subtract your handicap. For me, this will likely be 6 so my target score is 30 the the goal of obviously going over that (in other words, a + score is actually good in this format).

  • 0 Points – Double Bogey or Worse (Two strokes or more over par)
  • 1 Point – Bogey (One stroke over par)
  • 2 Points – Par.
  • 3 Points – Birdie (One stroke under par)
  • 4 Points – Eagle (Two strokes under par)
  • 5 Points – Albatross/Double Eagle (Three strokes under par)
Is this a one day or two day event? If it's one day then I'd go balls to the walls but if it's two days I think I'd be more conservative the first day and try and go middle of the greens with my approach shot and not chase flags and then on day two adjust depending on the standings. Is there a side game skins happening as well? If so then I go full balls to the walls both days and chase the skins while not worrying about the scorecard as it will work itself out. Super jealous, our bay area winter has been wet and golf has been sporadic so I'm seriously jonesing for a normal round.
Two day.

Likely a skins game, too, but the majority of money and bragging rights (there's a jacket ala the masters). Good chance I'll have a couple of side bets going for like $50 apiece with some buddies also playing. That said, I care more about cashing/winning in the overall tournament.

We got three feet of snow on the ground where I live myself - which makes it challenging to stay sharp this time of year - but the benefit of living in AZ is great weather is always just a couple hours away.
with that much snow you can practice your whiskey game
 
Playing in a Stableford scoring tournament this weekend. I've played in it once or twice before, but I'm still trying to decide the best strategy. I believe the play is to be overly aggressive (one year I cashed despite poor play because I made two eagles the final round) but I'm open to input.

Below is the scoring. The way it works with handicap is that you start with a net score of 36, then subtract your handicap. For me, this will likely be 6 so my target score is 30 the the goal of obviously going over that (in other words, a + score is actually good in this format).

  • 0 Points – Double Bogey or Worse (Two strokes or more over par)
  • 1 Point – Bogey (One stroke over par)
  • 2 Points – Par.
  • 3 Points – Birdie (One stroke under par)
  • 4 Points – Eagle (Two strokes under par)
  • 5 Points – Albatross/Double Eagle (Three strokes under par)
Is this a one day or two day event? If it's one day then I'd go balls to the walls but if it's two days I think I'd be more conservative the first day and try and go middle of the greens with my approach shot and not chase flags and then on day two adjust depending on the standings. Is there a side game skins happening as well? If so then I go full balls to the walls both days and chase the skins while not worrying about the scorecard as it will work itself out. Super jealous, our bay area winter has been wet and golf has been sporadic so I'm seriously jonesing for a normal round.
Two day.

Likely a skins game, too, but the majority of money and bragging rights (there's a jacket ala the masters). Good chance I'll have a couple of side bets going for like $50 apiece with some buddies also playing. That said, I care more about cashing/winning in the overall tournament.

We got three feet of snow on the ground where I live myself - which makes it challenging to stay sharp this time of year - but the benefit of living in AZ is great weather is always just a couple hours away.
with that much snow you can practice your whiskey game
That remains strong. Whisky + putting mat is how I spent a lot of my weekend.

I was chipping balls onto my couch but I caught one high on the face and sent it into the wall so my wife shut that down. 🤣
 
Wrapping up at Bandon Dunes today; awesome place but we’ve had pretty rough weather. Snow/sleet at Sheep Ranch, temp has never reached 50, etc. Great courses, whole place just oozes golf.
That sucks. This weather is so unusual for this time of year, that's really unlucky. I go in three weeks. Any tips of dos or donts?
 
Playing in a Stableford scoring tournament this weekend. I've played in it once or twice before, but I'm still trying to decide the best strategy. I believe the play is to be overly aggressive (one year I cashed despite poor play because I made two eagles the final round) but I'm open to input.

Below is the scoring. The way it works with handicap is that you start with a net score of 36, then subtract your handicap. For me, this will likely be 6 so my target score is 30 the the goal of obviously going over that (in other words, a + score is actually good in this format).

  • 0 Points – Double Bogey or Worse (Two strokes or more over par)
  • 1 Point – Bogey (One stroke over par)
  • 2 Points – Par.
  • 3 Points – Birdie (One stroke under par)
  • 4 Points – Eagle (Two strokes under par)
  • 5 Points – Albatross/Double Eagle (Three strokes under par)
Update: Got the flights and pairings today. To help with pace of play, the tournament decided to have only the A flight play from the regular men's tees and all remaining flights are playing up to like 5900 yards (with handicaps adjusted to that tee, of course). The cutoff handicap index for the A fight? 6.3. So, since I'm a 6.4 index I get to play it forward.

I'm played the forward tees on this course before and a real option for me now is to play it very safe with irons off a lot of tees. The course itself isn't all that challenging but most holes have ob on both sides and where I get in trouble is generally with wayward tee shots. I thinking with being forward I actually play more conservative off the tee on most par 4s and lock in a non-zero, then go after the now very reachable par 5s and handful of now very drivable par 4s. Or, at least start with this strategy day one and see what happens.
 
Wrapping up at Bandon Dunes today; awesome place but we’ve had pretty rough weather. Snow/sleet at Sheep Ranch, temp has never reached 50, etc. Great courses, whole place just oozes golf.
That sucks. This weather is so unusual for this time of year, that's really unlucky. I go in three weeks. Any tips of dos or donts?
Get at least a group caddy, there are lots of places on the courses where it helps. Shoe dryer in room can be used for hats and gloves and stuff too. Little shop in the lobby has some cool trinket stuff for sale not seen in the other pro shops. Assuming you already have teetimes, but Preserve was really fun and you can play in larger groups. Mill City casino about 30 minutes away. Shuttle system around Bandon property works pretty well. Make dinner reservations if you haven’t. Don’t go into the left bunker on Pac #6!
 
Wrapping up at Bandon Dunes today; awesome place but we’ve had pretty rough weather. Snow/sleet at Sheep Ranch, temp has never reached 50, etc. Great courses, whole place just oozes golf.
That sucks. This weather is so unusual for this time of year, that's really unlucky. I go in three weeks. Any tips of dos or donts?
Get at least a group caddy, there are lots of places on the courses where it helps. Shoe dryer in room can be used for hats and gloves and stuff too. Little shop in the lobby has some cool trinket stuff for sale not seen in the other pro shops. Assuming you already have teetimes, but Preserve was really fun and you can play in larger groups. Mill City casino about 30 minutes away. Shuttle system around Bandon property works pretty well. Make dinner reservations if you haven’t. Don’t go into the left bunker on Pac #6!
It's a forecaddie. Do you even country club bro?
 
Looks like we'll be going to Bandon at some point in the spring/summer of 2025. We've already talked to them and I believe the list opens up at some point in like May.

SUCKS to have to book a trip 2 freaking years in advance. (not sure I'll ever be able to go with my dad at this point. He's 72 now and his ability to walk courses like that aint gonna get any better) And my understanding is that its a lodging limitation rather than a tee time thing.

I know they pride themselves on all the kitchy little cottages and stuff.....but maybe just build a 100 room hotel so that people can go at some point this decade.
 
Playing in a Stableford scoring tournament this weekend. I've played in it once or twice before, but I'm still trying to decide the best strategy. I believe the play is to be overly aggressive (one year I cashed despite poor play because I made two eagles the final round) but I'm open to input.

Below is the scoring. The way it works with handicap is that you start with a net score of 36, then subtract your handicap. For me, this will likely be 6 so my target score is 30 the the goal of obviously going over that (in other words, a + score is actually good in this format).

  • 0 Points – Double Bogey or Worse (Two strokes or more over par)
  • 1 Point – Bogey (One stroke over par)
  • 2 Points – Par.
  • 3 Points – Birdie (One stroke under par)
  • 4 Points – Eagle (Two strokes under par)
  • 5 Points – Albatross/Double Eagle (Three strokes under par)
Update: Got the flights and pairings today. To help with pace of play, the tournament decided to have only the A flight play from the regular men's tees and all remaining flights are playing up to like 5900 yards (with handicaps adjusted to that tee, of course). The cutoff handicap index for the A fight? 6.3. So, since I'm a 6.4 index I get to play it forward.

I'm played the forward tees on this course before and a real option for me now is to play it very safe with irons off a lot of tees. The course itself isn't all that challenging but most holes have ob on both sides and where I get in trouble is generally with wayward tee shots. I thinking with being forward I actually play more conservative off the tee on most par 4s and lock in a non-zero, then go after the now very reachable par 5s and handful of now very drivable par 4s. Or, at least start with this strategy day one and see what happens.
76 - 76

Shot +3 day one then basically the same score the second day but only netted +1.5 because they do an automatic handicap adjustment. So, netted +4.5 which resulted in a T-5 for my flight. Jacket winner was +12 and came out of my flight.

Made 3 birdies the first day and 2 birdies and an eagle the second day. Playing forward really gave me an advantage on the par 5s as all were easily reachable for me. Where I dropped the ball though was I took way too many double bogeys and started each round out with ob drives. The changed tees really also messed with me on certain holes because three times I hit what my group and I all thought were "good" drops only to find I hit it through the fairway and to ob areas.
 
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Mixed bag today. Tried playing with driver settings, that was a mess lol.

Back a little sore. I did not feel as stable as I have the previous 2 rounds.

Skulled 2 flops shots today, pulled 2 easy putts but overall played pretty well. Slapped an 83 together
 
I think I need to get fitted for a driver. Played indoors a bunch lately and my driver swing speed is right at 100mph. Checking online charts, seems like that should lead to an average distance of 255-260, but I'm getting 230-235. My 7i goes 160-165 so I think I just have the wrong driver. I've used off-the-rack Titleist T2 the last few years. Anyone have any experience being fitted just for a driver?
 
I think I need to get fitted for a driver. Played indoors a bunch lately and my driver swing speed is right at 100mph. Checking online charts, seems like that should lead to an average distance of 255-260, but I'm getting 230-235. My 7i goes 160-165 so I think I just have the wrong driver. I've used off-the-rack Titleist T2 the last few years. Anyone have any experience being fitted just for a driver?
I would. I've learned a lot playing around with clubs this winter.

There's just so much that goes into getting the right club for you. The shaft is just as, if not more important than, the head (that's what SHE said!). I've found for me that the weight is critical - I seem to hit a 60g driver better than even +/- 5g. And then with my fairway woods the heavier the better - I think I've settled on a 75g shaft. All of that works together to get the right launch angle and slice/fade mitigation and on and on. Plus, the new technology is just bonkers... In a good way.

I haven't been fitted only because I like to use the 2nd Swing hitting bays for free practice. If I actually but something I can't go back. I think they're catching on though - I might have to go in with some Groucho Marx glasses & moustache.
 
I'm at Superstition Mountain to hack their one course up and then go watch the LPGA. Had no idea it would be this enjoyable. Last couple of days have been fantastic.

@gump, you would be oh so proud of your Bama girl Emma. What a gal, what a sweetheart.

The course(s) are IMMACULATE. Never played on anything so nice. Both designed by Nicklaus. This place is sick.
 
The weather this "spring" in Oregon has apparently been historically bad, so I've hardly played at all. Bandon Dunes is just over a week away all of a sudden. All hope is lost for anything resembling springtime weather for it. First-world problems, I know. But it's a lot of money, especially for the guys coming from out of state. Had just hoped for "average" or "normal," and that isn't happening. We'll make the best of it. But morning tee times with temps in low to mid 30s is not really what these guys thought they were signing up for.
 
I think I need to get fitted for a driver. Played indoors a bunch lately and my driver swing speed is right at 100mph. Checking online charts, seems like that should lead to an average distance of 255-260, but I'm getting 230-235. My 7i goes 160-165 so I think I just have the wrong driver. I've used off-the-rack Titleist T2 the last few years. Anyone have any experience being fitted just for a driver?
I would. I've learned a lot playing around with clubs this winter.

There's just so much that goes into getting the right club for you. The shaft is just as, if not more important than, the head (that's what SHE said!). I've found for me that the weight is critical - I seem to hit a 60g driver better than even +/- 5g. And then with my fairway woods the heavier the better - I think I've settled on a 75g shaft. All of that works together to get the right launch angle and slice/fade mitigation and on and on. Plus, the new technology is just bonkers... In a good way.

I haven't been fitted only because I like to use the 2nd Swing hitting bays for free practice. If I actually but something I can't go back. I think they're catching on though - I might have to go in with some Groucho Marx glasses & moustache.
Look at the big shaft on this guy
 
The weather this "spring" in Oregon has apparently been historically bad, so I've hardly played at all. Bandon Dunes is just over a week away all of a sudden. All hope is lost for anything resembling springtime weather for it. First-world problems, I know. But it's a lot of money, especially for the guys coming from out of state. Had just hoped for "average" or "normal," and that isn't happening. We'll make the best of it. But morning tee times with temps in low to mid 30s is not really what these guys thought they were signing up for.
We're here. Played Bandon Preserve yesterday (the par 3 course). Start for real today with Bandon Trails this morning and Pacific Dunes this afternoon.

Weather changes every five minutes. Place is unreal. Going to be so great.
 
Posting season started on Saturday in NJ. Had a tee time scheduled for the morning but rain blew in overnight and ruined it. Stopped by noon and was gorgeous in the afternoon but I'd already settled in for basketball (and figured it would be wet anyway)

Went over yesterday afternoon with the intention of just hitting balls (range FINALLY open) but ended up playing 9. Birdied the first hole (good start to the season) and just missed chipping in for birdie on the 2nd but it kinda went downhill after that. Have a little lower body issue that was preventing me from finishing driver swings and I was blowing them off the map right. So that's disappointing. But still feels good to post a 9 hole score.(even if it was a bad one) We're BACK!!!!
 
The weather this "spring" in Oregon has apparently been historically bad, so I've hardly played at all. Bandon Dunes is just over a week away all of a sudden. All hope is lost for anything resembling springtime weather for it. First-world problems, I know. But it's a lot of money, especially for the guys coming from out of state. Had just hoped for "average" or "normal," and that isn't happening. We'll make the best of it. But morning tee times with temps in low to mid 30s is not really what these guys thought they were signing up for.
We're here. Played Bandon Preserve yesterday (the par 3 course). Start for real today with Bandon Trails this morning and Pacific Dunes this afternoon.

Weather changes every five minutes. Place is unreal. Going to be so great.

Have an awesome time.

Bandon is my dream destination (looks like we're on track to go late spring 2025) but I do worry that bad luck with weather (mainly wind, as I HATE playing in heavy wind) would ruin the experience for me. But I think you just need to hope for the best, accept that you wont score well if the weather sucks and just enjoy the experience.
 
What a crap show yesterday..... was feeling good - haven't had awful rounds but was off here and there - then opening weekend and i hit every iron - as thin as possible and every driver as far left as possible - sigh
 
Woah...just saw my GHIN cap got updated and it went down 2.2 strokes from 19.2 to 17 because of an exceptional score. Played 9 with my 8-year old last fall and shot 3 over, but we were playing from the front tees. Played my regular white tees and shot my standard 10 over but the combined score was considered exceptional? Crazy playing forward moves the needle that much - though it is pretty fun to only have to hit a 9-iron or better for your 2nd shot.
 
Woah...just saw my GHIN cap got updated and it went down 2.2 strokes from 19.2 to 17 because of an exceptional score. Played 9 with my 8-year old last fall and shot 3 over, but we were playing from the front tees. Played my regular white tees and shot my standard 10 over but the combined score was considered exceptional? Crazy playing forward moves the needle that much - though it is pretty fun to only have to hit a 9-iron or better for your 2nd shot.
an Exceptional score is if you post a score 7-10 differential below your current differential the current 20 indexes are subtracted 1 off of the indexes if it's greater than 10 its 2. The is in effect a "1 or 2 shot adjusmtent"

Its basically a safeguard to show what your true HCP is meaning statistically if you shoot that score you are more likely to do so again in the future.... It will self adjust if you do not

That is still all based off of course rating and slope - it was your +3 not the tees
 
Played Bandon Trails in a near blizzard for 4-5 holes. Was awesome. Then Pacific Dunes in total sunshine. Pretty sore backs though. Don't know if we can go 36 holes each of the next two days as planned. Sheep Ranch and Bandon Dunes tomorrow.
 
Still no Minnesota golf - got another half foot of sticky snow last weekend.

So I'm still testing out drivers at 2nd Swing. Why not? It's like a free half hour of simulator time.

Hit the new Cobra Aerojet last night. Was all set to buy a TSi2 but now I'm not so sure.
 
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I'll update more when I return. But today was one of best days of my life. Can't say enough good things about Bandon. Shot 85 at Sheep Ranch today. Round of my life considering the course. Followed it up with an 88 at Bandon Dunes. Simply amazing in every way.
 
I'll update more when I return. But today was one of best days of my life. Can't say enough good things about Bandon. Shot 85 at Sheep Ranch today. Round of my life considering the course. Followed it up with an 88 at Bandon Dunes. Simply amazing in every way.
Looking forward to the updates!
 
I'll update more when I return. But today was one of best days of my life. Can't say enough good things about Bandon. Shot 85 at Sheep Ranch today. Round of my life considering the course. Followed it up with an 88 at Bandon Dunes. Simply amazing in every way.
Looking forward to the updates!
Sneak peak: a birdie and six pars on the back nine.

P.S. Anyone going on a trip like this and not getting a caddie is a complete moron.
 
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I'll update more when I return. But today was one of best days of my life. Can't say enough good things about Bandon. Shot 85 at Sheep Ranch today. Round of my life considering the course. Followed it up with an 88 at Bandon Dunes. Simply amazing in every way.
Looking forward to the updates!
Sneak peak: a birdie and six pars on the back nine.

P.S. Anyone going on a trip like this and not getting a caddie is a complete moron.
Glad you enjoyed. We got caddies for most rounds but did walk a couple. Also played Sheep Ranch in a near blizzard. Loved the property but weather is such a wildcard.
 
Nor Cal is finally starting to dry out, I've been playing consistently good golf but my last 2 rounds were a hot mess and I went from a 12.4 back to a 13.2. I need to wake my *** up earlier and get out to the range before rounds, I tend to struggle the first few holes while I warm up (excuses) and it's part of the problem since I'm not good enough to show up and go.
 
Putting question...

If your putting motion is arced, what is the best way to compensate?
A. Buy equipment that accommodates it, as in toe/heel balanced
B. Practice more to get your swing straightened

You see good golfers using all sorts of swing aids to ensure their path is straight. Does that mean they're all using face balanced putters? They're not matching equipment to swing for putting, are they?
 
Putting question...

If your putting motion is arced, what is the best way to compensate?
A. Buy equipment that accommodates it, as in toe/heel balanced
B. Practice more to get your swing straightened

You see good golfers using all sorts of swing aids to ensure their path is straight. Does that mean they're all using face balanced putters? They're not matching equipment to swing for putting, are they?
A unless you can practice daily.

ETA: also, check with a pro, but I believe you want a toe hang if you’re stroke is arced.
 
Putting question...

If your putting motion is arced, what is the best way to compensate?
A. Buy equipment that accommodates it, as in toe/heel balanced
B. Practice more to get your swing straightened

You see good golfers using all sorts of swing aids to ensure their path is straight. Does that mean they're all using face balanced putters? They're not matching equipment to swing for putting, are they?
Im not following - you don't need to compensate with an arc putting stroke.

In general - Blade putters are the "preferred" putter for arc strokes - mallet more for straight

 
well after playing the Callaway Rogue for a few months I took it back to golf mart and swapped for the Stealth and I was nearing 90 days with it and not in love with it. I went back yesterday and hit the TS2/TS1 and the ping G430 max, both clubs I was hitting further and with a tighter dispersion than both the rogue/stealth. After about an hour and change and several adjustments to the shaft and head I ended up going with the G430 which I was hitting longer and straighter than I've been in a long time. The biggest adjustment was going to a more flat lie, that seemed to really help me about 20 yards as I was flying the drives about 225/230 without over swinging. The cool part is that the fitter also had me hitting the stealth I was turning in and making adjustments with that just in case my fitting last time wasn't "as good as his".

I still need to buy new wedges but with shoes on sale I ended up with some new ecco biom's. :wall: Golf is so damn expensive
 
So I stopped working out the last 2-3 weeks my injury from the fall was flaring up. The front I was thinning every shot again, even topped 3 balls with wedges.

Things kind of came together on the back. I definitely lost distance, I don't know if that is age or bad swing again....all in all the hcp moved up .4 but was happy with the 83 score but not the ball strikes
 
Putting question...

If your putting motion is arced, what is the best way to compensate?
A. Buy equipment that accommodates it, as in toe/heel balanced
B. Practice more to get your swing straightened

You see good golfers using all sorts of swing aids to ensure their path is straight. Does that mean they're all using face balanced putters? They're not matching equipment to swing for putting, are they?
A unless you can practice daily.

ETA: also, check with a pro, but I believe you want a toe hang if you’re stroke is arced.

Putting question...

If your putting motion is arced, what is the best way to compensate?
A. Buy equipment that accommodates it, as in toe/heel balanced
B. Practice more to get your swing straightened

You see good golfers using all sorts of swing aids to ensure their path is straight. Does that mean they're all using face balanced putters? They're not matching equipment to swing for putting, are they?
Im not following - you don't need to compensate with an arc putting stroke.

In general - Blade putters are the "preferred" putter for arc strokes - mallet more for straight

@Zow - That's what I understood. Toe hang for an arc, and since my good intentions for putting practice are to remain that then it's better to get the corresponding equipment.

@belljr - Seems we're agreed on the toe hang/balanced thing. You DO need to compensate in that fashion for an arc swing.

The mallet vs blade conversation is a horse of a different color, revolving more around feel and forgiveness.
 
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Putting question...

If your putting motion is arced, what is the best way to compensate?
A. Buy equipment that accommodates it, as in toe/heel balanced
B. Practice more to get your swing straightened

You see good golfers using all sorts of swing aids to ensure their path is straight. Does that mean they're all using face balanced putters? They're not matching equipment to swing for putting, are they?
A unless you can practice daily.

ETA: also, check with a pro, but I believe you want a toe hang if you’re stroke is arced.

Putting question...

If your putting motion is arced, what is the best way to compensate?
A. Buy equipment that accommodates it, as in toe/heel balanced
B. Practice more to get your swing straightened

You see good golfers using all sorts of swing aids to ensure their path is straight. Does that mean they're all using face balanced putters? They're not matching equipment to swing for putting, are they?
Im not following - you don't need to compensate with an arc putting stroke.

In general - Blade putters are the "preferred" putter for arc strokes - mallet more for straight

@Zow - That's what I understood. Toe hang for an arc, and since my good intentions for putting practice are likThis random article had this to say, probably only adding to the confusion/debateely to remain that then it's better to get the corresponding equipment.

@belljr - Seems we're agreed on the toe hang/balanced thing. You DO need to compensate in that fashion for an arc swing.

The mallet vs blade conversation is a horse of a different color, revolving more around feel and forgiveness.
I guess I was confused about compensate - as changing your stroke - i've always had an arc swing but never really "changed" anything and just played putters I like...... And putting is my best part of the game.... I never bought a putter based on toe hang tbh - maybe they are that way but it was all based on feel.

The only drills i do for putting - is I use a mirror for my eye alignment. And I put 2 tees on the ground just wider than the putter to stroke through it. I don't care how it gets between the 2 as long as it does squarely.
 
I guess I was confused about compensate - as changing your stroke - i've always had an arc swing but never really "changed" anything and just played putters I like...... And putting is my best part of the game.... I never bought a putter based on toe hang tbh - maybe they are that way but it was all based on feel.

The only drills i do for putting - is I use a mirror for my eye alignment. And I put 2 tees on the ground just wider than the putter to stroke through it. I don't care how it gets between the 2 as long as it does squarely.
Maybe we're defining arcing differently. To me, if you're swinging through tees like that, your motion is straight not arced. It has to be straight, doesn't it?

That's what I was saying about the pros - if they're doing the same sort of drill then they have to be attempting to ensure their swing is straight. So even if they naturally arc, they're practicing to get the arc OUT.
 
I guess I was confused about compensate - as changing your stroke - i've always had an arc swing but never really "changed" anything and just played putters I like...... And putting is my best part of the game.... I never bought a putter based on toe hang tbh - maybe they are that way but it was all based on feel.

The only drills i do for putting - is I use a mirror for my eye alignment. And I put 2 tees on the ground just wider than the putter to stroke through it. I don't care how it gets between the 2 as long as it does squarely.
Maybe we're defining arcing differently. To me, if you're swinging through tees like that, your motion is straight not arced. It has to be straight, doesn't it?

That's what I was saying about the pros - if they're doing the same sort of drill then they have to be attempting to ensure their swing is straight. So even if they naturally arc, they're practicing to get the arc OUT.

I have a flat path with my 2 ball putter because I'm standing closer to the ball and I have my head over the ball and the ball ideally directly below my left eye. With my blade I stand more upright with the ball further away from me and my head no longer over the ball, that swing path is more inside out with my face square at impact (unless I close/open and miss and yell **** for everyone on the course to hear).
 
I guess I was confused about compensate - as changing your stroke - i've always had an arc swing but never really "changed" anything and just played putters I like...... And putting is my best part of the game.... I never bought a putter based on toe hang tbh - maybe they are that way but it was all based on feel.

The only drills i do for putting - is I use a mirror for my eye alignment. And I put 2 tees on the ground just wider than the putter to stroke through it. I don't care how it gets between the 2 as long as it does squarely.
Maybe we're defining arcing differently. To me, if you're swinging through tees like that, your motion is straight not arced. It has to be straight, doesn't it?

That's what I was saying about the pros - if they're doing the same sort of drill then they have to be attempting to ensure their swing is straight. So even if they naturally arc, they're practicing to get the arc OUT.
I have a small arc - definitely less than 4 degrees no they are not getting the arc out imo - unless they are working on straightening

Your backswing starts straight - arcs naturally and coming through you are still getting back to square position with an arc - see pic
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/...ba4a_e6a90cef9bcd4009affcbe58264e4d8c~mv2.jpg

Also without looking at all the tools people are using they make straight and arc tools, the pros could be using straight lines or arc lines - shrug

ARC putting tool



ETA: I actually have a combo - i arc on the back swing and try to release straight
 
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well after playing the Callaway Rogue for a few months I took it back to golf mart and swapped for the Stealth and I was nearing 90 days with it and not in love with it. I went back yesterday and hit the TS2/TS1 and the ping G430 max, both clubs I was hitting further and with a tighter dispersion than both the rogue/stealth. After about an hour and change and several adjustments to the shaft and head I ended up going with the G430 which I was hitting longer and straighter than I've been in a long time. The biggest adjustment was going to a more flat lie, that seemed to really help me about 20 yards as I was flying the drives about 225/230 without over swinging. The cool part is that the fitter also had me hitting the stealth I was turning in and making adjustments with that just in case my fitting last time wasn't "as good as his".

I still need to buy new wedges but with shoes on sale I ended up with some new ecco biom's. :wall: Golf is so damn expensive
Were you swinging the different clubheads with the same shaft? If not, respectfully, you're getting imperfect data/results.

I almost exclusively wear Ecco Bioms.
 
I feel bad for my buddy. He was always a high 80s golfer. Would drop a low 80 and a low 90 here and there.

For as bad as I've been going he's been struggling. I'm now like 6 shots better index used to be 3ish. He never wants shots but we play $1 skins. I've won like 40 the last 4 rounds.....
 
This just in....golf is really hard early in the season when its cold. Made pars on the first 2 holes today and I thought I was off and running. Many many bogeys and a few doubles later and it was a tough day.

Ball just doesn't go anywhere when its 52 degrees and windy.....so you over-swing and make terrible shots as a result.

Just dont have any feels yet. Timing sucks and I'm all arms. Thankfully I'm actually making some putts....otherwise things would be REALLY ugly.
 
Some good advice in here; has anything changed in the last 4.5 years?

I'm looking to get back into the game and dusted off (what I thought were) my clubs today. I've now got a mix of various clubs (one or two women's clubs in the mix) and I have zero idea how it happened. My sand wedge is missing, as is one of my 2 hybrid clubs.

Anyway, I went out to the range and hit the ball surprisingly well (haven't even swung a club in at least 7 years) with this dog's breakfast of a set and am ready to shoot the lock of the wallet and buy some new sticks. I'm looking to a buy a set that will last me a good, long time.

A few questions:
1. Fitting needed? - @strykerpks alluded to a disagreement as to whether or not this is beneficial. If it is, plunk down cash, or is a "free" fitting sufficient
2. Full set vs. Woods/Irons/Putter from different manufacturers?
3. Best places to buy?

Again, this isn't a purchase to improve my game. That'll happen through practice, play and possible lessons. I just need a viable set to jump back in.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks
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