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  1. I've been meaning to retest my driver swing speed ever since I saw a 1 mph drop from Level 1 to the end of Level 2. Unfortunately rain, snow, ice, and temperatures colder than Antartica have prevented me from going outside. My basement ceiling is tall enough to swing a driver but not quite big enough to hit real golf balls. I also don't have a net (ricochet city! ). I tried swinging with no target but received mixed results so I found a small piece of foam to use. It's still not a perfect testing environment but it got the job done. The results: I finally saw a 2nd bump and my average driver swing speed has increased to 115mph. That's a 3.6% jump from my Level 1 speed and a total speed increase of 10.6% from Day 1!!! That's nuts. Here's my beautiful foam target with the final driver speed this morning.
    5 points
  2. I'm not saying we won't see some sort of change or trend toward individual vehicles, but as I see the problem isn't the type of vehicle that's being used on golf courses, it's the type of person driving them on golf courses. (be warned this next part includes a lot of stereotypes) It's the pair of retired old guys who paid their money and will take as much damn time as they want on the course. It's the bachelor party guys who brought a keg and think a golf cart is a 4-wheeler, it's the group of 16 year olds that rented a cart for the first time and want to drive it EVERYWHERE, it's the 2 guys that decided golf might be fun and absolutely no idea what they are doing, it's the aspiring PGA pro who shoots 100 but takes 5 solid minutes deciding what club to hit and what shot to play before having to walk back to the cart and grab a different club. Basically it's a choice of educating golfers on proper driving etiquette (how to drop someone off, drive over to a different ball and hit, and then pick up the first person after they've hit) vs forcing them to behave properly by not giving them the option to ride together. I don't know what the correct answer is, but having a fleet of single rider carts is not the end all be all fix for pace of play issues.
    5 points
  3. I’m REALLY glad I made it to the draft room when I did. Grace may be my saving grace this season (pun most definitely intended) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
    4 points
  4. dpgolf36

    Sub70 golf

    I will be making the 2:45 drive to Sycamore on the 26th. I scheduled a fitting with them so I will get on here and give you guys my uneducated 2 cents worth. I’m sure another member on here will be able to chime in on them as well as he will be coming along with me. He’s a much better player than I am so you can hear what a 22 handicap has to say about them and what a +3 handicap has to say about them. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
    4 points
  5. Then we could all get our orders fulfilled by 2089!
    4 points
  6. To all, including @Kenny B, @TR1PTIK, and @DannyDips, I should have indicated that my suggestion was mostly tongue in cheek. I think to try to regulate pace of play by regulating who gets a single-rider cart is unlikely to be workable, much as my suggestion would be unworkable in most situations. As KennyB says, pace-related discipline through tee time allotment is really only feasible at private clubs. In the long run, it will be economics that determine the fate of single-rider carts. Initial (or lease) costs, energy costs, infrastructure investment (double the charging stations?), pace of play impacts, increased or decreased maintenance requirements to the course, liability insurance impacts, I don't know what else.
    3 points
  7. StrokerAce

    Random Thread

    8 hours before my flight and I'm in Phoenix. Found a 9 hole executive course that rents clubs.
    3 points
  8. GolfSpy MPR

    Pet Pictures

    Wife's not feeling well, so I have a friend in the office this morning.
    3 points
  9. I live on a course and most of the guys in my regular groups have their own carts. It's quite often we have 4 guys in 4 individual carts while playing. We can cruise, if nobody's ahead of us it's easy to play 18 in 2-ish hours. In general we are all pretty fast golfers though. The big problem is everybody else That seems to be the biggest theme in this thread though. We're never the problem, it's always everybody else. It's kind of a like a traffic jam on the highway. Somebody taps their brakes in heavy traffic and it ripples back and because a dead stop 2 miles behind them. All it takes is one slow group to slow down the entire course. Until everyone on the course can stop being an idiot we will all suffer the consequences of idiots on the course.
    3 points
  10. ... After 2 back surgeries, foot and shoulder surgery from playing college football I told my son I wanted him to play other sports before even thinking about playing football and I wished he would not play football at all. He played soccer, basketball and I coached him as an all star every year he played baseball from 2nd grade thru his senior year in high school. Maybe the best pure hitter I have ever seen in person for his age but a mediocre fielder, he defiantly could have played baseball. But he came to me in the 7th grade and said he tried other sports and he knew it would disappoint me but he wanted to play football. I told him I was not disappointed at all and was glad he tried other sports as I asked before making a decision to play. ... The irony is he became one of the reasons I think football is so dangerous. He was a DE/LB hybrid at 6'3" weighing 255lbs and ran a 4.59 forty. After training exclusively for football, he was so strong and very explosive and was pretty much at full speed in 3 steps. As AQB I was hit too many times to count but never by the kind of athletes playing today and have to shudder thinking about some of the hits I saw my son deliver to QB's in his college career. He knocked 3 of them out of games and quite a few more were limping or favoring a body part after being hit. My point is the game was not designed to be played by guys that are so big, so strong, so fast and so explosive. Tackling was an art of wrapping and driving or pulling to the ground an without face masks NOBODY used their head to make tackles. But equipment changed as well as the athletes and what is on the field today is just so radically different than the Championship teams of the 70's. And of course we now know that CTE is prevalent with todays equipment and players delivering such explosive hits as opposed to wrapping and tackling. He was offered a contract with the Colts who said he could be a special teams stalwart but would be given an opportunity to win a LB position. After refusing to learn about CTE in college, he read up on the subject and decided he had tempted fate enough and would rather be able to walk and think clearly when he gets older and turned them down. One of the best days of my life as a parent was knowing he could possibly play in the NFL but was smart enough to turn down the opportunity for his own future. Win-win for us. ... I still think it is a great game, maybe the best team game there is for learning so many life lessons. No other game combines such a wide array of body types and skill sets for different positions and with so many players on a team there will be completely different personality types learning to come together and play as one unit. They will run across 2 types of coaches that also give them life lessons. The bad coaches that think the players are there to help them win games or the good coaches that think they are there to help players win games, just like bosses they will work for in the future. And at early ages and thru most high schools (although some are factory programs with athletes playing near college level) it is still a game kids can safely play as long as they are coached correctly. That said I absolutely understand parents not allowing their kids to play football.
    3 points
  11. @Kenny brrr - come to Florida, our cold snap has passed - it's around 80 here today. Perfect training weather.
    3 points
  12. I’ve not bought anything new but I did inherit a PING Anser Putter from my father who recently passed. I’m not sure if it’s his spirit or they simply just got it right 50 years ago but either way I’m loving the way it rolls. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
    3 points
  13. Or the course could keep track of which groups are actually slow, and deny them the opportunity to book an early tee time.
    2 points
  14. You forgot one.... Bridgestone JGR HF2
    2 points
  15. Can't believe how many players skip the tournament this week... I had to scrape the waiver wire week 1 and still only have 3 starters. This is #notgood.
    2 points
  16. I work in the battery business and battery technology has definitely improved in the past 6 years - both in terms of cost and in performance.
    2 points
  17. I got my lineup set yesterday, I have exactly 4 golfers playing this week, so I *just* made it! This is going to be a lot of fun.
    2 points
  18. Doing my first one today - it will be a no no for me in that I’m going to hit balls in the AM and the protocol PM. I need to practice full shots though. Playing Innisbrook on Saturday. I want to hit balls today and tomorrow as well as get some trap work in. Got in half an our of short game practice yesterday. Will put for a bit today and tomorrow too. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
    2 points
  19. As a course employee. I cringe everytime I see those YouTube stunt car videos. I can only imagine what they would do on some of these bikes or four wheeler type cards.
    2 points
  20. Yesterday during late afternoon round on a beautiful 70 degree day in the DMV. Despite Please the domant Bermuda, it made for a nice picture.
    2 points
  21. Found this on Reddit and I guess the argument could be made that the Jets, Bills and Dolphins are the ones that should be complaining that they get 2 losses every year because of the Patriots being in their division. They fair quite well outside of playing the Pats. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy
    2 points
  22. I might!! Only 25K Delta miles to TPA.
    2 points
  23. Kenny, that snow is absolutely beautiful, but not real conducive to training. Down here in Southeast Tennessee, that would shut everything down for a week. I hope the weather clears up soon and you can get back to training. I started the ASD protocols today. My biggest issue is with sequencing, so I did the #2 rebound protocol, or what Revkev called "kneeling on steroids". The program is to do six swings with each club, both kneeling and standing. We are to swing the club on our dominant side then immediately swing the other direction, starting at the top of our follow through, without changing our grip. I was a little scared of coming back through because all I could imagine was the club flying out of my hands. It was a quick session, but I was somewhat out of breath at the end of each set. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
    2 points
  24. I feel your pain. We've got 10–14" projected here starting tomorrow into Friday. On the plus side: still lots of time to get ready for the season.
    2 points
  25. I guess I should have stayed in Phoenix a couple more weeks, maybe the whole month of February!! I came home last Friday, did my protocol on Saturday, then it snowed on Monday. Here is my protocol area... The 10 day forecast says it's not going to be above freezing, and it's supposed to be 8º tonight. Then starting Friday and through Monday we will be getting 6-8" of new snow on top of this stuff. Since I don't have an indoor area, my SuperSpeed training is on hold... again!!
    2 points
  26. As a 15. There is a wide selection open to you. All the ones mentioned above and add in all the following. 585/785 or combo AP3 HotcMetal JPX Forged or Hot Metal Pro PING I210 Best option is to go get fit by a quality clubfitters.
    2 points
  27. Been a silent follower of the site for awhile, and decided it was time to join.
    1 point
  28. tony@CIC

    Pet Pictures

    I think he's waiting for a treat Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy
    1 point
  29. Probably playing some Gimmie Golf... made me think of this classic... https://adland.tv/adnews/michelob-light-gimme-1996-030-usa Yes. I think those scenarios make a lot of sense to supplement the current courses fleet with a few single rider carts. I at least think that would get them some traction and then let consumers(golfers/courses) decide if they would be a staple and whats next.
    1 point
  30. We also have a ok pretty good one here on the site th as far based in Ohio @McGolf
    1 point
  31. On an empty course 4 carts would certainly be faster. On a typical playing weekend in the summer at my muni, a group with 4 carts plays no faster than 4 walkers. There's no where to go. At my old course we had a group that had 4 carts and they did not care about anyone else. If they came up on a group, they skipped ahead to the next open hole; might be 2 or 3 holes ahead, wherever it was open. I don't know how many holes they played; they probably didn't either. We called them "the Polo Club".
    1 point
  32. Thought this was too wild not to share, to show our Missouri weather is all over the place. Half the state with winter weather advisories, the other half with storm watches and tornado warnings.
    1 point
  33. I'm still trying to understand why people think LIII was a boring game. I've watched the complete game four times already, and frankly, the last three were the most enjoyable because i didn't have to sweat them out. I'm sure that I'll watch it again before the NFL Network stops repeating it. That one touchdown drive was awesome, and the two punters played magnificently throughout while the kickers struggled a little bit. (The name of the game IS "football.") Great defensive play on both sides, close game until near the very end, and I'm not understanding what was so boring. I even watched the parade twice. It had a local replay, too.
    1 point
  34. Charli

    2019 Evnroll Putters

    Went and did the SAM putt lab. Sent stats to envroll and their recommendation doesn’t come in lefty
    1 point
  35. I have a cart to drive to the course and range but strictly walk my round. I enjoy walking and will continue to do so, but I’ll admit, the motorcycle style carts in the blog look like fun. And since my wife won’t let me have a motorcycle until the kids graduate college, maybe this is my alternative [emoji848][emoji16]. Seriously though, I think some of these could be a viable option. While not for everyone they could help with pace of play if used in conjunction with traditional carts, larger gaps in tee times, Marshalls that enforce pace of play and triple bogey max per hole scoring. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    1 point
  36. There is a place for both and my previous comments are related to the courses I belong to or play. The theme of the original blog article was the death of the 2 person cart. After reading of the comments here, i still don't think it'll go away. Is there a place for the 2 wheeler of course - just like there is for the push cart or electric remote control cart. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy
    1 point
  37. Yep, 3 year lease is most common. We have a fleet of 150 carts (36 holes) and when you are doing 60,000 plus rounds a year, on municipal "maintained" cart parts, they take a beating...ha I don't see an all at once conversion from 2 person carts to 1 person carts. I think it will happen slowly over time. Like bringing in half a dozen to a dozen single ride vehicles of some type...(not the golfboard) and see how they go test out what issues happen, what the concerns are, what the advantages are then weigh going forward with more and more a bit at time. I suspect there will always be some 2 person carts and maybe it never gets to be more than 50/50 who know. But I have to think there was a day when the first gas carts showed up for the very first time, that some golfers thought, "What the hell. There bringing cars onto a golf course" LOL As to Golfboards. Our courses have tried them on a demo basis. They are a novelty that people tire of very quickly. We found people might try it once and then never again. The novelty quickly wears off after 5 or 6 holes for most people. And they are taxing. You have to be in very good shape to ride one for 18 holes, your legs get a workout. As for the other options, I had a demo of a PHAT scooter on course, and the kick stands aren't as bad as most people think. The put very little pressure on the grass as the weight of the scooter is lifted. And once you've done it a few times it's pretty instinctive. And these can be used a lot more liberally off the path than a 4 wheel golf cart can be. So CPO days for these would be fewer. Just some thoughts. it's a conversation that will take on more of a life each year as more and more companies enter into this market and sooner or later, I think there's going to be Wow!! Moment where someone comes out with the option that is nearly perfect in all regards.
    1 point
  38. A lot of courses have lease agreements for their carts. I would think this is pretty common practice as it's far more cost effective than purchasing carts, and having to maintain and replace them outright. I know a lot of people seem to be taking a pretty strong stance against the removal of two-seater carts and the way MGS articles have approached it don't seem to help. That is to say, everyone makes it sound like this is supposed to be some overnight switch and it simply can't/won't work that way. Odds are we may never see the day when two-seaters no longer exist. I do think there is a definite place for them. However, I don't think the social aspect is a particularly strong argument. Sure, I converse with my buddies when we share the same cart, but we also have plenty of conversation on the tee box, on the green, when we have to wait for a slower group, and any time in-between that allows for chit-chat. Not a huge deal in my mind. I think the best argument that has been made is the cart path only argument suggest by @DaveP043. That's the only time I see a true disadvantage of a one-person cart. And speaking of wet conditions, weather is certainly a factor, but not one that can't be overcome. Besides, how much does the average cart really protect you from the elements other than offering shade in the summer? Cart covers are an add-on accessory and would likely be something offered for one-person carts as well. I don't know. I see both side, but I'm definitely leaning toward single golfer carts. Someone commented on the article about the OneWheel and it's definitely piqued my interest more than anything else. It wouldn't be for everyone, but a modified version that offers more stability and traction in wet grass (apparently that's an issue from the research I've done) could be a relatively low cost solution for those who see value in it. BTW, I do mean relative cost - $1200+ is still a lot of money to spend on what basically amounts to a motorized skateboard, but is much cheaper than the average cart.
    1 point
  39. I was just getting ready to add that. The other thing is.... You make your own luck. One of the reasons the AFC East is so bad is the Patriots have the other teams turning themselves upside down trying to catch them. The AFC East is weak because the Patriots have the other teams spinning in circles. They've earned it.
    1 point
  40. Over the past 18 years, their record out of their division is actually slightly better than their record inside of their division. And that's with playing a First Place schedule virtually every year.... So there's that...
    1 point
  41. Kor.A.Door

    Weight Loss Thread

    This is week 5, and I have met my goals for going to the gym for each week. My goal is 4 days. The scale at the gym was not working correctly and my scale at home needed a battery, I have only weighed myself 1 time, and I am afraid to do it anymore because I don’t feel like I am losing any weight, and I feel that if I get on the scale and see that I haven’t lost anything I will get discouraged about the whole thing and just say screw it. I don’t want to quit, I just don’t think I am losing anything. For now I’ll jist keep going to the gym, and try not to worry about the scale and weight loss. Doing Something is better than doing nothing.
    1 point
  42. Golf-related humor...
    1 point
  43. ... I see my rankings didn't import correctly. Yall have a fun season. I'll set my lineup weekly, but I doubt it matters.
    1 point
  44. I play to a similar handicap and am the same way. I currently game the Apex CF16 irons from a few years back. Not a thick top line, and for me look great at address. One thing that did surprise met his year is the p760's. I hit the 790's and liked them, but found the 760's forgiving enough for me, and I still got similar distances to the CF16's. Lots of good options for out there!
    1 point
  45. What equipment am I thinking about? Hmmm... Pretty much any equipment that I don't currently own (especially this time of year) lol. Seriously though, if new clubs are in the realm of possibility this year then I'm looking at Cobra, Mizuno, and Titleist. Any combination of those brands' woods, irons, and wedges will work for me. Not changing anything with my putter though. If new clubs aren't an option, I'm contemplating sending my irons and wedges to Tiger Nick Golf for a fresh look and loft/lie check. I also wouldn't mind finding a replacement for my current hybrid or at least a different shaft for it.
    1 point
  46. I will donate $100 to MGS the day you actually buy new irons
    1 point
  47. Really looking forward to seeing your progress here. You're definitely a better player than I am, but our swings share a lot of commonalities. I'm working on the exact same list of things. The bad wrist angles force a steep shaft/early extension for me. I mentioned in another thread using live video in my own practice, which is definitely helping.
    1 point
  48. I'm thinking the NFL has a huge image and player safety issue. If it doesn't resolve these it's nothing but a novelty sport in a decade. That would be sad Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
    1 point
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