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It's official!! My wife sold her photo business of 22 years today. She is still running her non-profit foundation, so she is semi-retired. Now what an I going to do with her around the house and golf course more often??9 points
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... At 66 I need all the distance I can get. I have almost always played 10.5* drivers or higher. Started out playing the F9 10.5* head with excellent results, although spin was a little higher than ideal. I finally took a chance and bought a 9* F9 and instantly gained a minimum of 10 yards. Very similar ball flight but a more shallow descent that produces more roll. I am around 100mph although some days a hair higher or lower, so I a perfect candidate for 10.5* drivers. Like many things in golf, I think this is an excellent guideline but every driver and every player can be unique so don't rule out more or less loft if your driver is not producing optimal results.8 points
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#CobraCONNECT Challenge 3
russtopherb and 7 others reacted to Bucky CC for a topic
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I'm looking forward to playing on the course without the threat of being beat by anyone else. #cabooselife7 points
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Recently, I had a 20% off coupon sent my way by DGS. I'd also been spending an inordinate amount of time reading the reviews in the TA3 thread. I took it as a sign, and pulled the trigger. The Tommy Armour, Impact No. 3 is now in the bag. (pics to come soon, I'm just super excited and needed to post this.) My practice sessions have been ridiculously stellar. I can't wait to have it in play on the course!7 points
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#CobraCONNECT Challenge 3
Nunfa0 and 5 others reacted to robertson153 for a topic
It ended up costing me points but I played several rounds without Arccos. If I had a money game on the line, I couldn’t concentrate with me phone in my pocket, always checking to see if it recorded the shot or not. I would always make sure I had a couple of rounds in that week for whatever challenge we had, after that, I may or may not use Arccos. Bad thing is, I shot my best round ever using caddie for every shot [emoji23], all but 6 of them. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy6 points -
It's like playing in a handicap tournament, only you are giving the best players strokes.6 points
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There really is just a comfort level that this driver provides. Even while going through some pretty big swing changes this season, my fairways hit are still over 42%. That number doesn't even really tell the entire picture, as there have been plenty of drives that were just off the fairway or even through the fairway that didn't leave me with any sort of disadvantage. The big miss still exists, but that comes down to swing. I am confident that the G410 Plus Driver will be in the bag for years to come. It's that good of a fit for me6 points
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FedEx Cup Playoffs
JohnSmalls and 4 others reacted to Shankster for a topic
Race for the FedEx Cup... we’ve heard that a few times this year. I personally am not a fan of the playoffs how they are. Feels cheap, commercial, and boring. But it’s all about them Benjamin’s... a FedEx truck load to be exact. There is no way BK doesn’t win this. I have him for the sweep. All three. You?5 points -
Went to the Galaxy today
M. Parsons and 4 others reacted to Thin2win for a topic
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Driver loft : Swing Speed
808nation and 4 others reacted to StrokerAce for a topic
....just to reiterate...this is only a starting point. YOU should tune YOUR driver to what works for YOU. with the adjustability of nearly every driver released now it's nice to have a baseline to start from.5 points -
FedEx Cup Playoffs
HardcoreLooper and 4 others reacted to revkev for a topic
Could I start at minus 50? That way I'd have a chance. There's a thread - what would a scratch golfer need to start at to have a chance to win the Cup at East Lake as it's set up for the Championship with the top 30 guys in the field - I will open the bidding at -405 points -
I know what you mean, but remember this. We are now part of a privileged few, a fellowship if you will. Yes we feel a little lost now but there will always be updates to post, questions to answer and other threads to enjoy. Besides I can now get back to being relaxed on the course cause I don't have to think about beating Bucky all the time5 points
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How'd you play?
cksurfdude and 4 others reacted to silver & black for a topic
I was even after four holes... then, it started raining, then just dumping. Everyone wanted to finish.... I wanted to go home. I HATE playing in the rain and wet. I don't know what I ended up shooting. I know there was at least two double bogies in there. We couldn't even putt on the 9th hole because it was a lake. We all just took bogies and called it a night...lol.5 points -
2019 Official Forum Member Review-Lynx Black Cat and Prowler VT Irons
Nunfa0 and 4 others reacted to JimNantzsToast for a topic
Sorry for the delay in a LOT of thoughts I have on the Black Cats - I just started a new job, and have been incredibly busy the past week. I played a bunch of rounds (around during my time between jobs, here are my thoughts and some pictures to support some good/bad things. 1. Distance The Lynx Black Cat's have a more "traditional" loft setup, very similar to my old Adams Idea Black irons. When I switched to the Cobra Irons from the Adams, I was expecting a giant distance gain - That turned out not to be the case. (I will use my 7 iron distances for these examples). Here are the lofts: ^Adams Idea Pro Black CB1 Forged Irons Lofts ^Cobra King F8 Irons Lofts ^Lynx Black Cat Iron Lofts Adams Irons: Average 140-145 yards (only on very well struck balls would I reach 145) Cobra F8: Average 145-155 yards (very small increase, and only very well struck balls would reach 155 - and trended toward 150 more frequently after lessons) Black Cat: Average 145 (really doesn't matter how good or bad I strike them, they go right about 145 in almost any situation) As I have taken some lessons toward the end of 2018, I noticed my distance gaining a little bit. I directly tie this to the golf lessons. I have had two lessons with the Black Cat irons as well, so any technique/swing improvements will have been translated to this as well. My conclusion a few weeks in is that the cobra F8's have a few more yards to squeeze out of them, while the Black Cat's are incredibly consistent (and do fly straighter). I will continue to play around with all three of these irons, and update from a range session using only these irons. 2. Spin After the aforementioned golf lessons, my ball striking improved. After taking some of them, I began to hit my irons with backspin - something I had only seen on TV or YouTube. After comparing the groove depths of the Cobra irons and the Black Cat's - I was concerned I'd lose this cool party trick. After my first 8-ish rounds with the Black Cats - almost all irons seem to drop and stop within a 2 foot radius of my divot (left/right/forward/back depending on if I had a slight draw/fade or slope of the green): I have WAY more of these types of pictures - but figure this does about show it. All of these shots were hit with a club between the Black Cat PW-7 Iron. This is a positive if you look at it right. Combining this with the very consistent distance of the Black Cat Irons, you will pretty much know exactly where the shot will land and end at the end of almost any iron shot. The only time I experienced major backspin is on a green greatly sloped against the tee box on Par 3 Hole 17 at Meadowbrook CC in Richmond: So if you know what the greens are like, club up! Overall, I am enjoying the predictability of these clubs, but the potential loss of distance could be a killer (since I don't hit the ball far anyway) I'll continue to update, and would love to answer any questions anyone has! Note: in these spin pictures, I am using the Srixon Z Star XV in each shot (bought a bunch of them at Dick's during their BoGo)5 points -
Happy thread
STUDque and 4 others reacted to PAgolfer2017 for a topic
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... Exactly! You should always choose equipment that compliments your swing, not try and get your swing to complement your equipment. For many of us on golf forums, the fun is figuring out just what that equipment should be. Yes a professional fitting can figure that out for you and is the best way to fine tune your equipment, but that takes away some of the fun.4 points
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PXG for heroes sale
M. Parsons and 3 others reacted to mr.hicksta for a topic
I've purchased a couple putter through the program and it's easily the best military/vets/first responder discount available across ALL club manufacturers IMO. They expand it regularly as well and just included PXG apparel this week. A solid way to get some PXG swag in your bag for sure!4 points -
This is an excellent guideline/starting point. You have to figure in angle of attack and head composition. Something like the CobraF9 has such an extreme low and rear CG that it produces a higher launch. This means that relative to another driver with a more forward CG, a Cobra F9 would likely needed to be played with less loft to achieve maximum carry distance4 points
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2019 Official Forum Member Review-Tour Edge EXS Driver
fozcycle and 3 others reacted to PlaidJacket for a topic
Such as? I'm enjoying mine as it's the new fairway finding & distance machine for me. This driver is overlooked by most I think. It's strange but like many things I believe the price to many folks has them thinking it's an inferior club compared to the "Big" names. Maybe they think their 90's game is too good for a $300 driver. The EXS checks all the boxes. IMO I think sometimes like in the case of the EXS and why more people don't buy it or even give it a serious look/try is vanity. I've had a few people look at mine and go "Huh, never heard of it." I've told them mine was $299 and they boasted their Major Brand driver cost $500+. As if that makes it a superior driver. It does not. Hell, a lot of guys I know can hardly find a fairway with any brand of driver. Maybe if they'd just buy one that cost $700 it would work better for them. LOL4 points -
That is very true. I may try to play today's round without using Arccos just to see what it's like. It's going to be strange to have a round without a specific weekly challenge to meet.4 points
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FedEx Cup Playoffs
HardcoreLooper and 3 others reacted to perseveringgolfer for a topic
Glad it's not just me who doesn't really understand the format and overall scoring. I'll watch regardless as it's Golf. The Scottish ladies Open starts here today, I think I might find that more interesting overall4 points -
Shallowing Out A Swing
cnosil and 3 others reacted to RickyBobby_PR for a topic
The cause for steepness can be from multiple reasons. You need to find the cause. It will be hard for anyone here to help you without video.4 points -
FedEx Cup Playoffs
HardcoreLooper and 3 others reacted to fixyurdivot for a topic
Considering all the insult to the brain programs being aired these days, I'll watch just about any golf tournament... even the FedEx Playoffs.4 points -
After watching @GolfSpy STUDque crush this thing into the next county. From an outsider viewer/listener this thing is weapon that deals only in dropping bombs. Sound is perfect. A good solid crunch. No high pitched baseball bat sounds. Best sounding driver from a non hitting position I’ve heard. Stealthy looks too...4 points
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I believe so. I am also lost. What’s with the -10 head start? This has to be the worst possible way to crown a champion. Are we watching NASCAR or golf?4 points
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#CobraCONNECT Challenge 3
MaxEntropy and 3 others reacted to Nunfa0 for a topic
Brilliant round @robertson153, congrats on the win for the caddie week. Would have said this soon but I was feeling too emotional about the end of our contest4 points -
#CobraCONNECT Challenge 3
russtopherb and 3 others reacted to Nunfa0 for a topic
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GolfJet Balls
M. Parsons and 2 others reacted to MomoMan83 for a topic
In the two years since I started playing I have typically gamed low compression 2-piece balls (Wilson's mostly), but after the MGS ball test came out and seeing some pretty reasonable urethane covered options available, I started looking around for some good deals and stumbled across GolfJet. They had some affordable listings on Amazon and eBay (around $20 a dozen) so figured I would give them a try. For those that haven't heard of them, they are an Australian company that offers a subscription service and they have balls (obviously), gloves, tees, ball markers, hats and towels. They offer 3 and 4 piece urethane covered balls and I tried the Jet4 (4-piece ball), targeted at swing speeds of 50-100 mph. Without trying to sound too much like a commercial for GolfJet, I'll just say they performed very well for my slow and inconsistent swing and I was wondering if anyone else had tried them, or even heard of them. In the find it/cut it vein, I also sliced one open after using it for a few holes just out of curiosity.3 points -
True that.... We’ve got 500 channels and there’s nothing to watch. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy3 points
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PXG for heroes sale
fixyurdivot and 2 others reacted to Maltenator for a topic
I pulled the trigger called PXG, and asked if I could cash in on the $95 putter deal that I passed up. They honored it, and will have my new Mustang here in a couple weeks. Now who wants to buy my Scotty?3 points -
I would agree with the chart's basic premise and then you go from there. On this same topic the beauty of adjustable drivers is that it is possible to change loft and flight characteristics. I was fit into 12 degrees turned down one set neutral - I've adjusted it to 12 degrees set to fade - I launch the ball higher, it flies straighter and carries a bit farther - I'm certain that I will move it back to the original setting if we ever dry out but for now I will take all the carry that I can get. I think that I was at 94 mph the day of my fitting so I'm very close to what the chart would recommend. You also need a little more spin with a moderate swing speed.3 points
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FedEx Cup Playoffs
HardcoreLooper and 2 others reacted to M. Parsons for a topic
So I just read about the changes on pgatour.com and it sounds like whoever is #1 going into the TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP will start the tournament at -10...can anyone confirm that I'm reading that correctly? If the #1 player birdies the first hole in the Championship, does that mean that they'll show his score to be -11? Also, with the FedEx Cup Playoff Pick 'em that @GolfSpy MPR sent out, does that mean that the starting score of -10 will factor into the winning score that I put down in that thread?3 points -
#CobraCONNECT Challenge 3
sirchunksalot and 2 others reacted to Nunfa0 for a topic
Ah nice, I spend too much time looking at this on my phone and it doesn't show the signatures3 points -
How'd you play?
cksurfdude and 2 others reacted to THEZIPR23 for a topic
74 6/14 fir 11/18 gir 28 putts Conservatively threw away 4 shots by just brain farts. Oh well. Putting continues to improve and driving is still solid even though my fir #’s suck.3 points -
FedEx Cup Playoffs
MaxEntropy and 2 others reacted to HardcoreLooper for a topic
The problem is that the money is really all that makes it interesting. The "problem" with professional golf is that we get interested four times a year, during the majors. Maybe once more for the Ryder/President's Cup. Four or five times a year, it's about more than the money. You can't manufacture history; you can't invent drama. I'm not a fan of the new format. If you had this format last year, Tiger doesn't win the Tour Championship and the start of Tiger's comeback. What would I like to see? Match play. Put the top 16 in the points list into a bracket and play 36 hole matches over two weekends. The two finalists playing 36 holes for $15 million? I'd watch that.3 points -
FedEx Cup Playoffs
M. Parsons and 2 others reacted to FrogginBullfish for a topic
Anyone inside the top 30 can win the FedEx Cup as usual. They changed the format for this year as a means of simplifying the championship so that whoever wins the Tour Championship will also win the FedEx Cup and they won't need an MIT algorithm to calculate winners. #1 in points heading into the Tour Championship starts at -10 so they have the biggest advantage, but #30 could win it all, they'd just have to make up 10 shots. It's not my favourite, but I get why they're doing it. I'd prefer a 2 day stroke play event, then top 16 after that go into a match play bracket personally. Sent from my Pixel 2 using MyGolfSpy mobile app3 points -
I’m not seeing a sweep but must confess that I’m lost in regards to format for this - that’s not good given how big a golf fan I am. Am I correct that only the top 10 entering the championship can win the overall title? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy3 points
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New putter. My previous putter was a top flite with not much forgiveness. I switched to the mallet I have now and it helped a ton. On top of that. The new club I joined in February has insanely fast greens compared to what I was used too. So I chalk some of that improvement up to just getting used to those greens and being able to read them better throughout the summer. My chipping is still pretty pitiful but GIR proximity has definitely gotten better so there is that as well. EDIT: So many typos, sorry guys, I corrected them. Was typing this response as I pulled out of the garage last night and never looked at it again until this morning.3 points
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It’s the putter his wife and I got him. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy3 points
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#CobraCONNECT Challenge 3
russtopherb and 2 others reacted to STUDque for a topic
I was waiting for you to bring this up. Kudos for setting it aside. How'd the righty like the oopsie set? You may not be able to haka but I think we'd all love to see a catwalk strut.3 points -
He should be playing right handed anyway. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy3 points
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Titleist 620 CB vs MP-20 MMC - which one you like? and why...
RickyBobby_PR and 2 others reacted to Golfspy_CG2 for a topic
i'll take both. I won't be able to hit either one, so might as well hang both on the wall. LOL But IF I did have the game for them, it'd most likely be the Titleist CB3 points -
How'd you play?
cksurfdude and 2 others reacted to CarlH for a topic
Better day today ... 38 on front (2 bogies), 40 on the back (2 birdies and a double).3 points -
Official 2019 MyGolfSpy Fantasy Football League
TSauer and one other reacted to Berg Ryman for a topic
Ok, ideas for divisions King, Bear, Knight or Arnie, Jack, Gary Classic lawyer joke, Dewey Cheatem Howe Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria Breath of God, Word of God, Path of God (for my Indy fans out there) Rock, Paper, Scissors Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and lastly, for Bryson only, Lepton, Quark, and Boson2 points -
This weekend we have our annual club championship. I have won this 3 years in a row and I hope to make it 4. I think every year I put a little more pressure on myself to keep defending the title. We have 3 - 4 guys that can go low on any day and that makes it fun to know you do have to play your best to win. I tee off on Saturday at 8am. There will be live scoring and I will post the link in the thread for those that want to follow along.2 points
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2019 Official Forum Member Review-Putt Out Golf Practice System
GolfSpy MPR and one other reacted to HardcoreLooper for a topic
Arccos is still down, so I still don't have anything valuable in the way of data. I don't like counting putts, because that's too dependent on how you hit the ball and how you chip. I'm still convinced that I'm putting better, and I'm also convinced that Allie is putting better as well. One thing I've noticed is that I'm hitting the center of the putter face more frequently. And while this has made me a little better at short putts (6' and less), my lag putting is getting noticeably better. It's so much easier to control your speed when you hit more putts solidly. And all this is from practicing putts that are six feet or less. I haven't felt this good over a putt since I was in high school. Coincidentally, I had a putting mat in my basement in high school, and I practiced putting almost every day. I'm becoming more and more convinced that the key to the success of PuttOut is the micro-target. The micro-target makes it addicting. Honestly, hitting three-footers over and over again isn't all that exciting. But I'll hit 50 three-footers trying to hit that damn micro-target.2 points -
KCLeo12 2019 Tournament Progress Thread
MDGolfHacker and one other reacted to KCLeo12 for a topic
This weekend I have the VGA West Regional at Troon North. It’s a 2 day tournament with the Top 2 players advancing to the VGA Championship. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy2 points -
Hitting the Range Before a Round...Essential or Not?
bluesmandan76 and one other reacted to StrokerAce for a topic
IF there's a range I typically use it... BUT... I have to be careful. There are two types of "ranges' for me... there is the work-on-the-swing range and the before-a-round range and I have to be really careful not to let the first creep into the second. The work-on-the-swing range is big bucket, alignment sticks, 1hour+, etc.... I call this playing "golf swing" The pre-round range is as small a bucket as they offer and seeing how the ball will fly that day... I call this playing "golf" When I get on the course I have to remind myself to play "golf" and not play "golf swing".... Some of my best ball striking rounds have occurred after I've warmed up on the range. There are a couple of courses I play that do not have a range but they have a net you can hit into; I try to do that at the very least. my putting sucks either way so I typically just try to get the pace of the greens down and hope I can avoid the 3 putt.2 points -
Ship Sticks .. A+ for customer service.
MattF and one other reacted to cksurfdude for a topic
*Addendum: Just after I hit "Submit" on ^that post^ the phone rang - it's Ship Sticks! They told me the hotel, feeling guilty I guess, replaced my label with their own 2-Day Express label .. and that Ship Sticks is refunding my return trip payment!!2 points
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