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I did something today I’ve neve done before. I shot a round in the 70s (79) one week after shooting a 77. Two consecutive rounds in the 70s. I’m stoked. Another goal achieved. Aguila Gold course PHX, AZ and Verrado Founders course Buckeye, AZ.

I popped in here for the first time because I was interested to see if anything was going on yet. Nice stuff so far. As an experienced tester I can say that I always felt obligated to test the equipment as the OEM wanted it tested as well in ways that the community might appreciate. This has meant sometimes bagging clubs for a month that I knew had very little chance of staying in my bag and also playing at times or under conditions that I ordinarily would not. I'd say that unless Ping says otherwise you really need to have to the UW or PW in your bag so that someone considering the clubs might know how they work out - same holds for the top of the bag - what if that 4 iron turned out to be incredibly easy to hit? You haven't hit one for years but suddenly the G710 flies higher and is more forgiving than your hybrid. I ended up with a 9 wood in my bag because of a test that I was picked for around this time last year. There is not a snowball's chance in you know what that I would have selected that club for myself. Guess what, it's still there and the guys that I play with shudder whenever it comes out of the bag because it's money in the bank. Good luck, I'm looking forward to reading about these once you get them.

First round in 2.5 months First round with new driver shaft and 3W shaft First round with new putter +4 76 Driver was absolutely money off the tee. I threw away some good tee shots with poor approach shots, but my short game was fantastic. So good to be back out on the course and felt even better to play well too

Broke out the Old Smokey and vortex again this afternoon, this time with some hickory chunks for smoke. Smoked pork tenderloin with a garden tomatillo salsa verde over cauliflower rice. And some smoked chicken breasts for a Caesar salad later. Pork tenderloin was just a green chile rub, chicken was EQ brined at two percent salinity for about 26 hours. Everything turned out great, though next time I'd cut the brine time down a bit. Not too salty, but the texture got to be a little too firm.

I continue to struggle with my game and today was no exception. Had I not been putting halfway decent, it would have been far worse than my final tally of 84.

75 (par 73) Friday 8/14 Fir 12/18 Gir 30 putts Windy!! 20+ all day. Hit much better than I scored. 3 short game errors and one drive that I think is still sailing OB right. Overall was very happy, even leaving as many shots as I did out there. 69 7/14 Fir 12/18 Gir 27 putts. Hit it well again and the short game was better. Probably one of the best days I have ever had stroking the putter. Every putt but 1 was hit where I wanted it with the speed I wanted it.

Man, it's so nice to see this thread active again! Hope everyone stays healthy and we can all be back in full force.

I'm happy you posted that @revkev because last night I has an breakthrough about the top end of the bag as it relates to this fitting. If you remember I've always had trouble around that 20-21 degree part of the bag as mentioned in the earlier post about my iron history. Admittedly, as we've been waiting I've been window shopping 7 woods and 3 hybrids to fit that gap, but I'm taking the 4 iron from this set, baring absolute cataclysmic efforts if we get in person fit for them. Why did I reach this, well, 2 reasons. First is pretty much what you said word for word. I wouldn't feel like I was putting them completely through the paces if I didn't take the chance go take what I know is a weakness in my bag and see if the G710 can't turn it into a strength. Second, and maybe more importantly, I'll have data to back up whatever choice I make. The opportunity to use Arccos to see performance, where the club fits in my gapping, and other information will allow me, as a golfer and consumer, to make a better choice going forward in my club preferences. Jury is still out on SW though, that's one I do want to try at the fitting but I wouldn't mind it either way.

Rode 18 after work. First two holes were in heavy rain, but it cleared off and never another drop until putting out on 18. Course was empty which was great as it is usually packed these days. Really struggled on the front until I settled and went par/par on 8 and 9. Surprised I was +5 after 9 as crappy as I was hitting. Chipping and pitching saved me. 10 I left a 5 footer for birdie. Birdied 12 and played the back to +2. Got off the tee fine Thursday and yesterday at the range, but today I was horrible.I topped the ball on #12, 3 wood, then hit my approach to 3 feet for birdie. #14 I skipped a ball off the pond a 100 yards in front of me to my left and left 233 to he stick. Hit 3w to fringe then up/down for par. Down to my final days as a member with renewal coming May 8th. Dont think I will sign on again or at least wait until folks get back to work as the course is just too crowded for me when its not raining. I might join another place that allows a month to month with no contract for the summer. Smaller greens to work on approach and just a change of scenery. Not as well kept, but good place for a couple months to tighten the game.

Dang 80 again today. My GIR is horrendous, and when I do hit greens, I’m a mile away from the hole. Had a chance at birdie from 10 feet on 18 today, lipped out. I’m close!

Finally get to post in this thread again after more than 6 months off. It was a beautiful afternoon and my play was as erratic as expected after a long layoff. Only kept score out of habit. Managed a respectable 40/42 with 3 birdies, 7 pars, 4 bogies, 3 doubles, and a lovely triple. It would have been a frustrating day had it not felt so good to finally be back out there. Sent from my Moto Z3 Play using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Played two rounds the last couple days, and while I did some good stuff, let's just say my overall game is back in an undesirable area. Somewhat expected after a 40 day layoff with minimal practice, but still kind of frustrating. Overall though, yay for golf being back!

I got the lawn mowed just in time before the 30mph wind with gusts to 46 hit. Now my lawn is littered with all of the blossoms that were on the dogwood tree in the backyard. I even have blossoms on my front porch!!! Now it's raining. Glad I didn't play golf today... Oh wait!! There is no golf... until Tuesday.

I’d rather twilight. I’m usually able to be more “loose” at the end of the day, and courses are less crowded. I LOVE a good twilight rate, and when I’m on the road, I get to play after the work day, and I really enjoy playing until the sun goes down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I'm curious, how many of you enjoy playing in the morning vs at twilight? And Why do you like playing at either of those times? I love playing in the morning, but don't get me wrong something about twilight as the sun is setting is just so peaceful. I just played twilight last night with my fiance and it was windless and was able to capture some cool photos. It's just so cool as we chase around this little white ball to take it all in now and again.... especially during these tough times.

Got out and played today and had a very special guest with me, the wife! I asked a buddy to play but he had family obligations, so my better half offered to come along and drive the cart. She enjoys getting out, seeing the sights, and geeks out over the geese. Shot even par.......on the last two holes. I had told the wife that I needed to do that to shoot 100, but turns out that 72+27=99. Some days I can't math. 50/49 99 6/14 fairways 3/18 greens 33 putts The driver was erratic all day with a lot of left bias, I only hit one right. Mostly pulls, but they still left some room to advance the ball. The wedge was mostly junk on shots over 30 yards. Take this hole for example, hit a decent drive with about 175 left to the pin. Hit a rocket of a 5 iron that I accidentally pured. Then it went wedge, wedge, wedge, wedge, then I one putted with the wedge because I left the putter in the cart and was too lazy to go back and get it. My shot of the day came on the 18th, I hit a decent drive, topped a 3 wood, came up a little short with the 7 iron, and was left with 33 yards to the pin. Hit a chip that I thought was rolling in and left myself around 4 inches for par. It was a beautiful 80 degree day to be out and the company was spectacular. I can see what I bed some work, but I really can't complain. Made a couple of swing adjustments to the driver and irons and saw some positive results. Sent from my SM-N975U using MyGolfSpy mobile app

... If I had to play morning golf I would probably just give up the game. I really HATE playing early. My back is stiff, it is cold and wet and I am a night person so my brain just doesn't function well in the morning. My last big outing was a Myrtle Beach trip with 8 rounds Thursday thru Sunday. By Saturday my pards were complaining about being paired up with me because I averaged 86 in the morning rounds and 73 in the afternoon rounds and my 1 index at the time was killing the morning teams. That was my last outing trip. ... I LOVE twilite golf and it is pretty much all I play. Sometimes I get out a little earlier, especially on vacation or wintering in Phoenix, but never before noon.

Thanks! The pork turned out way better than I expected. Even the wife really liked it. The acidity of the tomatillo salsa really worked well with the savory smoke flavor of the tenderloin. Still have a pork shoulder in the freezer that I'm going to sous vide and then smoke to finish. And now I definitely want to do some chicken drumsticks. Charcoal is a bit of an operation to get going, but flavor is so much better than gas. And I love that when I clean the grill today I can salvage some charcoal chunks for reuse and the rest of the wood ash can go straight into my garden compost.

Dude go easy on yourself, no golf and with a move half way across an ocean in the middle. You’ll be back in a round or 2.

Well guys I really screwed the pooch this time. You guys know I am semi retired. Took a trip up Wednesday. Was climbing up in my trailer to sweep it out like always. My ladder the support buckled out and threw me 5 foot to the ground. Ended up with a concussion a fractured L3 vertebrae and a fracture in my left Scapula. Spent 3 nights in the hospital. I am home now but out of action for at least 6 weeks. I can sit and type some but my time is limited. It is funny I drove race cars for years even did parasailing and was a volunteer fireman for years. Become semi retired and this happens. And what is funny I used to do this 5 days a week 2 times a day, The one doc who is a golfer himself said maybe after 6 weeks I could chip and putt some. Yep this is rough at 63 yrs of age

This is about where I'm at. Had a 30' eagle putt that I missed by <1/2 a ball width. Tap in birdies are still nice. Had a couple of good drives besides that. The rest wasn't much work talking about.

Don’t discount the SW, I think you’ll be pleased with it. Hope you guys can get everything up and running soon. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

I accomplished something I’ve never done today. I followed a round in the 70s (77) with another round in the 70s (79) just one week later. Never had consecutive rounds in the 70s.

I like to play at a decent pace, so depends a lot on public or private. when public I love to be early in the morning because of avoiding crazy 6 hrs round (yes in NY we got that) when I was member of a private course, I loved twilight because I was able to have quick rounds. aside of this pace related issues, both are fascinating.. the morning mist is incredible and the sunset (maybe on a links course near the ocean) mind blowing

I think that is my most found ball.

If you play at a muni like mine, it's Callaway Super Hot.

I found 4 brand new prov V1s on the course today. Our course is packed this weekend so I expect Monday I may find a record number of balls. Interestingly enough I rarely find cheap balls. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy

Hey guys just wanted to update you on where I’m at with the Bridgetown testing. I have been using the Tour B RXS for the last four months as well as intermittently playing with the pro V1 and comparing the two. I was getting short on both balls and it came time to make a decision. With the three for one deal here this spring this is what I decided to go with! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Played my first round yesterday. Walked 18, big mistake, I've walked 9 many times in the past years, yesterday after 9 I was feeling pretty froggy !!! so went on to do 18. You know, my mind thinks I'm still 20, but my body has the last laugh, at 60 walking ,18 with a less than optimal lower back, equates to a very bad idea.....still, better than stuck at home or work!!!! Chris

I will take either one as long as I can play golf I wont be choosey.

If you are raising the grip then the putter isn't correctly fit. You can be eyes over the ball and not be hunched over. 100% incorrect statement. It may be what works for you. Eyes over the ball is a choice you make and if you look at "good" putters you will see they have different postures, ball placements, and eye position.

Pan pizza done edited to show the plain also

A glimmer of hope on the horizon? 79 (+7) for the day.

Interesting. I’ll have to compare that to my grip later in this evening. It was incredible once my fitter bent mine flat my strike felt so much freer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You need to follow the the directions in the sign up thread...

PRO: WRX has a top notch, heavy duty Rules & Etiquette thread/forum What brings me here? Got bored with the rest of it.

Interesting note in the 68* lie. Was that specific to you? Or is that what they believe it should be? I’m curious because I was fit at 67* which is 3 flat of most OEM specs I’ve seen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@revkev is right, if posting is active in your region, at your club, it isn't a matter of choice, you're required to post your scores. The system works when everyone follows the rules, it breaks down if each one of us exercises our own (widely varying) judgement.

Just a bit of a left field thought. Could the PGA Tour do a deal with one of the airlines and charter a couple (or more if needed) of planes to ferry the tour around? Lots of assumptions, that players, caddies and tour staff are tested regularly and are effectively isolated from everyone else. I imagine the airlines have a few spare planes and crew at the moment. Accommodation could be everyone in the same place, hire cars etc for each player/caddy. Picture The Insert Sponsor Here Open, bought to you in conjunction with United Airlines, Hertz and Hilton Hotels It doesn't remove the problem of no crowds, but it would be interesting to see tour players having to find their own ball if they spray it. TV ratings would likely be huge so the sponsors would get bang for their buck.

I always purchase balls from Lost Golf Balls. I have 4 doz. ProV1X's coming at $52 and change with shipping. I see no reason to waste a lot of money since I will inevitably lose them all in the course of a season.

It is a Philadelphia Eagles putter that I had Dave Musty build for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s exactly my rationale Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Picked up a Handcrafted Hzrdus Yellow 63g 5.5. I tried the 6.0 when it first came out but thought it was a little much for me. Sent from my Moto Z3 Play using MyGolfSpy mobile app

I am usually dawn patrol, but those twilight nights are fun. Take Dead Aim

I’ve been practicing keeping my eyes inside, above the heel of the putter. I may need to flatten my putter a tad.

Would love to see Costco get a golf section with a putting green and a simulator. You would see 30-40 people there constantly.

So my MUCH too-early impression of the ball is that it is 1. Definitely a better ball for me and that is due to... 2. It spins more on every shot Typical Hawaiian afternoon with ~10-15 MPH trades and the ball sliced through the air when it was in my face, and at the same time felt "heavy" in crosswinds. I can stop this ball so much easier around the greens vs. the BX that v-fit put me in. Which circles back to what I had to say about it in my review: it's cool that they can extrapolate that data from your video submission, but it's mostly useless from a fitting perspective. You can tell me what ball fits my driver all day, I'm still going to prefer something that fits my wedges over it as a gamer. I'm eternally grateful to Bridgestone's V-fit, or should I say their marketing team, for putting me in that AD with Tiger for .005 seconds -- but other than that V-fit is... *fart noise* It's soft without feeling marshmallow-y and firm without being clicky. From a feel perspective, it's probably as good as it can get for me. My striking was horrible today after being on the bench for a little over a month and I was thinning a lot of shots but totally getting away with it. THIS ball could definitely give the V1x a run for its money for a spot in my bag. Wish I had gotten these in the test, but at least I was able to spread the rest of my B X test packs to @jlukes and @THEZIPR23 who ended up gaming them!

I have a feeling it'll be worth the wait.

I might be "borrowing" your homemade bun idea this weekend. We're likely making "Blue Pigs" Tomorrow night. 75/25 special ground chuck (just means that the majority of the 25% is pork fat) Thick Cut lightly candied bacon (coconut sugar) Blue Cheese (hefty portion) Lettuce, Maui Sweet Onion, Tomato Homemade BBQ Sauce Avacado Mayo (Try it!) Sweet potato parmesan Fries on the side with homemade fry sauce. Colorful, Sweet, Thick, Beefy & Funky.. It's like a 70's disco party for your mouth!

I had just about given up on places like this after dabbling in 3 others. One was run by a person who seemed all about pushing a book and was always looking to argue with anyone who didn't echo his opinions. Always had to have the last word with everyone. After a while the only reason I posted was to ruffle his (and his minions) feathers, and I'm usually not that guy. Another place turned me off with their fan boy approach to a certain OEM. Most of the regulars seemed to be part of a click who all worshiped at the altar of a staff member who loved to talk about his prodigious distance and how far he hit every club he tested. I enjoyed the place for a while, but when I started questioning the reviews of their "house brand OEM" and the pricing of new clubs, I touched a nerve, and soon realized I wasn't a fit there. The site I liked the least is probably the biggest and best known. Plenty of information, but after a while I tired of some of the egos. I rarely posted, because the people who did so the most didn't seem very friendly. It was like they judged others by how low their hcap was or how far they hit a ball. They were either arguing or bragging about their 125 mph swing speeds and 280 yard 3 woods hit inside ten feet of a tucked pin. I love it here, and found it while looking for a review. When I read the thread about that particular club, I was struck by the respectful and friendly way everyone interacted. Remember the Cleveland Launcher HB thread @ole gray & @MattF? It's the way I like to be with people, so I was intrigued. I lurked for a month or so, then dove in. I haven't regretted it, and haven't logged into another golf site since. I think you fellas will be stuck with me for a long time. Everyone seems to get along, the vibe is relaxed, and the better players don't look down on the mid and higher caps. The staff seems very nice, there is a great mix of posters, and like someone mentioned, the old guard was very welcoming. When I'm here I feel like I've been placed as a single into a great foursome. Easy conversations about golf and whatever else is on your mind with very nice people. Thanks for having me!!!