GBWarPig
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If that’s the putter in their gamer bag and is looking to gamble, then that’s the one they feel most confident in holing putts.
I feel like an echo in here, but wouldn’t be betting against someone I don’t know or at least can’t verify their skill level from a handicap.
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Apple Watch is the way for me. Can keep my pockets uncluttered out on the course by putting away my phone, but still be connected as needed.
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2 hours ago, Titleist87 said:
Well then I have to ask about Willow Creek. That was our high school course. I am contemplating driving out to Iowa (and Minnesota) next year to play golf at my old stomping grounds. Will have to play Jester and Willow Creek.
Willow really struggles on their upkeep anymore, which is a shame. Still a nice shorter course if the conditions are right, but they push for a tee time every 5-7 minutes, so gets beat up pretty quick.
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On 5/29/2020 at 2:45 PM, Titleist87 said:
How is Jester Park these days? Worked there summer of '87. You are not far so I assume you play there in addition to Woodward.
I'm not the OP, but live in West Des Moines and play Jester a fair amount. It's now included as part of the City of DSM season pass along with Waveland and others, so a bunch of money got pumped in to rework the clubhouse and upkeep the grounds. In really nice condition all the time now, but definitely more busy being a part of the season pass, along with the continued growth of DSM.
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Hey all - Have been a MGS reader for quite some time, and felt like it was about time to join the forums and meet with like minded individuals when it comes to all things golf!
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How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?
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I've been playing since I was 10, so coming up on 22 years. My handicap is a flat 12 right now, was in the single digits before a wrist injury, and now slowly working my way back.
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What do you love about golf?
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Everything. The ability to be super competitive against yourself, against others in a tourney, or the other side of the spectrum playing a fun round with friends. My nephew is also starting to take up golf, and so getting to see the game through his eyes as he learns is really neat.
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What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?
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I've avidly followed the review processes MGS does for clubs/balls/etc. for a few years - the data driven approach really aligns with my approach to golf/career/life, so has always been a trusted source of info. I don't know any other Spies, but look forward to meeting.
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Where are you from? What is your home course?
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I'm originally from Rhodes, IA, but now reside in West Des Moines, IA. My home course growing up was The Harvester, which held the #1 ranked public course in the state for 10+ years before going private recently. Now, I play all over town since there are 8-10 public courses and 3 country clubs within 20 or so minutes from my house.
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What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?
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Affordabilty for public courses that are a good challenge - despite the prevailing thought that Iowa is flat, it's actually a bunch of rolling hills and trees, which leads to some pretty good golf. Worst thing is winter, season ends by November at the latest, and an early March start at the best.
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What do you do for a living?
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I'm an internal business consultant for a bank, overseeing risk and controls for our mortgage trading and securitization activities.
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How’d you pick your user name?
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Big Black Sabbath fan.
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Pyramid putter
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I remember seeing an ad pop up for these putters, and immediately thought of the Yes! putters that had the very similar technology - face cut in a way to minimize the impact of off-center hits. It's the same thing that milled face putters strive to do in providing a consistent impact across the clubface.
From a gearing aspect, I doubt there is actually anything to it given how small of an impact zone is being hit, but could see it generally reducing sidespin with the ridge angle if you cut across the ball in your putting motion, rather than just simply off-center strikes.