Jackal
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I run into this a lot. We are walking, and people think we can't keep up.
We get right on the tail of a group of 2 or 4 ( in carts), with 3 empty holes in front of them.
A lot of times they just keep looking back and take their time.
The course owner doesn't care because he makes more money off of the guys with a cart.
Can't wait til the new course opens up.
They had marshals before that stopped slow play.
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3 hours ago, Chip Strokes said:
i don’t know that i’d get the seat, but the array of attachments for the clicgear is pretty impressive. most are probably overkill but i could see myself using a couple of them.
He didn't think he would, but the school plays a lot of tournaments July & August.
They get all kinds of grass in their shoes, and sometimes they have to wait to hit.
At first he didn't want it, but his grandma bought it, so he put it on.
A lot of the other kids use it if they take their shoes off for some reason.
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My Son has the Clic Gear 4 wheel with handbrake.
He probably played hundreds of rounds with it the last 3 years.
He is getting a new one soon.
He has worn out 2 sets of tires, and has a nice umbrella mount, and the stool is handy for stopping and getting stuff out of your shoe.
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5 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:
I can tell you that I hardly have to use a brake at all and I live and play in a mountainous area. I have a three wheel bag boy with foot brakes. If I'm on a steep hill I just turn the cart perpendicular to the hill. I know the courses you play and they are far less hilly than the ones I play now. I wouldn't let the brake type be the deciding factor. I don't have any experience with clicgear but I know they reviewed well.
Same here. Bag Boy 3 wheel. Park it sideways, and usually against something.
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15 hours ago, hckymeyer said:
I'd check what kind of carts the club uses, Some of the new yamaha carts have bigger roofs and they don't fit as well.
I have this cart cover though. It's going on 4 seasons and still works great. A few other people at my course have gotten them and also like them. Takes a couple mins to take it on and off, very easy.
Thanks!! That's what I want.
One that is heavy duty, but doesn't take 30 min to install.
On those type of days, there usually isn't many on the course, anyway.
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5 hours ago, Kenny B said:
Ours are leased every 3 years by the City's management firm. The pro gave up this spring when we had to have only one person per cart; he sat outside drinking vodka and shaking his head watching 4 carts on the 1st tee.
One of the courses tried putting clear plastic wrap between the driver and passenger.
One of the pros watched people drive in, and if they were together, he made a note.
You couldn't just say you wanted to share, but if he saw you ride together in your vehicle it was ok.
It was like " Blue Chevy truck. Guy in black hat rode with guy in red jump suit".
Then he would ok it.
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2 hours ago, Kenny B said:
Took a picture of the label on our cover, and our cart loaded up this morning. We had a frost delay, but got off at 9:45am. Sunny, no clouds, and very little wind which is unusual.
Thanks so much. As soon as we sign a membership, I'll order one.
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5 hours ago, Kenny B said:
My wife and I joined a local muni in 2015 and we play year round unless we get the occasional snowfall. Our course leases Yamaha carts and gets new ones every 3 years. The second winter they had enclosures for sale that were made for Yamaha carts; green, blue, or tan. I think they were about $200. Sorry I don't remember the brand, but this is the 5th year that we have used it. Just put in on this morning for the first time this year. It might be good for another year or two, so worth the money. We are playing in the morning and I'll ask for the brand.
We put in on and take it off each use. FYI, it very tricky to do this in the wind!!!! We don't get much rain, but when we do it is usually accompanied with wind. It's very effective on cold, sunny days. On cloudy days, a propane heater makes it nice and toasty.
Thanks so much.
The ones with the ratchet tie ons seem to look better.
I'm guessing a $200 range would probably be best.
I haven't heard of anyone, using them on a rented cart.
It seemed a little crazy at first.
If it's windy, they will probably let me install it in the cart storage barn.
Thanks for the info, amd let me know what brand if you can.
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I saw many years ago, where a guy played in freezing temps.
He had a thermos that he put hot water in at home.
Then, when the thermos was hot, poured the water out, and kept 3 warm golf balls in the empty thermos.
If I bring a thermos, it'll have coffee in it.
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We are looking to join a course that is opening back up.
We play no matter the temps, as long as they are open.
If it is misting, or below 40??? we would like to use a cart cover\ enclosure.
Since this will be a rented cart, it will have to be installed and removed same day.
Does anyone have a recommended cover that will hold up to this?
We may install it twice in one week, and then not use it for 3 or more weeks.
We don't want a heavy duty ( 1 hour to install type), nor do we want a (disposable) trash bag thin one.
I haven't ever seen a discussion on this before.
Thanks in advance.
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Try everything at a fitting.
My Son was fitted during mid Sumner, when his swing was at it's prime.
Mizuno told him he was good enough for muscle back ( blades).
But, they also said "During the off season, you may have trouble if you're not having a perfect day".
He ended up with players cavity backs.
During winter when he doesn't play everyday, his scores don't suffer as much.
Some of his friends were trying to push him to the blades.
He said he might get a used set of blades and switch around in the summer.
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I agree the Velocity is a long ball.
It reminds me of the older Pinnacle Gold, but the Velocity has feel to it.
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I have played them, and they perform the same as the older NXT balls.
In the same price range is the Callaway Super Hot.
I can't tell a difference, except the Callaway price is for 15 balls.
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When it gets cold enough for me to wear long pants, I switch to a softer golf ball.
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I do better with white or neon lime green.
Make sure to clean them good.
As much as I like the neon red, yellow, and orange, they match the leaves too well.
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My PW from my set is 46°.
My wedges are 50, 56, and 60.
50: is 90-105 yards. Short par 3s, and hitting into the green.
56: is my feel club. Greenside to max 75ish. I have a shot with it that's right at 50 yards every time.
My 60 is only used for 'guaranteed out of sand' and over short walls and obstacles.
I'm looking to replace my 56 & 50.
While testing the other day, a new Mackdaddy 52° was going farther than my current 50°.
This goes to show that I need to hit a few different wedges, and the number doesn't really matter, it's how you hit it.
Go to a place that will let you hit, and compare.
Find one with accurate yardages marked off, and hitting from grass.
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I try to practice just to keep what I've got.
If my score drops, it feels like I'm a burden to my playing partners.
Sometimes, a change will happen, and my score will drop.
It is just a constant practice, and when a new area improves, it's a real bonus.
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I've been to some fittings, but never an extensive one.
They usually had on hand what was offered by the manufacturer that year.
No specialty ADDI or anything.
Fortunately, the shafts that have fit me are the popular garden variety.
After borrowing and demo playing several shafts.
My driver is: Tensei White ( non-pro).
3 wood: Fujikura Fuel
5 wood: Aldila Tour Green
Nothing fancy, but they work every round.
Up until a year ago, Matrix Red Tie was my go to.
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2 hours ago, gman8966 said:
One book that I read recently, that really helped me was "Golf is Not a Game of Perfect" by Dr. Bob Rotella. I've recommended it to others, and they said they benefitted from it was well. I'm definitely going to check out Damage Control.
I bought Damage Control on Ebay for $6 ??????.
It was brand new, and lists for $40+.
There are some on Amazon, too.
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I have been buying golf ' help' books since 1995.
The latest one is Dave Pelz ' Damage Control'.
Some of the stuff is obvious, but I never think about it when faced with a trouble shot.
Sort of a refresher of the basics, and when to gamble.
Once a read something, then when faced with a situation on the course, the results are better.
What are some of your favorites?
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I'm surprised no one has said " Go with a 300 yard putt".
Sometimes I putt too hard anyway.!
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9 hours ago, Buffly said:
Isn't that all that really matters?!?
Absolutely!!
The start of this topic was a while back.
Someone at the course said a pro would score super low.
We said what about hidded obstacles?
Then, a couple of locals said they score better at better maintained ( nicer courses).
I always treat it as a walking driving range.
Practice trouble shots, etc.
If you don't take it too serious, it's great.
How to deal with golf burn out?
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I have been playing for 25 years.
Eat, sleep, watch, and read golf.
Play year round. Never go more than 3 days without picking up a club.
Yesterday, all of a sudden, I think I hate golf.
My Son is 17, and a fantastic golfer. High school team, medalist, local hero, etc.
For the past 3 weeks, my score has been dropping like crazy.
Went from shooting 45-46 per nine, to 40-41.
Hitting long straight drives, great wedges, and putting.
Just woke up yesterday, and don't like golf.
We went to the course, and the whole time was thinking I would rather be at work than here.
How do y'all deal with this?
Do others get this way, or have I lost the golf bug?
Thanks for the advice.