Darryl

Nice review! I’ve had the V3, X5, and currently loving my new V5. From everything I’ve read, the +\- 3 yards for GPS is not going to change anytime soon. We all just need to get really good at remembering those putting distances and pin placements if we want accurate putting stats.

I did a Ballnamic fitting at the start of the season and it suggested AVX, Chromesoft, or Bridgestone B RX over my ProV1 gamer. I’ve been messing around with the Chromesoft and Bridgestone and both are much better for me off the tee. I do miss the ProV1 when it comes to short game shots, so may give the AVX a try as well.

1. I’m 42 and have played since my early 20’s. 2. Handicap is a healthy 9.4 at the moment. With two kids ages 3 & 5, I’ll be really happy to keep it anywhere in that neighborhood. I’m lucky to have a steady Thursday night crew that of Dads that get together for golf, dinner, and beverages. 3. Golf has been an obsession of mine that checks so many boxes. Spending time outside, enjoying the company of family (both my parents golf, hopefully my kids will enjoy the game at some point too), a little healthy competition with friends. I love having something that constantly challenges me to be better. There’s SO much to learn about this game and no matter what milestone you reach, there’s always something to push your game further. I love an early morning round by myself or a late afternoon playing 9 and racing the sun. 4. As an equipment and data junky, I’ve been following MGS for a while now. I love reading their equipment reviews and tests. 5. I’m from Accord, NY which is in the Hudson Valley. My home course was Rondout Valley Golf Club until it was sold in 2018. It was redesigned by King/Collins of Sweetens Cove fame, but the price to play 18 is almost triple any other track within an hour so despite it being 5 minutes from home, I’ve only played it a handful of times. 6. Which brings me to the best part of golf in the Hudson Valley. We have a wealth of great courses, with amazing mountain/valley views, that can be enjoyed for way less than $100/round (usually about half that!). If only it didn’t snow for 4 months out of the year… 7. I’ve been teaching beginning/elementary band to grades 4, 5, and 6 for 20 years. I think musicians are naturally drawn to golf, as we understand the value of putting time into honing a craft. The problem with being a musician who loves to golf is that musicians are perfectionists who are used to a high level of control over what we do when we perform. Golfing rips that feeling of control right out from under you and that’s why I love this game.