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1st Tie Breaker What is the Cut Number. Such as -4 and better makes the cut +1 for the cut 2nd Tie Breaker What will Jordan Spieth's score be after the 2nd round. -3

I love those, they're the pair I wanted, but they didn't have them in my size.

Dated I know, but here's my thoughts on the Sqairz Speed if you're interested. New for 2022 Sqairz Speed White & Navy If you’ve been around golf for the last couple of years it would have been hard to miss the buzz surrounding Sqairz, the odd square toed shoe that says it can make you swing faster, as well as the testimonials of those who claim it works and those that don’t. But there is another aspect of these shoes that goes overlooked in my opinion, and that is stability. As a “seasoned veteran” of this grand old game that aspect of the shoes is what I was most interested in. And wow, do they deliver. If you want to know about swinging faster, read on… The Speed model has been on the shelves for a few months now, but this new release brings a higher level of contrast than the other options in the lineup with clean navy blue lines, a little gray accent, and a touch of red with the spikes on the bottom. The shoe laces are Sta-Put laces (a Sqairz invention) that have silicone squares the length of the lace to ensure that they don’t slip while you’re bombing drives. The insole of the shoe is comfortable and has a nice heel cup to keep you centered in the shoe, however they are removable and can be replaced by orthotic insoles if needed. Straight out of the box it’s apparent this is a very nice shoe. Comfort and Stability My preference is to walk the course and to that end I had been wearing a cross-trainer style golf shoe that was very light and easy to walk in, but wasn’t the most stable. I couldn’t come to a full finish with my weight on the left foot and my right foot on it’s toe without becoming so unstable I’d have to take a step to regain balance. Holding my finish like that, forget it. Sidehill and downhill lies are never fun to begin with but couple that with balance instability and good shots become much more difficult in an already difficult game. So I was very curious to see if these shoes lived up to the title of “most stable shoe in golf”. Warming up on the range the shoes were indeed very stable. All the way through the swing I had no problem maintaining balance and completing the through swing to a full finish and holding it there. I was very surprised at this since I hadn’t been able to do that for the last two years. I put in a full 18 holes in the afternoon heat that day just to give them a real run-through, and once again they did not disappoint. They weren’t like walking on a cloud, so if that’s what you’re after these probably aren’t for you. Despite them being a little heavier and firmer in the outsole I didn’t notice it fatiguing me any more than normal, and there were no aching feet after the round as is usually the case (to some extent) with my old golf shoes. All in all an A+ as far as I’m concerned. But Did They Make You Swing Faster? Well, you’ve stuck with me for this long so I’ll give you the answer: YES! I gained 5mph clubhead speed on the driver, and I do think it was the shoes. These shoes are so stable that they allow me to go after the driver a little harder and still maintain control. However, I don’t think that will be the same for everyone. If you don’t suffer from balance issues you may not see any increase in speed at all. Which is why I believe there are varied results as to the effectiveness of the shoes at increasing swing speed. But if you’re in the market for new kicks for the course give the Sqairz Speed some consideration. I’m certainly glad I did.

Congratulations on the selection! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one brother, I'll be looking forward to the Monday web shows.

For me the tagging serves as a trigger to put me into "shot mode" so to speak. You make up your mind and pick the club, commit and tag. Then just step up, aim, and hit. It's served well to help keep me focused.

Thanks brother. I love mine, and I just worked tagging the club into my preshot routine and since then I haven't missed a shot. I've tried the auto swing sensing ones but I don't like the occasional missed swing. This way if I do miss one it's one me.

I wrote this review a while back, but if anyone wants a short review of the Shotscope H4 handheld/belt-clip GPS and tracker. Every Shot Counted Shot Scope H4 GPS+Tracker Do you hate wearing a watch? I do. The make my wrist itch, the metal bands irritate me, the synthetic ones don’t breathe, and the cloth bands just get soaked with sweat. The last thing I need on a humid afternoon in the middle of summer is something else to provide another uncomfortable distraction while I’m out on the course. Thank the golf gods that the designers at Shot Scope decided to throw all of the technology in their V3 series watch into a handheld device that provides a treasure chest full of usable statistics for game development as well as GPS data for the course. In the box you’ll find a USB charger (it’s specific to the unit so you’ll want to keep track of this), a magnetic belt clip that provides a very secure connection if you prefer to wear it that way, the GPS unit itself, and 16 screw in club tags. The prime differences in the tags for the H4 vs the Arccos is that the Shot Scope tags don’t use a battery, so you don’t have to worry about the sensors going dead after a couple of years. The D-ring fits through a slot on the belt clip if you opt to carry the unit clipped onto your bag. To get To get the clubs ready just screw the tags into the grips of the corresponding clubs. Then download and start the mobile app, power on the H4, and the app will walk you through a simple pairing process. Once at the course turn the unit on, acquire the GPS signal, and you’re off to the first tee. On the course it’s a very accurate GPS unit with suggested layups, distances to hazards, front, middle, back, etc. Unlike the V3 watch the H4 does not automatically detect your swing. The H4 relies on the golfer to “tag” the club before each shot to register position. This may seem like a hassle, but as I read reviews of various watch based systems missing shots, I came to like the idea of having to tag it myself. I have worked it into my preshot routine and tagging the club serves as a trigger that I’ve moved into the “action zone”. So far I’ve logged two rounds and not a missed shot, which made post round editing in app or on PC a breeze. Now we get to the fun stuff… the data. The H4 gives you three different distances for your clubs; Longest, Average, and P-Avg (Playing Average). The first two are self explanatory, but the playing average removes outliers from tops, duffs, scoops, teethers, etc. This gives valuable real life distances that mean more to me than LM numbers. There is also Strokes Gained data for a quick comparison of your game to your handicap peers that is in an easily understood “at a glance” reference, or it can be as deep a dive as you like. All in all I don’t think you could get more bang for the buck out of a shot tracker. While it may not have an A.I. caddy like it’s competition, it’s a more than capable unit for game development and it’s lack of subscription fees and lifetime updates to the firmware make it a great choice for the value minded golfer.

I saw the same video. It's unreal the amount of side bend some of these guys have going on, and seeing the stills of how compressed their ribcage and lower back look is painful to me as a 50 something. Absolutely no way I'm trying anything like that... I'll settle for my 250-275 and play longer.

This isn't aging well.

This is my second season back into the game after a 15+ year hiatus where I played maybe twice a year, sometime none at all, so I thought this looked great, I ran a similar thing in The Grint last year and it was fun although I didn't come close to winning anything. Maybe I can come closer this time.

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I started playing golf back in 1996 at 26 years old. I was working for a carpenter who owned a driving range and when his guy quit on him he asked if I'd mind tending to the rank unit he could find a replacement. So I did and eventually picked up a 5 wood and started hitting balls. Didn't take three or four shots to get bit. I usually shoot in the 80's, occasionally I'll get up into the low- mid 90's if I haven't played for a while. My current handicap is 19.5 but I had it down as far as 15 before a bad patch of play lat year. Ultimately I'm looking to get to single digits, but I'll be happy if I can get down to 12-14 this year. What do you love about golf? I love that it's difficult, I love that you have to hold yourself accountable, and I also love the valuable lessons golf can teach about life and how to plan, control your emotions, and stay focused on a goal... all valuable life skills. And so far golf is the only sport I've played where you an do everything perfect and still get a very bad result if the rub of the green goes against you. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? Looking to meet new golfers from area and talk golf. No I don't know any other spies, or they've kept their cover if I do. Where are you from? What is your home course? I am from the Huntington WV-Ashland KY Sri-state area. I don't know that I have a home course. My time is split between Little Scioto Golf Course, Wheelersburg, OH; Riverbed Golf Course, Argillite, KY; Hidden Cove Golf Course, Grayson, KY; and the local Donald Ross track The Portsmouth Elks Country Club, McDermott, OH. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? The best thing is I have a Donald Ross track 15 minutes from my house, and the worst thing is that the golf courses aren't in very good shape due to waning popularity. What do you do for a living? I am a chef, DJ, gigging musician, and Doordasher. How’d you pick your user name? My user name is a reference to playing bass guitar in the band I was with at the time.

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? The first time around I was 26 and played for 12 years. I got down to a 12, but my course management was awful... but I didn't know how to play. Now 15 years later I've picked it back up and course management has become a priority due to lack of distance... lol. I started at a 25 after three rounds, and am now a mid handicapper. What do you love about golf? Being outside, knockings the dew off with an early morning round, meeting new folks, learning to plan a round with my GPS, and the commitment it takes to improve. 3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I've been watching the YouTube channel and wanted to see more in depth the tests and equipment you were referring to. None that I know of. 4. Where are you from? What is your home course? Northeastern, KY... the Ashland area right on the Ohio River. I have a membership at LittleScioto Golf Course in Wheelersburg, OH and also play a good bit at The Elks Country Club in McDemott, OH (it's a Donald Ross course). Both are about 15 miles from my house. 5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Green fees are affordable, but most courses are hard to walk, and there aren't many close. 6. What do you do for a living? Currently I work from home, but I've been an executive chef, blaster, machinist, tree trimmer, and many varied occupations over the course of my life. My resume kind of looks like an "about the author"... you know, the part before they were successful. 7. How’d you pick your user name? It's a reference to my two passions, golf and music (electric bass).