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    The DeChambeau Leap

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    6 minutes ago, cnosil said:

    “Conservative” golf doesn’t say much.  Hitting less club off the tee doesn’t guarantee anything other than you have to hit longer clubs into the green.   Longer clubs into greens means more missed greens and being farther from the hole.   Isn’t golf generally about avoiding risks and hazards; which is neither conservative or aggressive.  

    Would suggest playing conservative not really about taking less club but more where you're aiming it - e.g middle of greens rather than firing at pins, laying up rather than going for it where appropriate etc

    Music on the Golf Course?

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    37 minutes ago, russtopherb said:

    If your entire day is ruined, not just golf but your ENTIRE DAY, may I suggest taking up another hobby that doesn’t involve being around other people? 
     

    I hear reading a book by yourself in your living room can be quite enjoyable…

    YES I am saying this tongue in cheek. I can understand being upset that playing partners aren’t considerate. However, having your ENTIRE DAY ruined because of that is far more of a you problem. Don’t like it? Say something politely about it, or suck it up and deal with it. Or just leave if it’s going to bother you so much that your ENTIRE DAY is ruined. 
     

    I’m starting to think that folks just want to find something to complain about nowadays. I’m also not quite sure when we decided to stop being adaptable to the situations we find ourselves in for the most part. Sure there are going to be situations that just aren’t tolerable in life, but I don't quite know when “hearing someone else’s music while playing a game” became one of them based on some of the responses in this thread. 

    It's interesting that you have more of an issue with someone being irriated by being subjected to someone's music than the person forcing everybody else to listen to their shuffle playlist. Like all things in life - do what you want as long as you don't impose on others and it won't bother anyone. That's common courtesy.

    You should also realise this is a debate forum - you may encounter people complaining about things. Perhaps you should stick to reading your book in your living room? I hear it's enjoyable.

     

    The DeChambeau Leap

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    On 8/8/2023 at 12:30 AM, cnosil said:

    How do you “protect the win”.   Do you hit the ball shorter with no guarantee that you will hit more fairways and then have longer clubs into greens?   

    I'd say protecting the win = playing more conservatively and avoiding risks / hazards.

    Walking vs Riding

    in General Q&A

    Posted

    Often conflicted on this issue - as a walker, I am often incredibly frustrated by the damage carts do to the course. However - I appreciate that some are unable to walk, and I don't for a moment want to take the wonderful game away from anyone.

    Echo the sentiments about ready golf - I'm amazed by the slowness of some cartners'.

    Ball Fitting - Where did they come from, where did they go?

    in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips

    Posted

    18 minutes ago, Thin2win said:

    I love me a good ball fitting.  But the main blog really did such great job with their semi annual ball test that you can basically use it to find a ball with the launch / spin you want: https://mygolfspy.com/buyers-guides/golf-balls/best-golf-balls-2021/

    Holding out for the ball article dropping soon!

     

    53 minutes ago, cnosil said:

     

    Not a silly question.   I think your answer will depend on the knowledge level of the golfer.   The overwhelming majority of golfers walk into a store and buy off the rack or what is hot on the PGA tour (re:  Odyssey Versa putter).  Ball is primarily going to be Prov1 or Callaway for this golfer or the cheapest they can find (since they lose a lot).     

    If you follow the forum you will see that there are knowledgeable golfers that play 2 piece distance balls because through experimentation they feel they work best.   I have experimented with balls and based on my club assessments know that I generally need a higher spinning ball.  I can leverage the MGS ball test to find balls that match what I am looking for.   

    The question is what is a "good" ball fitting, how does it work, and where can it be done in a way that is accessible to many.  I have done some of the online fittings, I did the bridgestone fittings where you hit clubs and they tell you what works, and I have heard about the Titleist ball fitting process focused around short game needs.   

    Interesting - thanks for your thoughts.

    Ball Fitting - Where did they come from, where did they go?

    in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips

    Posted

    10 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

    Don’t assume everyone is hitting the same ball on every shot. You will read many posts about people having multiple different balls they play in a round. You will also read about people playing found balls, refurbished balls, buying balls from places like lostgolfballs.

    Some golfers buy whatever’s on sale or prefer to not pay for tour level balls. They don’t think the ball is that important, you can read posts on here about members not seeing a difference between balls.

    As for the ball fittings my guess is that they weren’t very popular and other than titleist the oems have moved away from doing ball specific fittings.

     

    Certainly don't assume that - but I'd guess that most members on this site would be interested in testing lots of balls to find the one that suits their equipment. Funny that we as golfers turn our nose up at $85 AUD balls but are happy to shell out $1000 AUD plus for a driver.

    10 hours ago, PhilM75072 said:

    I know that Callaway, Bridgestone, Titleist and Srixon offer ball fitting online, at least helping to determine which of their balls is best for you. Ping, since they do not offer their own ball, has  "Ballnamic" which offers ball fitting that is brand independent. 

    Yes they certainly do - good tools, but I'd love to go hit some.

    Melbourne Club Champion / Pureform Golf

    in Fittings

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, Blueberry_Squishie said:

    I haven't used them nor know anyone who has.

     

    I can recommend Rob Grant who is based at Melbourne Golf Park (formerly Albert Park Driving Range). He fitted me for my current stuff.

    Ah damn! Thanks anyway mate - appreciate the tip.

    Hello From Australia

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

    Posted

    On 7/17/2023 at 11:59 AM, Adam Wilson said:

    Hi everyone. I'm a keen golfer from Melbourne in Australia. I took up the game about 18 months ago after playing a few bad rounds about 20 years ago. I was exceptionally bad, so set about getting some lessons. My initial clubs were a Taylormade RBZ set which set me back about $1800 Australian and despite being 'fitted' by one of the large golf stores, I soon learned they were completely wrong for me. Through a lot of work with the coach, my swing has gone from horrible slice drives to a baby draw. In the process, I learned about the importance of proper fittings. I now have an all Titleist set up with a TSR2 driver, 4W and 3H all with extra stiff flex. My irons are T100s with low spin stiff flex shafts and the wedges are Vokey 54 and 58 degrees. I was shocked that the T100s was the right iron for me and am very thankful I got a proper fitting. the only club left is finding the right putter now. I've found an excellent club to join with a pretty challenging course and the next step in my game is getting the short game going. I spend way too much time on youtube looking at content and reviews and am keen to see some of the reviews here. 

    Hi Adam, where are you a member?


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