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You may be correct. I have a TSR2 5w. I actually like it as a fairway that I can hit higher, land softer. Opposed to that is the TSi3 3w that I really like, flat ball flight, great distance, etc. I read the TSR3 hybrid head is smaller than the TSR2 hybrid head but bigger than the TSi3 hybrid footprint. Looking forward to that one arriving soon.

@leichliter_jake my pre-round routine took some time to find as well. For the last few seasons though I have settled into my current process: I always start with the 7-iron. Our range has a flag at 25-30 yards and I start with a focus on contact and seeing how many balls I can get close to the flag - yes, maybe 1/4 swings like a pitching/chipping motion. Just loosening up here, contact is the focus and seeing if the ball is moving left-to-right or right-to-left. This is maybe 6-9 balls depending on the day. Then I focus on the flag that is about 65 -75 yards out (again/still with 7i) and I am doing the same, slightly bigger motion, looking for contact, ball flight and getting a feel for some control. Maybe only 4-7 balls for this part. Next, I move to full swings with the 7i. Maybe 5 full swings. Now I move to a wedge, typically 50-degree for me. Maybe 2 or 3 swings toward the first flag, then 8-10 full swings. After the 50-degree, I move to the longer clubs, full swings. I usually grab the hybrid, then either the 3w or 5w. Maybe 6 full swings each. Next I go to the 9-iron. Only 5 swings here. Then the driver. Never more than 10 swings. If the first 3 swings all have the same/similar ball flight, I might stop at 5 swings. The last 3 full swings are either the 6i or the 8i depending on how everything else went. After the last 3 full swings, off to the chipping area for maybe a dozen swings with the 54-degree, Finish it off with the putting green. I start with ~5-footers here, then move back to 12-15 foot range. Then off to the first tee. Its what works for me. (Typing it out like that seems like a lot, but in reality I'm pretty efficient with it, I guess.)

Just ordered myself a TSR3 hybrid 21° - the TSR2 21° that I have been playing just isn't right for me. The head shape and turf interaction is just... off. It's hard to explain but I don't hit that club well or consistently. Here's to hoping the TSR3 suits me better.

Currently have in the bag the SM9 50, 54, & 58. I also have a SM9 62 but that one rarely sees bag time... My T100 set has a 46* PW and 4* spacing unil you get to the 27* 5-iron which is only 3* from the 30* 6-iron.

This morning I was able to get to the range to focus specifically on the driver. Ive only played a few rounds so far this season, but the driver has not been friendly or consistent. To the point of sometimes being unplayable. My gamer is the TSR3, Ventus TR Black shaft. I had tried in the off season to gain some swing speed and put into play the TR Black 6X. Which ultimately was a nominal speed increase, but it came at the expense of playability. My process this morning was (after getting a decent warm-up) to give myself 5-swing blocks. 5 swings with the 6X, switch to the 7X - 5 swings, switch back. Well 3 sets of each is all is took to determine that the 6X simply does not work for me... 2-way misses, and not small misses either. Completely inconsistent. Another dozen or so swings with the 7X to confirm the repeatable fade I've come to expect over the years and it was time to mess around a bit. I noticed that the ball was starting to climb and then 'fall' out of the sky. I've been playing in the 9 degree setting, and decided to switch to the 8.25 setting. Same shot pattern, however with a lower more penetrating flight, and the ball wasn't "falling" out of the sky. Ill find out Wednesday how that set up works in a round.

Im in the camp of "it depends." I've played in charity scrambles where the primary goal is raising money for the cause. Usually in those events, my level of competitiveness remains in check. I always want to play well but "strategy" is not top of mind... I've also played in 2-person and 4-person scrambles where the objective is to win prize money. In those events, the "strategy" is key to success. These are usually better-player outings and the strategy is dependent on the group Im in. I agree with statements above that what's important is making those mid-range length putts for birdie. If you aren't making putts then the rest doesn't matter. The only other strategy is dependent on par-5 holes that may be reachable in two, or if there is a risk/reward carry off the tee. Usually in those instances we have the most consisitent driver (not necessarily shortest) go first, then the next most consistent will go. Intent here is to "put one in play" so that the two longest hitters can attempt to "go after one."

I have 9 balls in the bag. Usually find another 2 or 3 every round during mens league night without even trying. Typically pass the found ones on to my sons bag.

Good Mormon Spies! Well the rain has moved in and it looks like thunderstorms this afternoon. Guess that means I'll be working instead of playing golf. Today is supposed to be the opening day of our mens league, I doubt that is gonna happen though but I'll wait for the official email stating today is canceled before I get too bummed. Ha. No matter what have an awesome day out there!

Was able to get about an hour in at the range today. Sole focus was on ball position, variety of clubs, mostly irons. Have been simply pulling the pull, dead straight pull. Sure enough ball was getting too far forward. Made sure I intentionally put the ball in the middle/back of stance. Ball direction more consistently heading in the proper direction. Was a good session.

Good Tuesday morning Spies! Today I have just about enough time to squeeze in a short range session before work needs to happen. I seem to have a dead pull going on with the irons so I gotta figure that out. I think it's ball position related but, need to confirm that. Then the weather here in Michigan gets a little (lot) wet the next couple days. Get to the course while you can right! Haha. May you all have a great day!

Definitely had a blast and look forward to the next one. Clearly not good at picking scores, but I did go with Scottie, and picked Shipley as my ametuer so that is cool! Congrats to the winners!

Good morning MGS! The Masters was great to watch and I'm happy Scottie won it. No golf today for me. I recently joined the local country club and played my first round as a member there yesterday. Walked the round, and scored about as I expected. Looking forward to this season. My youngest might be more excited than me to be a member there. I think he spent 3 hours on the range Saturday alone. I can't wait to see how many rounds we get to play together this season. May you all have a wonderful Monday today!

It's been fun and interesting to watch the scores change from one 9 to the next and from day one to day two. That said, my team went from 13-under this morning to even at the end of the day. I guess that's golf for ya...

That's interesting that the 4-wheel is sagging. My 3-wheel cart is still mostly functional, the issue I have is the velcro doesn't hold the bag in place anymore like it used to. Was hoping newer models with different style straps would be better... outside of the sagging wheels do you prefer the 4-wheeler over your previous 3 wheeler?

Good morning Spies! If you don't have the Masters on one monitor while 'working' using your second monitor... well, you should be. Haha. That's what Im doing today. The less than great weather today will keep me from getting to the course, but the weekend is looking good for it! Have a fantastic day everyone!!