[Common Golf Injuries and Prevention Strategies]

Absolutely keen on stretching after my outing this past Sunday. I took a buddy out for night golf on his birthday. While I stretched, he swung the club at least 10 times at the tee box. By the back nine, he had slowed down a lot as his back and knee were killing him. He pulled through but the audible groans were not the most pleasant sound. Definitely going to take your advice on the therapeutic gun and work on strengthening my shoulder. A blown rotator cuff sounds atrocious.

[Forum Member Recap: ODIN X1]

Just received my box of Odin X balls. Can't wait to try them out this week! 

[Forum Member Recap: ODIN X1]

1 hour ago, Jnoble89 said:

As multiple members have stated, @Jordan ODIN Golf was fantastic with interaction with not only our testers but the entire community that engaged in this test! Have to give credit where credit is due to @GolfSpy_BNG for getting this opportunity set up for the forum and for helping to shed light on by all means a great performing golf ball!

I would like to add that even though I was not even on the forum for the testing period or anything of the sort, Jordan was quick to email and thank me for the order. It was not a simple automated email either. As he promptly responded to my follow-up email. Can't wait to try the X's out

[Forum Member Recap: ODIN X1]

I ordered a box of the Odin X's that will be here this weekend to try out. Not the X1's but I am hoping to compare them to the TaylorMade Soft Response and Wilson Duo Softs I have been gaming. The compression on the X's is 80 so I am expecting a big difference. 

[You Asked - What is a Golf Handicap?]

11 minutes ago, Jnoble89 said:

One of the biggest things I am focusing on this off-season is getting the feel of my approach wedge shots dialed in from 25, 35, 45, etc. yards. @GolfSpy_BEN recently gave me that advice during a conversation about my wanting to continue progressing on a positive trajectory with my game. It can get tedious, but that is the type of work that brings scores down.  

Yeah I play a smaller 9 hole right now and around the 45 yard range leveled me. I could get to that point from the tee pretty well, but after that, I was digging graves for the ball because I wasn't practicing it. Another solid tip from the spies for sure. 

[You Asked - What is a Golf Handicap?]

9 minutes ago, Jnoble89 said:

I started last year at 30.3 and worked my way down to a 16.1. It can be done! My biggest hurdles were penalty strokes due to not being able to keep the ball in play off the tee and missing greens on Par 3s (still working on this one). Many, many members here give me the same advice. Start at the green and work your way out. Putting and short game practice can get monotonous, but you can save so many strokes by eliminating/limiting three putts. Another thing  that helped me play more freely was to not get so hung up on hitting greens in regulation, because most times, and still frequently enough, I do not. Being able to get myself close enough to the pin from 50 and in where I only need two putts, though, is huge.  

When we are in that higher range of the handicap chart, playing bogey golf equates to a 90. Looking forward to hearing how you progress this year!

Thanks man. I like the idea of working from the inside out. I have been focusing on my iron swings which has seen improvement but then yesterday on the course, my wedges/approach and putting was killing me. I had decided last night instead of focusing on the range to spend more time in the practice area. Great advice! And you shaved on 14.2, very nice. I hope to see you progress this year as well! 

[You Asked - What is a Golf Handicap?]

Honestly, since I don't know my HC yet (almost) but guessing it is near as high as it can get, I would like to see marked improvements through longer distance holes to improve my handicap. But as far as an actual number, somewhere between 25-35 sits nice for me first year.