Agent Mike

Nice round. I used to run a chapter of the MGA in California, it’s been hibernating since my kids were born. Might be time to reopen it soon. What MGA chapter you play in?

I need to quit trying to drive 300 yard par 4 greens especially over water.... today I flew the water only to have it bounce towards the green and hit a rock. Couldn’t find it, and never saw in go in the water. Bogeyed that hole, should have been a easy par or birdie opportunity.

I don’t think you should be buying putter for looks as the top priority. I don’t play a flashy putter, just a stock Pink Ketsch. It’s changed my game so much I’m scared to get another putter. I’m tempted to try the Evnroll blade which isn’t flashy either, except they don’t make the two models I’d try in leftie... Flashy putters are cool to look at, putters that work are fun to play with. Not saying flashy putter don’t work, just haven’t gone down that road before.

I think both manufacturers make great carts. Two years the Bag Boy Tri Swivel II was the top MGS push cart. This year the Clic Gear was the top cart. To the best of my knowledge I don’t think much has changed. I own the Tri Swivel II and really like it. The handle is a little loose, which I may look at adjusting even though it only moves a tiny bit. My buddy has the Clic Gear 3.5 and it felt real solid and heavy. I really liked that it had a alignment adjuster on the front wheel so it tracks straight. I’m a gear head and thought that was great to see after purchasing a quad that turn to one side all the time. I had to return it. Walking is great, best of luck on your search for the best cart.

I’m trying to learn more about wedge grinds people play and why. Do you play grinds that are just suited to your swing, or also to the conditions you play in? I’m currently playing two wedges and thinking of going to 3. My pitching wedge is 47 and part of my blade iron set, 52-08 Vokey SM4, and a 56-11 Vokey(pre SM4). I’m thinking of a 60 but not sure on the grind I should try. Also thinking to replace my 56 possibly, but not before I get a 60. Angone have any suggestions?

Zipr, Nice round. I’ve spent a lot of time in Carmel over the last 11 years, but never got away from my family to play gold while there beside attempting the US Open and the Pro AM. My goal next year to get out and play a few rounds there. Thansk for sharing the great photos

I’ve been looking hard at getting away from playing Blades and trying something similar but more forging. But I just had an amazing round today which makes me less likely to make a move in the iron department. I’m eyeing the Cobra Forged Tec irons either traditional or one length. I was just listening to the No Putts Given Episode 29 where they were talking about wedge grinds, which had me thinking my money may be better spent one a new 56 and a lob wedge or two. I also would love to go to Canada and visit TXG for a proper fitting, but not in this current environment.

I prefer walking unless heavy drinking is involved, or extremely long billy course. As long as it’s less then 10 miles I’m good. I use a pull cart and walk close to 10 miles about 4 days a week. All this really changes the way I play the game, it makes me feel better and have more stamina for the round.

Ryan, Welcome to the forum. I play in the same region. I’m in Petaluma, but play everywhere in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Solano. Stonetree is very nice place to play isn’t it? Congratulations on being a 8Hcp, that’s awesome.

So I’m not the only one that thinks this way. Haha. I’ve been wanting to prove my theory for years but don’t have extra money to waste on a set of GI irons to see if I play better or worse.

This is some sound advise. I was just listening to episode 39 of No Putts Given and they were talking about wedges and grinds. I think this is the year I go wedge crazy. I’m going to focus very strongly in this area this year.

Wow I’ve seen a lot of good posts that resonate with me... I don’t drink that much, but I do like to drink. Whiskeys(Japanese too), Scotch, and tequila are good. If I have a drink before I tee off it’s going to be one of 3 drinks, early tee times like 6-7 would be a good Bloody Mary, any tee time could involve being “iced” having to chug a Smirnoff Ice, post 10am tee time I might go Gin and tonic with Tanqueray Rangpur tonic garnished with a lemon or two. I also love beer, and have been drinking lots of different IPAs this year. Cheers

So excited with the start of summer weather, and courses reopening. This may be my first year with a membership somewhere since I worked at a country club growing up. Swing is coming along very well for me this year, with consistency and distance increasing. I’m pledging to walk as many rounds as possible to increase my stamina and endurance along the way. I have restarted my Arccos stats this year to account for my new yardages, hoping to dial in my GIR hitting over less greens and more to the left. Cheers to all the “regular” golfers out there, hoping you aren’t running into what I’ve termed the “Rona” golfers. In my area I’ve seen a influx of not your average golfer, which I feel is great for the industry and I’m happy to see people who take up the sport. I just hope they quickly learn the etiquette of the game for the sake of pace of play. Yesterday I played super crowded course here in Northern California waiting on the group in front for 18 holes even with the increase in time between groups. We were playing a while hole in the time it took them to tee off, and watching them chip from one side of the green to the other and back was painful by the end of the day. Most of my rounds have been pleasant and quick compared to normal peak times. Has anyone else notice any difference in play since their courses have reopened?

I find it funny the easier the sawing the farther I hit the ball! Crushing it this week, and getting ready for the big games of summer.

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Happy May everyone! Thought I’d drop in and collaborate in 2019, as I’ve officially became a tinkerer. My first project this year is to play with my driver I just picked up. The Cobra King F9 45.5 with the Atmos Tour Spec Black 7 X-Stiff, 9 Degree Avalanche. Hit some long fades at the range with the 14g weight forward and 2g back, and was pretty happy with what I saw. Now there is usually always room to improve, so I ordered up a 18g weight from Cobra to toss in the trunk leaving the 14g in the frunk. I’m hoping to see that this straightens the fade bias, if not I’ll get some different weights. I’ve calculated my driver swing weight to be E1, which might be heavy for a lot of people, but I’m hoping it slows me down a little. Now I’d also like to take a moment to thank MyGolfSpy for what they do, thank you! I used to be horrible putter until MGS did the review on the Ping Ketsch, intrigued by the results I picked one up and have been putting around a 4 HCP ever since. Have not been fitted for a putter yet, and I’m scared to change the great transformation, but have been eyeing the Evnroll stuff. Even more thanks to MGS I picked up a Ping Pioneer cart bag this year, replacing a Datreck bag. WOW what a great bag, the cooler, ball pocket and rangefinder pocket are awesome! I’d hate to says it(because it might sound like I’m choking) but MGS got it right with the Tri-Swival 2 also making it home with me at the end of 18. The rest of my golf bag is filled with optimism, Callaway X-Hot 3W, Taylormade Pittsburgh Persimmon 5W(Straight as @&$K), 3-PW Cobra Fly-Pro(all Lefty BTW!), and Titleist SM 52* and 56*. Did I also mention the Arccos Caddie. Well that’s about all I can add right now(besides the Snell MTB-X I just ordered after the ball review, which were sold out. Gotta give it up to Dean and his team, my balls arrive tomorrow for a tournament I’m in next week.)I will be updating this after my tournament with some equipment photos and a review of my tinkering. I think I forgot to mention I want to try out the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized, if it’s anything like my D750 I bet it’s awesome! Now let’s get out and play!