JAGolfore

I think that is the key. Look at it like a child. You do it because it is fun. Let it be fun and the good will come out.

Its funny you mention walking like Rory. We all have someone we want to try and be like. I like how DJ walks around the course. Now in no way do I swing like him but his attitude is where I try to be. Golf is hard, and I thank you for the kind words and comments

The tournaments keep coming. My next event is June 5th. It is a qualifier for the CDGA Amateur (100th year). 42 players for 7 spots and ties. I tee off at 9:12 I have not touched a club since the US Open qualifier last week. I will probably start hitting balls again tomorrow. I have had some time to look at my swing and I think I know what is wrong. We will see tomorrow. I want to go hit balls today but its gusting over 40 mph and that will do me no good. On a side note I got my replacement M4 head in yesterday so that will be fun to take out and hit as well. I think things will start to turn around after a rough start to the tournament season.

Thank you all for the replies. I am cutting across the ball resulting in pull hooks. I believe this is from the speed sticks as I tend to swing more around my body as I do not want to hit the ground. I am sure I will work it out. I really enjoy the speed sticks though.

Did anyone experience issues with their golf swing while using these? I am about 3 weeks in and have developed a major swing issue and I am not sure if it is from this or the fact that I just do not practice any more.

How is the testing going for everyone? I know I am gathering some good thoughts and points. Teaser man these are hot.......

So a good story here. I got home that night and my daughter (6) asked me what was wrong. I said I didn't play well in my tournament and that golf wasn't fun at the moment. She said that's silly. I asked her what she meant. She said there are 5 rules. I said ok and she said the following. 1. always have fun. 2. golf is fun dad 3. never give up 4. smile (that one got me) 5. always have a bourbon after the round. That made me feel good that my daughter gets the game is fun, and understands that dad enjoys it, and I think she does as well. I hit some balls yesterday afternoon and will again today. The swing was just a touch off which under pressure just compounded. I have 3 weeks to get some confidence back and I am sure i will.

Adam Hadwin -14

So this is really hard for me to do right now. Yesterday was by far my worst competitive round of golf in almost 15 years. It is really frustrating when you work all winter you make the changes you want and then in competition they just do not stick. Right now I can stand over the ball and I really have no clue where it is going. Yesterday was my US Open qualifier. A course I know very well. It is tough but fair. I made it extremely difficult. I started out fine. +1 through 4. Hit some really good shots a few putts just didn't fallen yet. Hit a good tee ball on 5 and from 161 I shanked yes shanked an 8 iron. Double bogey. Now you have to press. And the round just got worse from there. I topped a tee shot. Shanked another shot on a par 3. Had 2 water balls on holes you shouldn't even think of water on. And on top of that I had 0 yes 0 one putts. 7 putts did hit the hole so I guess that is a plus. Here are my stats. Score 82 FIR - 5/14 GIR - 10/18 Putts - 36 My driver did break on Friday (face cracked on my M4). So I have a DEMO M5 head and I just was not comfortable with it. I really should have just hit my @GolfSub70 4 wood as I hit the fairway every time I hit it. I am struggling with even going to the driving range as I do not know what is wrong. I have never taken a lesson. The ball is going anywhere but straight with most of my clubs. Even my putting is off. I usually can putt very well. I am glad I have just about 3 weeks off before my next event. Hopefully some confidence will come back. In the mean time my handicap will come back to earth and ill be able to win money on the weekends haha.

KC Congratulations! It has to be nice seeing the work you put in pay off. Keep up the solid playing!

Tomorrow is my US Open qualifier. A course I know very well. My M4 cracked Friday and I have an M5 head that tomorrow will be the first round ever for it. I am going to go play one shot at a time and see how it goes. 89 guys for 5 spots. 69 will get you in. Maybe 70. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Thank you, sorry your qualifier didn’t go well either. Hopefully you still had fun and enjoyed getting back to tournament golf. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Keep it up KC! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

My club pro agreed it is cracked. I got it through club champion and they have already submitted a warranty to Taylormade. So customer service is great so far. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

I was playing in an outing yesterday and noticed these lines on the face of my driver. It wasn’t going as far and definitely sounded different. I want to see what others think. Is this cracked? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

They canceled our league, 6 of us were crazy enough to walk though.

Got to play today. Somehow ha. Yes that’s where I played from ha. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Well today did not go as I had planned. Perfect day, not great course conditions and a bad golf swing all make for a sunny but bad round of golf. I ended up shooting an 81 (+9). This is my highest round in competition in a very long time (years, do not know how many). I am not sure what happened but I know what the flaw is and will work it out in the next week. Here are my stats for the day. Fairways - 9/14 64% Greens - 8/18 44% Putts - 33 I missed 7 greens from inside of 140 yards. This just cannot happen. Especially in tournament play. I did not play a practice round and I think that I should have. The green complexes were very complex and misses in the wrong area were punished. Golf is a very funny game. I was playing really well going into this event. Yesterday at my home course I shot a 66. Same distance and almost same conditions. But this is why I play tournament golf. Its easy to play with your friends and score. Its another animal in competition. I hope to rebound for next week as I have my US Open qualifier next Monday. I like that course and have played it many times. Didn't get many photos today, but I will next week and I hope to have a better write up.

Today starts tournament season here in Illinois. I will be trying to qualify for the CDGA Mid Amateur at Kankakee Elks Golf Club. I tee off at 8:30. You can get updates below. Not live scoring but scores will update after the round. https://www.cdga.org/event.asp?id=125&pid=5 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

With the forecasts here in Illinois and the upcoming tournaments I have a good feeling I will see this rain suit a lot. Hopefully get some practice in today with it as well.

The season is getting closer! My US Open qualifying tee times are out. Event is May 13th. I go off at 8:32. 89 guys for 5 spots. Gonna take anywhere from 68-70 to advance.

I will agree so far that they you will sweat when wearing these for an extended period of time.

Tee times came out today for the CDGA Mid-Amateur qualifier I am playing in on May 6th. I tee off at 8:30 off the 1st tee. 61 people total. 11 spots and ties will advance. I am thinking anything 74 and under will get it done.