[What wedge are you playing around the greens for different shots?]

Thought it would interesting to see what clubs/wedges everyone uses around the greens on different types of shots:

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie Lob

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie.   Lob

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough Lob

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough Lob

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green  Lob

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided Lob

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green Sand Wedge

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided  Sand Wedge

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway  Lob

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough  Lob

[Are we Too reliant on our technology or should I say electronics?????]

I think it is pretty simple, if electronics improve your golfing experience use it if not can it.  You can always have a gps on your phone if your rangefinder battery dies.  Not to mention I have a GPS sx500 I think.  I can walk off yardages if needed but why.  Play golf and be happy!

[Fairway Req’s?]

If you are going to buy new fairway woods I have to say the Titleist TSi 2's are by far the best fairway woods I have ever hit.  They are over 200.00 per club.

 

now you can go to https://www.rockbottomgolf.com/golf-clubs/fairway-woods/   and there are plenty of Tour Exotics for under 200 bucks and they are very good clubs.

 

Enjoy the golf!

[Looking for putter suggestions]

I have the PXG Closer II with the weight kit.  I took it out of the box and it felt light so I made it as heavy as I could with the kit and now I love it.  Just need to find the love of your life I guess.... 

[Do you have a putter with adjustable weights? Do you ever change the weights?]

I have a PXG Closer 2 and I have the weight kit.  After putting with it I pretty much made it as heavy as possible.  If I played on lightening fast greens all of the time lighter may be better but since it is usually rare I will just bring an extra lighter putter along in case I run into slick greens on a road trip.  Love my closer BTW!  

[2022 TaylorMade Tour Response and Soft Response Stripe Balls]

I used to put a stripe on my golf balls, this will be interesting.

[3 vs 4 Wheel Push Carts]

I had a 3 wheel for years and when I went electric it was much easier!   If you can go electric, do it, I promise you will not regret it.

I had an older version of the bat caddy until I got my ez-go...

 

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[MyGolfSpy Masters Pool Contest]

I'm in, Let's go!

 

[Seven wood anyone?]

Swapped out my hyrbrid for a TSi2 7 wood and so grateful I did, love it!

[Why aren't LPGA players outdriving PGA players?]

It is called testosterone, plain and simple.  Men have a lot more of it.

[Old Driver vs New Driver Struggles]

Get fitted, walk in with your old driver and let them know if they can't beat the old by 10 plus yards with equal or better accuracy you aren't buying.  I have a hunch you will walk out with a club you love and if you don't love it don't buy it.

[Best ball under $40]

My favorite under 40 bucks is the Bridgestone E12 Contact followed by the Tour B RX .  I hit them both very well and they roll well with  the putter.

Remember, it is not what I hit well but what you hit well that you should be concerned with.

[Re-dedicating my life to the art of putting]

Putting can be fickle to say the least.  What helped me to be what I consider a decent putter you ask?  I bought one of those stand alone putters and realized where the putter is actually aiming and not where I think it is aiming.  I used the putter to learn not to play with as I hate the grip but it worked.  I now putt with confidence and make many more putts because of it.  Happy golfing!

[SD, Palm Springs, or Orando]

I have been to both places and I would recommend flying in to Orlando and driving down to  Port ST Lucie and staying/golfing down that way.  Many options and more affordable.

[Breaking 100 tip]

Trying to break 100

1) Tee off with a wood that keeps you between the trees on a regular basis, Driver, 3W, 5W, 7W

2)  If that is the club that will get you to the green or will not reach, hit it again.

3) If you are still a good ways out repeat or use the club you think you can reach with.

4) Inside 50 yards use a Sand wedge to get on the green, if you can't hit a sand wedge up in the air take a lesson, will be well worth it.

5) On the green or fringe putt it in.  If you struggle with putting again, take a lesson will be worth the money.

 

Keep it simple and have fun!!!!

[My new PXG 0211 irons]

I have a 10 yard rule when I go in for a new driver.  Beet the old one by ten yards or I am walking.

[My Golf Spy Ball Lab Report- Titleist Pro V 1]

We had something interesting happen here with the members.  They found the Bridgestone spins better for them and folks are starting to drift to the dark side.  I am not a high spin player but switched to Bridgestone years ago when the NXT Tours went over 30 bucks a dozen.

 

[Does anyone walk anymore?]

I used to walk until my arthritis made it miserable.  I miss it it but would rather enjoy the golf!

[How many brands are in your bag?]

At the moment

PXG Gen 3 driver

Titleist Tsi 2 3 wood

Titleist Tsi 2 7 wood

PXG 0211 irons and Wedges

PXG Closer 2 Putter

Previous 

Cobra F8 + driver

Cobra F6 + 3 wood

Adams 3/4 Hybrid

Cobra F8 One Length irons 

Cobra One length Gap, Sand and Loft wedges

Bettenardi Studio Stock 8

 

I have a simple rule when I go in to get fit for a driver- get me 10 more yards or I am walking....  I am not a high spin player so I find I play better when my wedges match my irons.

[Is the 60º wedge really that hard?]

There was a time I could not hit a 60' to save my life.  Now my 60' is a part of my 14. 

1) It is amazing how easy it is to hit once you take lessons,

2) understand what the instructor is saying and

3) learn to execute those instructions.

I feel 1,2 and 3 are the keys to playing golf well.  Learning to play with siblings and friends is great but lessons with 5-6 hours of practice per lesson is such a key.

[Best Car to Carry Your Clubs?]

On 4/14/2021 at 7:12 PM, tchat07 said:

Gotta agree that the Chevy Impala is one of the greatest cars for trunk space that I have ever used.

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On 4/14/2021 at 7:36 AM, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Whenever I shop for a car I take a set of clubs with me. If they don't fit easily, then no deal. Some car salesmen get it and some think I'm crazy. Current golfing vehicle. 

2018 Chevy Impala. Comfortable cruiser, decent gas mileage, fits 3 sets of clubs plus three pieces of luggage in the trunk. Can't do a foursome unless it is a golf only day trip.  I like a sedan as a golf vehicle. Everything is hidden in the trunk. Very helpful where club theft is common in tourist golfing areas. Seen to many smashed windows in SUV's with clubs stolen. 

 

I had a 2014 Impala for a few years and it was a great golf car....

[Best Car to Carry Your Clubs?]

My 2020 EZGO RXV gets me from the garage to the first tee in style.  Always room for one more at the tee!  

[Best Golf Grips and why....go!]

I remember when I had clubs long enough to regrip them....

I like Winn grips Dri TAC and the Lamkins on my PXG's are making me a believer as well.

 

[Practice strokes as part of pre putt routine Yaa or Nay?]

I always take a few practice strokes with my putter to get the speed I want.  I feel it helps.  I try to get my read when others are putting but obviously that is not always the case.  Especially when I am the one n in regulation.... 

[Changes to your bag since the beginning of the season]

So far I added a PXG Gen 3 driver replacing my Cobra F8+.  I was carrying an m5 3 hybrid, went to and old Adams 4 hybrid but now have a 7 wood in that slot.  I ordered a Titleist 5 wood to try that in my F6 + 3/4 wood slot.  If you aren't tweaking you are not golfing and some setups work better on certain courses.  Got to just love this game.