[Spyglass Tips]

On 5/23/2020 at 8:39 PM, Skulled Birdies said:

What I can tell you is that the first 4-5 holes are breathtaking. It is a beautiful course and it was a beautiful day. I played with an older couple who seemed to frequent the area. They had already played Pebble and they were playing again Tuesday. They expressed how nice it was and how windy it usually was. The breeze was coming off the coast so those holes were definitely affected by the wind. I had a great rough day. I couldn't get out of the tee box with my driver due to my dreaded hook which compounded my issues. I ended up shooting 90 because of how many extra strokes I lost to OB. My 2 iron was and mid irons saved me. Bring some KY for the back nine as you will rarely will have a level shot, lots of elevation change.

I have a fairly good memory of the place because it was awesome, very unique design and it'll haunt my nightmares because I worked for that 90.

Hole 1

Long par 5 into a breeze. Keep the ball in play. You will not get there in 2, angle your third shot to the right for the best angle as bunkers occupy left and right.

Hole 2

Do. Not. Use. Driver. Even if you're playing from the tips. I played golds and used my 2-3 irons because it gave me the best angles which is how this course plays. Most holes penalize distance, position is key, especially on this hole. It's short and 215-225 is plenty long enough to go into this hole with a 9 iron or less up the hill. 

Hole 3

Downhill par 3 that always plays into a headwind and will play true to yardage unless you hood it

Hole 4

Fudge this green. This green is 8-9 paces wide and forever long. Another hole you want to keep the driver in the bag for 220-230 at or just left of the sprinkler box in the distance. If the pin is in the middle land it to the front, if the hole is in the back land it in the middle as it slopes severely front middle to back. If you're gonna miss the green right is best.

Hole 5

Uphill par 3 into the wind, front pin is a sucker pin.

Hole 6

Now you can let the big dog eat. Playing gold, it's 230 to clear the bunker on the left. Green slopes back to front so you won't get much roll after

Hole 7

Par 5, aim for right side of the pond in the distance. Shots that land on the green shoot left due to the green sloping towards the water.

Hole 10

Downhill par 4, tee shots need to be right center as there's a tree that blocks you out. Down hill shot guarded by front bunkers.

Hole 11

Dogleg right par 5 you may need to cut the corner if you're long off the tee. Large ridge in the middle where short right goes right and visa versa

Hole 12

Another downhill par 3 that again plays into the wind and it DOES PLAY TO YARDAGE. When in dough wind look at the moss in the trees.

Hole 14

Straight forward par 5, If the pin is in the middle aim left, shots will run off of the slope back to the hole from here.

Hole 17

Another hole you don't need driver on, 225 is plenty long for a wedge in. 

That's all I remember. Pay attention to the grain it has a huge influence on speed. Fairways are great but also fluffy so you won't get the roll you're used to and remember it's the hardest of the 3 courses. Take more pictures than I did.

 

 

 

Nice memory! I can't wait to get out there this weekend!

[Spyglass Tips]

Let us know how it goes guys! I'm playing spyglass on the 31st! And I'd love to get any info I can! You know... Without overthinking it...

[Searching my wedges for 2020]

On 2/3/2020 at 1:23 AM, Monaco said:

Hi there,

 

 

I´m searching for my new wedges in .2020

I play cbx in 50* and 54*, PM in 60*. Irons are the Apex pro.

 

My go-to-wedge around the green, where i nedd different type of shots, is the Callaway PM 19 60*. 

It`s versatile, love the shape if i`m opening the face. But i thing i`ve never had hit one full shot with these... 

I never do this with a 60* wedge. 

 

60*: I will renew this PM 60*!

 

While i never would change my PM, i`m thinking about to replace the CBX`s.

I`m using the 50* and 54* for full shots and partial shots, no open face, less chipping, and for a bit longer greenside bunker shots.

So for that, the shape of the CBX is versatile enough, never had issues. The forgiveness level on these is good.

I think i´m a not to bad ball striker, but in my mind a misshit from 100yards and in is the worst thing, that can happen. Hit from a bad lie a little bit out of the toe with a bladed wedge and land short in a bunker or water hazard...

But i have a little gapping problem.

My Apex Pro PW is carry 143 yards, my CBX 50* 120 yards... (130m vs 110m)

 

So what can i do? Is another wedge better in this perspective?  Bend my wedges? 

 

I have a look on CBX 2 and Glide 3.0. Are there other`s to look at? Gapping, forgivness?

What can you guys say about CBX 2 vs Glide 3.0? 

You might want to have the lofts checked as well. If you have had them for a while and or hit off mats often sometimes the lofts change. Sometimes they aren't correct in the first place. 

I had a similar yardage gap issue between PW and 50* and turns out my 50* was too weak.

[Mizuno M Craft Putters]

I grabbed the type II in blue and love it. Better fit for my stroke and feels great coming off the putter. Currently have the 3 gram weights in and have been rolling it well

[Southwest: CA, NV, UT, AZ, HI]

Sup people!

Finally trying to make the transition from reader to participator! I live in Oakland, CA and have been following MGS for years now. 

I've been playing golf for around 8 years and have gotten as low as 75! That was a magical day.. I typically live in the low 80 range though. 

I'm hoping to learn a lot from you all! Like where, when this covid thing has settled, can one get a good wedge fitting in the bay?? lol

Looking forward to being a bigger part of the MGS community!

 

[Shaft Q&A with Fujikura - We're here to answer your questions!]

I'm curious about graphite iron shafts for players with tour level speeds. Obviously getting fit is the best way to find out what works for any individual, but I'm curious, what would the upsides be outside of maybe weight to stiffness?