Hoganman1

Speaking of Legends in Clermont, do any of you remember Palisades? It closed in late 2015. While it wasn't always in good shape the layout was great. Also, it was right across Lake Minneola from my vacation condo. I think it opened in the mid 90s. It was supposed to be an exclusive private club. The recession changed all that and I think it struggled for most of it's twenty year existence. Anyway, I played it two or three times a year and still miss it. I really wish someone would buy and restore it, but I doubt that's going to happen. The same applies to Sugarloaf Mountain. However, SM only lasted for five or six years and was in the middle of nowhere. Still I'm glad Legends is coming back and really hope they'll be successful.

Thanks so much. We're planning on coming in March. Hopefully, it will be open by then. I really like the course and I've come so close to breaking 80 there several times over the years. I've shot in the seventies on almost every other course in the Clermont area except Sugarloaf Mountain which closed several years ago. In full disclosure, my 77 at Mission Inn El Campeon was when I was in my 40s. I doubt I could do that today even from the senior tees.

I'm pretty sure Musgrove is private. You might be able to get a complimentary round if you call and inquire about memberships. Thinking about Harbour Town reminded me of Wild Dunes Links Course. I haven't played there in a long time but it's very tight. If memory serves me correctly, missing the fairway by a few yards could easily result in a lost ball. Hopefully they've softened it somewhat since the 80s and 90s.

I would have to say Musgrove Mill Golf Club near Clinton SC. I was a non-resident member there in the mid 90s.I was an 8 hdcp on my home course here in Charlotte, but in my three years of playing Musgrove once a month I only broke 80 twice. Back then I played the par 72 6950 yard tees with a rating of 74.4 and a 153 slope. If I played there today I probably wouldn't break 100 even with my 10.8 index.

This course closed a couple of years ago, but I've heard it might re-open. We have a vacation home in Clermont and I've played Legends many times. We haven't been to Florida in a year due to COVID-19. I'm really hoping to go in the Spring and would love to play Legends if it has in fact re-opened. Does anyone on this forum know the status?

Sorry, I didn't realize this ball has been around for years an does not conform to USGA specs. Also, I found an old thread that covers this. My apologies.

Have any of you seniors on the site tried the Master Golf Senior Ball? I just got an email about it as I buy my gloves from them. It says it's really long off the tee (don't they all). My first thought was it's just more marketing hype or it's just another rock that's uncontrollable around the green. I just thought I'd see if anyone has tried it and if's any good.

I see where Annika Sorenstam and Gary Player received the Medal of Freedom yesterday. While they both deserve this honor, I hate that it happened at this time. Inevitably, this will pull them into the political arena. The events of this past week have put an indelible stain on our country. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it was an embarrassment. To see these two legends both of whom are great ambassadors of the game become part of the story is disturbing and sad.

I'm set for 2021 too. I don't think I'll change any clubs either this year. I'll probably go back to playing the Titleist AVX when it gets warm. I'm gaming the Cally Supersoft while it's cold.

I actually like what they've done at Carolina Golf Club. You're right that some of the changes are not "Ross Like". The second hole's forced carry of the tee isn't something Ross would have done in my opinion. However, the rest of the holes play basically the same as before except they're longer. Frankly. I think it's better than my course at MPCC. My son-in-law is a member at CGCC and he and his pals love the course.

I remember both Paradise Valley and Eastwood. I played at Crystal Springs back in the late 70s. It's a shame they're all gone as are Larkhaven and Pawtuckett. We're actually losing many of the newer courses in the area such as Regent Park, Charlotte Golf Links and soon to be gone Ballantyne Resort. The country clubs are still strong, but public courses are giving way to home development. I joined Myers Park back in 1983. It was more affordable back then. Unfortunately, most of the private clubs are very expensive today.

I'll probably look at both. However it may be difficult to find 919s to demo. Our club only offers the current model in demos and fittings. I'm also interested in looking at Hogan irons too. I played them for years as you might have guessed from my screen name. I think they'll send you a couple of clubs to try since they don't sell through retail or pro shops. Anyway, we should get back on topic so as not to hijack this thread.

You're right. I had a problem with the two styles as well. I feel sure when Spring arrives I'll go back to the JPX 850 four, five and six. How do you like your 919s? I'm thinking it may be time to upgrade my irons in the next year or so.

Well, the new set up is working pretty well and there isn't much of a distance gap between my TM M2 six iron and my JPX 850 forged seven iron. I'll stick with this through the Winter. Also, I've been playing a Callaway SuperSoft ball instead of the Pro-V-1. The Cally is a little longer off the tee when it's cold and adjusting to the run out on chips hasn't been that hard. I'm still curious if anyone else plays a split set of irons versus hybrids.

I'm 70 and play two or three times a week. My index is currently 9.5. My driver distance is between 190 and 210. I play a seven iron from around 135 yards. Over the last couple of years I've tried a lot of different balls. I've settled on the Titleist AVX except when it's cold. If the temp is below 60* I play a Callaway SuperSoft. My suggestion would be to do your own test to see which ball works best for you.

Well, I had a little set back that will keep me from playing this week, but hope to be back mid-next week. When I return I'm going to try an experiment with my irons. Instead of switching over the entire set from my Mizuno JPX 850 forged to my Taylormade 2017 M2s I'm just going to change the 4,5 and 6 irons. I may have a gap since the M2s have stronger lofts, but maybe not. I'm hoping this will improve my long iron shots while the weather is cold. I'm still fine playing the 7-GW of the Mizunos. Does anyone else play a split set? I know a lot of people play hybrids for long irons. However, I've never met a hybrid I liked.

Well, it's almost Winter here in NC. I know you guys in the North have no sympathy for us in the South. However, it's time to go to my "Winter Bag". I'm replacing my Mizuno JPX 850 forged irons (4-GW) with my Taylormade 2017 M2 HL irons (4-AW). Since I'm not playing or practicing as much I find the M2s a little easier to play when it's colder. They don't feel as good as the Mizunos, but the stronger lofts help too. I did this last year and it worked fairly well. I'll play the same driver (Ping G400), fairways (Callaway Mavrik Max 3&5) and sand wedge (Cleveland CG15 56*). I'll also go with the Titleist AVX versus the ProV1. It seems to perform better for me when it's cold. As always my trusty Odyssey White Hot Tour putter will stay right where it's been for a decade.

I've been playing the 2018 model and the lack of short game spin is my only complaint. I guess I'll get a dozen of the 2020 AVXs and see how they work. Thanks for the information.

What are the differences, if any; between these two balls?

I bought Callaway Mavrik Max three and five woods about six weeks ago and they've had a huge impact on my game. I'm 70 and I have lost a lot of distance due to age and injury. My new 18* five wood goes about 170 to 175 yards. My 22* Mizuno JPX 850 forged four iron goes about 160 to 165. However, the four flies fairly low. I'm thinking about adding a Callaway Mavrik Max 21* seven wood for a higher trajectory. I know some will say go with a 4 hybrid, but I've tried hybrids for years and they seem produce spectacular hooks a lot of the time.

I played Ben Hogan irons for years. I started with Apex Blades and then moved to Apex Edge Pros. Now I'm playing Mizuno JPX 850s. I am intrigued with these new Hogan clubs. At my age (70)I think the new Edges are what I need. I still play steel shafts, but graphite is probably not far down the road. I'll give the Hogans a look when I decide to change.

OK I started this thread so I guess I need to clarify. I don't have a problem with people who wear flat front pants or flat bill caps. If you like them then wear them. I have tried flat front pants and they are uncomfortable for me. I've never tried a flat bill cap, but my guess is I wouldn't be comfortable in one either. I know the standards of how people dress for golf have dropped over the years. Cargo shorts, untucked shirt tails and flat bill or backward caps are all acceptable at a lot of public tracks. I'm sure it won't be long before private clubs have to loosen up on dress as well. Frankly, I don't care what one wears long as they observe golf etiquette and play in 4 hours or less. However, I'm going to continue to wear pleats, tuck in my collared shirt and curve the bill on my caps.

I still have my old Golfcraft persimmon driver I played decades ago. I was told Golfcraft was a clubmaker that was bought by Titleist in the 70s or 80s. Frankly, I'm afraid to try it today fearing it might be damaged. However, I still remember the feeling of my trusty Golfcraft making solid contact with a balata Titleist.

There are a lot of spoiled rich kids at my club. They don't care because Mommy and Daddy will buy them another dozen.