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Shot a personal best of 75. Started out great. Got into a little trouble starting on 5 and repeated on 7 and 8 -low, five feet off the ground pulls with the driver … but went back to the lessons I’ve been taking on Skillest. Paused on the 9th tee and did a couple drills. And bang, back at it.
I’ll let you guess which tee box I realized my course record could be broken… The mental game is the most difficult game within the game.
But I hit a great approach shot into the closing par 5, played at a slope that would funnel the ball to the hole and it came off as planned - leaving just three feet for birdie. Best part, I’d caught up to the grounds crew and they were there to witness and cheer me on.
A very good day.
- ejgaudette, TR1PTIK, Rickp and 11 others
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20 hours ago, DechamBRO said:
Anyone using the rypradar? Is it worth it to have that feedback?
A) my wife got me their radar for Christmas and I used it all winter long. It’s good for speed. It’s not a Mevo or a trackman - just speed. So it’s fine and cheap. At the time my Mevo+ required a ball to be hit and so was useless to me. This did the job. Just make sure you place it correctly.
B) absolutely get the physical assessment done. Sarah has been great to work with. She set me up on a TPI account and customized a set of work outs for me, mixed things up every month. I was honest about how often I could do them - interspaced w my elliptical and yoga practice.
C) I think feedback is super important. So yes to the radar. But I also ingrained some bad habits over the winter just swinging at nothing. My posture got wonky. So when the ground is covered in snow and I get out my rypstick again I have to pay attention to that and to find somewhere I can actually hit a ball once a week or every two weeks. But that is just me.
D) my own experience - if you ever feel like the shaft is sliding in the grip… like you have to tap it back into place - immediately go to your local pro shop and have them regrip it. They’ll get the counter weight thing put into the end. Trust me. If you bought one recently it shouldn’t be a problem. But if you bought it used, or if it’s older, their initial models had a problem w slipping that I know they corrected. They are absolutely great on communication.
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Agree w the above about getting fit. And agree on what looks right to your eye.
Question for you is why do you want to switch?
For me, the generous offset was resulting in a big left that meant I had to compensate for it. My beginners slice was turning into a hook. That wasn’t the best swing or what I wanted to do.
I too was unsure about making the change. Manufactures use language like medium handicapper or for the 0-10 handicapper…. Well I was an 11 wanting to be a 10. So I bought a used set. Discovered I could hit them just fine. Got better. Got fit for new shafts to go in them but kept the heads cause I love the look.
- TR1PTIK, mynerds, Headhammer and 2 others
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11 hours ago, mynerds said:
Can you share a little bit about your camera setup with the Mevo? Do you have any issues with setup/takedown? I currently use the Rapsodo as my launch monitor and really wish I could have a better camera view to go along with the launch stats. I saw that there is support for a multi-camera view with the Mevo+.
I have my iPhone set as the primary camera for the Mevo. It’s attached to an @irange stick I have stuck in the ground for my down the line shots. I have another stick in the ground for face one. I have used both the iPhone and my iPad at the same time w Flightscopes multi cam app. My biggest challenge was not technology, it was getting the iPads camera positioned right. I typically just move my iPhone from one stick to the other. For my Skillest coach’s purposes that’s good enough. But the MultiCam does work slick.
the irange sticks just stay in the ground. I’ve got a metal disc I slipped into the iPhones case and it is grabbed by the big magnet on the stick. Takes zero time once you’ve done the prep work. It just snaps into position. You can see the stick in the ground behind and to the left of the Mevo.
the Mevo has a built in camera but my coach wants the video at hand level down my foot line - so I don’t used the Mevo camera - but its available.
one of the nice things is the manner in which it exports, how much actual time it grabs (I have it set to 3 seconds before impact and 1.5 after) so the files are too bad. Slo no obviously much larger. So in video mode EVERY swing is recorded as raw video. Then you can export it and the app lays the data you want like speed, distance, angles etc over the video. So when I export for my coach she can see the swing and also four or five data blocks
I could use the Mevo camera, the iPhone front camera, the back camera, the back camera in slow motion, the iPad front, rear, you get the idea.
The thing that made the difference in ease of set up was the @iirange sticks. I’ve got them w the spike, but it screws off, and this winter when I go inside I’ll attach the base plate so it can stand on the floor.
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Will need a book if visiting the new Kings Collins course LandMand. Too new for any of the GPS systems out there. And it is very detailed. Lots of advice from the architect. If wondering about the difficulty/hole ranking - they list two for all of the holes - it is based on SE vs NW wind direction You’ll also get a kick out of this - the Black tees are the shortest distance/forward tees and the Red tees the longest back tees. Laughed out loud when I saw that
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Sorry, Princeville. When I played them both a dozen years ago and it was a Princeville and Kauai Lagoons (name has changed) on my quest to play the top 100 public Princeville was higher ranked and to me the standout course. Now, with that name change came a remodel and new greens - so it could be better. But both Top100Golf and Golfweek’s raters have Princeville ranked higher.
That said, it is a drive, and it will be longer/slower than you anticipate because you will only go as fast as the slowest driver in the bottlenecks…. and you are probably the only person anxious to get where you are going.
There is no bad golf in Hawaii. Oh there is better golf. But your in Hawaii…. We go to the Big Island and I always play Hiltons King and Beach courses. Nothing special but I can walk to the course and I’m IN Hawaii…
Here is a list of GolfWeeks top public courses.
You have other options as well. Last thought - why not spend one night on that side of the island? Not sure how long your going to be there (or your finances) but when we have been to different islands I often find one unique get a way for just one night - like a beach front cottage or a tree house. Can only afford to do it for one night but something special for my wife. Just happens to be near a golf course….
Good luck
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9 hours ago, ryan.mzzz said:
If I had to buy a cart today, it would be whatever big max can be fitted with the alphard booster
Alphard makes an adapter for the BigMaxIQ. None of their fold flat versions, which is too bad but I understand why, and how the brackets have to attach to the cart and then clamp onto the eWheels
I’ve got an old BagBoy Quad and it works great w my Alphard eWheels - and I know I’m a broken record here - the biggest challenge w all motorized carts is the weight distribution. Unless you’ve got some big cart bag w a six pack in one of those pockets, all the weight is going to be at the top and back toward the handles. Doesn’t take too much of an incline before they start to tip. Then it doesn’t matter how well the bag is fastened to the cart, the clubs will slide right out as it goes over…. he said sheepishly from past experience….
I complain, but I haven’t changed, just changed habits - slow the cart down and keep a hand on the handle to make sure it stays upright. That’s also why I’d be leery of a follow cart (might tip without you seeing) but I’m anxious to read the gangs experiences. Hope we see some video - tried this in line, tried that in line, etc…
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When I go to a particular range that has two different short game practice areas I always take and use my own balls. I buy a small bucket at the shop - like paying rent for my time - but I use my own. I get some odd looks for other players. A) mine are yellow OnCore Vereox so they stand out, B) I’ve got to go shag them rather than just keep wailing away C) why am I leaving a bucket un-used…. But A) always practice with the ball you intend to use for spin and rollout - and I’m lucky the range balls are white so I can spot mine B) keeps me moving around the different greens so I’m not just hitting the same distance from the same lie, C) some junior golfer always gets a nice surprise…
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Any Spies selected as a volunteer and going to Rome next fall? Anyone just going to be a spectator? Just looking to connect with those that may be going over. This will be my fourth time working as a volunteer.
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13 hours ago, Labsx2 said:
My left hip is scheduled to go under the knife on November 11, exactly two years after I had my right hip replaced. The outpatient surgery was a breeze.
Anterior or posterior? Any restrictions?
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I just played Skybrook. Enjoyed it. It has some interesting holes, was in very good shape. Lots of elevation changes. It’s not like going to Pinehurst, but it’s also not three hours each way…
if you could pull the string I’d say go to Old Town Club in Winston Salem- if you or your pro know someone. That’s place is absolutely amazing. P Maxwell, renovated by Coore Crenshaw. Awesome greens and fantastic routing. Put you’ll need a connection. If not, check out Skybrook just north of town.
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Stripe them N/S one day, then E/W the next!
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The Fried Egg just had an anti-trust lawyer on to discuss the TRO and anti-trust suit. Interesting. Better to have an expert on then just listen to the podcasters opine on what they think or what someone told them.
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My wife and I are binging "Trying" on Apple TV - love the positivity. Need more of that.
We also just started "YellowStone" on Peacock. Its one of those dramas where she says "start another one" as soon as the last one is over.
And on my travels I'm trying to wrap up "Better Call Saul" on AMC.
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I’m a midwesterner where we putt on bent grass greens. I’m headed to North Carolina for the weekend and know I’ll be on Bermuda. For those that regularly play on both do you approach them differently? Do you find a discernible difference in speed? I’ve always heard that Bermuda gets pretty grainy as the day goes on. Just want to be prepared.
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6 hours ago, JerryB said:
This Skillest app is fascinating. Spent some time scrolling through coaches. Never tried filming myself before, it feels awkward. How did you end up with your guy?
I saw someone else on the forum mention my coach - I watched some of her videos and then exchanged some messages with her before signing up. SO many to choose from - look at some of their sample lessons to get a flavor of their style. The coach I went with is specifically about "feel" - trying to find the right feel. If I'd wanted a numbers coach she'd have recommended someone to me. I struggle with understanding how something is supposed to feel so I thought she'd be a good fit and it has been. I get my analysis back, and then she sends me different videos of her showing a particular drill and what I'm supposed to feel. I can't argue with the results - I "feel" I'm improving...
Getting the video I bought an @irange stick - slipped a magnet into my iPhone case and it just snaps right to it. Has a spiked end to push into the ground. Been super easy to use.
I think the whole Skillest app has been good to use.
- JerryB, sirchunksalot and cksurfdude
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My Skillest coach has me trying to get the club shaft higher in my hands, getting me less "squatted". I've got the grip/handle too low which promotes too much of an around the body and not enough vertical. As always too much of anything in any direction can be too much. Trying to find that sweet spot. Been working on posture since we started. For putting its all about my tempo - I'm too "jabie". And while I don't feel it, I absolutely see it on video.
I played 36 on Friday, and Saturday and Sunday at the Prairie Club. I walk the first 18 at dawn, and ride the second round in the afternoon. Too slow my pace down and not run into anyone in front of me I shot some on course videos for her. Everything from driving to approach to putting. Have to admit I was skeptical about skillet, but finding it very worthwhile - this is a perfect example. Shoot some video and get feedback the next day.
Always something to work on...
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Today was a very good day. Best back to back score I’ve ever had at the Prairie Club. Started the day walking the Pines and shot a 79 doubling the 18th (dropped a ball and Player B made birdie). Went out in the afternoon and shot a 77 (got the double in early on 12). Went out in the evening to the Horse course and met some fellow Iowans who I’ve connected w on twitter but met in real life for the first time today. A very good day.
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Yoga, a lot of stretching and I use my theragun. I played thirty six today - walked the morning round and came back to my room, laid on my back w my legs up the wall to stretch the hamstrings and my lower back, did some twists (pull the legs in and rotate until knees on the floor and back still flat), some skandasana yoga stretches, and then the theragun. Was ready to go back out for the second round of the day. At age 55 I’ve got to stretch and do some recovery between rounds. Gone are the days of just grabbing a bite to eat. I’ve been spotted in the locker room laying on the floor w my feet up on the lockers - it’s a great stretch.
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2 hours ago, sirchunksalot said:
Thanks for recommending The Par Train, I've never listened to it, but I'll give it a go.
They’ve been around since 2016, but I just discovered them thanks to @parfore74x I’ve been picking and choosing looking for the mental game and smart strategy. Looks like they have some good interviews too.
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7 hours ago, Prodigal Duffer said:
Appreciate this thread. Have been wanting to start listening to a podcast and this gives me some ideas. If you were to pick one for someone just starting to get into the game, what would you recommend?
It all depends on what you want out of it… what are you looking for?
Improve your own game? I’ve recently gotten into The Sweet Spot w Jon Sherman and Adam Young - especially for the mental side of the game. I also recently got turned onto The Par Train which is pretty good for the toughest four inches…
Like tour coverage? Shotgun Start or No Laying Up
Architecture and history? The Fried Egg
Just good stories - try The Golfers Journal
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I’ll give the Skillest coaching the most credit, but the backyard made the practice and drills possible…
And thanks