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2 minutes ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:So while I fully realize it is no longer even close to the morning, I'm still posting here today!
Been a busy start to the day and about two hours ago my day got a WHOLE LOT BETTER! As I posted yesterday, I won a giveaway during Masters week for some amazing headcovers from CMC. I won those by making the correct selection of Scottie at -11, and then a random draw from those who had the same. I also won a giveaway from a small Lefties golf page for a hat and a glove, and just found out today that I won a COBRA Darkspeed Season Opener Edition Driver! I was one of three individuals to again pick Scottie at -11. Three golf balls were put into a bag with our names written on them and mine was pulled. To say I am ecstatic is an understatement! It's going to be such a good looking club that I think I'll have a hard time playing it, but that line of drivers has been so dang good that I'm going to have no choice but to give it a whirl.
What a day!
Well that is a streak right there! Time for a lottery ticket too!
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First round with the lighter shaft last week was a great find. Was able to control the ball better, less curve once I got in a groove and if anything was moving the ball more right to left than fading it like I normally do. I am loving that change so far. I hope this continues and the swing speed picks up as confidence and the season gets going. Was a cool windy day to start but should be warmer the next time I play.
Love all the experimentation that goes on in this thread and the sharing of the results.
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2 hours ago, GolfSpy MPR said:
It was shockingly dull, except for the outcome (not going to spoil it).
I think I'm glad they didn't risk having announcers: that may have worked, but the odds are it would have been astonishingly cringey.
My thought: Erik Anders Lang and Kyle Berkshire both used to produce course vlogs in which that would narrate the holes via voiceover in postproduction. I get that even the "entertainers" in this tournament were massively unlikely to be chatty during the round, given the stakes and opportunity in front of them. But have them watch the round a week later and capture their thoughts then, and weave that audio in. Someone on Twitter also suggested what NLU does with their Film Room series, which makes sense.
The issue is that YouTube golf is awesome because it doesn't operates under the real-time constraints of broadcasting live golf. It was a weird decision to bring in a bunch of YouTube golfers (with their audiences) and then offer a product much more reminiscent of live golf (without any of the interesting features).
I agree that you would think given all the time they had that you would want to tighten things up and do more like a voice over with player commentary throughout, and those overall commentators just setting the scene and context as it relates to players across the course.
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11 minutes ago, chisag said:
... Amen, just impossible to predict how someone will react to situations and speed they have never seen. The biggest deterrent is as a QB you make certain throws in high school/college but you can't make those same throws in the NFL because defenses are so much more disguised and DB's are so insanely talented. Even playing at the highest level like the SEC, you don't face many NFL caliber DB's. But once those routine passes start getting picked, many hesitate and that is death in the NFL for a QB. The great ones still throw a ton of picks their rookie year without hesitation and learn from it. Peyton Manning throw 28 picks his rookie year and 15 his second season. But far too many 2nd guess themselves and hesitate for that split second (which is understandable) and that is the start of their demise.
... The one thing to remember is Allen was not very accurate in college, and other than a few games where he pressed because he didn't have an Oline to protect him and usually playing from behind, Maye was very accurate. In fact I consider accuracy his strength at all three levels, long/mid/short. So while all 6 of them have a Bust chance, I think Williams and Maye have more of a franchise QB chance than bust. Especially Williams that is sliding into a rare situation for a rookie chosen 1st. 2 Pro Bowl WR's, a reliable TE, a solid Oline with good RB's and a great defense. Usually they have to play on a team rebuilding so Williams is very lucky.7 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:I don't pretend to be a draft expert or a Maye expert, even though I live in NC, but draft analysts have said Maye has some bad habits he'll have to break, including hanging onto the ball too long and being too slow in going through his reads. Even with a rocket, accurate arm he could flop if he doesn't fix those issues.
They all need work I mean maybe minus Andrew Luck in recent memory and yes there is a huge difference between college open and NFL open which is why accuracy is so important. I do agree though that Chicago seems to have a decent team around the QB unfortunately it is Chicago so you never know what might go wrong.
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2 hours ago, GolfSpy AFG said:
Right, I used version 1 and it was on Trainerize.
During our introductory call Mike shared that he consistently got feedback that a less-than-great user experience with that app was a constant point of feedback he received, and he was frustrated because he didn't really have any control over that. Consequently, @Fit_For_Golf2.0 is entirely his and developed from the ground up.
That's some hard work to get that done and I am sure it payed off. I also look forward to seeing how it looks. The old app seemed pretty decent to me when using it so if it is improved it must be really nice now.
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2 minutes ago, chisag said:
... Unlike high school and college, there is only one position you absolutely must get right in the NFL. Quarterback. It is why we see so many first round busts because it is worth taking the chance. It should be clear when a franchise QB goes down to injury the teams wins go down precipitously.
... While admittedly there is no such thing as a Can't Miss I am gonna say Drake Maye is a Can't Miss prospect. Pats should thank their lucky stars Kingsbury wants Daniels a duel threat QB, which of course are prone to injury in the NFL. A Big Boy like Allen can take the punishment if he is smart about running but a smaller frame like Daniels will more than likely miss some games. I love Maye's size and he has plenty of speed to run if absolutely necessary, which in my opinion is the best case scenario for the NFL. Pass first, even when breaking out of the pocket and looking to throw til they cross the line but having the athleticism to avoid direct hits and enough speed to gain yards before sliding or getting out of bounds. Mahomes is a great example.I agree Maye is plenty athletic and ran more than you might expect in college. I want the Mahomes style run like you said too. Only when necessary and usually as a back breaking third down pick up when the defense just loses track of space. Still think if Maye is like Allen there is strong bust chance, Allen's first couple years he looked rough before rounding into form but it could have gone the wrong way. Sad truth for the Pats is the odds are 1 maybe 2 out of these six QBs will be good/starters in the league. As with every year a lot of predictions will be wrong, such is talent evaluation.
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Loving the results so far. As someone who moved from the Mizuno HMP to Edel SMS Pro after a test last year. How is forgiveness going for everyone?
I found that there is for sure a bit more penalty for my toe strikes with the Edels but it was not by much and I think the weight towards the toe I could move helped.
It looks like the Haywoods have a longer blade length than many CBs or MBs has that helped in the forgiveness department?
Keep up the hard work!
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Love to hear that things are getting rolling and that the fittings were in for folks. As a tester of the Epic Max LS a few years ago now it is always interesting to see where the next generations go
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2 minutes ago, pete1276 said:
I just picked up these beauties from my fitter. Can't wait to play with them later today!
Those look great hope they work well for you too!
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4 minutes ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:
It truly is incredible, and goes to show why the greatest to play their respective positions in sport are so dominant for so long. It's just like Aaron Rodgers working on his footwork with Tom Clements in Green Bay to get it down to near perfection.
It would be so cool to watch some of these guys train in person just to witness the intensity and attention to detail. One of my former high school athletes, Sam Hauser, when I was working as a sports performance coach in Stevens Point is now a regular rotation player for the Boston Celtics. I'm not saying this to compare him to some of the greatest to ever do it, but every single movement and repetition he performed was with 100% focus and intent. There was no detail too small and there was nothing we overlooked when working together. It was special getting to work with someone that focused at the high school level.
Reminds me of when Brian Scalabrini was the 12th man for the Celtics and everyone said how bad he was and then he did a series were he played the local Y type players and just absolutely destroyed them. Even the end bench players in pro sports are likely the best athlete you would ever meet.
I have a friend down at UNC for his masters in athletic training and he is working with the soccer team and he said the level of training and performance for that team is crazy to watch. And most of those players will never see a professional field. It is a level of physical fitness which I do not recognize.
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2 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:
That one I can answer. ACHA is club hockey; my school (Arkansas) has a hockey club that is quite successful at that level, and the kids who play on it pay for the privilege and do fundraisers to cover travel expenses, etc. The NCAA schools are varsity, where the hockey program is officially sponsored by the school, and the players may have hockey scholarships. Some schools (I know that Michigan is in this category) have both varsity hockey and a hockey club, but Arkansas does not.
Learn something new everyday, thanks for sharing.
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5 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:
Good Wednesday
Morning Spies!
No golf today, Last night 1am airport run to pick up niece up duty, couldn't get to sleep until 3am, too old to wake up for the 7am tee time
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@CSiders12 very sorry for your family's loss!
Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time!
Working from home today, pouring 2nd cup of much-needed espresso. Was looking to play a lot of golf while wife was away, but it's not happening, that's ok though, waiting for new irons & wedges to arrive.
@ejgaudette great job on the drawing! Your drawing is inspiring!Have a Great Day Everyone! Hit'em straight
Thank you for the kind word. I feel I could clean things up a bit but that is always the way
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8 minutes ago, Northern Monkey said:
@Josh Parker Football is the correct terminology for soccer
Although hockey over here is what I’m guessing you call field hockey 
. Your “hockey” is ice hockey
We are going to ignore all this nuance thank you very much
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14 minutes ago, Wheelieb said:
College hockey is a weird one to bring up. you have less than 200 schools that are governed by the NCAA, but you have over 400 that are not and are a part of the ACHA. It makes no sense to me why not all colleges are governed by the same institution, but I also don't make the money to make those decisions.
Right to the point where there really is not a DII in college hockey, three is one 10 team conference, so whoever wins the conference can technically say they are DII champs.
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2 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:
I guess I'm one of the odd ones that never had a team in any sport. I respect the game of different players but dont have a favorite team.
Nothing wrong with that. Personally, McDavid right now is my favorite player to watch. The skill is just insane.
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8 minutes ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:Good morning everyone.
Do you know what day it is. Don’t say Hump Day. No.it’s opening up the pool day. Pull off the cover and power wash it and let dry before storing it. Then starting up the pumps, vacuum and get the chemicals going.
Sunny and getting close to 80* today. Perfect weather.Meanwhile in NH it is predicted to have lows of 26 and 25 the next two mornings. Plenty warm by afternoon but frosty starts
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2 minutes ago, Shrek74 said:
I'm just really interested in what trades happen on day 1. Who goes up for a QB and who trades down. It's going to be a lot of fun to watch.
There are so many QBs this year that could go in the first round so it could be a wild round for sure with teams moving all over the place.
3 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:Haha. What can I say.... soccer, hockey, golf.
Makes for a lot of fun messing with the buddies. They have their teams and I pick whoever I feel like and mess with them. Ha
Soccer was never my sport, but I like the other two. Though hockey makes a bit more sense up here in NH. I went to a hockey camp with a kid from Texas who was a very good player. Not to get off track but does this make you a Stars fan?
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21 minutes ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:
The sports science world anymore is absolutely incredible with how technology has been incorporated into training both for specific sport movement patterns as well as weight room efficiency. I love all this stuff, primarily because it is in my field of scope with work. Just amazing what some of these professionals can do with athletes already at an extremely high level and find ways to make them even more efficient.
The throwing coaches and changes are insane and it is so true that even the best are working to get a little better. I remember Brady in the past working with Tom House on his throwing and at the time they were talking about how to get him to be 1% better maybe less.
Its that adage about finding a bunch of tiny spots where you can get 1% better and how at the top level that can make so much of a difference where everyone is so close to maxed out on performance.
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1 hour ago, Preeway said:
All 32 teams take turns picking kids who have finished playing college football and want to go pro. Football doesn't have younger teams like all the Euro teams do for soccer. They refill their rosters each year by drafting kids from all the colleges and College football serves as the developmental league of sorts for the pros. All the pro sports in the US, basketball, hockey, baseball, do it this way.
Not sure which system is better. Trying to predict the talent of 12 years olds that you are trying to develop and the kids moving around between the lower age teams. Or somehow having our education institutions filling the role of developmental league for many sports. Hockey still have a number of players in Canada and abroad that skip, though some get drafted at 18 and then still get to go to college for a few years before entering the pro leagues which is also pretty wild.
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Pats have big decisions to make and I am terrified of them all. @GolfSpy_KFT we are hearing all the same things but I am fairly confident no matter who we take next year will be rough again and if we get very lucky maybe in year 2 if we get the QB in this draft things will move in the right direction.
DeJean seems like a dynamic player that would be a good fit given Green Bay's needs.
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4 minutes ago, Kenny B said:@CSiders12 Sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers are with you and your family.
Good Morning everyone!! Should be another sunny mid-70’s day… and no that’s not my golf score!
Play yesterday was atrocious; worst of the year for me; I even quit keeping score and started hitting multiple shots trying to figure out what was wrong. Still sore; probably tired. Resting for a few days getting ready for weekend play.
Hadn’t seen this on the course before...
There are 4-5 places on the course where he will have to walk his bike up hills from green to tee and just getting back to the cart path.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday!
I love this, he just needs a fat tire bike those are great for soft conditions. Our closest course is bike-able and I have thought about biking there but need the club contraption like that.
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That looks great and like a fun project. Can't wait to see future work.
The Good Morning Thread
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Good morning all!
Cold morning right now at about 26 F so a nice strong frost this morning. Feels a bit late for it, but hopefully the next couple mornings get some of the bugs and keeps them at bay a bit longer.
Yesterday some small silicon oven mitts that just cover the fingers. Our 2 year old absolutely loved them and kept them on for almost and hour pretending they were puppets or that she had claws. It was hilarious.
Have a great Thursday everyone!