LeftyHawk

I received the Arccos sensors when I purchased my G410 clubs last summer. Never got around to using them. Being a pencil, paper and rangefinder guy I know I'll never use them. They have never been installed on my clubs. Still new in package. 13 club sensors and 1 putter sensor $100.00 shipped to your door in the lower 48. Chris

Interesting topic. I can honestly say I've really never giver a thought as to where things were made, I was always looking at what was the best for my game. With this virus thing going on it may be time to do some research.....When looking for new clubs last year I did go with Ping due to the fact that they're in Arizona and their customer service is excellent. Chris

Played my first round yesterday. Walked 18, big mistake, I've walked 9 many times in the past years, yesterday after 9 I was feeling pretty froggy !!! so went on to do 18. You know, my mind thinks I'm still 20, but my body has the last laugh, at 60 walking ,18 with a less than optimal lower back, equates to a very bad idea.....still, better than stuck at home or work!!!! Chris

I used a range finder for years and was comfortable with it on the course. A couple of years age I really got to wonder if I was missing out not switching to a GPS. I got one of those that showed you an over view of the hole, would zoom in on the green when with in a specific distance. I have also tried one of those little GPS units that give you front, middle and back of the green. I used them both for 1 season and left the range finder to home. For me the GPS units were more of a hassle for me than the range finder. The small GPS giving me front, middle and back was just to general, especially on large greens. The one with the over view of the entire hole was giving me the same info I could get from my range finder, the only issue was connecting with the satellite at times when it was cloudy out. Not to mention if you forget to charge it before going to the course, My rangefinder can go an entire season on one battery. So I'm back to my range finder exclusively, I can shot a distance just as fast as someone looking at a GPS unit and feel more confidence when shooting at the pin knowing exactly the distance to the pin itself. I also keep track of the yardage markers (200, 150, 100 and such) located on the course and really only pull out the range finder when going at the pin, even inside 100 yards. I know I can shoot a distance under 5 seconds, and feel confident in that reading. I would agree that at times there are those who feel it necessary to shoot the distance multiple times or shoot distances at multiple objects, that can be frustrating when trying to maintain a pace of play. For par 3's I don't step up on the tee box to shoot the distance, that takes too much time as far as I'm concerned, I shoot it from my bag either on the cart or from the pull cart these days. That gets me a distance I can work with. Chris

I actually sought out an instructor last year and this first question was my #1, what I wanted from a coach. I actually interviewed the prospects because I wanted to know where their head was concerning teaching golf, what their philosophies were and how they approach a new student. I actually found 1 person that fit my requirements, I wasn't concerned with age or gender when I sought out an instructor, I was more concerned with what I could learn from this person and would they "listen" to me! I found that in the coach I decided to take lessons from. The only way to know the answer to #2 is after the first lesson. After my first lesson I went and played a round at my home course, league night of all things. To my surprise and ego boost the par 5 on the front confirmed I had made the right choice on a coach. A par 5, 550 yards. My 3rd shot, following her instruction from the day before, I planted the shot 6 inches from the pin!!! Tap in birdie! I've noticed improvement in my irons from only 1 lesson. She suggested a few changes in my swing, we talked through everything so we were both on the same page before making any changes. Unfortunately the winter weather moved in and ended the season. The only thing that would have been nice is to play a par 3, 4 and 5 with the coach after the lesson to reinforce and confirm the things covered in the lesson. If not the same day maybe the next day or next lesson, kinda like a playing lesson. As for me I can't wait to get back with her to review last years iron progress and to make further progress on my game. Chris

I would agree with your buddy, more rotation and follow thru will equate to more club head speed which equates to more distance. Great job, keep it up !!! Chris

Michigan is open for golf.....My honey do list just got cut short..... Chris

I saw parts of their previous meeting, quite boring... These guys were about like watching cement set. I have been watching the old Shell's wonderful world of golf on YouTube, some great match ups from days gone by. Chris

Just read These 3 books. Nice golf stories, although the 3rd one (St.Andrews) spent a few chapters too many on back ground stuff. Overall nice reading and pretty good understanding of Golf. Chris

Majored in Music in college (Sax), from there was a Musician in the Navy, lead Alto for the Navy show band Anchormen years ago....After that did studio work around Chicago then down to Florida, Disney musician for a number if years then went on to picking Banjo at a number of country places and jam sessions. I still have a Banjo, don't pick it much anymore. takes away from golf!!! Chris

Here in Michigan the courses are closed for the foreseeable future, the golfers here are not happy because of the way the governor handled it. And at this point it doesn't look good for us... I am hoping for June, but that may be a pipe dream.... Chris

You're a lucky person, here in Michigan, even though the weather is cooperating the courses are closed per the Governor. Hopefully we'll be open by the end of the month... Enjoy!!!! Chris

Very Interesting, I've read quite a few books about Mr. Hogan, still things I didn't know. Thanks for sharing. Chris

Found this... https://golftips.golfweek.com/magic-move-golf-swing-1984.html Actually makes a lot of sense. From everything I've read and studied on Snead and Hogan the article explains it pretty good. Chris

Absolutely !!!!

As I sit here I can't help but be a little miffed. I understand the whole stay at home thing with this pandemic, it's some serious s**t. But with spring coming on and with the work I've done on my game, my clubs over the past 5 years I was really looking forward to a stellar season. I know there's courses in other states open, but I just can't justify traveling during this time for a round of golf. I've spent countless hours reading and trying to understanding my swing mechanics and how it relates to my clubs and their performance. Ball contact, ball flight, Loft, lie, grips, the list could go on. Not that I'm ready for the tour or anything, it's just I was really looking forward to getting even with Mr. Par. Slugging balls into a net is only so good for so long. As I have more days behind me than I have in front I was really looking forward to this season. Well, with any kind of luck we may get in a month or two before old man winter returns. Thanks for letting me rant........ Chris

Something for a smile in the middle of this... Chris

He's good, a unique voice, guitar playing a little sloppy at times, but I will say he's better on that guitar than I am. I'm a banjo picker...you know.. banjo...like a guitar only cooler..... Chris

Very true !!!!!!!!!! Chris

Yep, officially an "grumpy"old fart. Just think, in 24 years I'll be 21, legal drinking age!!! Now there's something to celebrate. Actually though, I flew to North Carolina with my wife for a short winter get away, got in a round at Pine Knolls near Kernersville NC. Sunny and 63, perfect day. Chris

Thanks all, I'm a big 15 years old today.... well, 15 actual birthdays that is..

I feel your pain. My remedy is a combination of those you mention plus. Prior to this year I would, after the courses closed, I would hit the range, they also have an "indoor" range which resembles an indoor batting cage with a really high celling. But that closed this year. So I try to get to Top Golf at least once a month just to beat balls, work on chipping and putting in my basement. And if I'm lucky I can squeeze in a couple of golf trips to warmer places during the winter. But I'm usally the first one on the course as soon as they open in the spring and the last one out there in the fall. Chris

Excellent Idea. Keep on your current path and you you'll be pleased with where it takes you. Good luck !!!! Chris

For what it's worth I had a set of cast irons I wanted to get bent 2 degrees up. Took them to a notable club guy here, he told me that there's a strong possibility that the clubs could snap while trying to bend them. I told him to give it a try and if it broke, oh well, I wanted new sticks anyhow. He tried and he got a few up 1 degree before they started making craking noises, at which point he stopped not wanting to break the irons. So I ended up just trading them in on a set of irons at the lie angle I needed, much easier that way. Chris

I honestly believe that you need to find out what clubs work best for you and your game. I would offer that you get to a place that has some kind of launch monitor and get yardages for the clubs then set up you gapping based on the numbers. Another way is to, through playing the course, find the set up that fits you and your game. There is no right answer to this question. No wrong answer either. Being that your in Canada finding an indoor sim would be a litter easier I suspect. Enjoy the new sticks, nothing better than new stuff !!!! Chris