[Cobra Connect Five-Pre Challenge Chatter-Testers Announced.]

Congrats gents. Looking forward to some good competition and roasting!

Which team will gain my support? Hmmmmmmmm 

[What's your golf ball for 2021?]

18 minutes ago, MFSOT said:

These two balls seem to be the best fit for my game, want to give them both a good go, curious where you're finding the Snell with the AlignXL, that's a golfballs.com product, correct? I'm only seeing the Snell Sum for sale on there. 

Hmm. I just checked too. Out of stock I’m guessing?  I’ve ordered the MTB-X from them before. 

on snells site they’re stating a delay in manufacturing and a 2 dozen max purchase right now. Could be why we don’t see it on Golfballs.com

[What equipment are you thinking about?]

13 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Yeah, I hear you, really think the DHY in particular is worth a look.  No problem hitting it high, but it can be flighted low when you need it...plenty of built in help but still some workability.

I’ll check it out!  Thanks for the recommendation.  

[MGS X TheGrint Memorial Open! - Winners Announced]

Nice! Looking forward to getting some rounds in for this one!

[What equipment are you thinking about?]

2 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Have you looked at utility irons, or more iron-like clubs like the TM DHY?

I’ve thought about it. Need to hit them. My big issue is I get a lot of benefit from the launch and height of a hybrid so I’m not sure I’d get the same height out of the more iron like profiles. I tend to hit long irons low. 

[What equipment are you thinking about?]

26 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

Coming out of the rough it’s possible that the rough grabbed the club and turned it over causing the hook.

Generally agree with you, but it’s been a pattern even off the tee. 

[What equipment are you thinking about?]

Stilll thinking about Hybrids, or well the Hybrid spot in my bag.  I hit an absolute gem of a second shot after a poor drive on a par 5 on Sunday.  It ended up going 210 with a high draw out of the rough.  The only problem was it drew about 10-15 yards more than I felt like it should have, and nearly missed the left side of the fairway and would have been lost down a 15 foot rock wall.  

A few holes later I was using it off the tee on a short downhill dogleg left, set up down the right side of the fairway to allow for the draw and BOOM!  Blocked it right.  It's not terrible for me, I just feel like there's a better fit out there for consistency.  

I might have to browse eBay later on... what's a guy to do?

[CONTEST: 2021 MyGolfSpy March Mati Madness]

3 hours ago, xOldBenKenobiX said:

I guarantee my play won't disappoint, slices and tops galore, however I am all out for a good walk and have a good time.

Bryan, with you bringing the 6 degrees of Brady to the round, it will be even more fun.

In all seriousness though... Tom Brady did actually take golf lessons at my cousins driving range years ago. I remember seeing him get out of his Lexus to go for a lesson after I hit a bucket. Darkest window tint I’ve ever seen in my life. Definitely not Massachusetts compliant, but I’m sure he never got a ticket for it.   

[CONTEST: 2021 MyGolfSpy March Mati Madness]

4 minutes ago, jddaigneault said:

Oh I’m quite sure it’d be a blast getting a round in with you, ripe with congrats on good shots and plenty of smack talk to keep it light and fun. It’d just be the Sox hat that would keep me understanding the world is not all sunshine and rainbows haha. 

When a man offers to bring the Sam there is only one appropriate response. 
 

You’re in. 

Don't believe him, he's a filthy liar!

He will likely bring these:

 

[Converting to a push cart]

30 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

First of all, that's a great photograph! I love how the Ping bag looks on the cart. How are you liking it so far? 

thanks!  It was a beautiful day out there!  I love the PING bag.  The Traverse really is a perfect compliment to a push cart.  The top is basically flat and leaves plenty of ways you can set your clubs up.  I have mine set up in a woode-esque fashion with the woods down the left.  I like that for the push cart.  On days I know I'll be riding I might move things around to a more traditional cart bag setup.  It's been super stable at home and at the range standing up, so I don't miss the stand legs at all.  Plenty of storage too.  It's sized just right for me.  

 

[CONTEST: 2021 MyGolfSpy March Mati Madness]

24 minutes ago, jddaigneault said:

Anyone else think it’d be amazing to play a round of golf with @xOldBenKenobiXand @sirchunksalot? I feel like everything they post is super positive and supportive. I bet I could play the worst round of my life and walk away feeling like I won the masters. Serious positive vibes coming from those two. I’d probably need @B.Bostonto be the fourth wearing a Red Sox hat to balance out my Qi and keep me grounded in frustrating reality for the day. 

I'm think I'm actually quite fun to golf with... unless your name is @Lacassem so I get that you guys don't see the positive side of me often.   Lucky for you, I typically rock my Cobra hat!  My old sox hat is a fitted one and I don't really wear it anymore.

I have to agree though, @xOldBenKenobiX and @sirchunksalot seem like some great guys to be paired up with.  But if you need me to help level you out and play the role of Wicked Pissah Awsome Boston Golf Guy with a cousin's sistah's friend's brother's aunt who once babysat for Tom Brady's kids.... I'm your guy.  

[Converting to a push cart]

Like @Lacassem I got a push cart during COVID least year. I like to walk when allowed, even when it’s hilly. It’s just such a nice round when you can walk to your shot. 
 

we both have the CaddyTec CaddyLite Ez v8. Got them on Amazon. Worth every penny!
 

I’m (only) 33 and use one. It’s perfectly acceptable. It’s not like you’re using iron covers after all.

[CONTEST: 2021 MyGolfSpy March Mati Madness]

3 hours ago, juspoole said:

My waaay too late post of the putter and pics.  They won't be as good as @mygolfspy Dave but I wanted to share my sincere appreciation to the forum for this cool prize!

She sure is pretty!

hows it feel rolling putts? Think you’ll game it or is it a office putter?

[Shippers BEWARE!]

5 minutes ago, PMookie said:

Both of these were eBay sales... I’m getting screwed 30 days after shipping. 

Woof then that's even worse.  I'm about to ship out iron shafts I'll be double sure to get my receipt now.

[Shippers BEWARE!]

Prices have gotten crazy. I sell a fair amount on eBay and have basically just started not using free shipping, which sucks because everyone likes to see that. Too much variability between locations and carriers. 
 

I make sure to have them scan it in at the store so I have proof of the weight in a receipt if needed. 

[What/How Did You Practice Today?]

8 hours ago, Lacassem said:

More planemate. Focusing on takeaway. While I have improved I was noticing issues right at take away yesterday starting to far inside (less break of wrists though which is good), which in turn effected the rest of my swing. Happy with progress but not happy with progress.....Real conundrum 

 

1 hour ago, sirchunksalot said:

Like @Lacassem, I am working on takeaway as I have noticed I am coming too far inside. Plus, my left miss has been horrible lately so I am also trying to get a better feel of my hand path starting out down instead of going out. So I took my GoPro out to record video and it is amazing how there's such a difference between feel and real. 

As you can see, I'm not quite aligned right to either my target line or the camera. Gotta work on that. Other than that, I can tell I'm still coming back inside, but I am pleased with how the club face looks to be similar to my spine angle. I also noticed my rotation in the swing itself needs a little better work, but I was tired after work and my left foot was sore today so I was being cautious. 

I need to bring the Planemate back out, but since I've restarted SuperSpeed, there's just not enough time after work to balance family time and two different golf practices. 

well boys looks like you weren't the only one's thinking about the takeaway today:

 

 

[What/How Did You Practice Today?]

19 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Today was the start of players irons testing at MGS.  It was 7 iron day for me and ball striking was the best I have had in a  long time.  Was reviewing my data and ball contact was actually centered on the face.  There were a few out toward the toe, but not as bad as I have been seeing lately.  Not sure what I did but I need to repeat whatever it is

 

Sounds like a club-ho anonymous post is coming soon.

in all seriousness I love when I have that ball stroking day that feels effortless. Hopefully you figure out the magic sauce. If you do, please share the recipe!

For my practice today I had an indoor planemate session between calls.  On course Sunday my swing with long clubs was a mess and looking at some of the videos I was coming inside and not using my hips. I guess I was feeling stiff.  I focused on the short pitch motions that use a lot of rotation. 

[How'd you play?]

Played an ok first round yesterday.  I could not get off the tee for my life and was fortunate to only be +5 (41) through the first 9.  My tee troubles caught up to me on the back 9 and I had 3 penalties for needed drops, and probably deserved a few more.  

I won't go blaming any equipment.  My swing was off (felt tight) and I wasn't adjusting to what I was doing.  I managed only 5 fairways and I remember two of those being lucky misses that found the fairway.

But for as bad as I was off the tee I was putting very well.  8 one putts including makes of 16, 21, 24, and 26 feet. 8 two putts to go along with 2 three putts.  One of the three putts was inexcusable even though it was very fast downhill bending first putt.  It was only 6-8 feet to start and rolled that far past the cup.  The second three putt was from a starting distance of 73' so while I would have liked to secure the two putt, I'm not that mad as the first putt was decent, just left me about an 8 footer that I couldn't knock in.

Overall I finished up +14 (86).  It's all good though... my drive on 18 was one that will keep me coming back for more.  278 yards and I missed the fairway by about a foot.  It was easily the best feeling drive I hit all day.  It felt great to get out there on a real course for the first time this spring.  Already looking forward to round two! 

[What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous)]

10 minutes ago, StrokerAce said:

To deliver the ultimate in feel and touch, the putters are entirely CNC milled from a solid block of carbon steel. The milled X-grip face pattern provides unprecedented feel and control on the green and reduces skidding. The responsive, pure feel and feedback of the face design translates to incredible accuracy and touch. In addition, each putter has a hand-rolled leading edge ensuring that each stroke glides smoothly through the ball, even in the longer grass on the fringe.

Plus, the five tour-inspired designs feature a high-toe profile which eliminates the tendency to raise the toe at address, causing putts to go left of the hole. Further enhancing the setup, the Exotics David Glod Tour Series putters feature a True Temper stepless steel shaft that provides a clean appearance at address and a responsive feel.

The SPEEDZONE Big Tour fairway features a larger shape, a stronger loft, forward weighting, and near zero CG to create the best combination of high launch and low spin to deliver extreme distance.

Whoa! Those exotics putters look interesting. I’d give one a roll to see how they feel. But the ER2B isn’t going anywhere in my bag. I rolled In putts of   16, 21, 24, and 26 feet at blissful on Sunday. I just love this distance control I have with that one. 
 

I didnt hit the big tour fairway at my fitting. Are you thinking of having that replace your current fairway or more of a strategic tee club?

[Cheers to 2K!]

Congrats ok 2k!  I always enjoy reading your posts and particularly your build/swing threads.  

Thanks for being an awesome member for the community. Keep up the good work and calf-raises and you'll probably be starting a thread about becoming a scratch golfer soon!

 

[2021 Fantasy Golf]

Another mediocre showing for my team, although I’m thrilled to have gotten 3 wins with only one guy making the cut.  Things get better this week with 6 guys already starting. I’ve got some decisions to make with Koepka and Westwood out.
 

Somehow I’m still hanging on to a playoff spot, and I’m hoping Brooks gets healthy and Rickie starts to play well. 

[Introducing MGS X TheGrint Virtual Tour! - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!]

16 hours ago, Blueberry_Squishie said:

Complete guess here but it would be amusing if the metric was the best score to fewest fairways hit ratio. That way, the "winner" is most in need of a new driver.

I’d be in the running! Hit the driver terrible today but 8 1-putts meant my score doesn’t look as bad. 
 

now I just need the invite to show up again so I can post it. Any word yet @GolfSpy_THV? 

[Home "Improvement"]

12 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

I've got to do mine tomorrow, it's a jungle out there. I'm jealous of how good the grass looks up there, down here it's just a mess of weeds with grass poking up occasionally. 

 

11 minutes ago, tony@CIC said:

Extra fertilizer last fall? 

It looks good because of the extra fertilizer... and by extra fertilizer I’m referring to our dogs!

and it’s the low point of the yard with a relatively high water table, and plenty of afternoon shade.

 

[Home "Improvement"]

Lawn was due to be cut! Amazing how quickly it grows this time of year. 
 

[Introducing MGS X TheGrint Virtual Tour! - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!]

Gonna get a round in just in time to join the fun. Playing my first 18 of the year tomorrow