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About MCMSR
- Birthday 07/08/1949
Profile Information
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Gender
Male
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Location
JEFFERSON, MA
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Interests
Golf, Ski/PSIA Instructor (Alpine, Children's Specialist)
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Player Profile
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Age
60 and over
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Swing Speed
90 mph or less
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Handicap
10.4
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Frequency of Play/Practice
Multiple times per week
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Player Type
Casual
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Biggest Strength
Putting
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Biggest Weakness
Approach
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Fitted for Clubs
Yes
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MCMSR's Achievements
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At my previous course (Cyprian Keyes / Boylston, MA), almost every hole is/was a challenge — Narrow fairways, uneven lies & visual tricks. On the Championship course, it was #4 (par5, 500/488/429yd): narrow fairway (extremely, sloped left side mostly unplayable due to rocks, trees, vegetation / lateral hazard, total right side); narrow throat, over wetland at 175yd approach; long, narrow green with multiple bail-out bunkers on right. Now, at Quail Hollow G&CC / Oakham, MA), it’s #18 (par4, 329/295/270yd): blind tee-shot to elevated fairway; approach must clear all-around wetlands to small, island-like green with extreme undulations (possible low, left side bail-out; but overhanging tree blocks most shots) — On approach: Take extra-club, go long & make the up/down.
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No music. Period. Engage with your partner(s). Appreciate your surroundings.
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As a ‘has been jock’ with a litany of conditions (cardiac, both feet & shoulders, replacement of 1-hip, both knees) and going on age 75, walking stopped years ago. Still appreciate being out/about with the ‘birds, bees & sycamore trees.’
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Perspiration /sweat not an issue, so unless it’s cold/raining, never wear a glove. Using midsize, less tapered grips (redone every year).
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How long do you play a ball before retiring it?
MCMSR replied to aguybadatgolf's topic in General Equipment Talk
No specific ball allegiance. In play until ‘non useable’ … cut, damaged, lost, scuffed, etc. -
Anyone completely ditched fairway woods in their bags?
MCMSR replied to jbsap's topic in General Q&A
Removed the #4/#5 hybrids as gapping issue; replaced with … Callaway, Heavenwood-21’. Higher launching, better distance. -
If bifurcation means there would be 2-classes of balls (a standard offering for the amateur/recreational player & a restricted distance ball of some sort for the professional tours) — I’m totally in favor! Then, regardless of the ball, player differentiation (age, equipment, fitness, skills, strategies) shall be the determining factors — Just as it is today.
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It’s 4-irons (6-7-8-9) … 4-wedges (Pw/42, Aw/47, 50’ & 54’). Need/want to address the distance/gapping issues which have developed with fairway & hybrids ….
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Anyone completely ditched fairway woods in their bags?
MCMSR replied to jbsap's topic in General Q&A
Currently, carry the 3w (tee-shots only) — Using 4-5x/ round, on shorter par-4/5s. Otherwise, driver then 4/5h from fairways/rough. Years ago, carried 3-5-7w; swing changed & much better/ consistent results with the hybrids. -
Thanks much … Self-gifted a fitting at ‘Joe & Leigh’s (Easton, MA)’ — ended up with Ping.G430 (3w), TaylorMade Stealth 2HD (3h,5h) & Cleveland CBX.ZipCore (50’, 54’). Going back to refit for irons (replace Cobra.T-Rail) …
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Recently, full-bag fitting at Joe & Leigh's (Easton, MA). Due to timing restrictions, completed over 2-days (about 1.25hrs each). Day-1 [Driver+Woods] with Darren; Day-2 [Hybrids+Irons+Wedges] with Keith. Easy-going, no pressure experience. Recommendations based on the numbers: no change on the Driver; added the Ping fairway, G430. Light.15'Flat; added the TaylorMade hybrids, StealthHD. Regular. 20'+27'; removed poor/under-performing clubs (hybrid, wedges) from the Iron-Hybrid set but no change to the 5-6-7-8-9-PW; added the Cleveland wedges, CBX-Zipcore. 50'+ 54'; and no change on the putter. On the course, over 3-rounds, better than expected/projected results in terms of accuracy & distance ... Definitely, worth the time, effort & cost!
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PXG in Framingham is a ‘sexy’ place — Book your fitting with Brian Fitzgibbons (formerly, Director of Instruction at Cyprian Keyes).
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Last full fitting was in 2013 at SPARGO, by Tom. As I’ve aged, it has been all self-evaluations to chase distance. Anyone with personal experience at JOE & LEIGH’S? Or, any other reputable fitter?
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Which Club In Your Bag Do You Rarely Use?
MCMSR replied to KC Golf's topic in General Equipment Talk
Unless I'm in a greenside bunker (infrequent, given home-course layout & typical shot patterns), it is the Lw/60'. Then, depending on tee selection &/or course conditions, it is the Driver (if forward) or the 3w (if back, wet). -
Are you over-thinking the game?
MCMSR replied to fixyurdivot's topic in Lessons, Drills, Mental Game, and Fitness Tips
Several years ago I stopped thinking/worrying about the process & results. Instead, it became: ‘Swing the club, hit the ball, find it — Do it again.’ As scores dropped, it became more enjoyable. Still keep the stats which reveal what I actually need to improve rather than what I assumed/thought was important. Using the LSW shot analysis & recommendations have been made the day-to-day that much easier ….