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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 …. -
“Heads Up” Putting?
MCMSR replied to GolfSpy AFG's topic in Lessons, Drills, Mental Game, and Fitness Tips
Initially, in the late 90’s, experienced this while playing with (& watching) my son’s college golf coach [up at St. Lawrence University (Canton. NY)] who played on the LGPA. Over the years, didn’t do anything with it until a few years ago when related articles appeared in major golf publications — Personal experiences similar to what was reported: immediate, significant improvement on the 4-8-12’ distances; not as effective on the longer distances (in terms of speed control). — So, for last 2-years, have spot-putt the long ones & cup-look the shorter ones which has brought the average putts/round down to 32-33. Try it! And, stick with it! -
Definitely, l'd keep the mid/short irons; the others I can eliminate or work-arohnd
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New England: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT
MCMSR replied to GolfSpy MPR's topic in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)
Over the years, multiple business trips provided opportunities to play in/around the Portland & South Portland areas. I found these to be enjoyable tests with interesting layouts & varied shot-selection options. All 'an easy drive' within 15-30 minutes of downtown Portland proper -- Old Marsh C.C. (Wells). Dunegrass (Old Orchard Beach). Nonesuch (So. Portland). Sable Oaks (So. Portland MARRIOTT). Fox Ridge (Auburn). -
Multiple studies over the years. Consensus indicates benefit/value on short putts. Otherwise, it’s not ‘rocket science’ — Stop agonizing (you’re not a pro); know the basic ‘make’ statistics at various distances (say, 4’-8’-12’) for your handicap. Stop waisting time & aggravating your fellow players. Watch the path of other putts. See the line OR pick the spot. Make your stroke. Accept the results.
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In Massachusetts, Worldwide Golf seems reasonable - Staff will help (not ‘push’) with club selection; the 90-day ‘play-return-credit’ warranty on both new & used clubs is a definite plus.
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Given the nationwide statistics, most players wouldn’t know the difference …
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If not a single-digit, then don’t worry — Just play them.
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2020 may be the year for ‘new clubs’ as 2019 was all medical issues: cardiac work, gi-bowel surgeries & hip replacement in December. Clubs in play based upon course, tee, conditions / all regular flex & midsize grips: Titleist. 915. D-12’ Titleist. 917. 3w16’ & 7w21’ Callaway. X-Hot. 3h19’-4h22’-5h25’-6h28’ Ping. G25/steel-6-7-8-9-W-U (Sw54’, Lw58’) Cleveland. G15-DSG. Sw54’, Lw58’ Odyssey, CB-Tank7, mallet/oversized Rife 2-Bar, mallet/oversized
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New England: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT
MCMSR replied to GolfSpy MPR's topic in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)
Came late to the sport, about 15 years ago. A ‘has been jock’ — played all the sports: football, lacrosse, rugby in college; along with basketball, baseball in high school (some tennis, then racquetball in my 30s). Over the years, a litany of medical issues: multiple shoulder separations & dislocations, bilateral total knee replacements, rotator cuff surgery. And, in the last year: cardiac work; gi-bowel surgeries & a hip replacement ... So, haven’t played since mid-September 2019. GHIN was 12.2 (typically, 80-100 rounds annually). Individuality, self reliance - Never, really appreciated the ‘team’ aspect. Product reviews, possible testing opportunities. No other acknowledged Spies Originally from NY (Long Island); attended Hofstra. Business wise, started in NYC - then transferred to Hawaii, back to NYC, then to Massachusetts in 1978 (divorced & remarried 15 years ago, living in Jefferson/Holden since). Home course is Cyprian Keyes (Boylston) since 2005. Nothing good/bad .... Retired. Golf; ski (instructor); travel with ‘the best wife yet’ (Cozumel, Stowe, NYC, etc). Easy to remember