Mick Close

Welcome to a great community. Hope that you continue to enjoy your golf.

Hi, they are on the shelf and in my pro shop here in Tasmania. I took one out on the range yesterday for a short hit (recovering from an arthroscopy on my medial ligament so not going hard), I was very impressed. Lovely feel and sound and from the limited number of balls I hit it performed really well. I currently am using a Ping i25 because nothing has worked better for me yet but I got a really good feeling about this driver. It was quite windy but the tsi2 that I tried had a very nice penetrating flight. I will be taking it out again next week when I get the all clear on my knee and comparing it against my i25 and also the new Ping 425 which someone else had when I was there hitting but looks sensational.

Got my V3 last week, looks great and very comfortable to wear. Was disappointed to find that my course is not mapped so I have put in a request. Finally got on the course yesterday and hit play, only to find that even though I was standing on the first tee there was "no course within 1 mile". Hopefully the mapping will be done by the next time I get out so I can start getting some stats.and just maybe improve my game.

That is awesome, well done.

Hi, all I am wondering if anyone has done the 20 Minute Distance Fix that Clay Ballard of Top Speed Golf is offering. I am talking about the online version rather than going and doing it in person as it's a bit of a long way over there from here in Tasmania, not even to consider the travel restrictions. The guys gave it a shout out yesterday on No Putts Given in the distance fix session so it is obviously legit, but I am wondering if it will work for me remotely rather than in person. Any opinions and input would be welcome as I would really like to hit it a bit further, as I guess would most of us. Thanks in advance, Mick Close.

Hello again everyone, after Golf Australia recommending all Australian course to close, and therefore my course Seabrook G C closing last night, I have just received another email saying that the Tasmanian Premier (= USA Governor) said that he regarded golf as excellent exercise and therefore as long as people only play in pairs and respect all other social distancing practices golf is fine. This means that my course re opens tomorrow. Unfortunately I go back to work for 7 days as of tomorrow so missed my game this time. I can only hope that the message is the same in a week's time. Not sure what other courses in Tasmania are doing at this point. Hopefully having a game in a week!

Hi all, a quick update on my post a couple of hours ago, I have just received an email saying that Golf Australia has recommended closing all golf courses for a minimum of 4 weeks so there goes that game i was going to have tomorrow. Again keep safe everyone.

Here in Tasmania our courses are all still open to the best of my knowledge. My home course, Seabrook G C, is open with a limit of 2 players per group. You fill in and sign your own card, announcing your score to your playing partner after each hole. Competition payment is card only, no cash. We only have a few carts but as most places a limit of 1 person per cart. Holes still at normal depth but pins removed and holes close to the centre of all greens. Happy and safe play to all.

I like it, seems very helpful.

Bad news for sports fans everywhere. The main thing though is to try and keep everyone safe and healthy if possible, many events cancelled or being held in closed stadiums here in Aus also. Best wishes to everyone and their families, we can only hope that this passes quicker than is currently expected.

Looking like being a fantastic last day. Hoping the Aussie fans keep the pressure on but also keep it nice! There should not be abuse, but nothing wrong with good spirited sledging.

Sounds interesting, I had not heard of it until you mentioned it but I went and looked it up. I could use more speed as I am not very long. Don't know whether I could justify the price along with a new driver which I am considering at the moment. Will be interested to hear from anyone who tests it with before and after speeds.

Congrats on breaking 80, sounds as if you are progressing nicely. Looking forward to more updates when the weather over there allows you back out consistently.

They are all great, tough choice. Well done all of you.

Sensational review, very funny also.

I would take consistent distance every time, but being a 21 handicapper I tend to struggle with the general concept of consistency!

Great comp. Tie break score-17

Excellent review, I had not actually heard of the No1 grips but I would certainly consider getting them after reading this. I will be interested in how they perform in the wet, so please keep the information coming.

Andrew Putnam -16

Had a bit of a day out today, will really help with my aim to get to 18 before the year end. Had the 1 wipe but overall really good for me. The new ping i210's are starting to feel very nice and I am getting better at selecting the correct club.

Have just received the first set of new irons I have ever owned, have always had second hand gear before. I bought the Ping i210 irons 4 through U. Got them with Dynamic Gold s flex. Had one round so far and managed 34 points so not too bad, need to work out the yardages as these have a more traditional loft than my old Shark irons and I found a couple of shots that I thought I struck well came up a little short of what I expected. Love the look and feel of these irons so looking forward to hopefully getting my handicap down. Am aiming for 18 by years end!

Tier 5 Andrew Putnam Winning score -5

Hard to get to see much of it here in Tasmania but really enjoying the highlights.

Congrats to all of the place getters and well done to everyone in the top 10, it was great fun to try and work out where your selections were and another great comp. Thanks to MyGolfSpy and Wilson. Looking forward to the Open.

Tier 5 - Max Homa Winning score - -7