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    Central Virginia Golf Course Conditions and Updates

    in Golf Courses & Travel

    Posted

    HI,

    I played a Shamble Tournament at Stonehouse in Toano, Virginia on Saturday November 6.  They have struggled with reviews from previous ownership and a poor relaunch with bad greens.  They have installed a "shade tolerant" bermuda grass on the greens.  The greens are much better and just need some seasoning and continued care and they should be even better.  They seem to be investing in the course and amenities.  The course design is interesting and challenging, but very negotiable if you plan your shots.  

    The greens fees seem a bit high, but that is probably good to help keep play at a level that gives the greens time to completely set.  I recommend giving them a try and giving them feedback once you have played.  This course helps create an amazing collection of very different courses in the New Kent and surrounding areas in Virginia.

    Area Courses:  You could plan a golf vacation to rural New Kent, enjoy the wineries and play 6 very different courses.

    Brookwood Golf Club

    The Club at Viniterra

    Royal New Kent

    Brickshire

    Kiskiack

    Stonehouse

     

    Ping G400LST Cracked!!!

    in Golf Clubs

    Posted

    On 1/1/2021 at 12:13 PM, Buffly said:

    What ball do you game? What is your swing speed? What flex shaft do you use?

    Curiosity has me

    What ball do you game? What is your swing speed? What flex shaft do you use?

    I'm curious

    I prefer the Snell MTB Black.  I have tried the Bridgestone Tour BX.  My typical "game" swing speed is about 108-110.  The driver that just cracked sounded and "acted" weird from the first ball.  I am thinking that I just had a "luck of the draw" bad head with that one.  Ping is sending a replacement.

    Ping G400LST Cracked!!!

    in Golf Clubs

    Posted

    On 9/30/2020 at 10:10 AM, JeffJeff said:

    I’ve had the same thing, twice. I have the g400 lst and Ping replaced it last year as I had 3 hairline fractures in the toe. This week I’ve noticed the exact same thing happen the the replacement head so sending it back today.

    I had two G400 LSTs crack and the G410 LST that Ping sent just got a hairline fracture on the toe side of the face.  They have been good about replacing, but it is a bit concerning.

    Nothing feels like a Mizuno

    in Member Reviews

    Posted

    Mizuno T20:  I am really enjoying my MP20s, so I met with my Mizuno fitter (Mulligans in Richmond VA) and we fit me for 3 T20s Satin finish.  Jay (the fitter) took ample time to let me hit multiple wedge configurations using a lie board and fitting tape while hitting outdoors.  We went with S Grind 50/07, M Grind 54/12 and C Grind 59/09 to create diversity in the grinds.  I have a shop, so I can tweak the 54's grind a little if needed, but we did our best to fit based on the prevalent conditions in my home area. I was carrying a 52/56/60 set gapping, so it will be interesting how these work.  I am hitting my MP20s with DG X100s, so we matched them up with DG S400 for shaft weight to help keep the swing weight reasonable (all my clubs are plus 3/4").  

    I will post a "review" when I get them and put them in play.

     

    Nothing feels like a Mizuno

    in Member Reviews

    Posted

    UPDATE:  Mizuno MP20 Performance   After a couple rounds, I "got in the dirt" at the range and made a swing tweak that "unlocked" my MP 20s.  I played two rounds at an old school layout course only using irons, wedges and putter to force me to use all of my new irons.  I am even happier with the MP20s now after putting in the work.  My misses are staying in play and I am flushing a higher percentage of my shots.  I am excited to get out an play them again as soon as possible.  I know these aren't for everyone, but encourage everyone to get fit and find clubs that make you want to get better while helping you enjoy the challenge that is golf.  These clubs are inspiring me to work to play better and I am having a blast in the process.  

    Nothing feels like a Mizuno

    in Member Reviews

    Posted

    Played my Mizuno MP20s for the first time today in a club tournament.  I was trying to be a little "too smooth" on the first 8 holes.  After that I got a rhythm and they feel really good.  I didn't have a good scoring day due to some bad luck and a few mistakes, but I am very happy with how the MP20s performed.  My "over draws" were not there today and missed shots stayed on line.  I am very impressed coming from MP 57s at the tighter dispersion and I am getting the same distance.  

    Nothing feels like a Mizuno

    in Member Reviews

    Posted

    On 5/16/2020 at 12:25 AM, GraceRW said:

    MP20 blades best feeling irons I’ve ever played which deserve the “nothing feels like a Mizuno” tag

    I just got a set of MP20s today.  I hit them on the range and they are in my bag for a tournament tomorrow.  They feel great!  I was playing MP57s that were about 13 or so years old.  I will report back on how they play vs. my old set tomorrow.

    Hybrid Golf Bags..thoughts/reviews?

    in Golf Bags & Carts

    Posted

    Hi,  I like the extra storage a cart bag provides, but many of the ranges/courses I frequent don't have readily accessible bag stands.  I really like having the ability to set my bag down with stand legs.  I have been using the Sun Mountain C130-S bag for a few years and really like it.  

    Who prefers Hybrid Bags?  Maybe we could get a review on them if there are enough of them to review...LOL

    I am getting a new bag to go with new MP20s that are on order and am open to suggestions.

    Sun Mountain C130

    in Golf Bags & Carts

    Posted

    On 5/19/2020 at 10:34 AM, tony@CIC said:

    Any issues with the liners separating the clubs? 

    I have used a C130 Stand bag for the past two years and have no issues with the liners so far.  I really like the bag and it has held up well.  I would try the PING bag if they had a hybrid type bag.

    Mid-Atlantic: NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

    Posted

    1 hour ago, jturner7499 said:

    I did my certification through the NASM golf fitness program just because I was also taking my Certified Personal Trainer certification through them as well, but from what I’ve seen of the two programs they are extremely similar with a lot of the differences being in the wording and references they use.

    Cool.  I will have my trainer check out the NASM program.  Thanks!!

    MGS Forum Badge Catalog

    in Suggestion Box

    Posted

    17 hours ago, GolfSpy MPR said:

    That's impressive; send me a PM with your donation transaction and we'll get that badge right away. As for the others: pick two, and we'll get those up as well!

    I guess, broke 80 and the Hole In One. LOL, mostly want the badges to show I am engaged.  I have been monitoring the main site since 2011 and wanted to do more to support and engage.  Great work by the MGS team!!

    Custom Fitting

    in General Q&A

    Posted

    On 5/8/2020 at 3:33 PM, Larryd3 said:

    Pretty sure Club Champion and TrueSpec are open, at least they are in Florida.  Maybe check their websites and give them a call.

     

    I have a "newbie" question, what does the "Broke 80" mean?  Scored in the 70's? or more than 80 total posts?  Just curious. LOL  You can take credit for me Donating to the site after I saw your DONOR tag.  Only fair to help the cause as a site user.

    Custom Fitting

    in General Q&A

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

    Congrats so you ended up with the MP20 blades?

    Yes.  I went there fully expecting to get the MP 20 MMCs, but I hit the MP 20s better.  The only problem is that I am eager to get them and am playing a Member Member this weekend with visions of the new MP 20s that will be a couple weeks or so arriving...LOL.  Mizuno just reopened last week, so they are catching up on orders.


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