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Bob Jerabek

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    What's the worst weather you've ever played in?

    in The 19th Hole

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    It was a buddies trip to Ireland and the course was Ballybunion. We started off in a drizzle, by the fifth hole it was raining pretty hard, then the wonderful wind started to blow.  Now the rain started coming down in sheets and it was blowing sideways, the temperature started to drop into the 40’s.  Couldn’t use an umbrella the wind was too strong.  The caddy thought we should quit, but man this was Ballybunion. So play on.

    What brand do you game?

    in Golf Clubs

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    My current irons are the Callaway Apex Pro 19.  Waiting for the new Mizuno’s to come out in 24.  Going back to an old favorite.

    This post started me thinking of all the different irons I have played over the years.  My first set were Spaulding Bobby Jones irons. I have played Ben Hogan, Macgregors, Wilson Staff, Tommy Armour, Ping Eye 2, Callaway,Titliest, and Mizuno.  
    I played the old Cleveland 588 wedge for probably 10 years until they finally ruined the design, now I am a Vokey guy.

    Oh by the way my golf goes back over 63 years.

    What benefits do you find of joining a golf club?

    in General Q&A

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    I joined a private club 16 years ago and never regret it.  Yes it is a little expensive, but if you’re playing courses for say $50-$100 it really isn’t that expensive.  The key is finding the right mix of people, they are what really make a club.

     I was asked by a member to play with him and a group of guys about 20 in all.  Besides being a great course and I played pretty well, the real selling point was their was no pretense of who you were, after the round we went up to the Members Bar and every single guy in the group came up to me shook my hand and said they hoped I would join the club. What a great welcome. It didn’t take long and I started playin in 3 different groups Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

    There is a range with a short game practice area, 2 swimming pools, a great gym, and the clubhouse.  All add value to my experience.

    Cleaning Club Grips

    in General Q&A

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    I have been using  soapy water with brush and wipe with towel, let dry for about 20 minutes and they are good as new. I don’t think using sandpaper on grips is a good idea, it will wear a grip out pretty fast.

     It does pain me when I see people just toss their clubs on the ground, the dirt they pick up adds to slick grips. These guys will only change grips when they get new clubs about every 6-7 years.

     

     

     

     

     

    Pre-Round Preparation

    in Lessons, Drills, Mental Game, and Fitness Tips

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    I start getting ready about 2 hours prior to my round.  Get dressed, then get something to eat and start drinking water.  I will go kiss the wife and she tells me to play well and have fun. Then off to the course I go, it is about 15 minute drive.  I will have about 50 minutes to tee time.  Go to the locker room and change into golf shoes, after that I will stop in the pro shop bs withe assistant pros then head on out. Straight to the putting green, roll some 3-5 footers then do a little lag putting.  30 minutes prior to my round I go to the range.  Loosen up and work on rhythm ,  starting with a sand wedge, pitching wedge, 8 iron, 6 iron, a couple of fairway woods, finish with the driver. Over to the chipping area and hit several different shots.  Now it is tee time and I am ready to go.

    Southeast: KY, TN, NC, SC, AL, GA, FL

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

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    I go by NCBOB, I live in Hampstead NC just north of Wilmington. I have played for over Sixty years.  Recent back surgery has sent my handicap soaring, currently 11,  the lowest I have been is a +2 and played a lot of competitive golf.  
    Driver titleist 917 D2 9.5

    3wood Callaway Rogue 16.5

    Hybrids 18+22* Titleist

    Irons Callaway Apex pro dot 5 through P

    Wedges Callaway 50* and 56 (bent to 55*) and Vokey 58*

    Putter Cameron Select Newport 2

     

     


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