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Male
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Location
Duxbury, MA
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Interests
Golfing, watching golf, hockey, military history, bourbon, cigars
Player Profile
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Age
50-59
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Swing Speed
91-100 mph
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Handicap
7.5
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Frequency of Play/Practice
Multiple times per week
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Player Type
Competitive
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Biggest Strength
Short Game
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Spring & summer weekdays, I try to hit the range by 4:30 and tee off by 5-5:15. In the fall, I skip the range and try to tee off as soon as possible - chasing daylight with twilight fall golf. I also play afternoons on weekends - the crowd thins out and pace of play at my club is better later in the day on weekends. Winter - depending on the day. I live south of Boston - some courses open year round if there's no snow. If the temp is over 40, we're good to go. Winter golf is best mid-day when temps are highest. A sunny winter day in the 40's with some swing oil and heck, might as well be in Florida.
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I live south of Boston and we have courses open year round when the snow is clear. When it gets below 60 degrees, take an extra club. Especially golfers over 50. We're not as flexible. Good news is, when the course gets very cold (frozen), 300+ yd drives happen. The ball keeps going on concrete-like fairways. Winter golf with a flask of high-test swing oil makes for a great day.
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How long do you keep a pair of golf shoes?
Duxman130 replied to JP Balajadia's topic in Breaking News and Debate
I play in Mass. Wet spring conditions, humid summers, dry fall season. To play frequently, one needs at least two pair of golf shoes. Puma are my go to shoes, although Sketchers have also been great, but the waterproofing didn't last as long. I have one pair of lightweight spikeless for dry summer days and another pair with spikes for wet conditions. -
Hard pass on the Lakeville Country Club - overpriced POS track. Ownership has no pride. Definitely a place to be avoided.
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what is the proper pace of play when it's packed?
Duxman130 replied to Rockerdude's topic in Breaking News and Debate
My club has a number of older, long-time members that feel entitled to play at a slow pace and they NEVER allow faster pace groups to play through. Everyone knows the culprits, but unfortunately they're still allowed to book during peak times. I try to avoid playing behind them, but if I'm stuck, I really put the pressure on them by hitting as close to these groups without hitting into them. I do everything I can to make them feel uncomfortable. And if I'm able to pass them (via jumping ahead to the open hole), I don't replace the flagsticks in the cup. Instead, I leave the flagsticks on the ground so the slow group gets no pins to look at. A-hole move? Solution is easy - let faster players play through. If your slow playing group finds the pins pulled, you'll know why. -
You know what makes a great locker room guy? A player that WINS on the course is a good locker room guy.
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JT and Burns over Glover, Bradley, Young, DJ? Thanks Zack Johnson for hosting a popularity contest versus the most deserving players. If you heard Keegan's comments, he was classy, but summed it up perfectly. "Had a great season, but I'm not overly friendly with those guys" - aka has a family and minds his business, but outplayed JT and others. "Earning" a slot on the Ryder Cup has become a joke. Let's que the music from the show "Friends" and and show JT and Burns with their buddies. Besides Bradley, Glover, Young, the real losers are the golf fans that won't see the best players. We'll see some of the best players and their friends. Why do most of us love golf? Because it's pure. Your score is your score. It's not a popularity contest. Let's make this simple. NO MORE CAPTAINS PICKS - Qualify only.
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I think it comes down to swing speed. My driver swing is 95-98, so hybrids are a great choice. My son has a 118 driver swing speed. He uses a Ping Crossover 2 iron as his fairway finder. It's a great club if you possess the necessary high clubhead speed.
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I'm a wedge-man. I love the wedge game. I carry 4 in the bag. 56 and 60 degree Cleveland RTX Zipcore wedges are my choice of weapon. The classic look and feel is perfect. Pitching and Gap wedges are part of my Bridgestone Tour B HF2 forges iron set.
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What benefits do you find of joining a golf club?
Duxman130 replied to Jim Shaw's topic in General Q&A
"Why is divorce so expensive? Because it's worth it." That applies to joining a club - yes it's expensive, and yes it's worth it. As a member, I play more often and use the practice areas more frequently. Joining lowered my handicap and I've met a nice group of members when I joined. It's nice never having to worry about making a tee time after work. On summer weeknights, I can jump on my course at 5pm and easily get in 9+ holes. But there are lots of expenses such as member/guest tournaments, minimum food amounts, and everything else that shows up on the monthly statement - did I really order that many drinks last month? -
Hold on - if a dozen Maxfli Tour balls costs $40, that's $10 if you lose three balls in a round. If you drop down to a non-tour ball at $25 dozen, that's $6 in lost balls in the same round. Is saving $4 per round worth it? Putting with a urethane ball is far superior. Urethane balls check up with wedges around the green. Maxfli offers one of the highest quality balls on the market. Do a side-by-side putting and chipping test with 3 Maxfli Tour balls and 3 non-tour balls. Suspect you'll have your answer very quickly.
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MyGolfSpy 2023 Golf Ball Test!!!
Duxman130 replied to GolfSpy SAM's topic in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips
LA Golf and PXG need to be included in the golf ball test. A separate head-to head test: ProV1 - ChromeSoft - TP5 - Z-Star. Criteria using Iron Byron: carry, overall distance, dispersion, spin. Run it using 3 swing speed ranges and multiple clubs. This, along with golf ball quality testing puts the golfer in the best ball for his/her budget. -
I been within 2" about five times, but no cigar. Holed out a number of times from long range in the fairway - yeah the eagle feels great, but I'm still chasing the hole-in-one. My dad got his first ace at 81 yrs old.
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If you show up to play in my foursome wearing white pants or shorts, be prepared to be the butt of low-brow locker room jokes all day.