[Weather in your neck of the woods?]

Snow, snow, and more snow!  Fortunately I was able to play a round of golf yesterday.  I fear it will be at least a week before I can play again  

[Best ball under $40]

Typically I put balls on my christmas wish list, so they cost me nothing!  LOL

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

On 1/10/2022 at 5:51 PM, rsmallenberg said:

Hello from Midlothian, Virginia (pretty much a suburb of Richmond for those who aren't familiar with it).

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?  I played when I was in may late teens and 20s and then picked it back up about 8 months ago.  I don't have a calculated handicap but have been shooting in the high 80s.

2. What do you love about golf? Can't beat imagining how I'd like a shot to go and then pulling off exactly that shot.  

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? Learn from fellow Spies and camaraderie.  I don't know other Spies that I'm aware of but there seem to be so many that I wouldn't be surprised if I already know someone.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course? Midlothian VA - Brandermill Country Club

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best - year round golf, Worst - natural grass range area closed in winter and the mats around here all seem to be missing the insert to hold a standard tee.

6. What do you do for a living? Commercial construction project management.

7. How’d you pick your user name? First initial and last name.  

Welcome to the group!  Always happy to see a fellow Virginian.

[My Year's Goals, What is yours?]

Golf Goals for 2022.

• No more 3 putting
• No more 90's scores, or above
• Try not to suck so much  LOL

[WITB Grips]

I am looking forward to hearing from others on this subject  Previously I used Winn Dritac X Standard Golf Grips.  I liked the way they felt in my hand and they provided a bit more 'grip' for me.  On thing I did not enjoy about them was having to replace them so often.  Just recently I have installed Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate on my driver, fairways and hybrid.  I read some reviews and from those reviews I thought I would give them a try.

[Arccos User Group]

6 minutes ago, KC Golf said:

Paul, That sounds very promising.  Any chance you can take a pic of your tape job, so we can see what you are doing?

Kasey,

I must admit, I was very surprised that it worked.  Pleasantly surprised, but surprised all the same.  I played last Saturday, the 1st, and was hoping to play again this past weekend, but we had snow!  I am sure you know what that is  LOL

[Arccos User Group]

OK, I played a round of golf today with the electrical tape on my sensors as I previously posted.  I was stunned at the results: Not one missed shot!   I responded to the guy who told me about this and thanked him and ask him "What is this Magic?'

[Arccos User Group]

I was grumbling about missed shots on another group I belong to.  A guy responded that he had the same problem, and to correct it, he took electrical tape and wrapped around the junction of the sensor and club.  He said it greatly reduced his missed shots.  I cannot see how that would make any difference, but I had nothing to loose and had a roll of electrical tape in the basement.  Hoping to play sometime this weekend and see what happens.

[Christmas Wish List]

[Times Remembered]

To my fellow veterans, I salute you.  We have all done things we would like to forget and do not talk much about. Take good care of yourselves my brothers and sisters!

[Why can't I carry my range game to the course?]

oh man, I have no idea what that is like...<smirk>

[No Alcohol Beverages]

4 hours ago, silver &amp; black said:

Maybe if golf courses charged state minimum prices like 99% of most places that sell alcohol, people would be more than happy to purchase from them instead of "sneeking" in their own???

I do not think that is it, or at least the people I play with.  Most of them make a boat load of money, so I do not think it is a matter of cost, at least for the folks I play with.  I do get the allure of the tradition, but still......

[What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous)]

I have not bought it, but I have a driving iron on my Christmas Wish List.  Hopefully on Christmas morning I can add one to my bag.

[What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous)]

I recently bought a pair of winter golf gloves.  I cannot find the pair I bought a few years ago, and here in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, it is getting COLD!

[How'd you play?]

I played yesterday at one of my locals.  I played... meh....  I just could not get my head in the game.  I was distracted with work and other assorted things going on.  I just hate when that happens.  I find it much like when you wake at 2 or 3 in the morning and cannot turn your mind off to go back to sleep.

[Why should I get new irons?]

I find this to be an interesting thread.  I have had my current irons since April 2018, and while I cannot justify replacing them,  I do 'lust' after some new ones.  I have tried telling my wife that I would play so much better if I spent a lot more $money, but she is not buying into that LOL!

[New Driver for beginner]

22 minutes ago, Headhammer said:

Honestly, as a beginner you are not going to be able to discern the minute difference between those drivers right now. Your best bet is to pick-up a cheap used late model name brand driver on ebay, Facebook or Craigslist, get some lessons, develop a repeatable swing and then get fitted for a new driver. If you've got money to burn you could try the Dollar Driver Club where you can try out a few different drivers each year till you find one you like. 

Good advice, in my opinion

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

7 hours ago, Broomstick said:

1. I have been playing golf since I was 12. I really got serious playing in my 30s. My current handicap is a 13.

2. I really enjoy playing golf with great people, hitting that "Great Shot" in a round and golf being an outdoors sport. 

3. The believe this a one of the best sites for reviews.

4. I live in Chesapeake, VA and play most of my golf at Bide A Wee.

5. The best thing about golf in my region is that you can get some nice days to play in the winter. The worst think, some courses in Virginia have over priced green fees.

6. I am a Production Manager at a local TV station.

7. My putter! I had the "yips" so bad in 2009, I almost quit playing. My dad gave me an old broomstick putter to try and my putting problem disappeared. I do not anchor the putter!

Welcome fellow Virginian! 

[No Alcohol Beverages]

I have to wonder how is it that someone HAS to consume Alcohol Beverages on the golf course.  I mean to say that if you cannot go 4 hours without drinking you may want to consider figuring that out first.

[Slow play]

11 hours ago, Marv Town said:

If we want new people playing this great game we're going to have slow play. If we let old people play with bad eye sight "Me" I lost more balls in Fairways,  short grass, than water or woods this year. My play may be consistered slow. Is 4.5 hrs slow 5? If your better than me play through

I agree!

[No Alcohol Beverages]

I know our courses have the 'No outside alcohol' signs listed.  This is no problem for me as I cannot/do not drink while golfing.  I play poorly enough sobor!  Some of my regular golf buddies will sneak a flask on course, and offer me some.   I always decline. 

 

[How'd you play?]

I played yesterday at one of our locals.  I played....meh....   I just hate it when I know I can play better, but I don't.

[Arccos User Group]

I said I would not, but I did replace my lost Caddie Link.  Today will be my first round with it.  I followed ChitownM2's advice and attached a lanyard to it.  

[Do you actually use your 3-Wood?]

I hardly ever use my 3 wood.  Seriously considering just removing it from my bag.  I have much better results from my 5 wood.

[Website and Forum increasingly slow to load and use]

My download Internet speed is 145.8 Mbps.  I use a chromebook and sometimes I just give up.