Mr_Theoo Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Well the winter time is drawing near for us in the northern part of the states. So as many of us will either be putting the clubs away or banished to the indoor ranges and simulators I got to thinking what was the highlight of this past season. For me it was getting to play golf with lots of MGS members. Going to Cali for the Loftup event and meeting MBP, Will, Brian, WalkerJames, HighFade, Bones, and Dru. Then in the summer I met up with MattF in Ohio Rev and his son in Florida. And Bones, Rick and Zach down in Memphis. For me this was the highlight because i got to meet so many cool people and enjoyed golf with people who enjoy as much as i do. What was your highlight of the season? Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 The meet-ups with other Forum members are definitely high lights -- got to play with HiFade in Denver - what a blast! Also to play with WDGolf in Boston about a month ago. Other highlights were being a contestant on Hack To Jack - what a cool event! Got to get to know lots of fun and enthusiastic golfers, participate in some fun competitions and - best of all - get a little better. Handicap dropped from 11.5 down to 8. And of course, the opportunity to visit Nike last week is something that'll stay with me until they box me up and drop me in the dirt! Great threat Theoo~~~~ What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfats95 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I play golf with a scratch player who is a member at another course in my area. I work with him and every time we play it's a struggle for me to beat him. I beat him for the first time ever this year. I shot a 73 and he shot a 75. Of course now I have to listen to his stories about how he felt sorry for me and let me win. Highlight of my year since I didn't get my first under par 18 I had been shooting for. "I'd play a ladies set of clubs if it allowed me to break par." PING G410 LST Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 6 Titleist 17, 19, and 21 degree 818 H2 Hybrids Ping G700 5 - GW Titleist Vokey SM7 54 Wedge Titleist Vokey SM7 58 Wedge Evenroll ER3 Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Meeting and playing with you Mr Theo of course! I also got to play with Foz twice, Rookie, Jaxs Beach Packer Fan and to play TPC Sawgrass with him in July. The SCOR test was awesome and I certainly never expected to be member of the Month. In regards to golf the best part of my season is now. I missed my favorite tournament last weekend but won my league final yesterday with a 73. (any competitive round under 75 is really solid in my book). LI have a one day tournament coming up Saturday plus a big one in early December as well as some friends coming to play in November and December so my year is not over. Late October until the first week of December is always the best part of my season. I may play in a huge tournament New Years. A lot depends on how sharp I can keep my game going through Christmas. If I have some practice time I'd like to do it. If anyone here is interested in playing this winter come on down. We have an empty bedroom. Driver: Taylor Made Xi10 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great thread Theoo. Forum member link ups always rate on the highlight reel. I had two this year and am working out the details for one early next year. Plus, I even played in a tournament or two with forum members. They are always a blast and reserve a place on the highlight reel. The highlight of this year was early May. It was the highlight of the previous 5 years was this May. I set the goal of reaching scratch golfer by my 50th Birthday, May 14. I reached 0.2 and thought I was the king of the world. However, after working very hard for 5 years, when the deadline came around, and I posted my thread here about my "5000 Post Journey", I began the low light of the year. I pretty much lost my motivation. I no longer practiced or really even cared and even stopped, or greatly curtailed. my posting here. Over the past few months my average score has risen to it highest level in three years. I was playing simply for the pleasure of it and did not care about the score, just wanted to make more money than I lost. The weekend of the club championship, I was distracted and did not pay attention. I lost my matches when I got up that morning. Well, I am happy to report that I am back on track now, and planning on have a highlight filled tournament this weekend. I am swinging better than ever and am motivated to play better again. The funniest thing was it was not until I quit trying so hard that all the swing changes I have worked on over the years fell into place, and my swing over this period has continued to improve even though my course management and scoring was not good. Paradym 12° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver SIM TI 3W on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway SIM2 Rescue 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid GAPR Mid 4 on Graphite Design AD DI 7S P790 Black 5-G on TGI 80S ES21 54° & 58° on Wedge DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Two highlights for me. First was meeting up wuth Mr_Theoo. It was fun and good to be able to play and talk with someone that you interact with online. The second was getting my Ping G20. Love this driver and it has helped me no end off the tee. In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK in TEXAS Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Highlights for me.... 1; moving to Texas in January so there is no "off" season. 2; playing with fellow MGS'rs at the Texas Open in March. All-in-all a great year!! MENTOR, L4 COACH & TRAINER FIRST TEE GREATER HOUSTON HDCP: 8.3 (GHIN: 3143312) In my bag, April 2023 TS3 Driver & 4 Wood Hzrdous Smoke Shaft (Stiff Flex) TS2 Hybrids Mitsubishi Tensei Shaft (Stiff Flex) MP-59 5-PW; KBS Tour (Regular Flex) SM8 Wedges EVNROLL ER2 Putter SRIXON Z-STAR DIAMOND BALL Sun Mountain Cart Bag 4.0 Push Cart (I'm walking 9 outta 10 rounds!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carry&roll Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 The highlight of my 2014 season was a double eagle (albatros) on a 525 yard par 5! Actually it was the highlight of my golfing life and won a skin. Pure luck!!!! I'm a high handicaper so I'm glad my buddies were there to see it, because there's no way they would believe it otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted October 23, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted October 23, 2014 In no particular order: Visit to the Tmag Kingdom, got to meet some amazing members: Bones; Theoo, WD, HighFade, Hcky and Dru. Like a pro @taylormadegolf #thekingdom #agentsofgolfspy #golf #loftup A photo posted by Dan Mann (@golfspymbp) on Jan 1, 2014 at 11:04am PST Golf week with BestGrips here in Vancouver. regram @dee_nrs Last day @RiverwayGC with @bestgrips @golfspy_mbp @quitethechap #golf #bgvancity2014 #vancouver #golfbc #golfswag #golfstagram #instagolf #instagood #instalife #love A photo posted by Dan Mann (@golfspymbp) on Jun 6, 2014 at 4:58pm PDT Vacation in Hawaii, spent time including golf with AotearoaBrad and his family. Traveling the world meeting @mygolfspy members, played #golf & did #dinner with @aotearoabrad and his family #mgsglobalcommunity #mygolfspyunited #golfeveryone #mygolfspyhawaii A photo posted by Dan Mann (@golfspymbp) on Apr 4, 2014 at 9:23pm PDT Won the Wilson Golf NeXuS bag design contest I #love #photoshoot time. All products featured deserve the best #pictures A photo posted by Dan Mann (@golfspymbp) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:35pm PDT Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great thread Theo! My highlights are the TMaG trip and getting to meet up with fellow MGS'ers. Won my singles bracket in our golf association and got my handicap down to a 5.0 which is the lowest I've ever been. At one point I had 7 out of 9 rounds in the 70's which is a big win for me. That's more times than the past 3 seasons combined. Overall I wish I could have golfed more, but I have played over 50 rounds with a 3yr old and 11 month old at home so I consider it a win. Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp0rtsfan86 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Probably my buddy and I playing a round at our college course. I hit a 55 footer for birdie on 7... he sinks a 30 footer. I par 8 a short par 3.. he makes birdie. On number 9 I eagled out from 140 with a nine iron. A perfect low hook that rolled dead in. That or my golf buddies trip with my friends from undergrad in Vegas. Driver: Epic Flash 12 Degree Wood: GBB 3 Wood Hybrid: Razr 4 hybriid stiff stock shaft. Irons: X2 Hot 4 iron (pro version) 5 iron - Gap Wedge (non pro version). KBS 120g Shaft stiff cut 1/2 inch bent 1°upright Wedges: 52° 56° and 60°. All grips are Golf pride grips midsized Putter (lefty): Odyssey Metal-X #8 34", stock shaft bent 2° Superstroke grip Golf Balls: 2018-9 Pro-V1x and Prov1s Shoes: Dryjoy tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 On number 9 I eagled out from 140 with a nine iron. A perfect low hook that rolled dead in. That's gotta be a great feeling! What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Roadtrip to the Ryder cup with my oldest and best golfing buddy. Getting down to 5 for the first time last week. Bought less clubs in the last year than I've done in years - actually only bought two clubs this year (I think) the SLDR and the tight lies fairway. Oh and just ordered by 3 year old a 7 iron and putter from the golf club for his 4th birthday present. Really excited about that. But sadly played less this year than of late - hoping to rectify that next year. Rest in peace long sticks - I'll remember you TM Burner Superfast 2.0 TP Regular TM RBZ Stage 2 Fairway 14.5 stiff Adams Blue Hybrid No. 3 stiff Adams Super xtdHybrid 21.5 Stiff Ping G30 4 and 5 Iron - Regular CFS Shaft Ping i25 6 - PW Regular CFS Shaft TM Y Groove Gap Wedge Cleveland CG10 Sand Wedge PingTR Piper Putter, adjustable shaft, SuperStroke Fatso Titleist StaDry Cart Bag Motocaddy S3 Pro Trolley Foot Joy City, Adidas Boost Boa and Adidas Superstar shoes Pro V1x in the summer, Titleist Velocity in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hula Rock Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 For me it was playing with MSG'ers at the Texas Open (golf wise). got to play some petty awsome tracks this year: Torry, Cordillera, and Austin Country. THE ULTIMATE HIGHLIGHT though is the birth of my Baby Girl last December... Driver: M3 Tensei CK Pro Blue3-Metal:: GBB EPIC, FujiKura Pro Green 5-Metal: F-7, FujiKura Pro Irons: MP-18 SC, KBS Tour 120 Wedges: RTX-3 52 - 56 - 60Putter: EVN-Roll ER-5 Ball : Tour B XS Range Finder: Busnnell Tour-X, Garmin S20 Follow me: @Hula_Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Two big highlights for me. The first was not as a player, but more a spectator. I got to be a marshall at the US Open at Pinehurst. Got to see some amazing golf, but more important was feeling that I was a part of a great event. Second, I played the best golf of my life this year, getting to a 4 handicap and staying there for a while. I shot 70-76 in our Senior Club Championship, and only lost on the third playoff hole, to a 1-handicap. I can look back on the playoff and see that I missed a couple of shots when some old bad habits crept in under the pressure, can even call it a choke of sorts. But I played amazingly well to get that far, I hope I can learn from the "choke" and play even better next time. And the last highlight, I've become a little part of a great community here on MSG. Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I haven't jumped in here until now because I have been trying to come up with a highlight; without much success I might add. But now I can (pun intended) I got a new knee last November and it doesn't hurt anymore to play, so I guess that is my highlight this year. Alive and kicking! “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted October 29, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted October 29, 2014 I haven't jumped in here until now because I have been trying to come up with a highlight; without much success I might add. But now I can (pun intended) I got a new knee last November and it doesn't hurt anymore to play, so I guess that is my highlight this year. Alive and kicking! Highlight of century I'd think. My knee acted up all summer so I'm stoked for you, congrats on the knee and a long future golfing. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I haven't jumped in here until now because I have been trying to come up with a highlight; without much success I might add. But now I can (pun intended) I got a new knee last November and it doesn't hurt anymore to play, so I guess that is my highlight this year. Alive and kicking! Amazing what they can do with replacement parts these days. Glad you're pain free... What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Biggest Highlight was getting to play with Rev, Rookie & Jax....then getting to review the Cobra Bio Cell irons that Jax had ordered 1.5* upright, but they were delivered 1.5* flat......Thanks Cobra for that little error. I am still gaming them. Gamewise Highlights....shooting a 77 in February; a 173 yard Eagle during our Fall 2 Day Tournament & scoring back to back Birdies during Day 1 of the Doug Oswald Invitational in Ocala last week. All in All, it's been a very busy year. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER2 w/Gravity Grip or ER6 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Bridgestone RXS Mindset, Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Tim Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Walking Pebble and not playing was eh... but playing Spy Glass, Links at Spanish Bay and Passatiempo - and scoring a gift card to play Pebble at my leisure in the next few months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshNick Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Highlight of the year...finally feeling proper coil in my swing. After quite a lot of lessons my teacher has got me to the stage where I can build a swing that stores power in my lower half. The change from loopy, unsecured, over-swinging slice to a more compact, wider, more zingy, straighter ball-flight has made an enormous difference to my game. Though not my mentality, now I'm even harder on myself for bad shots:( Two 9 hole wanders over the weekend, 38 & 35, par 36. I'm still to break 80 for a full 18 though, that's for next season. An off-season of putting and short-game beckons...and maybe some fitness...we'll see. Oh and picking up a Ketsch after a Ping fitting, walking in a putting imbecile, hitting the 5 putts with the Ketsch and finding out my putting handicap was 0.1! Beginners luck...though it's not performing badly either...overly deep grooves...? Thank you MGS for the UMT '14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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