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Tony Covey MGS

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Okay, I'm listening to some pros gripe about the 18th hole, whether it's a par 4 or 5 depending on the day. They've played and practiced this hole all week long at varying lengths and you mean to tell me you can't figure it out? If you're not either long enough or accurate enough make some adjustments and if need be, take your poison and move on. I love these guys when they're not playing in/on pristine conditions, they get all messed up and whine like little girls. They'll be in their best environment next week when they can tear up The Travelers where they can play on pristine fairways and greens and shoot 25 under. Give me a break.

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I will say that it seems ridiculous to take a hole that was designed as a 5 and make it into a 4. Having written that, it happens at every US Open, often twice. The USGA does not like too many birdie holes. To me the old school courses are worse because Par 5 greens on older courses are often postage stamps. They were designed to be three shot holes.

Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60  Aldila  R flex   - 42.25 inches 

SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft

Ping G410 7, 9 wood  Alta 65 R flex

Srixon ZX5 MK II  5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex

India 52,56 (60 pending)  UST recoil 75's R flex  

Evon roll ER 5 32 inches

It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD   

 

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In regard to Gary Players comments I'm reminded of a few years back when Rory McIlroy said he hated St. Andrews the first few times he played it. Thought it was the "worst golf course he's ever played," and didn't understand everyone's infatuation with the place.

Now St. Andrew's is Rory McIlroy's favorite golf course in the world.

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It takes awhile to appreciate a golf course and its little nuances. First five times I played Whistling Straits in Kohler I absolutely hated it. Now it's not so bad. Need to play it another few times before I learn to love it though.

 

Kind of like... Do you believe in love at first sight?

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If you guys want a super dark horse I am liking Louie on the weekend. He will have an early tee time on Saturday and has the ability to go low. Plus he has been there before.

8 shots is 99.9% too much to come back from in a US open but just thought I would throw that out there.

That a boy Louie! Make me look good!

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck
Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X

Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged

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Just listened to Gary Players' observations about this tourney and the venue. He was spot on. As a player you can't, or shouldn't let the course get into your head. Some do, like Sergio, and when he complains as he does, he's finished. Just accept the conditions and the course layout as they are as every other player is playing the same course. Let the course be in their heads, not yours. Make the best of a hard situation palatable.

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Just listened to Gary Players' observations about this tourney and the venue. He was spot on. As a player you can't, or shouldn't let the course get into your head. Some do, like Sergio, and when he complains as he does, he's finished. Just accept the conditions and the course layout as they are as every other player is playing the same course. Let the course be in their heads, not yours. Make the best of a hard situation palatable.

 

I knew Sergio was done once I heard him complain. This tournament reminds me of the complaining about Pebble Beach a few years ago (with the Poa Annua). Seems to me DJ likes the west coast greens tho

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Maybe I'm spoiled but the Fox announcers are not of the caliber of the other networks. Like anything in life I think they just need a little time to get into their new profession to be good. It took Sir Nick some time and he's getting better, more relaxed, more informative, and generally better at his craft. David Duval, as well, looked like a deer in the headlights when he first started, stammering his way, but now he's more relaxed in front of the camera and has better and more in-depth analysis of what he's talking about. I think it took Frank Nobilo some time as well but he's one of the best, in my opinion, at his craft. Of course none of these, or other announcers, are perfect but they are certainly entertaining and informative. After all, this is golf, not life and death.

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Maybe I'm spoiled but the Fox announcers are not of the caliber of the other networks. Like anything in life I think they just need a little time to get into their new profession to be good. It took Sir Nick some time and he's getting better, more relaxed, more informative, and generally better at his craft. David Duval, as well, looked like a deer in the headlights when he first started, stammering his way, but now he's more relaxed in front of the camera and has better and more in-depth analysis of what he's talking about. I think it took Frank Nobilo some time as well but he's one of the best, in my opinion, at his craft. Of course none of these, or other announcers, are perfect but they are certainly entertaining and informative. After all, this is golf, not life and death.

No that's college football. :). Totally kidding I would watch girls tiddly winks before a college football game but I live in the heart of SEC. country and have been told numerous times that college football is where its at.

Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60  Aldila  R flex   - 42.25 inches 

SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft

Ping G410 7, 9 wood  Alta 65 R flex

Srixon ZX5 MK II  5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex

India 52,56 (60 pending)  UST recoil 75's R flex  

Evon roll ER 5 32 inches

It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD   

 

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I am truly enjoying Chambers Bay...I think that the Pros would be bitching and moaning just as much if they played Bandon...

Driver: Nike Vapor Fly (set to 9.5 draw)

3 Wood: Taylormade M2 15*

5 Wood: Bridgestone 18*

Irons 4-PW: Taylormade RocketBladz

(All wood and iron shafts are stiff)

Wedges: Cobra Tour Trusty Rusty (52*, 56*, 62*)

Putter: YES! Sarah White

Location: North of San Francisco

Handicap: 9.1

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Jason Day is a STUD!

Driver: Nike Vapor Fly (set to 9.5 draw)

3 Wood: Taylormade M2 15*

5 Wood: Bridgestone 18*

Irons 4-PW: Taylormade RocketBladz

(All wood and iron shafts are stiff)

Wedges: Cobra Tour Trusty Rusty (52*, 56*, 62*)

Putter: YES! Sarah White

Location: North of San Francisco

Handicap: 9.1

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Jason Day is a STUD!

Really! Great to see him pipe that one.

Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60  Aldila  R flex   - 42.25 inches 

SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft

Ping G410 7, 9 wood  Alta 65 R flex

Srixon ZX5 MK II  5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex

India 52,56 (60 pending)  UST recoil 75's R flex  

Evon roll ER 5 32 inches

It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD   

 

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Been out on a 6 hour 18 round. I feel so lost!!!!

Hope spieth isnt running away with it

My Mixed-Bag:

 

Driver:      :callaway-small: Mavrik Sub zero, ventus black 7x

Fairway:     Still looking!

Irons:         :mizuno-small:MP-18 MB 4-PW

Wedges:     Miura K Grinds

Putter:       Evnroll 1.2 blade

Ball:        :srixon-small: Z star XV

 

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Been out on a 6 hour 18 round. I feel so lost!!!!

Hope spieth isnt running away with it

Spieth has not even teed off yet!

Driver: Nike Vapor Fly (set to 9.5 draw)

3 Wood: Taylormade M2 15*

5 Wood: Bridgestone 18*

Irons 4-PW: Taylormade RocketBladz

(All wood and iron shafts are stiff)

Wedges: Cobra Tour Trusty Rusty (52*, 56*, 62*)

Putter: YES! Sarah White

Location: North of San Francisco

Handicap: 9.1

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Jason Day is my patronus. #HarryPotterReference

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3 Wood - Tour Edge Exotics CB4 Tou
r 13*, Aldila NV Protopype 80X

Irons -   :taylormade-small:  3-PW rac LT, KBS Tour X
Wedges -   :mizuno-small:
 MP-T4, 50.6, 56.14, 60.5
Putter - Odyssey White Hot Pro Rossie

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Shoes:   :nike-small: Lunar Swingtip Suede

Ball: Wilson Staff Duo

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That's a wide start from the leaders - going to be tough if they miss the fairway to often.

Rest in peace long sticks - I'll remember you

 

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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

 

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Maybe I'm a sentimental old coot but, for me, the U.S.Open hasn't been the same since the passing of my all-time favorite golfer, Payne Stewart. I watch with some interest of course but it just isn't the same. RIP Payne, you are greatly missed.

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Spieth has not even teed off yet!

What a relief ;)

My Mixed-Bag:

 

Driver:      :callaway-small: Mavrik Sub zero, ventus black 7x

Fairway:     Still looking!

Irons:         :mizuno-small:MP-18 MB 4-PW

Wedges:     Miura K Grinds

Putter:       Evnroll 1.2 blade

Ball:        :srixon-small: Z star XV

 

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WOW.  This course has REALLY changed!  Going to be an interesting weekend.

Driver: Nike Vapor Fly (set to 9.5 draw)

3 Wood: Taylormade M2 15*

5 Wood: Bridgestone 18*

Irons 4-PW: Taylormade RocketBladz

(All wood and iron shafts are stiff)

Wedges: Cobra Tour Trusty Rusty (52*, 56*, 62*)

Putter: YES! Sarah White

Location: North of San Francisco

Handicap: 9.1

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Reed just executed my patented back of bunker to front of bunker flop!

What's In the Bag

Driver - :callaway-small: GBB 

Hybrids  :cleveland-small: Halo XL Halo 18* & :cobra-small: T-Rail 20*

Irons  :cobra-small: T-Rail 2.0

Wedges :ping-small: 60* TS / SCOR 48* 53* 58*

Putter     :scotty-small:

Ball :callaway-logo-1:

Bag Datrek DG Lite  

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And Speith takes a solo lead with a birdie!

What's In the Bag

Driver - :callaway-small: GBB 

Hybrids  :cleveland-small: Halo XL Halo 18* & :cobra-small: T-Rail 20*

Irons  :cobra-small: T-Rail 2.0

Wedges :ping-small: 60* TS / SCOR 48* 53* 58*

Putter     :scotty-small:

Ball :callaway-logo-1:

Bag Datrek DG Lite  

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Holy SPEITH!

Driver: Nike Vapor Fly (set to 9.5 draw)

3 Wood: Taylormade M2 15*

5 Wood: Bridgestone 18*

Irons 4-PW: Taylormade RocketBladz

(All wood and iron shafts are stiff)

Wedges: Cobra Tour Trusty Rusty (52*, 56*, 62*)

Putter: YES! Sarah White

Location: North of San Francisco

Handicap: 9.1

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Woah spieth is so so good with the flat stick.

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.

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Reed with double bogey, Spieth 2 up over Johnson and Grace.

What's In the Bag

Driver - :callaway-small: GBB 

Hybrids  :cleveland-small: Halo XL Halo 18* & :cobra-small: T-Rail 20*

Irons  :cobra-small: T-Rail 2.0

Wedges :ping-small: 60* TS / SCOR 48* 53* 58*

Putter     :scotty-small:

Ball :callaway-logo-1:

Bag Datrek DG Lite  

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