StrokerAce Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 We golfers are a funny lot... spend 2-6 hours following a little ball over 6 to 7 thousand yards and even crawling through woods, weeds, sticks looking for it when it goes awry. Some of us also are a bit superstitious. What are some of your most interesting superstitions? For me: if I play a really good round while wearing a particular hat I wear that hat until I play a bad round with it. then it goes back on the shelf. if I'm putting poorly while using a particular ball marker that marker goes back in the bag and I don't use it again for quite some time artful_golfer 1 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmdepoy Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I look at the target 3 times before I swing the club. That goes along with 3 waggles. I don't know if that's superstition or OCD artful_golfer and StrokerAce 2 Quote Driver - TaylorMade RBZ Stage 1 - 9.5* - Stiff Shaft 3wood - TaylorMade SLDR - 15* - Stiff Shaft Hybrid - Ben Hogan Golf VKTR - 20* - Stiff Shaft - Ben Hogan Golf VKTR - 24* - Stiff Shaft Irons - Ben Hogan Apex Plus - 5-PW - Rifle 5.0 Shaft Wedges - Cleveland 588 RTX - 52* 56* 60* - Tru-Temper Dynamic Gold Shaft Putter -Ben Hogan by Bettinardi BHB1-C Balls -TaylorMade Project (a) Shoes - Adidas Tour360 Boost - All Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Not sure if it's superstitions or just habit for me, but I keep the same number of tees in my pocket all the time. Break one, get another from my bag to replace it. Also when I mark my ball on the green I always have one side of the marker facing down. Neither of these help me play any better or worse. Tazz Sent using the MGS app! @bigtazzGOLF on Twitter StrokerAce, artful_golfer and TBT 3 Quote Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I know someone who waggles 5 times It's probably OCD , well maybe not, 5 and 3 are odd numbers . My OCD would have to be even numbers artful_golfer and StrokerAce 2 Quote In My Bag Driver TM 9.5 Burner reg shaft. 3 wood TM 15* " 5 wood TM 18* " " Cobra baffler 3 hybrid TM 5 hybrid TM 6 hybrid TM RSI Irons 6 thru pw Titleist Vokey 52* and 56* wedges Scotty Cameron Newport 2.6 center shafted putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmaygolf Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I waggle a lot and I just noticed it the other day. I waggle till I'm ready to hit the shot and it's probably really annoying to watch Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app artful_golfer and StrokerAce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 I waggle a lot and I just noticed it the other day. I waggle till I'm ready to hit the shot and it's probably really annoying to watch Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Hey... Jason Dufner has had quite a bit of success doing it! artful_golfer 1 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffufuhhhh Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The only one I have is cleaning my clubs. I like to think it cleanses the clubs of the bad shots and prevents them from carrying over to the next round Throughout the cleansing I'm reminded of all the good shots - the swatch of grass on the center of the face, the specks of white ball cover from hitting a full wedge. Maybe it's also positive and mental reinforcement hahaha josmi15, StrokerAce, artful_golfer and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcavoy Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Never use a broken tee on the course. On the range is fine. Always mark my ball with a quarter oriented so the head points at the hole. Also never talk to a ball on the green. In the air is Ok. artful_golfer and StrokerAce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM11 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Never carry an extra ball in my pocket. StrokerAce and artful_golfer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 You guys are nuts!! silver & black, StrokerAce, artful_golfer and 2 others 5 Quote “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...
HeathS16 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 As an ex-baseball player (I had hundreds of little rituals) one that has carried over is a glove adjusting ritual. Three times I undo the Velcro and tighten it in a quick motion. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app KB13, StrokerAce and artful_golfer 3 Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Ran across this funny article this morning... looks like golf can be a **very** superstitious game! http://golf.swingbyswing.com/article/10-unique-golf-superstitions/ artful_golfer 1 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut05 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I really only have one and this is I'll never enter the tee from the front. As a matter of fact, I'll never walk in front of the tee markers until after I've hit. If there's a tee up there or something in front of the tee markers, I won't pick it up until after I hit. If I'm walking toward the tee from the previous green, I'll completely circle the tee box and come in from the back. StrokerAce and artful_golfer 2 Quote In my bag: Callaway Epic Subzero with Aldila Rogue Max 75 Stiff shaft Callaway Rogue Subzero with Project X Evenflow 6.0 75g stiff shaft Callaway Rogue 3 Hybrid with Aldila Synergy 60 HYB stiff shaft Callaway Apex irons (4-PW) with True Temper XP 95 stiff shafts Callaway MD3 wedges (50/54/58) SeeMore Original FGP Bridgestone Tour B RX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Not as sever as some of the other here, but I never take my glove off. Unless it's wet (sweat or rain) but then I put a dry one right back on. I think it started back when I was younger and had a bad round putting. This next day my putting was amazing and the only thing I did different was leave my glove on. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app artful_golfer and StrokerAce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Carry xtra ball in pocket. Only use a broken tee on par 3s. Ok scratch broken tees.. Just not long tees.. StrokerAce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson153 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I carry a ball in each pocket. ball marker, divot tool, driver tee, and short tee for 3 wood in right pocket. Take my glove off and put it in right back pocket after I reach the green. Won't write a score down until I reach the next tee box or the clubhouse after 18. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy artful_golfer and StrokerAce 2 Quote CobraConnectChallenge3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_O Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Mine are more clothing related. I will not wear white shirt or white shoes after Labor Day and before Memorial Day. Conversely, I will not wear black shirt or black shoes after Memorial Day and before Labor Day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk artful_golfer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraasty Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I never tee off before someone that has birdied the previous hole (unless I did too) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk artful_golfer and Reesedw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I mark my ball with the ball marker with a particular side up all the time artful_golfer and ddryan 2 Quote XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Actually, I don't believe in the superstitious mumbo jumbo stuffs on the course, as long as I have only the same size white tees in my right pocket and same number on the ball on my left and occasional flip the my Oakley upside down when putting uphill. tony@CIC, poprocksncoke, ddryan and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Actually, I don't believe in the superstitious mumbo jumbo stuffs on the course, as long as I have only the same size white tees in my right pocket and same number on the ball on my left and occasional flip the my Oakley upside down when putting uphill. So you're a simple man huh? Easy peasy Sent by carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy artful_golfer 1 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I used to get all psyched up for rounds that were important to me and take great care to make sure my personal hygiene was handled to a tee with my freshest clothes. I think I was taking it too serious because I never really played that well. Now my superstition is to not try that hard. Seriously. I make it a point to just wear casual clothes and tuck in the shirt sometimes and just.... You know..... Whatever. No sweat just playing some golf brah. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy artful_golfer and tony@CIC 2 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 So you're a simple man huh? Easy peasy Sent by carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy You have no idea. I'm so easily persuaded and gullible that a 10 year old can hypnotize me. I skipped most of the posts because I'd be adopting it like it was mine. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy artful_golfer, STUDque and bullldog 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddryan Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Swing the club already!!!! (in response to the Jason Duffner waggle video-- It drove me CRAZZZZY!!!) I am a firm believer in, and love to quote Bush 43, during his interview with Feherty- when he said his grandfather saw his swing and said - "Well, you will never be a good golfer, but if you play fast, the good golfers will let you play along with them!" Hit it and move on, be ready for your turn, and play ready golf!!! artful_golfer and tony@CIC 2 Quote What's in the bag? Driver Callaway Mavrik 105 set to 9.5, square, Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 60G Stiff shaft #3 Wood Callaway FT Tour 13 degree neutral setup, Fuijkara 370 Stiff Shaft Hybrid 18 Degree King Cobra Baffler pro, Baffler Stiff shaft 4-PW Titlest 714 AP2, Standard loft and lie, MGS S Shafts 53, 57 degree loft Hogan Equalizer wedges 1962 Wilson "Sandy Andy" sand wedge with HUGE bounce! Putter MLA Pro Classic Titlist ProV 1, ProV 1x Currently Gaming "Costco Kirkland Signature Tour Performance" balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Always put in a new dip on a par 5 MDGolfHacker, Reesedw and artful_golfer 3 Quote SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I always mark my ball with a Blue dot to the Right of the name. When putting I always turn the ball so it's white when i look at it, no line no logo nothing,.. I only use natural colored or white Tees.. Birdie or better ALWAYS has honors. Keep glove on except to pee, DUH... Always congratulate someone on a good shot whether i like them or not.. Racing Quads for years I had a lot of them.. Always wore sun glass tinted lenses. Right boot first. Same socks, unitl they wore out ( yes washed every week) Same t-shirt under jersey ( again washed every week) visualize the start while waiting to get called to the line. Same routine to get to the track every week.. artful_golfer 1 Quote Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 This blue shirt I played with today? JAIL. Officially out of the rotation. I'm running out of golf shirts that still have luck left in them. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Shankster, poprocksncoke, artful_golfer and 3 others 6 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 This blue shirt I played with today? JAIL. Officially out of the rotation. I'm running out of golf shirts that still have luck left in them. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy You should take a look at criquet shirts. They come with some luck, plus the "God Father" himself is part owner. - A.S. tony@CIC and artful_golfer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Ryman Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I've been using the same Martini tee for nearly 3 years now. I also used to use only international coins in marking my golf ball, but not anymore. artful_golfer 1 Quote In a Hoofer Lite bag TSR2, 10 degrees, A1 setting, Fujikara Speeder NX Blue 50-S Stealth, 15 degrees, VA Composites Nemesys 70-S E722, 19 degrees, Oban Devotion 80-S JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4-P, Nippon 950GH Stiff Flex CBX Zipcore 50* (bent to *49) and RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 54* (bent to *55), DG 115 Spinner, Tour Issue Staff Model TG 60*, Dynamic Gold 120 S300 SIK Golf Flo-C Tour B-XS (2022 Model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I always use a ball that I have placed in the ball washer when hitting over water. The theory is that you never use a thirsty ball over water. bullldog, tony@CIC, ole gray and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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