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perseveringgolfer  

perseveringgolfer

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My average score from the tips of a "normal" course is 80. I wonder if I could break 100 at The Open?

 

 

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only if your putting is on. As courses go it's difficult but not hugely difficult for a 4 capper, however some of the greens are enormous and its 3 club difference front to back. OR if you play in a 25mph wind you will have no chance breaking 90 I would wager

Driver     Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs)  
4 Wood   Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+  :callaway-small: Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex

Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

Wedges    Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54*  :callaway-small:   KBS Tour in 'R'

Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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Shankster ‎

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only if your putting is on. As courses go it's difficult but not hugely difficult for a 4 capper, however some of the greens are enormous and its 3 club difference front to back. OR if you play in a 25mph wind you will have no chance breaking 90 I would wager

Sounds like a challenge I need to take on before my time is up.

 

Would you be willing to make me a list of the must play courses over there?

 

I am trying to talk my wife into visiting The UK. Mostly Scotland, trace my family roots back, and find them Shanks...

 

I figure they either were terrible at golf or really tall to get a surname like that.

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I think Rickie finally does it. He was hot last weekend and I think he will carry that over this week. He is due!

 

 

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Last night I binge watched a show on Netflix called Chronicles of a Champion Golfer. It got me pumped up to see who is going to try and dominate at Carnoustie.

 

The insights from the players about how they approached the game of golf was fascinating. Highly recommend.

 

 

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Sounds like a challenge I need to take on before my time is up.

 

Would you be willing to make me a list of the must play courses over there?

 

I am trying to talk my wife into visiting The UK. Mostly Scotland, trace my family roots back, and find them Shanks...

 

I figure they either were terrible at golf or really tall to get a surname like that.

of course, however there are loads of websites showing the best ones and how to play them, booking, prices etc. Mine would just be a list of the ones I've played and liked.

Driver     Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs)  
4 Wood   Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+  :callaway-small: Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex

Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

Wedges    Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54*  :callaway-small:   KBS Tour in 'R'

Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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of course, however there are loads of websites showing the best ones and how to play them, booking, prices etc. Mine would just be a list of the ones I've played and liked.

Yeah, I figured those websites are a good start. But they won't have the little knowns. And local knowledge is way better.

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Sitting here watching live from The Open. This is worse than Christmas Eve.

 

One more sleep. I'll be getting up at 0500 to enjoy some early rounds tomorrow and Friday. Saturday and Sunday I'll adjust as needed. Is it tomorrow yet?

you're like me, it kicks off live at 0630 tomorrow, Sandy Lyle takes the first shot in deathly silence with probably no wind and you can hear a pin drop on grass. Alarm set, breakfast laid out, comfy chair ready for approx 14 hours live uninterrupted HD coverage   :D

Driver     Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs)  
4 Wood   Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+  :callaway-small: Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex

Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

Wedges    Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54*  :callaway-small:   KBS Tour in 'R'

Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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you're like me, it kicks off live at 0630 tomorrow, Sandy Lyle takes the first shot in deathly silence with probably no wind and you can hear a pin drop on grass. Alarm set, breakfast laid out, comfy chair ready for approx 14 hours live uninterrupted HD coverage :D

0630 Carnoustie time...?? That might be a touch early for me. Haha

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Yeah, I figured those websites are a good start. But they won't have the little knowns. And local knowledge is way better.

off the top of my head

 

St Andrews Old course (obvious), St Andrews New course and Jubilee. The Carrick just outside St Andrews and Kingsbarnes a few miles away.

 

Gleneagles Kings course and PGA (where Ryder cup was held).

 

Carnoustie (2018 Open) matter of preference as I don't enjoy the course but enjoy the challenge.

 

Royal Troon - similar to Carnoustie in enjoyment level apart from the Postage Stamp par 3 which is great fun.

 

Dundonald Links 

 

Scotscraig - near the sea but is mostly heathland and used for Open Qualifying when the Open is in Scotland

 

These are mostly Links courses but thats some of the best to play. Theres lots of nice inland parkland courses as well to change things up.

Driver     Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs)  
4 Wood   Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+  :callaway-small: Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex

Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

Wedges    Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54*  :callaway-small:   KBS Tour in 'R'

Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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Rain on Friday... hope it doesn't slow it down too much.

fairways will go from a 10 on the stimp to a 9.9..........doesnt affect sandy soil links unless it pours for hours

Driver     Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs)  
4 Wood   Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+  :callaway-small: Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex

Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

Wedges    Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54*  :callaway-small:   KBS Tour in 'R'

Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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Rain on Friday... hope it doesn't slow it down too much.

Yes, looks like a windy weekend too. If I does slow down at least the wind will blow

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Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff

Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff

Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff

Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff

Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock

 

 

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How many times do we hear #Carnasty this weekend?

Over 1000. I will be watching on mute for a while. I can't stand commentators who talk incessantly. They need to learn how to use silence.

Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff

Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff

Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff

Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff

Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff

Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock

 

 

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No matter who wins, Tiger will capture our hearts.

Did you see that video of today after his range session he was walking off and there was like 20 kids waiting for autographs and he just walked right through them....he is on a mission it looks like

 

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Did you see that video of today after his range session he was walking off and there was like 20 kids waiting for autographs and he just walked right through them....he is on a mission it looks like

 

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Nope just same A** he's always been

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I'll give you guys one prediction.

 

Albatross on a par 4. Someone will finally do it.

Thomas Pieters drove the first green this morning and nearly holed the eagle. I think you could be right.

 

I did see a few 'irons off the tee for safety' ending up being swallowed by bunkers that should be out of reach..........thought that might happen (poor Ernie on the first)

Driver     Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs)  
4 Wood   Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+  :callaway-small: Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex

Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

Wedges    Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54*  :callaway-small:   KBS Tour in 'R'

Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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My To Do List for today...

 

Driver     Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs)  
4 Wood   Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+  :callaway-small: Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex

Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

Wedges    Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54*  :callaway-small:   KBS Tour in 'R'

Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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I'm enjoying the play - it is what it is which is always the case in the Open.

 

The greens look ridiculously out of place IMO - like 18 oasis' in the desert or ours in a dry late winter that are artificially colored to make the snow birds happy.

 

 

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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  

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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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What an amazing incredible break for Stone.

 

I heard that Spieth was dedicating his tournament to the Shankster.

 

 

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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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