South Central: NM, OK, AR, TX, LA, MS

[Rico_de_Gallo]

Welcome ... nice to see more folks near the I-10 portion of the state

[okie52]

Hey, everyone! I'm happy to be on this forum. I'm 35 and have lived in Oklahoma for 33 years (I spent a brief 2 in Louisiana). I've been golfing since I was a little kid and haven't played much in the last 8 years since my oldest son was born. I got back into regular playing this year. It has made me a happier husband, dad, and person. Golf is relaxing and fun for me, it always has been. I usually shoot the upper 70s to mid-80s (the 80s more than the 70s). I just reestablished my handicap at 5.2. I play out of Rose Creek Golf Course in Edmond.

I run an independent insurance agency. It is a great career for a golfer, flexible and a lot of clients and referral partners like to play. This has been getting me on the course 1-2x/week during the work week and then Saturday rounds with my two sons (8 and 6). I have to play early in the morning because it easily gets to 98 degrees and higher this time of year here.

I'm here to read more about products and see other people's experiences. I look forward to meeting new golfers. I recently upgraded to a set of Cobra Aerojet Irons, woods, hybrids, and driver. My 56 and 60 are Tommy Armour 945+CB and I'm still rocking my 12-year-old Odyssey Ice White 2ball. I also  do affiliate marketing for ShankItGolf and rock their products on and off the course.

[ZNalder]

Any Central Mississippi folks in this thread? 

[arctictenor]

Good morning!

I have been playing golf for over 40 years, when I'm able to get out. I haven't really established a handicap, but I usually score in the 90's.

I love the challenge in golf and the SATISFACTION of that well hit shot/putt

I'm new to MyGolfSpy and don't really know anyone yet. I think I saw a post on FaceBook that got my attention, so I checked it out.

I'm from Cibolo, TX, near San Antonio. I don't really have a home course. I play all around, looking for the best deal.

Golf in my region is very firm course conditions and uneven grass growth.

I am a husband & father. I teach elementary music full-time and lead worship in my church paqrt-time.

My username is something I've used since college.

[arctictenor]

Oh yeah! What's in my bag? Old clubs, but they work for me: Ping G5 driver; Ping G2 irons, 3 & 5 woods; my father's Ram Brute sand wedge and a Scott Cameron putter

[Rico_de_Gallo]

Welcome!

Another from San Antonio, hooray

[RickK]

On 6/5/2024 at 8:44 PM, dmac67 said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

     Since the spring of 1974 (49 of my nearly 57 years)

What do you love about golf?

      Wedge play

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

       YouTube

Where are you from? What is your home course?

        Southeast Texas - Falcon Point CC

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

        Worst - Summer       Best - Winter

 

What’s in your bag?
 

         Wilson Staff Progressive 2 iron through PW with Firestick Steel Stiff

         Wilson Staff Dynapower 1994 reissue Sand Wedge

          Callaway Mack Daddy PM Grind 60°/10 bounce Wedge

         Mizuno JPX 900 10.5° driver with Fujikura Speeder 569 Evo II Stiff

         Mizuno JPX 900 15° 3 wood with Fujikura Speeder 661 Evo II Stiff

         Ping Redwood Piper S putter

         Linksoul carry/stand bag

        Currently trying to decide on a new ball

 

 

Welcome to the forum.  I live just a little SW of you. 

[arctictenor]

Hello!

I do not have an official handicap, but I usually score in the 90's. I've been playing golf since I was 14, so 53 years.

I love the challenge of golf. And I especially love the satisfaction of a well hit shot.

[TeeOhDoubleDee]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

I started around 1997. I was a decent player but I haven't played in a decade and I'm hoping to get back into it now that my wife wants to play.

What do you love about golf?

Being outdoors and strategy/concepts of golf

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

Trying to catch up on what's changed in the last 10 years (a lot!). 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

Northwest Arkansas

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

I'm not sure

What do you do for a living?

Technology 

How’d you pick your user name?

It's my name... 

[King of the 4-Holers]

How long have you been playing golf? 3 years / No ghcp...if I'm on I'm a sub-bogey golfer. What’s your handicap or normal score?  I play about 9 holes max due to physical limitations.

What do you love about golf?  Outside with my dog in my cart enjoying life...what I have left of it.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? I was browsing.  Do you already know any other Spies?  No.

Where are you from? Bella Vista, AR. What is your home course?  Kingswood

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  The best for me is that golf is cheap here...the only gripe I have is winter.

What do you do for a living?  Long retired boat captain

How’d you pick your user name?  Butterbean was the 'King of the Four Rounders'...and he was pretty good too.  Well due to the fact I have arthritis and Graves disease, 4 to 6 holes doesn't leave me whooped.  

Happy to be here!

[RedTop]

How long have you been playing golf?

Hmmm. Well been playing since 83....but my Dad played. Very good player. Took me a few times as a kid , but I really started playing in the Navy. 

What’s your handicap or normal score?

GHIN says I'm an 8. But honestly I'm prolly more like a 4. My MGA hcp where I play is +2. Don't be impressed. Short course. Lol

 

What do you love about golf?

It's just me. No "team"  I played football , baseball as a kid. Hated losing. Still do. But in golf there's no one to blame but me. You get what you put in. Practice,  effort , tend to help yourself. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

Was looking for info on a shaft. Found a review Herr. 17 pages of reading later I thought this would be a good place for info. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

Texas. Born and raised. I play Lake Fork GC. It's in east texas. Also the Links at Lands End. Both are close to me. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

Heat and Cold. Lol

What do you do for a living?

Retired. 

How’d you pick your user name?

I was RED headed. Til age got me. 

[MikeWright]

I’m a writer in Austin who’s picked up the game again after about 20 years. Never had a lesson until two months ago. Right now I’m a solid 28 handicap.
 

I was a good athlete as a kid and golf was just harder. There’s a greater variety of skills and the choices that come with each shot make it a more intellectual exercise than a reactive one. 
 

[MikeWright]

I’m a writer in Austin who’s picked up the game again after about 20 years. Never had a lesson until two months ago. Right now I’m a solid 28 handicap.
 

I was a good athlete as a kid and golf was just harder. There’s a greater variety of skills and the choices that come with each shot make it a more intellectual exercise than a reactive one. 
 

[Josh Parker]

34 minutes ago, MikeWright said:

I’m a writer in Austin who’s picked up the game again after about 20 years. Never had a lesson until two months ago. Right now I’m a solid 28 handicap.
 

I was a good athlete as a kid and golf was just harder. There’s a greater variety of skills and the choices that come with each shot make it a more intellectual exercise than a reactive one. 
 

Welcome to the forum!  

[Ghaige horne]

Where’s all my gulf coast Ms/ AL golfer at?

[JTDann]

From the Houston area. Hello everyone. 
 

Qi10 - Driver 9° 

Qi10 - 3W

Titleist u510 - 2i

Taylormade P770 - 4-7

Taylormade P7MC - 8-pw

Vokey - 52,56,60

Evnroll ER2B

[Ghaige horne]

3 hours ago, Ghaige horne said:

Where’s all my gulf coast Ms/ AL golfer at?

My name is Ghaige Horne (gage)been playing since I was maybe 7 up to about 12. Got back into it around 17-19. I’m 23 now and This Father’s Day got back into it again playing with my dad. 
found the forum from just reading reviews on drivers. 
I’m from picayune,Ms which is about 45 min east of neworleans and about 25 from the gulf coast. I play in mobile,Al often as well as Louisiana. 
I am an asphalt lead man

at this moment don’t have a driver but hoping to be fitted towards the end of this year

ts2 3 wood with hzrds ls 6.5 shaft

Have a set of kzg blades that were given to me with stiff shafts 5-pw. Also came with 52/56/60 wedges

my most recent club my putter is the Cleveland classic collection2 with a fat Winn grip. Absolutely love this thing

would love to be able to meet some people to play golf around my area

[The TXBexar]

Realized I never jumped in on this thread when I joined a little while back, and looking through everything looks like I'm probably one of the few in the DFW area on here currently: 

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

   Started getting into the sport when I was real young thanks to my Great-Aunt Charlotte who I spent a lot of my childhood with. If we weren't out in the yard swing a club at a bottle cap, we were inside playing PGA Golf on the Sega Genesis. However, never really got good at the game all around, have always just been pretty good at specific parts of the game (Approach & short game are my bread & Butter, but can't drive the ball well, even if my life depended on it). Recently got back into the game here earlier in '24 after taking a required 6.5 year hiatus for medical reasons and realized that the love for the sport was still burning in me. Currently about a 20-22 handicap probably *don't have a GHIN account to know for sure) and can reliable shoot a 92-96 on most courses here in the Dallas, TX area.

What do you love about golf? 

   Honestly, that at it's core, it's game that stays the same no matter how much the course, equipment, and players change; it's still just the player and the course, fighting each other to see who wins on any given hole on any given day. And that you can drink cold beer while playing it too; Honestly, that's probably the number one reason why I love playing golf, forget my previous sentence, this is my true answer. Think about, can you name another sport, that doesn't have golf in it's name, where you get to be in nature, drink good cold beer with good friends, all in the name of athletic competition? Me neither, and that's why golf is so amazing and that's why I love it.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

   Stumbled upon the forum about a year & half ago now, and finally decided that here recently that I should started adding in to the conversations that I enjoy reading so much. No fun just standing on the sidelines yelling, when I could be on the field yelling just like that rest of y'all! and currently don't know any other members personally, but hopefully that'll change here in the future.

Where are you from? What is your home course?

   Born & raised in the East Dallas, TX area, but have been all over the state of Texas and Oklahoma for school & work. Currently residing in the middle of a lake just East of Dallas, and my home course is the Woodbridge GC in Wylie,TX. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

   The weather down here means that you can pretty much play golf year round, which is always nice. But also, the weather means that got to be smart about trying to play golf year round. No Tee Times after 9:30am between May15th - September 15th, unless you truly are a mad man, and you better enjoy hard & fast greens and firm fairways. With the Texas weather, this North Texas Blackland clay means the ground is either dry as a bone and hard as a rock, or it's soaking wet and thicker then gumbo and if you don't watch your step, you could legitimately lose a shoe stepping off in some mud and you'll never get it back. 

What do you do for a living?

   Civil engineer by profession working for the State, but my day-to-day work life now basically revolves around reviewing other engineers plan designs for projects, then in the nicest way possible, informing them how their design sucks and they need to do better. I really wish that was a joke too, but honestly it's not far from the truth, which sucks because I know they get paid better then me too, while producing these, ehm, "Sub-Par" projects that I have the pleasure of overseeing. 

How’d you pick your user name?

   Play on a family nick name I had as kid. Since Texas has a truly fascinating and diverse history of countries, individuals, and cultures that have blended together to create this great State, took the Texas-Germanic word "Bexar" (pronounced kind of like the word "Bear") to be the stand-in for the nick-name that my great-aunt called me as an ode to her favorite player, Jack Nicklaus the "Golden Bear", as she would always call me her little Texas Bear. 

[Rosas4653]

hi I just joined todayH

How long have you been playing golf? I’ve been playing for about 30 years after about a 29 year break with softball sandwiched in between

What’s your handicap or normal score? My current handicap is 7.0 avg scores hover between 78-82

What do you love about golf? I love that it’s different each and every round, and the people I play with and meet and being outside on some of the most beautiful courses/properties 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? simply I’ve just run across some of the reviews and wanted to be a part of it

Do you already know any other Spies? I do not know any other spies, ha that I’m aware of

Where are you from? I live in San Antonio 

What is your home course? My home course is La Cantera former home of the Valero Texas Open

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?best thing about San Antonio is I can play year round, worst part is late July thru August humid and in the 100s courses struggle during this period 

What do you do for a living? Retired, former IT guy

[Rico_de_Gallo]

On 8/13/2024 at 3:10 PM, The TXBexar said:

Realized I never jumped in on this thread when I joined a little while back, and looking through everything looks like I'm probably one of the few in the DFW area on here currently: 

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

   Started getting into the sport when I was real young thanks to my Great-Aunt Charlotte who I spent a lot of my childhood with. If we weren't out in the yard swing a club at a bottle cap, we were inside playing PGA Golf on the Sega Genesis. However, never really got good at the game all around, have always just been pretty good at specific parts of the game (Approach & short game are my bread & Butter, but can't drive the ball well, even if my life depended on it). Recently got back into the game here earlier in '24 after taking a required 6.5 year hiatus for medical reasons and realized that the love for the sport was still burning in me. Currently about a 20-22 handicap probably *don't have a GHIN account to know for sure) and can reliable shoot a 92-96 on most courses here in the Dallas, TX area.

What do you love about golf? 

   Honestly, that at it's core, it's game that stays the same no matter how much the course, equipment, and players change; it's still just the player and the course, fighting each other to see who wins on any given hole on any given day. And that you can drink cold beer while playing it too; Honestly, that's probably the number one reason why I love playing golf, forget my previous sentence, this is my true answer. Think about, can you name another sport, that doesn't have golf in it's name, where you get to be in nature, drink good cold beer with good friends, all in the name of athletic competition? Me neither, and that's why golf is so amazing and that's why I love it.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

   Stumbled upon the forum about a year & half ago now, and finally decided that here recently that I should started adding in to the conversations that I enjoy reading so much. No fun just standing on the sidelines yelling, when I could be on the field yelling just like that rest of y'all! and currently don't know any other members personally, but hopefully that'll change here in the future.

Where are you from? What is your home course?

   Born & raised in the East Dallas, TX area, but have been all over the state of Texas and Oklahoma for school & work. Currently residing in the middle of a lake just East of Dallas, and my home course is the Woodbridge GC in Wylie,TX. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

   The weather down here means that you can pretty much play golf year round, which is always nice. But also, the weather means that got to be smart about trying to play golf year round. No Tee Times after 9:30am between May15th - September 15th, unless you truly are a mad man, and you better enjoy hard & fast greens and firm fairways. With the Texas weather, this North Texas Blackland clay means the ground is either dry as a bone and hard as a rock, or it's soaking wet and thicker then gumbo and if you don't watch your step, you could legitimately lose a shoe stepping off in some mud and you'll never get it back. 

What do you do for a living?

   Civil engineer by profession working for the State, but my day-to-day work life now basically revolves around reviewing other engineers plan designs for projects, then in the nicest way possible, informing them how their design sucks and they need to do better. I really wish that was a joke too, but honestly it's not far from the truth, which sucks because I know they get paid better then me too, while producing these, ehm, "Sub-Par" projects that I have the pleasure of overseeing. 

How’d you pick your user name?

   Play on a family nick name I had as kid. Since Texas has a truly fascinating and diverse history of countries, individuals, and cultures that have blended together to create this great State, took the Texas-Germanic word "Bexar" (pronounced kind of like the word "Bear") to be the stand-in for the nick-name that my great-aunt called me as an ode to her favorite player, Jack Nicklaus the "Golden Bear", as she would always call me her little Texas Bear. 

Welcome .... loads of Texas folks here too

[Rico_de_Gallo]

13 hours ago, Rosas4653 said:

hi I just joined todayH

How long have you been playing golf? I’ve been playing for about 30 years after about a 29 year break with softball sandwiched in between

What’s your handicap or normal score? My current handicap is 7.0 avg scores hover between 78-82

What do you love about golf? I love that it’s different each and every round, and the people I play with and meet and being outside on some of the most beautiful courses/properties 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? simply I’ve just run across some of the reviews and wanted to be a part of it

Do you already know any other Spies? I do not know any other spies, ha that I’m aware of

Where are you from? I live in San Antonio 

What is your home course? My home course is La Cantera former home of the Valero Texas Open

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?best thing about San Antonio is I can play year round, worst part is late July thru August humid and in the 100s courses struggle during this period 

What do you do for a living? Retired, former IT guy

Welcome ... another in the San Antonio area!

I haven't played La Cantera yet but need to one of these days.

I play mostly trail stuff with the occasional Quarry or Hyatt visit thrown in.  Silverhorn and Randolph AFB 1 time each so far

[Rico_de_Gallo]

On 8/12/2024 at 2:02 PM, Ghaige horne said:

My name is Ghaige Horne (gage)been playing since I was maybe 7 up to about 12. Got back into it around 17-19. I’m 23 now and This Father’s Day got back into it again playing with my dad. 
found the forum from just reading reviews on drivers. 
I’m from picayune,Ms which is about 45 min east of neworleans and about 25 from the gulf coast. I play in mobile,Al often as well as Louisiana. 
I am an asphalt lead man

at this moment don’t have a driver but hoping to be fitted towards the end of this year

ts2 3 wood with hzrds ls 6.5 shaft

Have a set of kzg blades that were given to me with stiff shafts 5-pw. Also came with 52/56/60 wedges

my most recent club my putter is the Cleveland classic collection2 with a fat Winn grip. Absolutely love this thing

would love to be able to meet some people to play golf around my area

have some family nearby in Biloxi and some in Hattisburg (Dad is from a small town a bit north of Jackson) .... wish I was closer to the gulf in that area though

[dtaz]

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

i have recently started playing golf probably within the last couple of months and im enjoying going out with my bothers in law... my scores have been 115-130 only played 3 times on different courses

What do you love about golf?

going out having a relaxing time with family... getting out the house 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

first time using mygolfspy thought i would give it a try.. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

From Texas, home course is in Whitney, Texas.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

In my region, where it stays hot all the time... golf courses are known for their firm conditions and fast greens..

What do you do for a living?

working for walmart for the last 13 years.. and hanging out with the kids

How’d you pick your user name?

taz has been my favorite so i try and use it when i can.

[BJacks56]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I’ve been playing since i was a 10-12 but never really serious. Always played hand-me-down clubs and played more to have fun with the boys. Score was rarely kept. Got a modern new set of irons and I caught the bug. Time to learn how to really play. I’d say im around 110-115?

What do you love about golf? That feeling when you strike it pure and the ball goes and does what you wanted it to!

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? There are so many clubs, aides, etc and so many different configurations that all depend on the golfer. Wanted somewhere to give real reviews by average to good golfers. No known spies before joining.

Where are you from? What is your home course? Fort Worth, TX and I’m a public golfer, so Pecan Valley

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? ITS HOT!! And sometimes the course aren’t in the best of shape  

What do you do for a living? People Analytics 

How’d you pick your user name? Similar username for most. Easier to remember. 

[dcdeville]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

- I picked up golf in 2017 after finishing up my college baseball career. I am currently a 10.6!

What do you love about golf?

- The challenging aspect and the competition. I love how its just as challenging when you play alone as it is playing in a friendly match. Also, as a formal baseball player, the camaraderie.  

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

- I just stumbled upon it one day when looking for reviews on a new shaft!

Where are you from? What is your home course?

- Originally from Petaluma, CA. Currently residing in Leander, TX and I call Avery Ranch home.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

- Best, you can basically play year round and the muni scene is great if you can get a decent tee time. 

- Worst, there aren't many public tracks for an area where you can play year round. New courses are opening, but private and ultra-elite. Green fees have become criminally high and pace of play is the worst I have experienced on a regular basis since covid. 

What do you do for a living?

- I am an entry level sales rep for a software company.

How’d you pick your user name?

- First initial, middle initial, last name

[Rico_de_Gallo]

Welcome new folks

[ZackS]

welcome

[Gr8One1998]

Greetings all! New to the forum from Texas.

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I've been playing for almost 25 years. Now, during that time I've gone looooong stretches without playing, but 2001 was when I first really started. I'm typically a 90s shooter. My goal is to get to a place where I can regularly shoot mid-80s.

What do you love about golf? The being outdoors, the relaxation, and that feeling when you hit the perfect shot!

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I've read a lot of reviews on MGS for various clubs, and decided to join to contribute.

Where are you from? What is your home course? Currently living in Plano, TX. I don't really consider anything my "home course", but the one I've played the most is probably Plantation Golf Course in Frisco.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best: There are a lot of options for courses. A LOT. Worst: playing in the summer heat, and the cold winter with brown fairways.

What do you do for a living? Director of Sales, and I own a Martial Arts school.

How’d you pick your user name? I've had it since High School, Gr8One (reference to The Rock from back in the late 90s) and 1998 (HS graduation year).

[Josh Parker]

1 hour ago, Gr8One1998 said:

Greetings all! New to the forum from Texas.

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I've been playing for almost 25 years. Now, during that time I've gone looooong stretches without playing, but 2001 was when I first really started. I'm typically a 90s shooter. My goal is to get to a place where I can regularly shoot mid-80s.

What do you love about golf? The being outdoors, the relaxation, and that feeling when you hit the perfect shot!

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I've read a lot of reviews on MGS for various clubs, and decided to join to contribute.

Where are you from? What is your home course? Currently living in Plano, TX. I don't really consider anything my "home course", but the one I've played the most is probably Plantation Golf Course in Frisco.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best: There are a lot of options for courses. A LOT. Worst: playing in the summer heat, and the cold winter with brown fairways.

What do you do for a living? Director of Sales, and I own a Martial Arts school.

How’d you pick your user name? I've had it since High School, Gr8One (reference to The Rock from back in the late 90s) and 1998 (HS graduation year).

Welcome!

[ZackS]

6 hours ago, Gr8One1998 said:

Greetings all! New to the forum from Texas.

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I've been playing for almost 25 years. Now, during that time I've gone looooong stretches without playing, but 2001 was when I first really started. I'm typically a 90s shooter. My goal is to get to a place where I can regularly shoot mid-80s.

What do you love about golf? The being outdoors, the relaxation, and that feeling when you hit the perfect shot!

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I've read a lot of reviews on MGS for various clubs, and decided to join to contribute.

Where are you from? What is your home course? Currently living in Plano, TX. I don't really consider anything my "home course", but the one I've played the most is probably Plantation Golf Course in Frisco.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best: There are a lot of options for courses. A LOT. Worst: playing in the summer heat, and the cold winter with brown fairways.

What do you do for a living? Director of Sales, and I own a Martial Arts school.

How’d you pick your user name? I've had it since High School, Gr8One (reference to The Rock from back in the late 90s) and 1998 (HS graduation year).

welcome