Popular Post GolfSpy Barbajo Posted May 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2019 Getting ready for another installment of the Golf Trip of a Lifetime. My cousin Paul (known here as @3PuttPaul) and I are heading to St. Andrews this weekend, We leave Boston Saturday night and arrive in Edinburgh Sunday morning. We're staying at The New Inn in St. Andrews - it's about a half mile or so from the golf complex. Here's the itinerary: Sunday - June 26: Afternoon golf at an undisclosed location with Gavin Dear and +1 from ShotScope Monday: 12:20 tee time at the Castle Course Tuesday: Early tee time at the New Course, afternoon at Jubilee Wednesday: 11:20 at Jubilee - 2nd tee time to be arranged at other St. Andrews Course Thursday: Open - in case we get on the Old Course via ballot. If we get on another day, we'll reschedule golf to this day. Friday: 10AM at Lundin Links - considered a hidden gem in the area - checked the website, it's right on the ocean, looks awesome! Saturday: 7AM at Kingsbarn - if we're not golfed out, we'll find someplace for an afternoon round. We have some flexibility on Monday-Thursday - with unlimited St. Andrews golf for the first three days of the week. We'll be on the Old Course ballot every day, and since the sun doesn't go down till around 10PM at that time of year, we'll try to cram as much golf in as we can. We chose to trade accommodations for more and better golf - so the New Inn isn't right near the course, but it is near the water and looks to be an interesting place. Pub and restaurant downstairs with modest rooms upstairs. We'll post pictures here and on social media, so hope you can follow along. It's gonna be a hoot! As for weapons for the trip, here's what I'm looking at bringing: Driver: Honma 747/Sub 70 639D/Tour Edge EXS (2 of the 3) FW: Either Wilson D7 or Srixon F-85 strong 3 Hybrids: Callaway Apex 19, PXG 22 Irons: Srixon Z-85 combo set Wedges: Cleveland 50 (bent to 49), Hogan Riviera 56/60 Also bringing Cobra adjustable utility iron (VERY useful in Scotland) Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab and maybe Edel Willamette or Bettinardi Baby Ben, just to keep the Odyssey on its toes. Balls: Srixon Z Star XV/Bridgestone Tour B X The trip was put together by Jack Sallis of Halcyon Travel from England. I met Jack at the PGA Show - we're interested to see how this goes. Maybe, just maybe, we can put together a MyGolfSpy trip next spring/early summer if enough of you would be interested. Lemme know either here or via PM if you are... MattF, JohnSmalls, GolfSub70 and 8 others 9 2 Quote 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...
perseveringgolfer Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Thats a great itinerary, have you been before? I really enjoy the New course for it's layout. Jubilee is also good with a tough last 4 holes. Kingsbarnes is just special. Hope you get on the Old course, its not a patch on the others but the atmosphere is magical, especially playing 17 and 18 where you WILL have spectators. Keep us appraised with pics and updates. *edit* I liked the Castle course, some stupidly hard undulating greens (think Augusta on steroids lol) but a good test. p.s The New inn will be fine, you're not far from anywhere in St Andrews GolfSpy Barbajo 1 Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 46 minutes ago, perseveringgolfer said: Thats a great itinerary, have you been before? I really enjoy the New course for it's layout. Jubilee is also good with a tough last 4 holes. Kingsbarnes is just special. Hope you get on the Old course, its not a patch on the others but the atmosphere is magical, especially playing 17 and 18 where you WILL have spectators. Keep us appraised with pics and updates. *edit* I liked the Castle course, some stupidly hard undulating greens (think Augusta on steroids lol) but a good test. p.s The New inn will be fine, you're not far from anywhere in St Andrews 4 Made a pit stop in St. Andrews last summer - did get to play the New Course and stayed at the Golf Inn (loved the Fish 'n Chips!). Really enjoyed the New Course, and this trip will be a full immersion into St. Andrews, with Kingsbarns a great treat at the end. I'm sure we'll be thinking twice about 36 holes a day by the end of the week, but we'll see how she goes. Let me know if you're in the area - we can hoist a pint...or several. perseveringgolfer 1 Quote 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...
perseveringgolfer Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, GolfSpy Barbajo said: Made a pit stop in St. Andrews last summer - did get to play the New Course and stayed at the Golf Inn (loved the Fish 'n Chips!). Really enjoyed the New Course, and this trip will be a full immersion into St. Andrews, with Kingsbarns a great treat at the end. I'm sure we'll be thinking twice about 36 holes a day by the end of the week, but we'll see how she goes. Let me know if you're in the area - we can hoist a pint...or several. With about 17 hrs of daylight this time of year it would be rude not to have 36 holes a day. Spookily enough a friend is trying to get a game arranged there for Sunday, if I'm going to be there I'll PM you but so far he's not having any luck. You'll have a blast! Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Can’t wait to live vicariously through you again.Have fun!!!! perseveringgolfer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00sportsman Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Have a great time. I'm so freakin' jealous!Sent from my XT1585 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max G30 3W King S9-1 5W Aeroburner 3 Rescue/Hybrid G400 5-UW RTX4 52* and 56* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Parsons Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Wish I was going. Have fun and keep 'em low and outta the wind.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote In my BR-D4 6-way King F9 set to 9*, Tour length Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.0 S-flex, with GolfPride MCC +4 mid-size 3W - 13*, UST Mamiya 65 Gold S-flex, with GolfPride Tour Wrap 2G SIM UDI 2-iron - 18*, Mitsubishi Diamana Thump 100 X-flex, with GolfPride MCC Align ZX5 4-5 & ZX7 6-PW, Modus3 120 Tour S-flex, +1/2", with GolfPride Tour Wrap 2G - SM8 Tour Chrome, 50.08F - 54.10S - 58.12D, DG Wedge Flex, with GolfPride Tour Wrap 2G Custom Fit 35" ER6 Red at 68 degree lie angle and 4 degrees of loft MTB-X NX7 Pro Slope Tracked by #WPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 6 hours ago, M. Parsons said: Wish I was going. Have fun and keep 'em low and outta the wind. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Wind! Wind! when its 30mph we call it a breeze When the flag sticks are bending over we might call it a wind JohnSmalls 1 Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Very jelly here John. Enjoy your trip! Quote In the bag: Driver: TSR2 Project X HZRDUS Black 5.5 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: Alpha Convoy 514 Balls: Chrome Soft X 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...
Peaksy68 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 @GolfSpy Barbajo, you are now officially on my list of people I don't like. I'm jealous of anyone who is getting to play anywhere, let alone of your trip. I'm not going to wish you a great trip, because I'm sure it will be sensational without my input. Hope you get the full spectrum of weather while your there so you can pretend your playing in The Open. One last thing, no toilet pictures this time. GolfSpy Barbajo, JohnSmalls and MattF 3 Quote 849 Pro Evenflow Riptide 6.0 F8 3 & 5 Woods Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 TS2 7 Wood Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 MP18 MMC - Project X LZ 5.5 Zipcore Wedges 50,54,58 - Project X LZ 5.5 MLA Tour Mallet 33" Z Star Pioneer bag buggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Peaksy68 said: @GolfSpy Barbajo, you are now officially on my list of people I don't like. I'm jealous of anyone who is getting to play anywhere, let alone of your trip. I'm not going to wish you a great trip, because I'm sure it will be sensational without my input. Hope you get the full spectrum of weather while your there so you can pretend your playing in The Open. One last thing, no toilet pictures this time. Haha! I! I'm glad to see you pay attention - can't help the toilet pictures. You can take the boy out of plumbing but you can't take the plumber out of the boy. As for the list - I could make a lengthy list of people who have me on the list of people they don't like. I like that ist. Peaksy68, Alzoinnv, JohnSmalls and 1 other 4 Quote 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...
deejaid Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I saw this thread pop up and just figured someone bumped last years thread on your Scotland trip, didn’t realize you are going again!Have fun and I’ll send positive vibes your way for selection for the Old Course.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk GolfSpy Barbajo 1 Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 12 hours and counting! Bag is set: Driver: Honma 747/Sub 70 639D FW: Srixon F-85 strong 3 Hybrids: Hogan VKTR 17, PXG 22 Irons: Srixon Z-85 combo set Wedges: Cleveland 50 (bent to 49), Hogan Riviera 56/60 Cobra adjustable utility Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab, Bettinardi BB8 Balls: Srixon Z Star XV/Bridgestone Tour B X The drivers are a gamble - just received them this past week and tried them on the range. I think I'm going to like them. Srixon Strong 3-wood flights lower than the Wilson D7, which should help. Stroke Lab putter is the starter with the Bettinardi BB8 a hunch as a bench player, just in case. The Hogan 17 degree hybrid fits the gap between the PXG and the 3 wood nicely, and the Cobra is adjustable, which makes it versatile in case it's extra windy. Now, I just hope the game doesn't take a dump over the Atlantic like last year. THEZIPR23, deejaid, JohnSmalls and 4 others 7 Quote 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...
Shankster Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Are you there yet? Are you there yet? Are you there yet?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/26/2019 at 12:34 AM, Shankster said: Are you there yet? Are you there yet? Are you there yet?.... he's there and eating Haggis and Black pudding .....yum! MaxEntropy, MattF, JohnSmalls and 1 other 4 Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/25/2019 at 7:34 PM, Shankster said: Are you there yet? Are you there yet? Are you there yet?.... He is, and dove right in to the local favorites....see below! 3 hours ago, perseveringgolfer said: he's there and eating Haggis and Black pudding .....yum! Exactly...and I was going to post based on the picture I saw this morning of his breakfast, I'm not so sure I'm jealous anymore....ha I think I would have had to taken a weeks worth of Panera Bagels and hoped that somewhere I was able to find cream cheese for them PMookie, Shankster and JohnSmalls 3 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGolf Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Stop By DunVegans up the street from the old course, Outstanding "baked" fish and chips. Beer is coooold. The haggis aint bad either. If that doesn't sound go turn around and look across the street to the oldest clubmaker. the new old clubs are quite nice. Love Kingsbarn. MattF 1 Quote Driver - 44.5" 5.0 flex 10.5 deg Graphite Design XC 6S GP MCC4+ 1 deg closed Irons - 5-pw, GW stnd length 5.0 flex same grip 1 deg flat. Type low medium offset cavity back, no diggers Wedges - 56 and 60 tour grind wedge spinner and mcc4+ grip 2 flat 10 and 8 in bounce Putter - Makefield VS LH Ball - truvis Carried in a Sun Mountain C-130 USA bag - BE PROUD. HC - LH but 85 is a good number, playing in Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Just a personal opinion, I prefer the Whey Pat to the Dunvegan, fewer tourists, more locals, and more real ales on tap. Haggis is fine, and black pudding can be really good, but for breakfast I prefer smokies, small smoked fish. MattF 1 Quote 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...
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