SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 4, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 4, 2010 I always like to hear about the different superstitions and rituals that go along with someones game. Lucky socks, no #3 balls, & etc. For me, I have my Chinese dragon coin ball marker in the right pant pocket and my Byron Turf's up tool in my left. Numerous times, after putting and repairing ball marks, i put them in the wrong pockets, or even together in one pocket. That just won't do. I swear I feel the weight wrong on my thighs. As I step up to the next tee shot, I always make sure they are back in their correct pockets. How about you? Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm not necessarily superstitious, but I am very picky about how much stuff is in which pocket. I don't like to keep any balls in my right pocket. I mark my ball with an IL state quarter. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MmmmmmBuddy Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I don't like #4 balls, and prefer a #3. 3 is a good score on any hole. Ball marker in right pocket with tees, one spare ball in left. That's about it. aside from the chicken foot... Driver - Ping G430 Max 9° | Ventus Blue TR Hybrid - ZX 16° & 18° | GD Tour IZ S 2 Iron - ZU65 17° | AeroTech SteelFiber 110icw S Irons - ZX7 MKII 4-Pw | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Wedges - RTX 6 Tour Rack 50° 54° 58° | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Putter - L.A.B. Golf Link.1 | LA Golf P135 shaft | Garsen Quad Tour grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 4, 2010 Author SPY VIP Share Posted March 4, 2010 I actually stopped carrying an extra ball in my pocket to the tee because subconsciously that told me I was going to need it after I shanked the first one. So now no extra ball. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagolf31 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I only use yellow tees. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I am very, I must have a very, icy, cold beer, or I can not play at all! John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 4, 2010 Author SPY VIP Share Posted March 4, 2010 I am very, I must have a very, icy, cold beer, or I can not play at all! Swing lube may be medicinal in this case. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Yup, and I don't drink at home in front of the kids much, if any. I can't go out and party like I used to in college, so a relaxing beer or three on the golf course is some of the only times I can enjoy some. Sad, but reality. John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudfish Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 huh... I'm trying to think of odd things I do on the course, and I can't think of anything... My Bag:Driver - King F6+ 3 Wood - XR16Hybrids - ZH45Irons - JPX 850 ProWedges - Mac Daddy 2Putter - Spider Tour RedBag - Ogio Grom Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillschampion2 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Always use a #2 ball as my birthday is the 22nd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm very proud to say I don't have any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbush25 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I have a few things that I catch myself doing. I always put my tee in my right pocket and after I finish a hole the ball goes in my right pocket. In my left pocket I keep my divot tool and ball marker. I am also extremely methodical when it comes to my pre-shot routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGage Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I don't really have any, per se....but one thing I do is if I'm marking my ball with a coin that has a face on it, I always line the face pointing or looking towards the hole. If it's got an animal on it, I always have their nose to the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeves Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I actually stopped carrying an extra ball in my pocket to the tee because subconsciously that told me I was going to need it after I shanked the first one. So now no extra ball. Comfort is a huge issue with me. Can't have an extra ball protruding in my pocket. Same thing goes for my wallet, cash, keys, and cell phone. I have a Crown Royale pouch that I put all my personal items in before the start of each round. Also, I like to keep my bag super organized... So I use old medication bottles to store tees, ball marks, etc. Gots to keep it neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I always powder the boys before a round. Sorry, too much? Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudfish Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Comfort is a huge issue with me. Can't have an extra ball protruding in my pocket. Same thing goes for my wallet, cash, keys, and cell phone. I have a Crown Royale pouch that I put all my personal items in before the start of each round. Also, I like to keep my bag super organized... So I use old medication bottles to store tees, ball marks, etc. Gots to keep it neat! I'm the same way... I can't stand to h ave anything in my pockets other than 2 tees and a pencil in my right, and my ball marker/divot tool in my left... I also usually have a ball in my right, but that's kinda uncomfortable... My Bag:Driver - King F6+ 3 Wood - XR16Hybrids - ZH45Irons - JPX 850 ProWedges - Mac Daddy 2Putter - Spider Tour RedBag - Ogio Grom Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I just thought of another: when I mark my ball with the aforementioned Illinois state quarter, I like to start with Lincoln facing up and looking at the hole. If I miss a putt that I feel like I should make, I blame Abe for not seeing the line and I let the eagle have a shot at it. If the eagle misses (because it's never my fault), then it's back to Abe. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I just thought of another: when I mark my ball with the aforementioned Illinois state quarter, I like to start with Lincoln facing up and looking at the hole. If I miss a putt that I feel like I should make, I blame Abe for not seeing the line and I let the eagle have a shot at it. If the eagle misses (because it's never my fault), then it's back to Abe. Wow, you actually put a lot of thought into that. If you make it, does Abe or the Eagle get any credit or do you hog all the glory for yourself? Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Well I do have one, I try not to ever answer my cell phone on the course, it's always bad news, and I always play worse after answering it! John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Wow, you actually put a lot of thought into that. If you make it, does Abe or the Eagle get any credit or do you hog all the glory for yourself? I have no idea where it came from, it's certainly not something I thought up and then brought to the course. I think I just got annoyed and flipped the coin one time and probably made the next putt. It's not something I adhere to religiously, just something that makes me laugh on the green. and I'm very generous with the credit, they got a solid "atta boy" before they look at the next putt. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyfedora Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Balls in left pocket.. Tees in right. I can't play if I have my cellphone or money clip in my pocket. I prefer number 3 balls (in highschool when we got balls for tournaments, I got the 3s as a sophomore [first year playing] and I just liked them) My putter grip has to be clean or else I will look at it and my putting will suck. I think gloves are pointless and if your hands can't get a grip then you need to change your grips. I have a routine for my driver/woods/irons/ wedges. And another routine for putting. I only use white wooden tees. PING: Rapture V1 9° Aldila VS Proto 'By You' (65 Stiff) TITLEIST: 906F4 15.5° Aldila VS Proto 'By You' (80 Stiff) COBRA: 5w Speed LD F/ST Tour AD YS Designed by Graphite Design made for Cobra Stiff PING: S59 Rifle 6.5 Soft stepped PING: Tour 48°, 52°, 58° Byron SS Custom 006 Titelist Pro V 1 Ping hoofer Vantage "Everyday you miss practicing, it will take you one day longer to get good." -Ben Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 10, 2010 Author SPY VIP Share Posted March 10, 2010 I always powder the boys before a round. Sorry, too much? As that no one else has chimed in, yes... Well I do have one, I try not to ever answer my cell phone on the course, it's always bad news, and I always play worse after answering it! Played a round with a buddy whose wife was pregnant. Popping time pregnant. He heard other phones ringing as we played and he freaked out. My brother and I changed our ringtones to match his and started calling each other. He got pissed, but laughed. Then his actually rang, and his round ended up being 7 holes that day with his daughter coming before we finished at the 19th. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Keyes and glove in left pocket, balls, tees, marker, and divot tool in right pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Played a round with a buddy whose wife was pregnant. Popping time pregnant. What, like a turkey? Funny deal with the phones though. You guys are cruel. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGage Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Oh yeah...one other superstition I have: if I play badly, everyone else in my group must die. Relax....just a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Balls in left pocket... Sounds painful. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Oh yeah...one other superstition I have: if I play badly, everyone else in my group must die. I'll make sure not to play in front of you. Because if I play slow, everyone in n you're group will die.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyfedora Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Sounds painful. Sounds like a meaningless post to get points for the contest... PING: Rapture V1 9° Aldila VS Proto 'By You' (65 Stiff) TITLEIST: 906F4 15.5° Aldila VS Proto 'By You' (80 Stiff) COBRA: 5w Speed LD F/ST Tour AD YS Designed by Graphite Design made for Cobra Stiff PING: S59 Rifle 6.5 Soft stepped PING: Tour 48°, 52°, 58° Byron SS Custom 006 Titelist Pro V 1 Ping hoofer Vantage "Everyday you miss practicing, it will take you one day longer to get good." -Ben Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSaternus Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 My only "superstition" is that I use colored balls (I know, very stereotypical girl) because they're easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 16, 2010 Author SPY VIP Share Posted March 16, 2010 My only "superstition" is that I use colored balls (I know, very stereotypical girl) because they're easy to find. If you read the posts about the new Yellow Srixon balls, you will find that there are a lot of men who want color too. These are "tour" balls though so playing a colored ball is ok. You should make Matt play a colored ball as a handicap when you play together. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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