revkev Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Kevin Na’s won has brought an interesting discussion about driving v. putting. I think the numbers favor driving but the question was actually what would you prefer to watch? That being the case what do we remember as our most memorable golf moments. Jack’s putt on 17 in the Master’sLeonard’s Rider Cup puttWatson’s chip in to win the Open I honestly can’t think of any drive in a Major that produced a positive memorable for me. If I’m at a tournament I’m going to the range and hanging out where I can watch tee shots unless it’s the back nine on Sunday. Beyond a doubt the memorable moments happen on the green. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy PMookie 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Okay so I “goofed” or rather my auto correct did.The title here should be Memorable “Golf” Moments.Could a moderator please fix it for my birthday. :)Thanks Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I think you can correct it yourself Rev. Pretty sure I'd done that in the past. Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Okay so I “goofed” or rather my auto correct did.The title here should be Memorable “Golf” Moments.Could a moderator please fix it for my birthday. :)Thanks Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyJust click edit on your original post and type in your change. easy peasySent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Thanks guys - I was unable to edit it on the app but could on my laptop Now on to the topic - I hope there's some interest - the question is which produces the most memorable moments - shots around the green or tee to green? Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregB135 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Was it Tiger's first or second Masters where he went OVER the trees to cut the corner on 13 to set up a 2nd shot into the green? I remember that drive, and the ensuing 'Tiger-proofing' of Augusta that moved the tee there further back. Quote Driver: 311XF Gen5, Tensei CK Pro Orange, S flex Fariway: 311XF Gen6 3-Wood, Tensei Blue 55g R flex Hybrid: 211, 3H Project X Evenflow H, 80g, 5.5 TSR2 4H, Tensei Blue R (Forum Tester) Irons: T200 2023, Tensei Blue R (Forum Tester), 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 Zipcore 52*, 56* Project X Catalyst Spinner Graphite Shaft Putter: ER2 Murdered Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I seem to remember two drives. Both by John Daily. This first might have been a PGA Championship where Daily crushed a drive and then bent over to pump up his shoes. (remember those?) The other was a time Daily skanked a tee shot thereby promptly helicoptering this driver over or into the trees. LOL My memory is a little fuzzy on the second event so perhaps someone can refresh me. Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I have a few drives that stand out in my memory. Dustin Johnson's mammoth drive on the 72nd hole at Oakmont after receiving a ridiculous penalty. He stripped it right down the middle 303 yards to all but seal a US Open victory. Dustin Johnson's wayward drive on the 72nd hole at Whistling Straits. Everybody remembers the grounding of the club but the tee shot put him in that spot. Bubba Watson going over the trees on the left of #13 at Augusta in 2014 leaving a PW from 144 yards! Augusta would purchase property from Augusta Country Club to keep this from happening again. Tom Watson's drive on the 72nd hole of the 2009 Open at Turnberry. When that ball stopped, I thought, "holly hell, he's going to win!" Phil Mickelson's tee shot off the hospitality tent on the 72nd hole of the 2006 US Open at Winged Foot. Absolutely shocking! Okay, Mickelson and DJ weren't "positive" emotions but they were nonetheless, exciting finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Both moments were from #13 at the Masters. Mickelson's 6 iron from the pine straw to 4 feet below the hole, which he two putted (sadly) for birdie. Bubba's drive that left him a flip wedge into that green one year he won (I think). Heck, if you want to dig deeper, you'd have to pick Bubba's wedge from the trees on #10 to the green where he won the playoff to win the Masters. Putting is a bore fest IMHO. And broadcasting has done it no favors, spending 99% of their time talking about the putt while someone is lining it up. Just show me the stinking putt and show golf shots otherwise. Such a waste of air time. revkev 1 Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Nice memories guys - but do these trump putts to win or seal tournaments for you?The full shot that stands out most for me is Nicklaus’ 1 iron to seal the ‘72 US Open on the 71st hole at Pebble.He hit the stick - 17 used to play much longer than it does today. I certainly remember the Daily driving show in the PGA. Likewise Greg Norman in the US Open that he lost to Fuzzy Zoeller in a playoff. With Tiger the biggest standout for me was the putt on the 72nd hole to tie. No one had read that putt right the entire day. Same with Phil on the last to win his first Masters. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, revkev said: Nice memories guys - but do these trump putts to win or seal tournaments for you? I wouldn't say any I mentioned stand out over Tiger's chip on #16 at the 2005 Masters for instance. Or "Is it his time?" I'm contrarian by nature so, I tend to look deeper than the obvious. DJ's situation at the 2010 PGA is a prime example. Everyone remembers the grounding of the club and couldn't offer any memory of the tee shot that led to the penalty. That tee shot was easily the worst of the week and possibly the worst of any player in all four majors that season. He missed the fairway by very nearly 100 yards! He also missed a very short putt that would have still put him in the playoff. That situation also puts DJ's drive on the 72nd hole of the 2016 US Open into better perspective. He obviously learned how to find the fairway in that situation. One could argue, he did the same in the 2015 US Open at Chambers Bay. He split the fairway and hit his approach to 12 feet. By all outward appearance, he was at least going to tie Spieth and go to a playoff. Bumpy greens aside, he did what he needed to do tee-to-green to give himself a chance to win. He learned from the 2010 PGA. revkev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Memorable positive shots are the approach shot to gimme range or the chip in or long putt to seal the win . Drives are only remembered when they result in the player losing the event. revkev 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 I wouldn't say any I mentioned stand out over Tiger's chip on #16 at the 2005 Masters for instance. Or "Is it his time?" I'm contrarian by nature so, I tend to look deeper than the obvious. DJ's situation at the 2010 PGA is a prime example. Everyone remembers the grounding of the club and couldn't offer any memory of the tee shot that led to the penalty. That tee shot was easily the worst of the week and possibly the worst of any player in all four majors that season. He missed the fairway by very nearly 100 yards! He also missed a very short putt that would have still put him in the playoff. That situation also puts DJ's drive on the 72nd hole of the 2016 US Open into better perspective. He obviously learned how to find the fairway in that situation. One could argue, he did the same in the 2015 US Open at Chambers Bay. He split the fairway and hit his approach to 12 feet. By all outward appearance, he was at least going to tie Spieth and go to a playoff. Bumpy greens aside, he did what he needed to do tee-to-green to give himself a chance to win. He learned from the 2010 PGA.Having been to Whistling a number of times I’m still amazed that someone could hit a ball where DJs drive went on 18. The only way I could get it there would be a drive from two tee boxes up and a shanked 2nd Shot. :) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy sixcat 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Corey Pavin’s Cleveland 4 wood on the 18th at Shinnecock. I remember watching with my family on Sunday; to this day, my father and I still talk about what a great shot he hit that Sunday. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy downlowkey and revkev 2 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 10 hours ago, revkev said: Having been to Whistling a number of times I’m still amazed that someone could hit a ball where DJs drive went on 18. The only way I could get it there would be a drive from two tee boxes up and a shanked 2nd Shot. I've never been but my neighbors have. They came back and insisted I had to look at Google Maps. revkev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Corey Pavin’s Cleveland 4 wood on the 18th at Shinnecock. I remember watching with my family on Sunday; to this day, my father and I still talk about what a great shot he hit that Sunday. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyNow they have wedges :)It was a great shot How about David Toms’ hole in one on Sunday to win the PGA or Bob Tway’s bunker hole out? I’m thinking of more of these as we go onSent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy bens197 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Now they have wedges :)It was a great shot How about David Toms’ hole in one on Sunday to win the PGA or Bob Tway’s bunker hole out? I’m thinking of more of these as we go onSent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyDT has such a great swing...not just a great swing but I would argue, the most technically efficient putting stroke that we’ve seen. In an interview following the 2001 PGA, his wife bought him a glass case to hold his Cleveland 5 wood revkev 1 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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