The Good Morning Thread

[Dead Solid Bogey]

2 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Good Morning golf friends!

Another bright, clear and sunny day here - and no I won't get tired of saying that, as it seemed like weeks non-stop of dull grey rainy skies....

So curious if anyone can actually guess (without Googling or peeking in the lower right corner) the answer to this real life Caddy Shack moment...

What I'm curious about is *when* do they start the stop watch; I mean who determines that the ball is truly "at rest"?

..and more importantly how does a ball at rest then spontaneously overcome its own inertia and physically start to move again?? ..is it due to a lucky breeze, is it due to blades of grass settling down on the front side of the ball forming a little ramp for it to roll down? ..or perhaps was the ball resting on the Eastern side of the cup so that the Earth's rotation induced a movement in the opposite direction and into the cup???

Guys do you see the kinda stuff that runs through my mind - and now you expect me to be able to play golf!!??!!!

It helps to have playing partners that weigh in excess of 400 lbs. walk, sklp and hop around the cup. 

[Wib081]

Good morning all,

So did a fast for blood test last night into today finally got some coffee in the system and today is working me over pretty good right now. Although it is warming up and the sun is out. If this keeps up might be looking at a half day on Friday for some outdoor therapy. It is hump day has been the mantra of the day this far. No after school activities for my boys today so maybe we go browse the preowned left handed section for the 14 y/o. 12 y/o gets to use my old stuff so he’s set. Have a great day all

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning fellow spies and happy Wednesday. Day is off to a good start, much less chaotic than Monday, so that is always a plus! Pretty standard day ahead of me today then hoping to see Badgers hoops bounce back and get into the win column against Michigan tonight.

@EasyPutter nice work on decoding to figure out my spy handle! 

[cnosil]

46 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said:

 

I had a chance to read the "wedge" article on mygolfspy.com, in my opinion, finally I understand a little better what I need to know about wedges.

The article doesn't really do a deep dive into bounce, leading edge etc, which in my opinion is a non starter. If you buy a bounce that works best on hard, firm turf, what the heck happens if it rains for a week??? Do you have another wedge at 250$ canadian just for those days? so all of a sudden you have 6-50 degree wedges, one for every type of turf surface.. Good marketing ploy in my opinion.At my level I have to learn to adjust to turf conditions with the wedges I have, for example, the provincial seniors is in Revelstoke BC which is in Rocky Mountains so do I have to change wedges for that turf type? And the Nationals is in Central Ontario, do I need to buy a  wedge or wedges for that area? No, when I get on sight I spend as much time as need be on the practice area and learn how it adjust if needed.

Wedges are probably the area of clubs that I know the least about but know enough to be dangerous     

Pros have access to whatever club they need to put in the bag for the conditions they are playing.  Like you said as casual or even a competitive golf like yourself having multiple configurations of expensive wedges is tough to do and it is better to just figure out what you need to do.  

distance and finesse wedges is probably the weakest area of my game and personally I don't think that a specific grind or bound will make a huge difference for my play.  Currently it is work on technique and use a good general grind wedge with some bounce.   I've been watching videos from short game specialists like James Ridyard, Parker McLachlin, Joe Mayo, and Dan Grieve and truly believe technique is more critical than wedge configuration.   For example,  if you are steep with with your attack angle (Joe Mayo) and lean the shaft forward 10* a 10* bounce wedge you are delivering no bounce.   In wet lies,  there are multiple techniques that you can use to play the shot.   Technique trumps finding the perfect bounce/grind for the conditions of play.

[Cfhandyman]

1 hour ago, Jim Shaw said:

Good morning spy's

Another good day coming up in this part of the world for golf, looking forward to 3 days in a row, trying to strengthen my legs etc. for the new season coming up.

I had a chance to read the "wedge" article on mygolfspy.com, in my opinion, finally I understand a little better what I need to know about wedges.

The article doesn't really do a deep dive into bounce, leading edge etc, which in my opinion is a non starter. If you buy a bounce that works best on hard, firm turf, what the heck happens if it rains for a week??? Do you have another wedge at 250$ canadian just for those days? so all of a sudden you have 6-50 degree wedges, one for every type of turf surface.. Good marketing ploy in my opinion.At my level I have to learn to adjust to turf conditions with the wedges I have, for example, the provincial seniors is in Revelstoke BC which is in Rocky Mountains so do I have to change wedges for that turf type? And the Nationals is in Central Ontario, do I need to buy a  wedge or wedges for that area? No, when I get on sight I spend as much time as need be on the practice area and learn how it adjust if needed.

Anyway my rant for Wednesday morning lol...Have a great day everyone...

Jim, you are correct, the overview on wedge lofts is a good one. https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/how-to-choose-the-right-wedge-lofts/
Getting fit for wedges is most helpful to ensure that you get ones that work best for you.  To help guide you with respect to bounce and grind options for your wedges, ask yourself are you steep or shallow on your delivery, do you pick the ball clean with little to no divot or do you take large divots. Do you typically play in soft or hard turf conditions. The problem is which bounce and grind option work best for you and your game without getting totally confused or you play in all kinds of conditions and turf.  Ideally, you may want one with lower bounce and one with higher bounce to allow you to play a variety of shots and conditions around/near the green (Raflewski).  Path will also affect bounce and grind selections.  So for someone with an out to in path and a tendency to be steep and take large divots, you want more bounce (e.g. 12*) If your path is in to out and you are shallow, with little to no divots, you want less bounce (e.g. 8*) With wedges ideally you want your ball to launch 1/2 of the stated loft -2.  So for 60*,launch at 28, for 58*, launch at 27*. (Source: Aaron Dill of Vokey/Titleist). The Vokey wedge selector tool is a good place to start, but won’t replace an actual fitting.  https://www.vokey.com/tools/wedge-selector-tool.aspx

[Dead Solid Bogey]

2 hours ago, Kenny B said:

Chuck, the next time your ball comes to rest on the edge of the cup, position your shadow over the ball.  The blades of grass will relax and the ball will fall.  I've done it!!  

Sooo… You are saying that we can dump the 400 lb. plus support playing partners or do we still need them for overcast days???? 

[GolfSpy AFG]

Morning’s almost over gents, but good morning.  Having a good day…first article published on the HQ site.  Hope you’ll head on over and read & comment!

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/how-to-choose-the-right-wedge-lofts/

[GaryF]

4 hours ago, CFreddie said:

Good morning MGS! 
 

Last day of our work conference down in Orlando, so excited to head back home this evening. 
 

Really hoping my schedule clears up EOW to get some golf in, it’s been really hard staying at a hotel down here next to a golf course and not being able to play it.

Rosen Shingle Creek?

[GolfSpy BOS]

Gooooooooood nearly afternoon all!

Base paint has been applied to the derby cars, hoping to get to finish coat with them this evening.  I might pick up some poly spray or something to get that clearcoat look after.  Then it will be time to get the weight with the wheels and see how much we can add back.

 

[CFreddie]

6 minutes ago, GaryF said:

Rosen Shingle Creek?

Waldorf Astoria - I’m at the Signia Bonnet Creek.  Course looks nice but it’s pretty pricey ($250 for mid week). 

[Jim Shaw]

42 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Wedges are probably the area of clubs that I know the least about but know enough to be dangerous     

Pros have access to whatever club they need to put in the bag for the conditions they are playing.  Like you said as casual or even a competitive golf like yourself having multiple configurations of expensive wedges is tough to do and it is better to just figure out what you need to do.  

distance and finesse wedges is probably the weakest area of my game and personally I don't think that a specific grind or bound will make a huge difference for my play.  Currently it is work on technique and use a good general grind wedge with some bounce.   I've been watching videos from short game specialists like James Ridyard, Parker McLachlin, Joe Mayo, and Dan Grieve and truly believe technique is more critical than wedge configuration.   For example,  if you are steep with with your attack angle (Joe Mayo) and lean the shaft forward 10* a 10* bounce wedge you are delivering no bounce.   In wet lies,  there are multiple techniques that you can use to play the shot.   Technique trumps finding the perfect bounce/grind for the conditions of play.

Thanks for the feedback @cnosili hope you are recovering well!!

another question, these people you look at on social media, do they have cred? Like do they have a stable of pga pros that they work with? 
 

[GaryF]

5 minutes ago, CFreddie said:

Waldorf Astoria - I’m at the Signia Bonnet Creek.  Course looks nice but it’s pretty pricey ($250 for mid week). 

Oh ok, Lake Buena Vista area. I spent a lot of time at OCCC/Hyatt (formerly Peabody) for a yearly military conference and used Shingle Creek for some staff and golf outing.

[William P]

17 minutes ago, GolfSpy AFG said:

Morning’s almost over gents, but good morning.  Having a good day…first article published on the HQ site.  Hope you’ll head on over and read & comment!

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/how-to-choose-the-right-wedge-lofts/

Nice article Hayes! Gave me some insight to look at regarding why my previous sets gap wedge and tests with Vokey gave such different results.

[ILMgolfnut]

41 minutes ago, GolfSpy AFG said:

Morning’s almost over gents, but good morning.  Having a good day…first article published on the HQ site.  Hope you’ll head on over and read & comment!

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/how-to-choose-the-right-wedge-lofts/

Read and commented.

Work schedule has changed and wiped out my golf lesson for this afternoon. Rescheduled it for the next time I'm in Raleigh, hopefully late enough to be safe from another work conflict.

Edited February 7 by ILMgolfnut

[cnosil]

15 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said:

Thanks for the feedback @cnosili hope you are recovering well!!

another question, these people you look at on social media, do they have cred? Like do they have a stable of pga pros that they work with? 
 

recovery is going slow.  Tried to roll a couple of putts this morning and it didn't go well     

Yes they do have professional golfers they work with.    

[cnosil]

41 minutes ago, Cfhandyman said:

To help guide you with respect to bounce and grind options for your wedges, ask yourself are you steep or shallow on your delivery, do you pick the ball clean with little to no divot or do you take large divots. 

I think you really have to dig deeper than that if you want comprehensive answers.  You can be steep and take no divot or shallow and take large divots; that is more about low point control.  Shaft lean will also influence bounce;  a hinge and hold approach will generally increase shaft lean which eliminates bounce.   

[GolfSpy SAM]

Morning spies! 

  Fun thing to wake up to today - an article I wrote for the main site was published (secretly without my knowledge) on Monday, so I'm a day or two late in sharing, but give it a read when you get a chance, and comment away if you think you know someone with a sweeter swing (slice-inducing or not, @cnosil  )

   Have a great Wednesday, all! Especially you, @GolfSpy_BEN.  

    https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/ben-hogans-swing/

  

[Michael.Sandoval33]

Good morning good Spies!

Just waking up this morning with my coffee. I opened up the blinds and the storm of biblical proportions has seemingly passed here in Long Beach.

I am going to spend some quality time outside with Mr. Pickles and get in a run later, no golf on the agenda today as I am sure the courses are basically a swamp. Looking forward to digging in deeper on all the posts and replies that I have missed during REM. 

Have a great day everybody! 

[William P]

20 minutes ago, cnosil said:

recovery is going slow.  Tried to roll a couple of putts this morning and it didn't go well     

Yes they do have professional golfers they work with.    

Recover at your own pace and don't rush it. Slow and steady wins the race.

[tdroma98]

1 hour ago, CFreddie said:

Waldorf Astoria - I’m at the Signia Bonnet Creek.  Course looks nice but it’s pretty pricey ($250 for mid week). 

Waldorf is a great course. It's always in great condition.  See if there is an after 2pm rate on GolfNow.  You will like the course.  

[cnosil]

17 minutes ago, William P said:

Recover at your own pace and don't rush it. Slow and steady wins the race.

Definitely am taking it easy and trying not to push it but I am tired of just sitting on the sofa.   I walked past a putter in my spare room and wanted to see since the putting stroke doesn't have a lot of turn and  its under my 10 pound lift restriction.     But the size of the incision across my abdomen just doesn't let a putting stroke happen from a turn and my arms brushing my body.     I also kind of wanted to see if I could possibly do most wanted putter testing but knew it probably wouldn't work out.  

[CFreddie]

5 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:

Waldorf is a great course. It's always in great condition.  See if there is an after 2pm rate on GolfNow.  You will like the course.  

I checked - no luck.

[cksurfdude]

5 hours ago, Kenny B said:

Chuck, the next time your ball comes to rest on the edge of the cup, position your shadow over the ball.  The blades of grass will relax and the ball will fall.  I've done it!!  

Heck worth a try I guess .. as long as it can happen within the new 10-second time limit!

 

9 hours ago, Dead Solid Bogey said:

Golf yesterday was another lesson in getting use to reduced distance and needing to use more club.

Hey you're still on the right side of the grass (so there's that). haha very nice to see you're out and playing! ..and hope your condition continues to improve... 

 

8 hours ago, rkj427 said:

Have a friend who lies in the Pomona, CA area and this past weekend they held the 74th Annual Grand National Roadsters car show there.

ooooooohhhhhhhh........... Man I love some of those custom jobs! ..and the finishes are always so GLOSSY .. beautiful!!

 

6 hours ago, tdroma98 said:

golf course .. .. or an Italian Deli

You cannot go wrong either way. Both excellent choices. Of course: why not *both*?? 

 

And @cnosil - sorry to hear about the continuing discomfort .. yeah you'd think a putter stroke isn't much ... really hope your discomfort starts to fade soon... And hope Miss Kitty is ok and keeping you company  

 

Edited February 7 by cksurfdude

[ronnieg]

Good morning. I Was on pace for my PB (74) this morning while playing with a couple new people. I was -1 going into 16. Finished +3 on the last 3 holes to match my PB. Couple of chunks down the stretch cost me. I still feel like I'm improving so I'm pretty happy with it. 

[cnosil]

49 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

And @cnosil - sorry to hear about the continuing discomfort .. yeah you'd think a putter stroke isn't much ... really hope your discomfort starts to fade soon... And hope Miss Kitty is ok and keeping you company  

 

Thanks.   I am only a week out from surgery so I expect discomfort will be going on for a while.   Surgeon had told me I would be out of work for a month even working at home. 

She is not doing well and a couple of the tumors have popped up up on her face and seem to be impacting her breathing; we have an appointment with the vet at 4:00 

Edited February 7 by cnosil

[tdroma98]

42 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

You cannot go wrong either way. Both excellent choices. Of course: why not *both*?? 

I actually opted for Italian Deli & the Italian Sub (with Sopressata, genoa & hard Salami, and provolone. Plus some other!!! mmmmm

 

[Luisddavila]

Greetings Spies from Labadee, Haiti

 

 

[MattWillGolf]

6 hours ago, jbern said:

I can't confirm the sound, but I do hear Ping Customer Service is very good about repairing things like that (they replaced 3 weights that had fallen off the back of my S58 irons for free). In my opinion, as long as the head is securely seated to the shaft (no wobbling) you're fine to play with the wedge.

I live in southern MI and am also very excited about these couple days of warm weather! Hopefully the courses aren't too busy!

I have similar experience with Ping. My G410 Crossover's head came loose. I called Ping and they said send it in. They sent a prepaid shipping label. They followed up when they received the club and said that the shaft was broken and needed replacing and it was fully covered. They also asked what my grip preference was. I said a Golf Pride MCC +4. They said they had it in gray. I said perfect. I'd like it installed logo down. What they failed to tell me was that it was a gray MCC +4 ALIGN grip.  I replaced it as soon as it arrived. LOL

[MattWillGolf]

26 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Thanks.   I am only a week out from surgery so I expect discomfort will be going on for a while.   Surgeon had told me I would be out of work for a month even working at home. 

She is not doing well and a couple of the tumors have popped up up on her face and seem to be impacting her breathing; we have an appointment with the vet at 4:00 

Glad you are on the mend but so very sorry about your cat. 

 

[MattWillGolf]

18 hours ago, Rob Person said:

I know ots late evening,  but going to share my "morning " pics I snapped at the course before starter duties.

 

 

Did you post that last picture from Australia?