DotesMaGotes12 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 A lot of weekdays I'm kind of more of a trunk slammer, throw my shoes on and go because I'm rushing from work. Weekends I try to get there half hour before and chip and putt a bit. Quote RD12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug21 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I have tried it both ways and I have noticed a 3-4 stroke improvement if I go to the range, chip and putt. Ever since I started golfing I have always wanted to get better, so I practice as much as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrass Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I usually show arrive about 45 minutes prior to tee time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dback Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I always shoot to be there 20+ minutes early if I’m not going to hit the range. Unfortunately, my playing partners tend to be in the 5 minute side. Just means I get the credit card points for all the tee times and they pay me back Quote Driver: Cobra LTDx, HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60S, 9 Degree 3 Wood: Taylormade M2 (2019) Hybrids: Callaway Epic Super Hybrid 21 degree, Mizuno JPX Fli-Hi 4 Irons: Adams XTD (Testing VICE VGI01s, 4-pw) Wedges: Taylormade Milled Grind Putter: Odyssey #7 Ball: Vice Pro Plus, Taylormade Tp5x, Kirkland Shotscope v3 and 18birdies (never play a round without them!) Garmin r10 for range sessions and winter garage golf Push Cart Mafia - Clicgear 4.0 (See more here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebanonOz Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) For weekend golf we rotate between several courses for variety. I like to arrive an hour ahead of time to not have to rush. I would hit a small bucket, chip, putt and catch up with the guys on the group without being stressed. For the week night golf league I am a trunk slammer who arrives disheveled because I am usually stuck in a meeting until the last minute, run out the door, fight with traffic and run to the tee Edited May 5, 2023 by LebanonOz Quote G425 LST 10.5* - Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 70 Regular G425 3Hybrid 19* - Fujikura Pro 2.0 Hybrid 7 - Regular G425 4Hybrid 22* - Ping Tour 2.0 85/R Mizuno 5i-GW - JPX 923 Hot Metal Pro - KBS Tour 120 Stiff (soft stepped) RTX ZipCore 56* - Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 Black White Hot OG 7S, Garsen Quad Tour non-tapered grip Titleist ProV1x Left Dash; ProV1 Shot Scope X5 watch; Bushnell Pro X2 Range Finder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgetty Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 10 to 20 minutes is about what I go for. That gives me time to get my clubs out, shoes on and check-in. The course I play most does not have any hitting area. They do have a practice green that is the size of a dime and perfectly flat, so not much help. I will do some light stretching at the first tee, then let it fly. Quote Driver: PXG Black Ops 10.5 (small +) HZRDUS Black Gen 4 6.0 5 Wood TM Stealth 2, 9 Wood TM Stealth 2 (both with MCA Kai'li Blue 70, S-flex) Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (25 degree) MCA Diamana S-flex Irons: PXG 0317T SteelFiber i95 Private Reserve S Flex Wedges: PXG 0317T (51 degree), Mizuno T22 (55 and 59 degree) Putter: Bettinardi 2019 Studio Stock 2 MCA MMT Putter or Meridian Tybee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyatt904 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Always 1 hour prior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofAWildcatfan Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I like to get to the course an hour before to stretch, hit a few chips, putts, and about 10 iron shots. I prefer to relax and watch a couple groups tee off before we take the tee. Quote Bear Down, Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertMeza Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Depends what kind of mood the wife is in. Mostly kidding If it’s a new course I’ll get there an hour or more early. If it’s my home track, I’m lucky to get there 30 minutes early and hit some putts ahead of time. Houston TX handicap 18Current bag:Wedges - Vokey 58, 54, 50Irons - Wilson Staff D9 forged 4-PWHybrid - Taylor Made burner rescue 19 degree3 wood - Calloway Rogue ST max 15 degreeDriver - Calloway Rogue ST Max LS 10.5 degree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabigkahuna Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I'm a starter and show up for my tee times 30 min early at a minimum. Guys who show up late when I'm on duty are directed to a corner to wait for the next opening. This may sound harsh, but when you're dealing with 5 minute tee time intervals, you don't have time for idiots or hand holding. Clowns who give me crap are directed back to the pro shop for a refund. None have taken me up on the offer. If you're not early for a tee time, you're late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolter1 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 If I am playing my normal weekday round, no matter where, 30 minutes is good just to do some chipping and putting. If I happen to be playing in a tournament, then I will be there an hour ahead of time and hitting some full swings and then chipping and putting. Quote Driver: Ping G430 SFT 10.5 at the Flat Setting Fairway Woods: Ping SFT G425 3-5 Hybrid Ping G410 4H Irons Ping G425 5-LW Putter: Ping Anser 2 Ball: Titleist Tour Speed/AVX Bag: Titleist All shafts are Ping's CB Alta, Regular in Woods and Hybrids, Stiff in the irons ( I just like these shafts and never saw a reason to look for others) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker90 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I've been having a wide range of arrival time so far this season. If I'm playing a course for the first time I aim to get there an hour ahead to hit the range and putt/chip before. But with work + a baby on the way, im also trying to manage my time and have frequently snuck out for a quick 9 first thing in the morning, which usually results in arrival 5-10 minutes before teeing off. Im trying to note down when I arrive / length of warmup and see if theres any correlation to scores. Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X Gen 4 w/ Tensi AV White 75 X-Stiff 3 Wood: Ping i25 w/ Ping PWR 75 Tour X-Stiff 2 Iron: Taylormade 770 w/ MMT 105 Stiff 4-5 Iron: Callaway Rogue ST Pro w/ Modus 120 X-Stiff 6-9 Iron: PXG 311 ST w/ Elevate Tour v2 Stiff 46 Degree: Vokey SM8 F Grind 50 Degree: Mizuno T22 D Grind 54 Degree: Mizuno T22 D Grind 60 Degree: Vokey SM9 M Grind Putter: Scotty Cameron Champions Choice Newport 1.5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBEUTLER Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I like to get to any golf outing at least an hour before I tee off. I usually spend 30 minutes on the range, then 30 minutes on the putting and chipping green. That's worked out for me fairly well most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanrock22 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I need to be there about an hour early. I hate to be rushed before the round. Quote Driver: Taylormade Sim 2 Irons: Titlist T200 Putter: Odyssey center shaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeand10 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I play one 9 hole round every Wednesday night after work with a buddy of mine. I try to leave the home office by 4:30 for a 5:00pm tee time, which makes it tough to get there any more than 20 mins early. Weekends are a different story - 7am tee time? I'll be there at 6am putting and chipping! Quote Joe Anderson La Crosse, WI Driver: Callaway Paradym (10.5 degree, Project X HZRDUS Gen 4 - S Flex) Fairway: Exotics CBX (15degree, Project X HZRDUS - S Flex) 3H: Exotics CBX (20degree, Project X HZRDUS - S Flex) 4H: Exotics CBX (22degree, Stock Exotics - S Flex) 5H: Wilson Staff D7 (25degree, UST MAMIYA RECOIL 460 - R Flex) Irons: Cleveland Launcher XL 6-PW (True Temper Elevate 95 - R Flex) Wedges: Wilson Harmonized 52deg, 56deg, 60deg (Stock Wilson - Wedge Flex) Putter: Tour Edge Bazooka Pro-4, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrisonMikeNC Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Depending on the course I am playing, if they have a full practice facility or just a putting green, usually 30-45 minutes before. Warming up and hitting a few balls, or at least dropping a few putts is nice, but I also just don't like being rushed getting to the course and rocking up to the first tee as I am still trying to put my shoes on. Quote Cobra LTDx LS 9 Degree TaylorMade Stealth 3-wood Cobra King SpeedZone 5-wood Nike Pro Combo 4-PW Callaway JAWS 50 & 54 Cleveland RTX Zipcore 58 Odyssey 2-Ball DFX Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elight Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I would love to get there an hour beforehand to hit a warm-up bucket, and practice chipping and putting. The reality is that I usually am trying to fit 9 holes into a tight window, and it's all I can do to get there 15 minutes before the tee time so I can hit a dozen practice putts to get a general feel for the speed of the green. Quote PXG 0211 driver, 5w, 6i-PW, GW, SW; Titleist H1 4h; Odyssey White Hot mallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlerascal56 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I get to the course 30 minutes before my time. Get the cart out of the shed and warm up on the driving range, then hit the putting green. Quote Callaway Epic MAX 9 deg driver Callaway Epic 3 wood Callaway Super Hybrid 20 deg Ping I230 5-PW,UW Ping glide PRO 54/10 Ping Tyne G putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPS111 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) It depends on the course but typically an hour plus ahead of tee time. If the course has a driving range then I add time to shake some things loose on the range. No range and an hour ahead to roll some putts/chip a bit and stretch. My home course has no range and first tee is only 50 yds from the clubhouse so an hour is plenty of time. Edited May 5, 2023 by GPS111 Quote GPS111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importcomps Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I can't waste all of my good swings on the range. If it's a course I haven't played, I try 15-20 minutes. Quote Titleist Tsi3 10.5 Driver Titliest Ts2 3 Wood Titliest 714 Ap2 Projectx 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madden B Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Ideally, I have at least 15-20 minutes hitting putts. I also like to hit a few chips and see how the greens are responding. And then if I can hit a few balls on the range, warm up the swing for 10-15 minutes, that is perfect. So I usually try for about 45 minutes ahead of my tee time, which gives me plenty of time to check in, get loose, and get ready to play. Quote TaylorMade Stealth Plus 9Deg, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX TaylorMade SIM2 3 Wood 15 Deg TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue - 3 19 Deg Callaway Rogue ST Pro 4-PW Vokey SM9 Wedges 48, 52, and 58 Deg Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 1.5 ( Still have my Fastback No. 1, it is in time out for a bit!) All carried around in a customized Ping Hoofer Carry bag! Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@maddenbarnes My swing in slo-mo: 224.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I try to show up 45-60 minutes prior to tee time. Time enough to get some coffee/stretch. Go to the range to do my warm up. All the while talking to others on the range and feel relaxed as I am hitting. Then some time for putting prior to teeing off. Hopefully by that time I am warmed up and have eliminated all the stress of life outside the course! Quote Ping driver and 4-U wedge irons Bettinardi Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionMan Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 What I would be interested to see is the time they show up compared to their handicap to see if there is any correlation Beakbryce 1 Quote GT2 10° Project X HZRDUS 6.0 Black 5G 60 GT2 16.5° Project X HZRDUS 6.0 Black 5G 70 TSR2 18° HZRDUS Black 6.0 4G 2 Iron T200 Utility HZRDUS Black 6.0 4 Iron T200 Utility HZRDUS Black 6.0 T150 5- PW (44) Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 Stiff Vokey SM9 48.10 F Grind, Vokey SM9 54.10 S Grind, Vokey SM9 60.08 M Grind, L.A.B DF3 Armlock Grip Master Tour Wrap Grips Garmin Z30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvs0002 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) Just early enough to swipe my membership card and head to number one. 7 hc (per post above). Edited May 5, 2023 by rvs0002 Added hc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 My preference is not listed as an option: 30-45 minutes ahead. I like to leisurely get my stuff out, take a few swings on the range, and chip and putt for a bit before a bit of pre-round socializing. Quote 849D with Evenflow Riptide (stiff) V Steel 3 wood 699U 3 (19.5*) 699 (4-6) / 699 Pro (7-PW) with Tour 120 shafts (stiff) JAWS Raw (50/54/58 degrees) ER8v with Fujikura MC shaft (firm) Kirkland V3 2023 2.5+ / University of Miami Stand Bag Nitron - Forum Test Review Pro L2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I'm in the 20-30 minute range. Gives me enough time to roll some putts and hit a few chips/pitches if allowed, and either split a small bucket with someone on the range (if they have one) or swing my Orange Whip for a bit to get the ol' back stretched out and warmed up. Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h D200 6i-GW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 Tour S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis "John " Gavazza Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I usually get to the course about a hour ahead of my tee time. This gives me time to pay and hit a small bucket of balls then chip and putt. If I am playing with friends I usually get there about 45 minutes before. I try to be ready to go early if the groups are teeing off early. Quote John Gavazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Hockey Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I like to get to the course at least an hour before my tee time. By the time you get your clubs loaded, pay, check in, and then head to the range you have about 40 minutes to chip , putt, and hit balls. Quote Srixon Irons Cobra Driver Volkey Wedges Evenroll putter 3 hole in ones so far ( Ohio, Hawaii, Australia ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagolfer Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 After 20 years golfing, I still get excited to play. I just love being out on the course. I usually take the hour to stretch, chip, putt, and slowly work my through my bag 2-3 shots with every other club. Always end with 3 wood and driver. Quote “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening – and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented.” -Arnold Palmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_R_A_D_Y Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just need to get the bones moving. Tho I used to really practice before a big round … 30 min range & 30 min putt/chip … NOW I see the futility in it & I simply hit 3 drives, 3-6 irons, 5 min chip & 5 min putt and there’s no diff in my game. Quote TSi3 #1-3-5 all with Tensi Blue S-flex 2019 Apex Pro black 3 & 4H Catalyst 70 or TSi3 #2-3 depending on how I’m playing. Tensi Blue 2019 Calloway Apex Pro black, 5-PW, Catalyst 100 - 6.0, Super Stroker Jumbo 2020 RadSpeed OL 4H, 5-GW … won’t get to actually use till warmer weather 2019 PM-grind, 56° & 60°, KBS steel, Green Cap Blue Spider EX Pro V1X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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