SEASON 2 - WEEK 26 MYGOLFSPY FORUM MEMBER WEEKLY VIRTUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR (VCT)

[vandyland]

Date	09/29/2023
Course Name	Hillwood Country Club
Gross Score	74
Course Handicap	3
Gross Strokes over/under par	2
Net Score to Par	-1
Net Score	71
Net Birdies or better	4
Longest Drive	315
VCT Match Play

Awesome ball striking day and just missed a few putts or could have been under par. Maybe next time!

 

[EasyPutter]

Date	09/28/2023
Course Name	Concord Crest GC
Gross Score	87
Course Handicap	22
Gross Strokes over/under par	16
Net Score to Par	-6
Net Score	65
Net Birdies or better	6
Longest Drive	208
VCT Match Play

[GolfSpy SAM]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Encino Golf Course
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	3
Net Score to Par	-6
Net Score	66
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	321
VCT Match Play

Good lord. So, apparently breaking 80 last week wasn't good enough, and so I decided to go out today and best it by three more strokes. 

I'm overwhelmed with how I'm feeling right now, to be honest, but let's put it this way: I was -2 on the back 9, including my first eagle (ever) on the 18th. 

It felt INCREDIBLE. 

The lowlights: two doubles on the front 9. Mostly just got out of position from the tee, and paid the price. Also a bogey on the 15th after leaving a 50+ foot putt 10' short, and then the next putt circling the putt about 200° and exiting left out of the hole. That one hurt. 

The highlights: a chip-in birdie on a par three that I just missed the green on. A 40' birdie putt on 16 (on the hole immediately after the lip-out, which felt like karma, lol). A 12-ish foot putt for par for a sand save on 17. And then a 321 yard drive (thanks, I'm pretty sure, to a VERY generous cart path bounce) on 18, followed by a legit-perfect 6-iron from 189 to about 15 feet for eagle. 

And then...this  

Thanks to @Syks7 for coming out and for filming the Big Bird - thanks for being such an awesome partner. Here's to more rounds together!

-GolfSpy SAM (Matt)

[fozcycle]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Golden Bear
Gross Score	92
Course Handicap	15
Gross Strokes over/under par	20
Net Score to Par	5
Net Score	77
Net Birdies or better	3
Longest Drive	204
VCT Match Play

Horrible ball striking day. But weather was awesome, mid 70’s to low 80’s.

[GolfSpy SAM]

3 hours ago, EasyPutter said:

Date	09/28/2023
Course Name	Concord Crest GC
Gross Score	87
Course Handicap	22
Gross Strokes over/under par	16
Net Score to Par	-6
Net Score	65
Net Birdies or better	6
Longest Drive	208
VCT Match Play

Nice, buddy! Congrats! What tees did you play from? Blue, white or gold? Course handicap changes from each one - Blue = 22, White = 19, Gold = 13. 

Awesome round!

[Syks7]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Encino
Gross Score	86
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	14
Net Score to Par	5
Net Score	77
Net Birdies or better	2
Longest Drive	246
VCT Match Play

Very ho hum.  But al least I got to watch @GolfSpy SAM break 80 for the second week in a row.

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

For anyone who sees this! Please go and make a comment on this article: https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/mygolfspy-virtual-championship-tour/

We are looking to push and make the VCT greater and bigger than ever before to include some unique virtual trophies and more. However to do so we need hits and support on the HQ article.

We want to get some additional backing from HQ and every single comment on the main site article pushes us closer to getting more support. 

Thanks to everyone! We have a week to really push this so please comment and we will hopefully be able to lay a plan for 2024 afterwards.

[EMacK1961]

Date	09/28/2023
Course Name	Baja Country Club
Gross Score	90
Course Handicap	14
Gross Strokes over/under par	18
Net Score to Par	4
Net Score	76
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	238
VCT Match Play

Like a Tale of Two Cities, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. After opening double, par, double, double, double, bogey, bogey, par, bogey…ok you get the gist, I righted the ship on the back side. I went birdie, par, birdie, snowman, then finished with two pars. Finishing up with a par always takes the sting out of the round.

[Golf2Much]

6 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Encino Golf Course
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	3
Net Score to Par	-6
Net Score	66
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	321
VCT Match Play

Good lord. So, apparently breaking 80 last week wasn't good enough, and so I decided to go out today and best it by three more strokes. 

I'm overwhelmed with how I'm feeling right now, to be honest, but let's put it this way: I was -2 on the back 9, including my first eagle (ever) on the 18th. 

It felt INCREDIBLE. 

The lowlights: two doubles on the front 9. Mostly just got out of position from the tee, and paid the price. Also a bogey on the 15th after leaving a 50+ foot putt 10' short, and then the next putt circling the putt about 200° and exiting left out of the hole. That one hurt. 

The highlights: a chip-in birdie on a par three that I just missed the green on. A 40' birdie putt on 16 (on the hole immediately after the lip-out, which felt like karma, lol). A 12-ish foot putt for par for a sand save on 17. And then a 321 yard drive (thanks, I'm pretty sure, to a VERY generous cart path bounce) on 18, followed by a legit-perfect 6-iron from 189 to about 15 feet for eagle. 

And then...this  

 

Thanks to @Syks7 for coming out and for filming the Big Bird - thanks for being such an awesome partner. Here's to more rounds together!

-GolfSpy SAM (Matt)

I hate to say I told you so!  After last weeks first time breaking 80, didn't I say you'd do it again once you realized it was possible.  I bet you didn't believe me and if you did, that you didn't think it would be this soon!

Congratulations!

[Golfspy_CG2]

Date	09/28/2023
Course Name	Compass Pointe NE
Gross Score	88
Course Handicap	16
Gross Strokes over/under par	16
Net Score to Par	0
Net Score	72
Net Birdies or better	5
Longest Drive	214
VCT Match Play	Designate Week 4 Match Play Round

As mentioned in another thread.  I hit the ball horribly but still ended up in the &0’s it’s a miracle.   One of the better putting rounds of the year with 28 putts certainly helped. 
 

 

[Preeway]

Date	09/29/2023
Course Name	Tatanka
Gross Score	78
Course Handicap	7
Gross Strokes over/under par	6
Net Score to Par	-1
Net Score	71
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	290
VCT Match Play

First 18 at Tatanka yesterday. Thunder showers to start the day but then the sun came out by the fourth hole. Wedges were laser focused and  had a lot of good looks at birdies. 

[Preeway]

Date	09/29/2023
Course Name	Tatanka
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	5
Gross Strokes over/under par	3
Net Score to Par	-2
Net Score	70
Net Birdies or better	6
Longest Drive	319
VCT Match Play

Second round at Tatanka. Played one tee up in the afternoon which led to more birdie looks but still played tough. Driver was inconsistent but had a couple beauties. This one was the best. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

@Shank Aaron if my math is correct we had quite the battle that ended up being a push with us earning a half point each. The eagle on the final hole for you earned your point to tie the match. Neither getting more than 2 up at any point and a lot of back and forth with many of my birdies coming on holes where you had bogey. 

So if that is the case great match and well done!

[Shank Aaron]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

@Shank Aaron if my math is correct we had quite the battle that ended up being a push with us earning a half point each. The eagle on the final hole for you earned your point to tie the match. Neither getting more than 2 up at any point and a lot of back and forth with many of my birdies coming on holes where you had bogey. 

So if that is the case great match and well done!

@GolfSpy_APH nope, we'll be A-OK with your math lolololol. I'm not sure how any of this is being scored and haven't had a clue since I got in on this. I've been playing like two different people. A) Help the team and do your part. B) Where's the 1st, what's the record, hold my beer. That said, no matter how this all goes, well played brogey.

 

Jokes aside, I'm thankful to @Tom the Golf Nut, @Golfspy_CG2, and @Golf2Much for inviting me to fill in and be a part of this. It's been a lot of fun and I appreciate you guys keeping me in mind. 

Edited September 30, 2023 by Shank Aaron

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Forest hills
Gross Score	90
Course Handicap	21
Gross Strokes over/under par	18
Net Score to Par	-3
Net Score	69
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	294
VCT Match Play

Had my best combined nine and was several three putts away from breaking a combined 90. I know wouldn’t have been badge worthy but shows the work I have been putting in. 12 strokes better than last week. My swing feels are going well. Hit some nice baby draws into greens this week. Driver was also ok when I remember to fully extend my arms (try to hit heel). Short game was spectacular all week as well where I had several easy up and downs. 

[Golf2Much]

3 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

@Shank Aaron if my math is correct we had quite the battle that ended up being a push with us earning a half point each. The eagle on the final hole for you earned your point to tie the match. Neither getting more than 2 up at any point and a lot of back and forth with many of my birdies coming on holes where you had bogey. 

So if that is the case great match and well done!

@GolfSpy_APH...your math is correct!   It was battle royale!

Let's hope the balance of the semi-final matches are as close!

[Golf2Much]

12 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

For anyone who sees this! Please go and make a comment on this article: https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/mygolfspy-virtual-championship-tour/

We are looking to push and make the VCT greater and bigger than ever before to include some unique virtual trophies and more. However to do so we need hits and support on the HQ article.

We want to get some additional backing from HQ and every single comment on the main site article pushes us closer to getting more support. 

Thanks to everyone! We have a week to really push this so please comment and we will hopefully be able to lay a plan for 2024 afterwards.

DONE!  This is a great chance for everyone to talk up one of the best attributes of MyGolfSpy!  If you get a chance, please click on the link and give your honest feedback!

[GolfSpy_BNG]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Hillside Golf Course
Gross Score	72
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	0
Net Score to Par	0
Net Score	72
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	320
VCT Match Play	Designate Week 4 Match Play Round

Well lots of birdies will hopefully help the team in matchplay but 3 bogeys and a snowman may just give at least half those away.  The 14th hole would have been a quick pick it up to @GolfSpy BOS if actually playing together. Tee shot OB right, re-tee and pull hook it into the trees to keep from going ob again, takes 2 punch out shots to get back to the fairway, 9-iron just short to the fringe, chip to 3”, tap in 8 lol

[GolfSpy BOS]

46 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BNG said:

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Hillside Golf Course
Gross Score	72
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	0
Net Score to Par	0
Net Score	72
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	320
VCT Match Play	Designate Week 4 Match Play Round

Well lots of birdies will hopefully help the team in matchplay but 3 bogeys and a snowman may just give at least half those away.  The 14th hole would have been a quick pick it up to @GolfSpy BOS if actually playing together. Tee shot OB right, re-tee and pull hook it into the trees to keep from going ob again, takes 2 punch out shots to get back to the fairway, 9-iron just short to the fringe, chip to 3”, tap in 8 lol

Guy shoots a 72 with an 8… you and I sir are on different planets! 
 

looking forward to the challenge tomorrow!

[Golf2Much]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Key West Golf Club
Gross Score	89
Course Handicap	12
Gross Strokes over/under par	19
Net Score to Par	7
Net Score	77
Net Birdies or better	3
Longest Drive	193
VCT Match Play

My previous round on Thursday was up and down.  Today's round was even more manic up and down!  

Our course was wet and last night it got another 1.5 inches of rain.  The course is on Stock Island, the next key up from Key West.  They got killed with rain.  In town...not a drop.  Again, cart path only, lots of standing water (fairways, traps, etc.) and no roll.  In fact, I lost a brand new golf ball in a flooded trap.  In fact, guys on the course were complaining because they were watering the course with it being so wet.  I told them they were not watering the course, just diverting the water from the overflowing ponds to other areas off the course.

Good:  Two natural birdies.  One was a 75 foot chip in.  The other was a 20 foot down hill breaking putt on a par 3.  

Bad:  Neither got me a skin!  Two other of my "friends" put a birdie right on top of me!

Good:  Only 25 putts (including a three putt).  Only 9 total putts on the front.  

Bad:  Only two up and downs, so three of those one putts were for doubles.

Good:  I had a 193 yard drive on the 7th hole.

Bad:  It was cart path aided! 

Ugly:  Only 64% of the fairways, only one green in regulation (birdie putt dropped) and wet shoes after the round.

Uglier:  Finishing the round and watching Team USA missing out on the last two "afternoon" matches.  At least that was over a couple of beers!

[MC3157]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Pelican Pointe - Preserve to Hatchett Creek
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	13
Gross Strokes over/under par	3
Net Score to Par	-10
Net Score	62
Net Birdies or better	8
Longest Drive	259
VCT Match Play

Today was a career round low for me. Shot 75 with 3 birdies and an eagle today!! It's days like to today that let's me know that I am certainly capable to shoot scores like this, I'm just not consistent enough to do it every round yet!!

[Preeway]

2 hours ago, Golf2Much said:

DONE!  This is a great chance for everyone to talk up one of the best attributes of MyGolfSpy!  If you get a chance, please click on the link and give your honest feedback!

Thanks for quoting and posting. I missed the original post. Comment left today. 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Guy shoots a 72 with an 8… you and I sir are on different planets! 
 

looking forward to the challenge tomorrow!

I can assure you it has A LOT to do with me being in love with the Edel SMS Pros.  
Edit: I also really like the rest of my equipment. 

[LinksgolfFever]

Date	09/29/2023
Course Name	Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
Gross Score	79
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	8
Net Score to Par	-1
Net Score	70
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	275
VCT Match Play

Windy Friday am round.  Greens were punched and sanded Monday morning.  Thankfully small tines so greens are pretty smooth just not very fast.  3 bogies 6 pars on the front. A double, 4 bogies, 3 pars and a 30’ birdie putt to finish on 18.  3 more rounds to finish the weekend. Coming soon…

[LinksgolfFever]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Pajaro Valley Golf Club
Gross Score	76
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	4
Net Score to Par	-5
Net Score	67
Net Birdies or better	8
Longest Drive	295
VCT Match Play	Designate Week 4 Match Play Round

7:21 round this morning, expecting rain and had a few sprinkle showers early but by the 5th it blown away the wind kept going for the balance of the round.  Had some brilliant approaches the 2 birdies made today were near eagles 40 yards out on my approach at 5 lipped out.  60 yards out on 10 stopped within a foot of the hole after rolling very close to the cup.  Short game was the score saver 2 for 2 sand saves, 3 for 7 green side saves and 30 putts   6 bogies, 10 pars and 2 birdies.  

[USMCSnyper]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Northern Pines
Gross Score	86
Course Handicap	14
Gross Strokes over/under par	15
Net Score to Par	1
Net Score	72
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	212
VCT Match Play

Good fun round

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Beckett Ridge Golf Club
Gross Score	76
Course Handicap	2
Gross Strokes over/under par	4
Net Score to Par	2
Net Score	74
Net Birdies or better	3
Longest Drive	301
VCT Match Play

39/37 +4  76

Not a bad round, not a great round. Driver seemed to understand it was on the chopping block, because my tee game was pretty good today. The work continues.

[CudaKota66]

Date	10/01/2023
Course Name	Oak Tree Golf Course
Gross Score	92
Course Handicap	12
Gross Strokes over/under par	20
Net Score to Par	8
Net Score	80
Net Birdies or better	2
Longest Drive	270
VCT Match Play

If you wake up tomorrow & this course is barren of all its  trees, it was me.

Time to go start my chainsaw.

Later.....

[rkj427]

Date	09/30/2023
Course Name	Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course
Gross Score	78
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	6
Net Score to Par	-3
Net Score	69
Net Birdies or better	5
Longest Drive	269
VCT Match Play

Played this afternoon at Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course today on a picture-perfect last day of September here.

Was paired up with a couple of brothers, both younger than I am, but not by much age difference.

We had a lot of rain here during the past week, and as such, some parts were still wet and puddled.

A tale of two nines as far as hitting GIR's for me, as the front nine had me on the fringe or edges of the greens in regulation rather than hitting them. Only hit 2 GIR on the front nine. Back nine considerably better as far as GIR's with a total of 6 on the back.

Did manage to hit 9 of 14 fairways, and those missed were mostly left and just off and in the first cut of rough.

Due to being late in the season, only tees were blue, and they were all towards the very back, so the course played close to 6900 yards.

Shot 41 on the front, with 16 putts, and 37 on the back with another 16 putts.

My shot of the day was a par 3 playing 180 yards, where I hit a 5-iron pin high about 12 feet right of the hole and did not make the putt.

Some pictures below showing the ideal weather and some of the course itself.

 

 

[Shlax]

Date	10/01/2023
Course Name	Golf Glendale (L’Élite) aka Trash Course 101
Gross Score	91
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	19
Net Score to Par	10
Net Score	82
Net Birdies or better	3
Longest Drive
VCT Match Play

12/14 par 4 and par 5 holes were dog legs. Trash. Unplayable. Too expensive for time of day and layout was Mickey Mouse-y at best. First time playing there and never returning again.

50 (+14) & 41 (+5) for 91 (+19).

Good shots were punished and greens were mushroomy.

Nothing good to say about this course other than I’m glad that I tried it only to be sure that I’m never going back.