SEASON 2 - WEEK 40 MYGOLFSPY FORUM MEMBER WEEKLY VIRTUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR (VCT)

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Season 2 - Week 39

Virtual Championship Tour

is now open for scoring!!!

Photo credit: @MC3157 (That's his ball now, them's the rules...)

Happy New Year!!! 

[GolfSpy_APH]

@GolfSpy_BEN Old Mac sim rounds this week?

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, GolfSpy_APH said:

@GolfSpy_BEN Old Mac sim rounds this week?

Absolutely!  Do we want to set a particular tee box? 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Just now, GolfSpy_BEN said:

Absolutely!  Do we want to set a particular tee box? 

One ups?

[GolfSpy_BEN]

1 minute ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

One ups?

Is that one up from the front tees or one up from the back tees? Either way it works for me. For all of our SIM players, we are playing the Old MacDonald course at Bandon Dunes Resort, tees TBD

[GolfSpy_APH]

1 minute ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

Is that one up from the front tees or one up from the back tees? Either way it works for me. For all of our SIM players, we are playing the Old MacDonald course at Bandon Dunes Resort, tees TBD

One up from tips Id say.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

45 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

One up from tips Id say.

Green Tees it is.

As an inducement for all of our SIM players there will be 300 bonus points awarded to the low round posted for the Old MacDonald course at Bandon Dunes Resort - Green Tees.

Also, on the off chance one or more of our members are playing this particular course in reality this week, you will also be eligible for the bonus points!

[RoverRick]

Date	01/01/2024
Course Name	Sulphur Springs Country Club
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	8
Gross Strokes over/under par	3
Net Score to Par	-5
Net Score	67
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	238
SIM Round?

This went slightly better than the 92 with 41 putts yesterday. I normally play AVX or ProV1 but the greens were so fast I changed to the ProV1X today. Why? I like the feel of the ProV1 better and while the ProV1X “feels” faster off the face, I tend to hit it shorter with the putter. So since I was running the putts 6-8 past the hole yesterday, I could afford to come up shorter today.

This did help some but main difference was today was stroke play against a guy who said last week in the bar that I was very intimidating to play in Match Play because I was never really out of a hole. An example is today on Hole 1 he is on the green with a 20’ birdie putt. I was in the bunker. I hit it to 3” and now he had to 2Putt. Which he did. He was up 3 holes after 6. Although my par chip lipped out on 6. But I chipped it close on 7 and within 2” on 8. And then drained a 63’er for birdie on 9. 

We went back and forth a few holes, but after I made par on 13 after wedging my ball from the weeds in the edge of the lake, I never trailed and won 3/1. 
 

[ryan.mzzz]

Date	01/02/2024
Course Name	Miccosukee Marlin/Dolphin
Gross Score	112
Course Handicap	20
Gross Strokes over/under par	40
Net Score to Par	20
Net Score	92
Net Birdies or better	2
Longest Drive	250
SIM Round?

playing hurt 32 days after a medical procedure. best weather i’ve played in this year. hit some good shots, topped a bunch of drives into the drink. one of the most enjoyable rounds I can remember, though I wish i had played better. 

[snicerz]

Date	01/01/2024
Course Name	Surrey Hills
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	6
Gross Strokes over/under par	4
Net Score to Par	-2
Net Score	69
Net Birdies or better	3
Longest Drive	270
SIM Round?

Considering it was low to mid 30s during my round and I felt like Ralphie's little brother, this was a great starting round for 2024. 

My drives didn't roll out particularly far but I was putting and chipping great today. I had a few good looks at birdie but unfortunately I was only able to capitalize on #10. Ignore, the 24ft putt part lol. I didn't mark the pin position - in reality it was maybe 4-5 feet.

[Randall Robbins]

Date	01/01/2024
Course Name	Bent Creek GC
Gross Score	71
Course Handicap	5
Gross Strokes over/under par	0
Net Score to Par	-5
Net Score	66
Net Birdies or better	6
Longest Drive	230
SIM Round?

First off for New Year, had great day with ball striking, game pretty much spot on.  Cold start, but was 62  by the time I finished.  Now see if I can start a downward trend on the handicap again!

[Josh Parker]

Date	01/02/2024
Course Name	Lago Vista Golf Course
Gross Score	78
Course Handicap	4
Gross Strokes over/under par	6
Net Score to Par	2
Net Score	74
Net Birdies or better	3
Longest Drive	275
SIM Round?

First round of the year in the books.  Wasn't much to write home about with a mix of good and bad shots. 

I keep reminding myself that swing changes take time and I am going to have good and bad rounds.  The good shots help keep the spirits high.  

[PeterHenric]

Date	01/01/2024
Course Name	Coyote springs
Gross Score	97
Course Handicap	22
Gross Strokes over/under par	25
Net Score to Par	3
Net Score	75
Net Birdies or better	6
Longest Drive	296
SIM Round?

If it want for hole 6, it would have been an okay round. 

[USMCSnyper]

Date	01/02/2024
Course Name	Kiawah Island
Gross Score	97
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	25
Net Score to Par	25
Net Score	97
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	207
SIM Round?	SIM

[Cfhandyman]

Date	01/02/2024
Course Name	Makena - Hawaii
Gross Score	76
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	4
Net Score to Par	4
Net Score	76
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	247
SIM Round?	SIM

This week SIM round is in lovely Hawaii at Makena Golf and beach club.  Makes we wish I was there in person.  Very solid round, consistent but no birdies. 

 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Date	01/03/2024
Course Name	Old Mac - Green Tees
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	4
Net Score to Par	4
Net Score	75
Net Birdies or better	4
Longest Drive	232
SIM Round?	SIM

SIM round or not, this is a tough course. 
At any rate, have at it. I’m sure one of you guys can top this:

I may make another run at it before the week is through

[Subdiver1]

Date	01/03/2024
Course Name	Viera East
Gross Score	77
Course Handicap	4
Gross Strokes over/under par	5
Net Score to Par	1
Net Score	73
Net Birdies or better	4
Longest Drive	270
SIM Round?

A day of ups and downs

[Subdiver1]

Date	01/03/2024
Course Name	Duran Golf Club
Gross Score	80
Course Handicap	1
Gross Strokes over/under par	8
Net Score to Par	7
Net Score	79
Net Birdies or better	2
Longest Drive	275
SIM Round?

Four 3-putts and 35 total putts will really dampen the mood of the day. OUCH!

[fozcycle]

Date	01/04/2024
Course Name	Heritage Isles
Gross Score	87
Course Handicap	10
Gross Strokes over/under par	15
Net Score to Par	5
Net Score	77
Net Birdies or better	6
Longest Drive	196
SIM Round?

Shot a miserable back 9(started on #10) for 47, then shot a 40 on the front 9. No birdies, 36 putts.

[Javs]

Date	01/04/2024
Course Name	Sun City Golf Club Cowan Creek
Gross Score	70
Course Handicap	-2
Gross Strokes over/under par	-2
Net Score to Par	0
Net Score	72
Net Birdies or better	4
Longest Drive	325
SIM Round?

Wow first day back was a cold one. Never got above 48 degrees. However, after several weeks in Norway, I felt fine. Won 25 bucks in our money game! Extremely happy with a solid 2 under round. Had 2 bogeys (one was just hitting too much club) the other a three putt from the fringe. Offset with 4 birdies. Hit 14 greens in regulation, 30 putts and 10 of 14 fairways. Solid round of golf! Let’s see what tomorrow brings! 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, Javs said:

Date	01/04/2024
Course Name	Sun City Golf Club Cowan Creek
Gross Score	70
Course Handicap	-2
Gross Strokes over/under par	-2
Net Score to Par	0
Net Score	72
Net Birdies or better	4
Longest Drive	325
SIM Round?

Wow first day back was a cold one. Never got above 48 degrees. However, after several weeks in Norway, I felt fine. Won 25 bucks in our money game! Extremely happy with a solid 2 under round. Had 2 bogeys (one was just hitting too much club) the other a three putt from the fringe. Offset with 4 birdies. Hit 14 greens in regulation, 30 putts and 10 of 14 fairways. Solid round of golf! Let’s see what tomorrow brings! 

Welcome back

[Javs]

1 minute ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

Welcome back

Thank you Sir! I am still loving the Odin ball! I can’t put up the 100 birdies like RoverRick, but played a steady round.

Edited January 4 by Javs

[GolfSpy_BEN]

3 minutes ago, Javs said:

Thank you Sir! I am still loving the Odin ball!

That’s awesome! I got a round in with it last week and came away thoroughly impressed with the quality. They make a good ball.

[Javs]

Just now, GolfSpy_BEN said:

That’s awesome! I got a round in with it last week and came away thoroughly impressed with the quality. They make a good ball.

The ball fits my game completely! Mid flight and cuts through the wind. Has enough length. Spins well enough on the greens. Seeing the one hop and stop. However, love the way it putts!

[Josh Parker]

11 minutes ago, Javs said:

Date	01/04/2024
Course Name	Sun City Golf Club Cowan Creek
Gross Score	70
Course Handicap	-2
Gross Strokes over/under par	-2
Net Score to Par	0
Net Score	72
Net Birdies or better	4
Longest Drive	325
SIM Round?

Wow first day back was a cold one. Never got above 48 degrees. However, after several weeks in Norway, I felt fine. Won 25 bucks in our money game! Extremely happy with a solid 2 under round. Had 2 bogeys (one was just hitting too much club) the other a three putt from the fringe. Offset with 4 birdies. Hit 14 greens in regulation, 30 putts and 10 of 14 fairways. Solid round of golf! Let’s see what tomorrow brings! 

Nice round and welcome back!

[Javs]

6 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:

Nice round and welcome back!

Thank you Sir!

[RoverRick]

1 hour ago, Javs said:

Thank you Sir! I am still loving the Odin ball! I can’t put up the 100 birdies like RoverRick, but played a steady round.

Mostly net birdies and usually offset by doubles. I played today and had just 1 real birdie, but lipped 3 out. Two of those with an 8 iron chip. But also had a couple of double bogies. Didn’t post the score here but net 73 with 5 birdies. And go back and look at Sundays round. It was spectacular. 92 with 41 putts with just 1 birdie. 

Welcome back. You said it was cold today, a couple of hundred miles southwest of me. Wifey is out of town so I was up most of the night working. I went to get something out of my pickup at 4:52 am, and it was cold and misty. I stayed in bed until 11 thinking I wouldn’t play today and then went outside, and it was very nice. I played in a polo and shorts, mid 50’s. 

[buckpillar]

On 1/1/2024 at 4:43 PM, RoverRick said:

Date	01/01/2024
Course Name	Sulphur Springs Country Club
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	8
Gross Strokes over/under par	3
Net Score to Par	-5
Net Score	67
Net Birdies or better	7
Longest Drive	238
SIM Round?

This went slightly better than the 92 with 41 putts yesterday. I normally play AVX or ProV1 but the greens were so fast I changed to the ProV1X today. Why? I like the feel of the ProV1 better and while the ProV1X “feels” faster off the face, I tend to hit it shorter with the putter. So since I was running the putts 6-8 past the hole yesterday, I could afford to come up shorter today.

This did help some but main difference was today was stroke play against a guy who said last week in the bar that I was very intimidating to play in Match Play because I was never really out of a hole. An example is today on Hole 1 he is on the green with a 20’ birdie putt. I was in the bunker. I hit it to 3” and now he had to 2Putt. Which he did. He was up 3 holes after 6. Although my par chip lipped out on 6. But I chipped it close on 7 and within 2” on 8. And then drained a 63’er for birdie on 9. 

We went back and forth a few holes, but after I made par on 13 after wedging my ball from the weeds in the edge of the lake, I never trailed and won 3/1. 
 

Nice Round!

[Javs]

6 minutes ago, RoverRick said:

Mostly net birdies and usually offset by doubles. I played today and had just 1 real birdie, but lipped 3 out. Two of those with an 8 iron chip. But also had a couple of double bogies. Didn’t post the score here but net 73 with 5 birdies. And go back and look at Sundays round. It was spectacular. 92 with 41 putts with just 1 birdie. 

Welcome back. You said it was cold today, a couple of hundred miles southwest of me. Wifey is out of town so I was up most of the night working. I went to get something out of my pickup at 4:52 am, and it was cold and misty. I stayed in bed until 11 thinking I wouldn’t play today and then went outside, and it was very nice. I played in a polo and shorts, mid 50’s. 

Mid 50’s would have been welcomed. Never rose above 48 here today. However, the trip to Norway made it seem warm. I expect to see at least one round of eight birdies from you this week!

[RoverRick]

6 minutes ago, Javs said:

Mid 50’s would have been welcomed. Never rose above 48 here today. However, the trip to Norway made it seem warm. I expect to see at least one round of eight birdies from you this week!

Maybe. Although 8 net birdies are a lot for me. Especially this time of year. It’s too cold and damp for me to have a good full swing all day long. 2 knee braces and an ankle brace and high top hiking boots just to complete 18 holes. 

I had kind of a putting lesson after my round today. More like a discussion than a lesson. There was a  former teaching pro on the putting green. He was practicing with an Odyssey Broomstick.  We began discussing the LAB, and they were interested in my unique putting stroke. On all putts I look at the hole, but on long putts I point the club at the hole in the follow through. On short putts, I use a split hand grip and make more of a mini broomstick like stroke. (Wisk broom? ) 

He seemed to think that the secret of my speed was the pointing at the hole. It was a very smooth stroke. And the split grip  and stable almost rigid lead side on short putts keeps me dead on line.

The interesting thing to me was the Odyssey Broomstick felt wobbly to me. I could really feel the face twisting. 

Another of our pros played in my group today. I had a 15’er for birdie and putted it 6’ by and said, “That’s a good start to a 3-putt.” He thought that was the funniest thing. I made the come-backer but IMHO 3 putts are caused by 5 feet too long or too short not left or right.