How'd you play?

[William P]

46 minutes ago, Syks7 said:

I've entered into some sort of alternate dimension where par seems to be in play.   Not complaining, but I'm half wondering if I may be dreaming.   

Played the little exec I learned to play on.   A little Par 33 that's a lot of fun and a reasonable challenge.   Made par through the first 3 and left a putt for birdie in the Jaws (if it was a freshly cut hole it would have dropped).   Made bogey on the long Par 3 5th which I'm happy with because I had to hit a hooded chip from next to a tree trunk to get on the green.   Chipped in for Birdie on 6, made another on 7.  At this point I was -1 and I got greedy.  Tried to stuff the tee shot on 8 in close to the pin and short sided myself to walk with bogey then did the same with my second shot on 9 to finish +1.  I know this run won't last forever, but man it's been fun.

 

Great round! Ride the wave and let it soak in... You can make it last longer than you think!

[cnosil]

2 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Speaking of handicaps...

Lou Stagner compiled this to illustrate how good you scratch golfing people are! 

Probably better than scratch to average 72.  

[AverageSizedDog]

5 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Speaking of handicaps...

Lou Stagner compiled this to illustrate how good you scratch golfing people are! 

When it comes to data golf, do you subscribe more to Stagner, Fawcett or data golf? 

[cnosil]

9 hours ago, AverageSizedDog said:

When it comes to data golf, do you subscribe more to Stagner, Fawcett or data golf? 

Data golf site is about how professionals rank based on captured shotlink data.  

Stagner is about analysis of how Typically amateurs  that use arccos perform and comparison to professionals.  It’s more about expectation management.

Fawcett is about course management and mental focus.   
 

I think all three provide a different viewpoint and provide interesting information.   They are accurate in what they present so I don’t subscribe to one over the other since they are doing something different.   

[JAYER38]

Not my best round yesterday but ball striking with my irons was awful & putting I just couldn't hold a line to save my life! This being my new average score im fairly happy about so trying trying to stay positive and strive for breaking into the 80's this year!

99 total - lost 5 balls due to OB with hybrid or iron strikes

7 fairways - to be fair here most were just outside of the fairway but I keep myself honest

39 putts - gave away probably 6 within 5ft

[Jacob10]

18 hours ago, Green4Spinach said:

Thanks Jacob10 for the encouragement to focus on the positives. The good thing about using Shot Scope is that it gives me the positives but it also gives me the negatives in excruciating detail. For example, my short game is six strokes gained over a 25 handicapper, while my driving and approach shots are there or thereabouts. It's my putting that is letting the side down - 8 strokes down. And here's where the excruciating detail comes in: 7.7 strokes is the stuff under 10ft. For some unidentifiable reason, I do better when I am 30+ft away from the hole. So you are going to see me on the putting green, putting in the hours. And the putting mat. And the driving range. And the short game practice area. Because I want to move up a whole tier and compare myself to those big boys on 20 handicaps...

We could all use a little encouragement. I like seeing people enjoy the game and have a passion to be better. Playing and practice pays off.

[Josh Parker]

Played a quick round this morning and hit the ball pretty well.  It was a cart path only day after almost 2 in of rain yesterday and the ground was soggy.

Happy with the progress and continue to improve.  

[ZJeb67]

League report from last night
Driving - good (ish)
Approach - 100% turnaround from last week.  All good strikes
Chipping - like someone hogging the appetizers I was chip, re-chip, chip, chip, re-chip ugh
Putting - some room for improvement

overall struck the ball much much better than last week and scored worse due to timid chips

[Tom the Golf Nut]

Talk about your slow play. 

Went to the course at 11:30 to get in front of the league guys who tee off at 12. All was well until I got to the first green. Big hole aeration, sanded but not swept in yet as it was too wet. Went to plan B. Get on the green make the first putt and pick up. Let's call it practice today.

Nobody in front of me and I cruised around quickly. I get to the 10th tee and bam. Road block. Four super seniors and a twosome waiting behind them. They were up to 7 shots and still not on the green yet. I decided to cut ahead using a maintenance road bringing me on to the 12th hole. Success, nobody. Played 12,13,14,15,and 16. Walking over to 17 tee box the super seniors came off of 13 and headed to my tee box on 17. They were confused and I directed them to go the other way to 14. Then they just decided to cut it short and play 17 and 18. What the heck. Not even a thought of letting me play through as it was my tee box. So I just went ahead to 18. I wasnt about to be behind them on 18, a par 5 hitting over the river on approach.Then,  I'm almost to my tee box on 18 and they cruise on past me and went to the club house. They never even played 17. I just shook my head. Lucikly I didn't care much because the greens sucked anyway. 

These guys in their 70's/ 80's were having a great time and seemed so happy to be playing. You still need to have a clue though. 

 

[donut24]

I am pretty terrible and new. Last weekend I played at Dragonfly links in Renfrew Ontario. It is a beautiful well designed course and the weather was perfect.

I played an excellent round (for my ability). Don't laugh, but I managed to break 110. it was a great accomplishment for me. looking to break 100 soon. 

[TJ Hall]

6 minutes ago, donut24 said:

I am pretty terrible and new. Last weekend I played at Dragonfly links in Renfrew Ontario. It is a beautiful well designed course and the weather was perfect.

I played an excellent round (for my ability). Don't laugh, but I managed to break 110. it was a great accomplishment for me. looking to break 100 soon. 

Keep going…you will get there!

[cksurfdude]

6 minutes ago, donut24 said:

I am pretty terrible and new. Last weekend I played at Dragonfly links in Renfrew Ontario. It is a beautiful well designed course and the weather was perfect.

I played an excellent round (for my ability). Don't laugh, but I managed to break 110. it was a great accomplishment for me. looking to break 100 soon. 

Nobody's laughing - at some point each one of us was in that same position... Keep at it!!

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Got out for 9 yesterday with my son after school.

Was a great round, weather was beautiful, course was in great shape and for his first round Matt played really well. He struggled putting but that’s fine, he was making shots tee to green and was one of the the moments for him where it looked like things were clicking.

Some of the unspoken rules showed themselves which as a golfer is always nice to see early. He was walking around the green to avoid lines, waited his turn for shots and even held off on a shot in 9 (even though it was his turn to go) when the group we were playing with put 1 in the water off the tee and dropped about 30 yards ahead of Matt and went (which was fine) but Matt noticed he dropped and was swinging and waited. Real nice to see.

For me played really well from 150 and in and getting off the tee with my driving iron, @bens197 the trusty U505 always shows up. Driving and anything else long was no good. Wedges were the stand out on some very firm greens.

Have a round Monday so glad I worked on some things, just need the driver to show up.

 

[RetiredBoomer]

I'm a little crooked right now, so I won't be playing until I straighten out a little.

Should meet the guys at least for breakfast, I suppose.

 

[CSiders12]

Wife is out of town today which gave me a green light to get out to the course this morning. I'm a member at Amana Colonies Golf Club in Amana, Iowa, which is a hidden gem. I mean, look at this.

Every hole is tree lined and has very little room for error. However, this is by far my favorite course of all time, even with the challenge.

I played really well today and am happy with how I played. I shot +2 on the front and Even on the back. The best ever score I've ever posted on this course and one that gives me the confidence I need to continue playing well. Scorecard below for reference:



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[TJ Hall]

23 minutes ago, CSiders12 said:

Wife is out of town today which gave me a green light to get out to the course this morning. I'm a member at Amana Colonies Golf Club in Amana, Iowa, which is a hidden gem. I mean, look at this.

Every hole is tree lined and has very little room for error. However, this is by far my favorite course of all time, even with the challenge.

I played really well today and am happy with how I played. I shot +2 on the front and Even on the back. The best ever score I've ever posted on this course and one that gives me the confidence I need to continue playing well. Scorecard below for reference:



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Looks like an awesome course and nice round!

[NubianRugby]

Played 9 holes after work on Thursday following a two week break. Shot a miserable 51, so many doubles!! Lots of fat approaches that left me short of the green even on the 3 fairways I hit. Everything wasn't terrible, I was getting off the tee pretty nicely even when I didn't hit the fairway. Hit one green in regulation and continued my series of #MissedBirdiePutts.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7HqvwnRi4Q/?igsh=MjRzNmk4aGdqcjk0

[Haro]

Other 14 over.  Seems I stuck at 12-16 handicap.  I have made some swing changes this month I’m hoping with improve my score

much stronger left arm hold on my irons and committed to interlock for almost all shots It’s making produce a high fade which is what I really don’t want    Initially wanted to draw but my fades are more consistent and powerful    I think I will have to learn readjust alignment   

Edited May 18 by Haro

[bens197]

8 hours ago, GolfSpy_SHARK said:

Got out for 9 yesterday with my son after school.

Was a great round, weather was beautiful, course was in great shape and for his first round Matt played really well. He struggled putting but that’s fine, he was making shots tee to green and was one of the the moments for him where it looked like things were clicking.

Some of the unspoken rules showed themselves which as a golfer is always nice to see early. He was walking around the green to avoid lines, waited his turn for shots and even held off on a shot in 9 (even though it was his turn to go) when the group we were playing with put 1 in the water off the tee and dropped about 30 yards ahead of Matt and went (which was fine) but Matt noticed he dropped and was swinging and waited. Real nice to see.

For me played really well from 150 and in and getting off the tee with my driving iron, @bens197 the trusty U505 always shows up. Driving and anything else long was no good. Wedges were the stand out on some very firm greens.

Have a round Monday so glad I worked on some things, just need the driver to show up.

 

I was due for a check in…good news is…all that worry for nothing…it’s been one of the better clubs in my bag and I am REALLY glad to hear it’s been working for you.  I am glad I was wrong, it’s safe.

Great picks Mark, and I can say you & I had great days with our kids.  My daughter sprinted to the range today to hit balls with me.  We’re lucky

 

[Josh Parker]

Got to play a private club this afternoon and wow.... what a difference in quality. 

[Preeway]

4 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:

Got to play a private club this afternoon and wow.... what a difference in quality. 

Which course? Always fun to see how the other half live/play. 

[Josh Parker]

2 minutes ago, Preeway said:

Which course? Always fun to see how the other half live/play. 

Twin Creeks Country Club 

Cedar Park, TX

[sirchunksalot]

8 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:

Got to play a private club this afternoon and wow.... what a difference in quality. 

That looks stunning! Could you even remember how to putt on well manicured greens?

I'm glad you got a chance to play there. 

Edited May 19 by sirchunksalot

[Josh Parker]

Just now, sirchunksalot said:

That looks stunning! Could you even remember how to putt on well manicured greens?

I'm glad you got a chance to play there. 

The greens were legit!  Fast and depending on grain, really moved. I putted well.  It was not knowing the course that killed me. 

[sirchunksalot]

Just now, Josh Parker said:

The greens were legit!  Fast and depending on grain, really moved. I putted well.  It was not knowing the course that killed me. 

I'm just happy you got out there and had a good time. Not having that course knowledge can be a real detriment to good scoring, you gotta know where to miss. That's something I've really leaned into this year in trying to minimize mistakes. The course you played looks beautiful and I hope you can get it there again. 

[Josh Parker]

24 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

I'm just happy you got out there and had a good time. Not having that course knowledge can be a real detriment to good scoring, you gotta know where to miss. That's something I've really leaned into this year in trying to minimize mistakes. The course you played looks beautiful and I hope you can get it there again. 

I wish I had taken more photos. 

I'll get to play a few more times this summer. My playing partners son plays golf for UTEP and works at the course during the summer. He's able to get us on. 

[leichliter_jake]

Played a 2v2 match play with some friends today. I played pretty well, was just hooking my driver every few holes and left some putts a tad short. I folded on the last hole just got to get a win next time. I eas just happy to enjoy the game and the beautiful weather.

[AverageSizedDog]

Work has been pretty slow the past couple of days. I was able to get out for 18 on Thursday, Yesterday, and today. The scores have been getting better and better with each day. Today was the best by far, birdied two par fives but doubled to par 3s. The funny part of all this when I got back to the car to tally my score, I thought I 89, but it turns out I shot 90 hahaha

[Haro]

Had a good ball ball striking and basically and anything over 50 yards was going to be close . Chipping and putting was dreadful.   I had days when the opposite happens when I am deadly chipping and putting and have great touch but my long game sucks.  I have never had days when both are extremely good. I have days when it’s half descent long game and half descent short game and score the best then.   I have accept my limits on those days 

Edited May 19 by Haro

[TJ Hall]

5 hours ago, Haro said:

Had a good ball ball striking and basically and anything over 50 yards was going to be close . Chipping and putting was dreadful.   I had days when the opposite happens when I am deadly chipping and putting and have great touch but my long game sucks.  I have never had days when both are extremely good. I have days when it’s half descent long game and half descent short game and score the best then.   I have accept my limits on those days 

Golf is a funny game!