How'd you play?

[Rob Person]

12 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

Hey just wondering... Do you even need the top strap?

Almost looks like your tube bracket may be enough to keep the bag in place .. I'm thinking if the strap is cinched too tight maybe it's squeezing the clubs..?

Yes and no.  The strap is positioned on the bag collar, above the actual soft material,  so it's not squeezing the bag.  I am going to pickup a velcro cinch strap, and try that as well.

Yes the posts secure the bag for the tilt and side to sidemovements, but the strap is a safety measure in case it tips. 

I suppose I could use a butterfly backed swivel/ring bolt on the pvs uprights and use a smaller bungee to secure across the bag neck too.

That's a problem I have, just when I think it works well, I need to try to improve/change it...  

[Byrnzee]

I had the pleasure of playing a course in St. Augustine, FL on Friday called King & Bear. It's located in the World Golf Village and prides itself on being the only co-designed course from Arnold Palmer (The King) and Jack Nicklaus (The Bear).

The course itself was beautiful and my brother-in-law @Swood1994 and I were able to play in just over three hours as we weren't paired with anyone. The greens were lightning fast, which definitely took some getting used to. The course setup was great - challenging, but still lots of opportunities to score.

Unfortunately, I didn't play my best. I ended up shooting 91 (46-45) for one of my worst scores in recent memory. There were some glimpses of greatness, but too many bad shots and silly mistakes for them to make a difference. My driving was particularly bad on some holes, where I'd leave the face wide open and send one into a different zip code.

There were a few shots I'm quite proud of: birdie on #2 after sticking it to about 4 feet, drive on short par four #4 just short of the green, drive on #10 with 2-iron which was struck perfectly, and a drive on #16 that was perfect after a triple on the previous hole.

Four 7s on the scorecard were definitely the low point of the round. Need to be more consistent and avoid silly mistakes like three-putts (happened three times) and missing greens from the middle of the fairway.

Overall, glad I was able to get out and play this past weekend. Looking forward to the upcoming long Memorial Day Weekend. Hoping to get out Monday as we have a wedding Saturday.

Until next round!

[MrBandit]

Played Yesterday and it was absolute the worse round I have had this year.. GARBAGE all around. 
Need a break from golf.

[ZJeb67]

Got out to the Serradella course at Lakewood Shores in Oscoda, MI.  Fair amount of room for my occasional wandering drives.
Beautiful Saturday afternoon 9 after working like a dog all morning.

We were able to sneak out on Sunday morning on the back 9 of Red Hawk in Tawas, MI
More hills, more water, tighter (but still fair) fairways.
Another beautiful day in northeast Michigan.  2 blow up holes played, rest of the round went mostly to very well. 

 

@MrBandit  I think Joe Paterno used to tell his teams
“You're never as good as you think you are when you win; and you're never as bad as you feel when you lose.”

 

Edited May 20 by ZJeb67

[Jmikecpa]

Had a busy week last week and an even busier weekend but did manage to get in an early round on Saturday morning.  I knew from the first hole it was going to be a weird round.  Short par 4 that is a 5 wood off the tee to start the round.  Hit the left center of the fairway then landed my wedge in the cup, bounced out and left me 25 feet up the hill....made par.  Get to the first par 5 and hit 3 wood off the tee over the corner and catch the very edge of the cart path so it bounce way down the fairway.  Hit a 7 iron that lipped out for a deuce leaving me with a tap in eagle.  8th hole is another par 5 that is reachable with a decent drive.  Unfortunately I wiped my 5 wood and left myself short sided over a bunker with no green to work with.  Flop over the bunker and one bounce to dunk it for the second eagle on the front nine.  Managed to birdie the two par 5's on the back, played the par 4's in even par and the par 3's in two over for a -4 67.  Hit it solid all day and really did not have any real struggles on the course.  On a side note that gym work is starting to show and I am getting my speed and distance back to the level that I am used to.  Looking forward to building off of Saturday's round.

[NubianRugby]

Played University of Maryland yesterday, course was in great shape. It was a little juicy because of all the rain over the last couple of weeks, but the course is well cared for and doesn't seem to have any drainage problems as evidenced by the lack of standing water even though it rained all day Saturday. It was cart paths only and, in retrospect, we probably should have walked and the round may have gone a little faster.

Shot a terrible 102. Couldn't hit the fairway on the front 9, missed every single one but usually not by much and with a shot at the green that I couldn't convert. Despite my struggles off the tee on the way out, I did hit 2 GiR and missed both birdie putts. On the back 9 the driver came alive and then approach shots failed me. On three different holes I striped my drive into the fairway and followed it up with a pair of horrendous fat chunks with wedges/short irons that left me short of the green after 3 strokes.

Real problem yesterday was the putter, I had *7* 3-putts and that's not counting the two holes where I was on the fringe and took 3 strokes to get down. It was a small consolation that no one else in our group was making putts either, none of us could catch a break. We all had a couple of putts that were a little too hot, rolled right over the hole or banged off the flag, and kept going another 10-12 feet. Naturally we were following those up on the next hole by hitting too light and leaving ourselves short of the hole.

Despite all of the chunked approaches and missed putts, I still felt like I played pretty well and had a good time despite my terrible score. I was getting off the tee nicely and when I wasn't chunking my wedges, I was putting them on the green. I was hitting my long irons pretty well, not getting them up in the air as much as I would have liked but was giving myself a chance on those 170-190 yard shots with a low fade. Even with all the missed putts, I was taking good lines and reading the breaks properly but my speed was off. 

Here's a picture of my best shot of the day. 110 yard par 3 off the top of a hill, water behind and bunkers in front. I hit a 50 degree wedge absolutely perfect and stuck it about 15 feet from the hole.

Edited May 20 by NubianRugby
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[NubianRugby]

37 minutes ago, ZJeb67 said:

I think Joe Paterno used to tell his teams
“You're never as good as you think you are when you win; and you're never as bad as you feel when you lose.”

I've heard many variations of this quote, usually something along the lines of "You're never as good as you are on your best day or as bad as you are on your worst day."

[IndyBonzo]

Big congratulations @OdinSnipes414 on breaking 90 and the PB!  That is a significant milestone.  Good work!

I got to play yesterday unexpectedly.  Bonus Golf!  It was a gorgeous day.

I played very well for me for 15 holes, with two birdies (one a hole out from about 25 yards) and a +4 score at that point.  The closing holes are tough, and due to my own mistakes off the tee on 16 and 18, and some tough lies in the deep rough (no mowing last week due to the rain), I finished at +9.

ShotScope data tells me I really need to work on my approach shots, as I am -5.2 in that stat.  Fortunately, my short game exceeds that of a tour pro somehow (to my surprise), at nearly +1 SG.  I need it b/c I am frequently scrambling!  There is a direct correlation in my game between GIR and score.  That's probably true for everyone; I think it is the most important stat if you can putt at least average.

Also, the LAB DF2.1 is a work in progress.  The roll is unquestionably better than my old gamer.  I am making more one putts and more long putts.  But I also am making more three putts b/c I am very much still learning distance control with it.  Those stats are improving, however, so I am optimistic.

Anyway, it was a great day to have some bonus golf in my life.  Searching for some more this week.

 

[Haro]

Probably my worst day playing. Played about 20 rounds this month  and likely exhausted from overplaying.  Didn’t really feel it today.  Made the best out of it and used 3 woods and hybrids off the tee instead of irons and driver 

Had left handed clubs to chip with and played with a broomstick putter.  I find that playing the same course over and over isn’t that simulating. Will be rotating and not play the same course twice over this season 

[revkev]

Played 9 yesterday afternoon and shot 39.  I’m starting to see some real life come back into my game. I can’t wait to get my new irons and wedges in the bag. 

Edited May 20 by revkev

[bens197]

Played 18 this am and it was HOT.  Shot a 78 and couldn’t buy a birdie despite 7 good looks inside 10 feet.  I’m glad I walked…to get some steps in…and the middle of the round became a little bit difficult.  Hit some good shots, made some good swings and one of those I caught on video for our own @GolfSpy_SHARK who understands my love hate of the U505.  I was fortunate that this was a highlight of my day.  

 

[taylorjonasher]

8 minutes ago, bens197 said:

Played 18 this am and it was HOT.  Shot a 78 and couldn’t buy a birdie despite 7 good looks inside 10 feet.  I’m glad I walked…to get some steps in…and the middle of the round became a little bit difficult.  Hit some good shots, made some good swings and one of those I caught on video for our own @GolfSpy_SHARK who understands my love hate of the U505.  I was fortunate that this was a highlight of my day.  

 

I put my 505 2i in play off of 4 tees yesterday and I love it!

[bens197]

3 hours ago, IndyBonzo said:

Also, the LAB DF2.1 is a work in progress.  The roll is unquestionably better than my old gamer.  I am making more one putts and more long putts.  But I also am making more three putts b/c I am very much still learning distance control with it.  Those stats are improving, however, so I am optimistic.

 

 

This really is the only issue that plagues L.A.B. Users.  Once you learn your pace it’s a different game.  Hope it works out well!

7 minutes ago, taylorjonasher said:

I put my 505 2i in play off of 4 tees yesterday and I love it!

Once it’s dialed in, my goodness it’s good.  Nice to hear it working for you Taylor.

[downlowkey]

On 5/18/2024 at 7:13 PM, 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. 

Played out there a bunch when I was living in ATX. It’s a big time track. You can know that place like the back of your hand and it will still beat you up. I idolized Freddie Couples before my first loop around Twin Creeks from the tips. After that I decided he was a masochist.

Almost all of the par 3s are borderline unfair. I’ve shot some low numbers out there but def had more stinkers. Based on how I was playing, the highlight/lowlight of my round was always the turkeys on the back 9. It was either “hey - the turkeys are cheering for me” _or_ “those turkeys are clearly laughing at me - they’re lucky it’s not closer to Thanksgiving”.

[Josh Parker]

2 minutes ago, downlowkey said:

Played out there a bunch when I was living in ATX. It’s a big time track. You can know that place like the back of your hand and it will still beat you up. I idolized Freddie Couples before my first loop around Twin Creeks from the tips. After that I decided he was a masochist.

Almost all of the par 3s are borderline unfair. I’ve shot some low numbers out there but def had more stinkers. Based on how I was playing, the highlight/lowlight of my round was always the turkeys on the back 9. It was either “hey - the turkeys are cheering for me” _or_ “those turkeys are clearly laughing at me - they’re lucky it’s not closer to Thanksgiving”.

Some tough holes on the back 9 for sure!  The par 3 at the top of the hill with a blind tee shot was tough.  

It's the harder version of Crystal Falls. 

[Big moose]

Shot 46 in league play, had 2 doubles and only one par. My short game was not there for the first 4 holes. I don't play on the weekends so it's like the first 4 holes I have to learn all over again. Hopefully everyone else shoots good. 

[William P]

23 hours ago, Rob Person said:

Congratulations on the PB!

Thank you Rob!

[Dead Solid Bogey]

On 5/19/2024 at 7:51 PM, William P said:

Had a great time on the course today with @RoverRick at the Sulpher Springs CC.

Shot a new personal best since returning to the game last Spring.  37 front, 39 back for 76,  13/14 FIR,  11/18 GIR, 34 Putts.

My putting still leaves a lot to be desired but slowly improving...

Congrats… We definitely won’t be in the same flight if we ever get to play together.

[William P]

42 minutes ago, Dead Solid Bogey said:

Congrats… We definitely won’t be in the same flight if we ever get to play together.

I am hoping it continues to come together and I can remain consistent. Could always team up for a scramble or better yet just a nice round of golf competing with the elements and the course... 

[Marshy56]

Played my home course Leasowe last night, very up and down, play 20.3 handicap so slope rating means I get 23 shots, got a midweek stableford tomorrow so nice warmup, need to work on my consistency as I now know I can play around the course pretty well.

[RetiredBoomer]

My friend had a doctor appointment today so we got off very early and played six holes.
That worked out really well for me too since I'm just coming off the DL (as we used to say).

I EAGLED a very short par 5 which stimulated my physical "recovery" nicely.
Big intentional banana slice off the tee shortened the hole more.
9-wood to inside of eight feet.
One putt that dallied on the rim and then decided to drop.

I'm playing modern equipment on a 6000 yardish Donald Ross course than opened in 1906.
Know your own level, I always say!
 

 

 

[Bogeys and Stogies]

I played at the Pointe Golf Club in Powells Pointe North Carolina recently and shot a 104. I have been working on getting better with the driver and did fairly well hitting 260-285 yards consistently and staying on the fairway. I have an issue with one part of my game falling off when i am working on another. I could not chip or putt to save my life on the front 9. I started to put it together on the back 9 shooting a 46 (which is good for me). This is the the beginning of my 2nd year playing so any tips to not let one part of my game slip while fixing another would be appreciated. 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Had a fun round with my uncle at his club yesterday afternoon.

always a beautful course, greens are so tough here but so fun. Course was in great shape.

Went +13 with a ton of pars, but a ton of doubles as well . I was very happy with the overall game just caught some unlucky breaks and burned edges of cups all afternoon.

Had my first 300 yarder of the year, I was able to hang my hat on that

Perfect conditions for golf

[RetiredBoomer]

20 minutes ago, Bogeys and Stogies said:

I played at the Pointe Golf Club in Powells Pointe North Carolina recently and shot a 104. I have been working on getting better with the driver and did fairly well hitting 260-285 yards consistently and staying on the fairway. I have an issue with one part of my game falling off when i am working on another. I could not chip or putt to save my life on the front 9. I started to put it together on the back 9 shooting a 46 (which is good for me). This is the the beginning of my 2nd year playing so any tips to not let one part of my game slip while fixing another would be appreciated. 

104 is always a nice day for a fifteen,
and let me tell you
than an eleven can stumble to that easy enough as well.

My game doesn't travel super well away from my comfortable home course.

260-285 drives that find the fairway are not something with which I'm familiar!
If I don't see wide open spaces for my 225-240 yard drives to land, my driving iron comes out of the bag and I'll happily hit a butt-ugly 200 yard line drive (including the roll).

[Bogeys and Stogies]

33 minutes ago, RetiredBoomer said:

104 is always a nice day for a fifteen,
and let me tell you
than an eleven can stumble to that easy enough as well.

My game doesn't travel super well away from my comfortable home course.

260-285 drives that find the fairway are not something with which I'm familiar!
If I don't see wide open spaces for my 225-240 yard drives to land, my driving iron comes out of the bag and I'll happily hit a butt-ugly 200 yard line drive (including the roll).

I have been playing a lot in the last few months. My driver stays in the bag a lot because I have been using my driving Iron. I am more consistently hitting the fairway at 215-225 with that. I want to get better with the driver which I played well with this trip. The fairways were wide enough for me to feel comfortable with the driver with several dogleg rights which my slice enjoys. It is just funny that days that I hit my driver well, I cant hit irons. Days that I am hitting my Irons well, I cant hit the driver or woods. The worst part is I get a lot of birdie looks that turn into bogey or double.  

[RetiredBoomer]

16 minutes ago, Bogeys and Stogies said:

 It is just funny that days that I hit my driver well, I cant hit irons. Days that I am hitting my Irons well, I cant hit the driver or woods. The worst part is I get a lot of birdie looks that turn into bogey or double.  

That's not funny, B&S.
That's called "playing golf."

[Bogeys and Stogies]

16 minutes ago, RetiredBoomer said:

That's not funny, B&S.
That's called "playing golf."

This is what I am slowly learning, lmao. Thank you.

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Instead if practicing I got the itch to play nine holes this morning. Picked a course where I would have to hit similar clubs from the tees as the tournament I am playing Saturday. I will say I am glad I did as I know what I need to focus on at the range Thursday. Only pulled driver twice. Outside of a weird three putt (all within 5') my putting was stellar draining a 10' and 12' and just missing on some more. 47. Number 13 was the three putt hole as well as hitting a ball OB with an 8i on a shank. 15 I tried to play safe off the tee with my UW and shanked it into red stakes.

 

[TheBirdieMasterLOL]

I shot even at my home course, which is a difficult Jack Nicklaus Par 3 Course. Unfortunately, my brother birdied four of his last five to beat me by one lol

[injectedcutty]

Got off work early enough to play a full round on my home course. It's probably just mental, but I always play better when I dress nicer. If I'm in a tank top and just winging it I play ok, but put on golf gear and be serious and I shot an Even par 71! Had my 9 yr old girl driving MD around. I missed some very make able birdies, lipped out a couple pars or I would've broke 70 again for the 2nd time this year!!!!!