How'd you play?

[Jim Shaw]

6 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Sounds like so great pressure putting and solid overall play.  Congrats on the win.   
 

curious,  did you get to try the LAB putter your competitor had?   Do you know which model?   

Thanks @cnosil lots of great takeaways from a particularly great round. 

Thanks for reminding me, @Cfhandyman it turned out to be a broom style putter with a Ping head on it, not a LAB putter at all. 

Which again intrigues me, is it the broom style that golfers are gaming or the LAB with the broom? 

[Indy_Oz]

11 hours ago, Rob Person said:

Fantastic!!!

Thanks Rob.

[Indy_Oz]

3 hours ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Great photos and amazing round off back tees for the first time at a 140+ slope course! Nice birdie on 18 to leave a good impression too.

Thanks! I definitely surprised myself. Keeping the driver in play so much was a huge help keeping the score down, as was the putter working so well!

I’ll definitely go back- I loved the course. 

[mike4vo]

Walked the back 9 at @osocreek yesterday. Really good way to start the day, and get all my steps in. It was a bogey round, but still fun. You can still smell smoke from the Airport Fire, let's hope all our emergency crews are staying safe.

[Awtatman]

Playing in a GSPro sim league with some friends and shot -3 at Nicklaus North in Whistler this week. The best 18 I’ve ever played - yes, on a sim I know. Hit 13 GIR. Really only hit 3 bad shots.

Hopefully a sign of things to come! We’ll see tomorrow when I play in a charity scramble outside. 

[HikingMike]

16 hours ago, Jim Shaw said:

well, I got it done!!

I was 6 shots back going into today and shot 69 to win by 2!! Takomo all the way!!

it was the PNGA super seniors, Pacific Northwest Golf Association. 
British Columbia, Washington State, Oregon, Montana and Alaska!! 
 

some great competition and I am proud to be their champion!! 

Dammmnnnnnn! 

[Cfhandyman]

16 hours ago, Jim Shaw said:

well, I got it done!!

I was 6 shots back going into today and shot 69 to win by 2!! Takomo all the way!!

it was the PNGA super seniors, Pacific Northwest Golf Association. 
British Columbia, Washington State, Oregon, Montana and Alaska!! 
 

some great competition and I am proud to be their champion!! 

Jim, congratulations on the win. Outstanding job and very well done. 

[lyle]

The other day I followed up my best round with a 9 hole after work even par. No birdies, no bogeys and many missed putts. 

[fozcycle]

The course(Heritage Isles GC) is totally swamped. It has been CPO for over a week. Anyway, I shot a 49/48:97 today…..BUT on the 3rd hole(#12) as we played the back nine first, I holed out from 56 yards, yielding an Eagle on the (Par 4 225 yds).  It was a nice half swing shot with my GW(50*) Powerbilt Air Force One.

Kinda made up for the sh#$$y round today.

[Rob Person]

Expected to get 9 holes in after work and the tournament was over, but mother nature, in all her infinite power, decided today was not that day. She decided to unleash her tears of cold, large, wet, joy all over us. The tournament was on its last 3 groups too.

[alii1959]

Today was a much improved day.  12 fairways, 7GIRs

Front 9:  1 eagle, 2 bogeys--36!

Back 9:  two doubles, 3 bogeys--43!

They are speeding up the greens for the club championship in a week or so.  Thus, the putts aren't dropping very easily.  Wound up above the hole too often on the back.  However, I was able to keep the ball in play and get up and down a few times.  On 18, a long par 5 with water before the elevated green.  I had to make par to stay below 80.  I hit my tee shot well, into the left side of the fairway.  My layup was an 8i just before the water.  I had about 80yds to the pin.  I hit a 58* wedge.  It was tracking directly to the pin.  I was expecting a very makable birdie putt.  The ball hit a sprinkler head and bounced toward the back of the green.  I nearly fainted.  Golf is so unfair.  No really it is unfair.  I was able to keep my composure, after a few special golf words, and two putt to post 79!

After experimenting with various grips, referred to in previous posts, I have returned to my 10 fingered (not baseball) grip.  The others were inconsistent for me.  My ball flight is repeatable, if ugly, and I am able to aim better knowing what the ball is going to do.  I have always wanted to have one of those languid smooth golf swings that is so beautiful to watch.  The reality is that my swing looks like I am trying to beat a screaming squirrel to death with a wet noodle.  It works, but man is it ugly.  You don't really get extra points for beauty.  While the back 9 today was a struggle, I was always in play, thanks to my choice in grip.  Recon we will stay with it.....until, I feel the need to experiment again....hopefully not too soon.

[Erin B]

Hi spies! It was a so-so round today, tried the used/new to me epic max ls and it’s a good club. I liked it, gonna stick with it for a while. 

All of my misses with it were draws. I have it set up neutral standard which means I can go lower to an 8 degree. Putting was arse. It killed me today, but no one in our group could putt. Oh, and hit the epic off the deck, low and long baby!! @Lefty11 for me paying the $140, it was worth it. Face was clean, only marks on her were on the crown which can be buffed out. More rub marks than anything else. 

[Dan1993]

First round with the new irons and wedges in the bag. First round playing with mid size grips, so overall I'm heriot with my performance. My putting took a hard dive, but I'll be honest, I was very unconcerned about my putting today, and was mainly focused on iron play. Need more wedge practice to dial in more spin on chip shots. But my irons are fantastic. Longer, straighter, more predictable. Was able to shape a few shots, and I'm definitely generating more spin, which helped stick greens more than I usually do. More to come soon!!

[OhCanada1954]

Bad weather with rain so I only played 9. Weather got into my head so 46 was the best that I could do.

[TheBirdieMasterLOL]

Just played 9 holes. +1. Took forever because we were behind the Pepperdine Mens team (7 of them). We were behind them yesterday too, and apparently one of them got a hole-in-one.

[Lgregg33]

Playing Hilliard lakes golf club in Westlake Ohio today. I have a buddy who puts together a multiple foursome scramble about 8 groups of guys. Fun times, played in it last year. Going into today with where my game is at, and scramble format, I’ll likely attempt to hit driver which has been a bit wild for me like usual. I don’t want that to take me out of the rest of my game where I can contribute better so I’ll look to hit 3-7 wood or long irons off the tee where I have much better control. Might be lead off guy to just put one out there and put it in play. I’m fine with that. Hope everyone playing today shoots low

[Big moose]

Played stoughton acres yesterday, shot 40 on the front with 7 pars, 1 bogey and a triple. Shot 46 on the back, started par, par, birdie than the next 3 holes got me again went triple, double, double. These 3 holes get me every time. The only good part was I won 23 dollars. Play well all.

[sp0rtsfan86]

Played last weekend and this weekend but have taken a lot of the midweek off other than range sessions. 

Saturday's have been brutal as of late- 4.5 hour round today and a 5+ hour last saturday. Last week, we played with a guy that just couldn't keep up walking and was just a slow person in general. Today we had the second half of our foursome show up at tee time and just weren't that great of golfers. They picked up a few times but it's been two long rounds despite being first off the course.

As for the scores: itw as ugly last Saturday and then Sunday decided to play from the tips and shot exactly my handicap. Today did the same from the normal blue tees. I'm still struggling with my driver and keeping it straight, but I'm hitting irons well enough and making some putts.

Hit two today from 20-25 feet including a side pocket for the par.

 

[Awtatman]

On 9/13/2024 at 9:58 AM, Awtatman said:

Playing in a GSPro sim league with some friends and shot -3 at Nicklaus North in Whistler this week. The best 18 I’ve ever played - yes, on a sim I know. Hit 13 GIR. Really only hit 3 bad shots.

Hopefully a sign of things to come! We’ll see tomorrow when I play in a charity scramble outside. 

Update - foursome played 9 under and I was NOT much of a contributor unfortunately. All proceeds went to a shelter that helps struggling veterans get back on their feet, so still a successful day. 

[Off Map Oscar]

So freaking close to even par on 9 it's starting to get irritating

[Shapotomous]

The weather was about perfect this afternoon and we made time to go play 18.  The course was crowded having only a couple open tee times through the afternoon, we had one open hole in front of us and caught them by the 3rd tee.  But it was all 2-somes that we could see and so the pace moved along pretty well and we finished in 3 hours.  I started with a double bogey  brought on by a 4-putt!!  The first putt was a 50'er and blew about 15' past the hole, i missed the comeback and stubbed my putter on a 2'er leaving it short!    A smooth 6 but at least I don't have to worry about the first hole birdie jinx!  

I regrouped for a good round of ball striking, hitting 14/15 fairways and 15/18 GIR.  Made 2 bogeys and 2 birdies in the next 17 holes to finish at +2, 74.  I played the back tees which only gets to 6400 yards but i need to practice at the longer yardage for a tournament coming up in a month.  This lets me hit driver on most holes and a 7 or 8 iron into the greens instead of wedges all day.  The last month or so has been a nice streak of solid shots that I hope continues.  

[MattF]

Played at Deer Ridge in Bellville, OH yesterday. We played the blue tees which play at just under 6100, which is a bit shorter than I usually play.

It was a matchplay event and I was giving 5 pops. At one stage I was up 5 and I ended up wining 2 and 1.

I can attest to the durability of the Shot Scope Pro ZR, which I'll explain in my review at a later time.
 

[Rearviewmirror]

Super interesting round today. Not great scoring, but I feel like my game has really turned a corner lately. I was out until 1am last night at a music show, so was very interested to see how I would fare after 5hrs of sleep.

Things started very well (birdied the first) and was +3 through 6 holes. Then the concentration wheels came off! I made a LOT of mental mistakes today that led to bleeding stroke - overclubbed on two of the par 3s and went long, tried to get too aggressive with a punch out and ended up hitting a tree and going backwards, had a couple of double chips where I either hit it too long out of bunkers or through the green, tried to hit a 5W out of a near impossible lie, ball moved at address when my clubhead touched a leaf the ball was resting on...

I feel like my mental game has been tight as a drum recently, so it's amazing to see what happens in a round where I totally lost that! Ball striking was excellent today (hit a 297yd drive on 18, albeit with a pretty baked fairway, stiffed a 9W to 20ft for an eagle look). So I think the positive trajectory will continue if I keep focused on the fundamentals.

I think in the past I would have been discouraged by today, whereas I honestly felt like I did slightly above average for how underslept I was. It all just feels like part of the process and continuing to learn more about my own game and areas I need to continue to focus.

 

[cnosil]

Beautiful day for golf except for the wind.  Temps in the 70s, a bit overcast, and 15-20 MPH steady wind.  even with the wind I played pretty well

8/13 FW,  11 GIR,  33 putts (one 3 putt)  36/41:77

Overall I was happy with  my round and feel like I am on track to score low in the near future.  Biggest area for improvement is up and down conversion rate (2 for 7 today).  I am generally hitting my short game shots well and have IMO significantly improved my performance.  I am not chunking shots and am getting on the green;  just need to get distance control dialed in.  Putting isn't bad but it isn't great either; I'm leaving too many putts short.   Read skills are good...putts are staying above the hole and I am hitting the ball on the line I am seeing.   

Basically need to get to the short game area and dial in distances and practice the the shorter shots that are just off the green but not in great position to putt.  

 

[Erin B]

Don’t think I need to discuss this:

Putting was ok, that’s about it.

[Prodigal Duffer]

A pretty wild round, tale of two nines:

I had two three putts, but on the back nine, I putted out of my mind. Hit a few 12-15 footers (to save par and to make birdie). Lag putting was good, too.

Been working hard on my irons, and in general, I was happy with how I hit them, even though I am still losing strokes. I had only two blow up shots with my irons, but they both cost me a penalty stroke. On the #2 index hole, I hit my approach to 12 feet:

Made the putt. A great feeling.

This was my second lowest round ever. Glad I didn’t throw in the towel after nine.

[Wib081]

Had a great afternoon with my 15 y/o today. He hits off the tee but usually plays his 2nd shot from mine and putts his own when on the green but ends up with the same score as me lol best ball is great. He hits some really great pitches and putt out there with me today. I had a blow up today on the Par 4 on the 3rd hole but recovered and birdied both par 5 today for a 45. First round with the Apex Ai300’s and damn are they nice! Hitting some of the shots I did today has given me a boost of confidence for my next round this week!

[Rob Person]

It started out with a mild to misty rain. 30 minutes in it stopped. Fortunately ot wasn't heavy enough for CPO! There were 3 of us playing. 

Started off in light rain proof gear (bucket hat, pants and a pullover), then by hole 6 I was back to shorts and a polo.

All in all a decent day, until hole 14....

 

HOLE 14- There was a group that were playing speed golf I guess, because we had nobody behind us for 13 holes. They were just hitting to their green as we were teeing off. By the time we got to our balls they were on the tee box.

So we waved them by, and pulled off behind some trees about 225 yards out, and it was to the left side, about 20 feet left of the cart path.

I stood behind TWO trees. Watched the first 3 balls soar well pass 250+ yards up the middle

Heard the next guy tee off and all I hear is a whoosh, thwack, and then clunk. 

The clunk?  My forehead!!! I saw stars for about 10 seconds, and realized I was on my a$$. Picked myself up, look around and the 2 I was playing with standing there wondering what just happened. All I could figure is that the ball was a low and very fast hook that went around the trees I was behind and hit the tree 6 foot past me and bounced backwards into my head.

Never heard a FOORRRE yelled out either. The group rushed up, and immediately started to apologize.... repeatedly. I took a couple minutes and did a self assessment  (I'm trained for that) and we carried on playing after they played through.  Thankfully the bev cart was coming by and I grabbed a towel and filled it with ice. No headache, no nausea, no distorted vision. And hours later I still feel fine. My forehead however, that's a different story...

Oh, and the ball?  A prov1 left dash,  that after impacting my head, ricocheted 50 feet forward back into the fairway.    and he played it as it layed.

Moral of the story... if you are going to let anyone play through,  wait until the next tee box!!!

Oh and I had an amazing shot on 18. But still 2 putted for par. 

 

Ended up shooting 83

[Rob Person]

Here's my quick PSA video.

https://youtu.be/TRZWMTP3bwo?si=LyBOxLy3-hH2ea03

Edited Monday at 12:05 AM by Rob Person

[William P]

17 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

It started out with a mild to misty rain. 30 minutes in it stopped. Fortunately ot wasn't heavy enough for CPO! There were 3 of us playing. 

Started off in light rain proof gear (bucket hat, pants and a pullover), then by hole 6 I was back to shorts and a polo.

All in all a decent day, until hole 14....

 

HOLE 14- There was a group that were playing speed golf I guess, because we had nobody behind us for 13 holes. They were just hitting to their green as we were teeing off. By the time we got to our balls they were on the tee box.

So we waved them by, and pulled off behind some trees about 225 yards out, and it was to the left side, about 20 feet left of the cart path.

I stood behind TWO trees. Watched the first 3 balls soar well pass 250+ yards up the middle

Heard the next guy tee off and all I hear is a whoosh, thwack, and then clunk. 

The clunk?  My forehead!!! I saw stars for about 10 seconds, and realized I was on my a$$. Picked myself up, look around and the 2 I was playing with standing there wondering what just happened. All I could figure is that the ball was a low and very fast hook that went around the trees I was behind and hit the tree 6 foot past me and bounced backwards into my head.

Never heard a FOORRRE yelled out either. The group rushed up, and immediately started to apologize.... repeatedly. I took a couple minutes and did a self assessment  (I'm trained for that) and we carried on playing after they played through.  Thankfully the bev cart was coming by and I grabbed a towel and filled it with ice. No headache, no nausea, no distorted vision. And hours later I still feel fine. My forehead however, that's a different story...

Oh, and the ball?  A prov1 left dash,  that after impacting my head, ricocheted 50 feet forward back into the fairway.    and he played it as it layed.

Moral of the story... if you are going to let anyone play through,  wait until the next tee box!!!

Oh and I had an amazing shot on 18. But still 2 putted for par. 

 

Ended up shooting 83

OUCH!! Glad it was not more serious.