How'd you play?

[Rickp]

I mentioned this in the Master's thread. Had a great day on the course today. Tee'd off at 3, shot 37 on the front grabbed a Bloody Mary at the turn shot 39 coming in and watched the Masters on the back in between shots. Walked off the course at 558. First round with the G30's - huge potential there. Half a club longer with the 7 and closer to a full club longer with the 6 iron - just what I needed to bridge the gap to the hybrid.

 

It was nice to get away from Bayou - I hit 12 irons today verses 8 or 9 there.

 

Didn't drive it especially well. I have some work to do there.

 

 

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Well done!!

 

 

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[tommc23]

Was cold and windy with gusts over 20 regularly today. Played well for my first round didn't break 100 but hit some really good shots and some poor drives. Hit my long irons very well and that made me happy

 

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[sgold7]

Was in Arizona for the weekend with two tee times set up and one goal: Break 100. After a 51 on the front last Thursday I played the back-9 to a +5 and finished at 92. Followed it up with a 94 on Saturday. 

 

Finally got some consistency with my 3w and just bagged the driver---which is a lot easier to do when your 3w is going 40+ yards longer due to the dry Arizona air and the firm, gorgerous, fariways (Comapred to getting plugged in the soggy Jersey fairways of March, lol). 

 

Can now say comfortably that I 'shoot in the 90's' and my next goal is that 89! 

[Peanut05]

Played in a 4-man scramble this past Saturday. Temperature was 40 with about a 10 mph wind, so the wind chill was about 35 the whole time we were playing.  It was absolutely miserable, but we got 2nd place. I couldn't feel my hands after about the second hole.  I guess we had a little bit of fun, but it's not something I plan on doing again.  I usually wait until it's at least 50 outside before I get to the course, which most of the time it is here.  

[Golfspy_CG2]

Played four rounds in Pinehurst over the weekend.   Overall play ranged from horrible to ok, I guess I mildly suck and it's early in the season, so there is hope.

 

Of course i decided that 4 rounds in Pinehurst on two of the toughest courses in the country and two more I have never played would be the appropriate time to put new irons in play with having just a quick rushed 9 holes with them two days earlier.   

 

The first day with them as you would have expected, I had no feel for them and made some horrible shots, somehow shot just a few strokes over my index at 98 for the first round.

 

Second round was just a disaster, there's no other way to put it.  It was the 2nd end of 36 holes that day, so fatigue was real, in addition I got dehydrated during the round an almost got physically ill, I got to the point where I was barely hitting a 5 iron 120 yards.  So I ended up not even keeping score that round and even picked up on some holes and sat out a hole here or there in order not to fall over dead.

 

Third round was much better from the irons striking phase, hit some really quality shots but driver was balky,  had several penalty shots off the tee which did me in and is very unusual for me these days.  had two blow up holes and ended up with 102 on that round.  Would have been low 90's probably without the penalty strokes. 

 

Fourth and final round, the soreness was real.   Tee'd off in 36 degree weather with 10 to 15 mph winds.....Was this really southern NC we were in, felt a lot like Maryland in February 

 

Made a driver switch for today's final round, back to the 400 Max.  Game got off to a slow start, on the first hole that took a few holes to recover from.  Found a nice little groove in the middle of the round with some pars and even two legit birdie attempts, that I couldn't convert on.   Then just flat out ran out of gas on the final 3 holes and had number so big they hardly fit in the square on the card.   108 was the ugly result here.   But oddly enough I left feeling good about my driver switch and the new irons.   Now 4 rounds in I was getting a much better feel for them, and seeing the numbers I did when demoing. 

[Rickp]

Played four rounds in Pinehurst over the weekend. Overall play ranged from horrible to ok, I guess I mildly suck and it's early in the season, so there is hope.

 

Of course i decided that 4 rounds in Pinehurst on two of the toughest courses in the country and two more I have never played would be the appropriate time to put new irons in play with having just a quick rushed 9 holes with them two days earlier.

 

The first day with them as you would have expected, I had no feel for them and made some horrible shots, somehow shot just a few strokes over my index at 98 for the first round.

 

Second round was just a disaster, there's no other way to put it. It was the 2nd end of 36 holes that day, so fatigue was real, in addition I got dehydrated during the round an almost got physically ill, I got to the point where I was barely hitting a 5 iron 120 yards. So I ended up not even keeping score that round and even picked up on some holes and sat out a hole here or there in order not to fall over dead.

 

Third round was much better from the irons striking phase, hit some really quality shots but driver was balky, had several penalty shots off the tee which did me in and is very unusual for me these days. had two blow up holes and ended up with 102 on that round. Would have been low 90's probably without the penalty strokes.

 

Fourth and final round, the soreness was real. Tee'd off in 36 degree weather with 10 to 15 mph winds.....Was this really southern NC we were in, felt a lot like Maryland in February

 

Made a driver switch for today's final round, back to the 400 Max. Game got off to a slow start, on the first hole that took a few holes to recover from. Found a nice little groove in the middle of the round with some pars and even two legit birdie attempts, that I couldn't convert on. Then just flat out ran out of gas on the final 3 holes and had number so big they hardly fit in the square on the card. 108 was the ugly result here. But oddly enough I left feeling good about my driver switch and the new irons. Now 4 rounds in I was getting a much better feel for them, and seeing the numbers I did when demoing.

Wow, Pinehurst yea, getting sick not good. At least U finished OK. Spring is coming, 18 holes is enough

 

 

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[Rickp]

Early start 7:30 but overnight rain made it pretty sloppy. Showed in the score 42-44=86. Don't feel bad about it as conditions were not very good. Greens slloooww

 

 

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[Kor.A.Door]

Hitting the ball off the tee pretty good, my new irons though, I haven't been able to get them in to be bent, I'm doing it this week, I'm striking the ball well, but everything is a fade, I can't get them to draw at all which is ok but they fade too much, They are just too flat, 2.5 degrees flatter than my other irons. I am putting much better, but my chipping feels are gone. I shot 42 on the front in the rain on Saturday, and every shot was from 10 yards and in. I'm just not getting up and down at all. It's early so that will come around. We didn't really keepnscore on the back as it really rained hard, but we were already soaking wet, and there was no point in stopping.

[Rickp]

Staying home, 2” rain by 5:30 am and not letting up. 8 th hole in back of my house has another shallow pond in fareway

 

 

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[ole gray]

Good round today. 44 + 40 = 84. It felt much worst however I finished strong with 3 / 3 / 3 par / birdie / birdie ! I won $30.00 in our blitz today at +5 (points) 🏌️⛳️

 

 

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[MDGolfHacker]

Having a bit of a mental dilemma...

 

I hit the ball far enough with my long irons to hang with my buddies drivers and my 3w out drives them all. My driver can carry 300 but it's wildly inaccurate---away from the simulator. When I work out in the simulator and get to groove a driver swing I get these gorgeous baby draws that can reach 315. The problem is it isn't carrying over to the course yet. Yesterday was my fourth round out and it was the first time I really focused on hitting the 3w in most driveable holes.

 

So... Knowing I have the potential to have a major weapon in my driver---do I sacrifice scoring over the next few months to really work on my driving accuracy---or do I just keep the driver in the bag except for the 1-2 really open holes per round? My gut says continuing with my driver will help me get to my potential quicker---but it will be a bumpy ride. My competitive nature tells me to bag the driver until I am really confident with it and keep working with teh 3w off the tee as, right now, it gives me the best chance to score well in teh short term?

I say bag the driver until you feel confident in it especially if your 3W is plenty long enough with control on the courses you play. I think your competitive nature will agree especially if you don't get yourself in trouble off the tee and end up putting for bird and eagles instead of pars, bogeys or worse.

 

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[MDGolfHacker]

Guys my goal for the past 2 seasons has been to break 85. I am playing to a 17 right now so I consistently shoot in the upper 80s low 90s. I have been putting in the extra work and focusing on the tee box and 100 and in. I walked 18 today and shot an 83!!! I played boring/smart golf and got it done. I am so happy. Its one of those things that you work really hard at and you keep falling short but then it finally happens and you feel so rewarded.

 

I got my putter cut an inch and regripped yesterday with a Superstroke Flatso 2.0. I also put the Cobra F8 in the bag after being fitted for it yesterday. I honestly feel like those two tweaks helped this happen. I had several drives over 300 today. I am very excited to track the data on these two clubs and see what happens over the next couple of weeks after I get a few more rounds in. I am loving the Cobra Connect feature of the F8 as well.

 

Today was a good day. Old Fashions will be had late into the night. Cheers fellas.

 

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Congrats man! Way to go!!

 

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[pulledabill]

Played 9 last night on a course Ive only played once. It waa more of a meet and greet fir a Wednesdsay night league. My first round in over two weeks thanks to getting sick...stil hanging on. 45 thanks to a triple to start and a double. Other then those two holes I waa pleased. Driving has improved but short game needs work.

Played 18 today as rain is coming back so I put off house painting until tomorrow. Rain started on my approach on 9 then was off and on the next 9. Had to hide under trees a few times. Shot 83 with one OB off the tee. Sometimes I think I forget to swing the dang club and I got lazy and left one out right. Played well but short game again. My new Winn Dri Tacs are wondeful in the rain. Best grip Ive ever used when wet by far. I doubt I get a full year out of a few of them, but thats oksy as I will be sporting new irons come Christmas. Merry Christmas to me.

[Rickp]

Congrats man! Way to go!!

 

MDGolfHacker

You'll be around 80 in no time

 

 

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[PING Apologist #9]

Good round today. 44 + 40 = 84. It felt much worst however I finished strong with 3 / 3 / 3 par / birdie / birdie ! I won $30.00 in our blitz today at +5 (points) ⛳

 

 

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Good strong round Gray!

[Sluggo42]

Ugh

Played a track I haven't played for years and shot my worst score in recent memory.

46/45 = 91

 

Disclaimer- I injured my right arm/elbow a few days ago in a losing battle with my sewer snake, trying to pull it out of the lateral line. It got a nasty rootball and stuck something serious.

 

I pulled with all my might and did something to my arm. I thought I could play through it, but it affected my swing a bit (whining session over)

 

Anyways, my playing partner whom I'm usually evenly matched with blew out a 75 though, but he was playing good.

 

Anyways, this track is called Rustic Canyon and it was a links style track, and it was beautiful.

The greens were brutal, fast (12+), and heavily undulated. I mean fast, did I say that?

 

Anyways, a tough day for me for sure, but a great track.

I'll be on the shelf for a few weeks at least while my arm comes back to life.

 

Getting old is hard on a body...

[Johnnyrogs]

In between jobs and having a week of Funemployment, I just wish the weather was more traditional April weather here in MD. Played the last 2 days and it's bad. Putted well Tuesday and played today on greens that were MUCH quicker and I'm just not used to it. 18 holds later every putt either went 10 feet by or 5 feet short. Made 1 birdie and if I hadn't hit the hole, the ball would still be rolling. 1 more round tomorrow.

 

 

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[Rickp]

This morning was sunny & windy typical FL. 40-43=83. I ran out of gas back 9 and putting was atrocious. I know big word for old guy but the putter was definitely DOA. Always Friday

 

 

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[Zylem]

Seems like my game is starting to turn around. Shot a 82 (40+42) with two doubles. Both of which were caused by blading a wedge over the green and ending up under a tree. Also left a two birdie putts an inch or two short.

 

I don't know what's changed, maybe getting my irons fixed brought some confidence back to the rest of my game. Whatever it is I hope it hangs around for a few more rounds.

 

Going to work on my short game some. The blades were caused by looking up mid swing so at least I can fix that.

 

Hope everyone here is improving as well, it at least is having fun outdoors.

 

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[chisag]

Ugh

Played a track I haven't played for years and shot my worst score in recent memory.

46/45 = 91

 

Disclaimer- I injured my right arm/elbow a few days ago in a losing battle with my sewer snake, trying to pull it out of the lateral line. It got a nasty rootball and stuck something serious.

 

I pulled with all my might and did something to my arm. I thought I could play through it, but it affected my swing a bit (whining session over)

 

Anyways, my playing partner whom I'm usually evenly matched with blew out a 75 though, but he was playing good.

 

Anyways, this track is called Rustic Canyon and it was a links style track, and it was beautiful.

The greens were brutal, fast (12+), and heavily undulated. I mean fast, did I say that?

 

Anyways, a tough day for me for sure, but a great track.

I'll be on the shelf for a few weeks at least while my arm comes back to life.

 

Getting old is hard on a body...

 

 

... I love Rustic Canyon although it takes awhile to figure out those greens. And even then, a few of them are very severe, like 13, 15 and 17. 

 

... This should be an eye opener for all of us getting up there in age, especially ex athletes that played thru pain and injury in our youth. I had some shoulder pain in the fall of 2016 and played thru it. Turns out it was a torn labrum and it resulted in a frozen shoulder that took 12 months to overcome. Had I stopped, gone to a Ortho and started rehab immediately it would have been much less severe. NEVER play thru pain after 40. After 60 you are an idiot as my post explains. Lesson learned. Good luck with your recovery!  

[Redskev]

First round of the season for me and came away with an 88... Much better than I thought I was going to do!

[Rickp]

Ugh

Played a track I haven't played for years and shot my worst score in recent memory.

46/45 = 91

 

Disclaimer- I injured my right arm/elbow a few days ago in a losing battle with my sewer snake, trying to pull it out of the lateral line. It got a nasty rootball and stuck something serious.

 

I pulled with all my might and did something to my arm. I thought I could play through it, but it affected my swing a bit (whining session over)

 

Anyways, my playing partner whom I'm usually evenly matched with blew out a 75 though, but he was playing good.

 

Anyways, this track is called Rustic Canyon and it was a links style track, and it was beautiful.

The greens were brutal, fast (12+), and heavily undulated. I mean fast, did I say that?

 

Anyways, a tough day for me for sure, but a great track.

I'll be on the shelf for a few weeks at least while my arm comes back to life.

 

Getting old is hard on a body...

Take care, get yourself fixed up B4 going out again.

 

 

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[Johnnyrogs]

Played my 3rd round this week and it was by far my best (which isn't saying much) still not used to greens that roll this fast. I only hit a handful of bad shots but got to play with some good company so it was good. 98 today and easily could have been 90 or sub 90. 3 putt bogeys are round killers.

 

 

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[ole gray]

Shot 94 today

 

My driver left the building and never showed back up. Oh well, I have a driver fitting Monday at Club Champion! 🏌️

 

 

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[Rickp]

Shot 94 today

 

My driver left the building and never showed back up. Oh well, I have a driver fitting Monday at Club Champion! 🏌️

 

 

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Been there....

 

 

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[Miboy62]

Got 9 in after work.

 

42

14 putts

1 bird

1 par

7 bogs

2 fairways

[JAGolfore]

I got out yesterday evening.  Shot 72.  Not bad for the first round of the year.  The new M4 was simply awesome.  Hit one poor shot with it but still made par.  I am really looking forward to Spring and Summer.

[Rickp]

Played early this morning, we were a twosome. Skipped the Bacon Friday Boys.

Played 2 balls per hole, Pro V1 & Snell Red. Results in Stage 2.

 

 

 

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[Charli]

Played 36 today.. 8:20 and 12:50. What a day, ended with a 84 and 83. driver felt good as did the putter. Had issues with the longer irons which really screwed me. I was on a nice run in the beginning though where it was driver wedge every hole. Then came the long par 3 anddd no bueno

[PING Apologist #9]

I got out yesterday evening.  Shot 72.  Not bad for the first round of the year.  The new M4 was simply awesome.  Hit one poor shot with it but still made par.  I am really looking forward to Spring and Summer.

Nice work out there!