How'd you play?

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

3 minutes ago, MaxEntropy said:

I. DID. NOT. CHOKE.

Yes, I'm quoting my post from Tuesday.

I played a new-to-me course this afternoon and shot a 40/37 = 77 (+6). Not that it really matters, they had everyone going off the back today, so the front was actually the better 9. MILESTONE ALERT - first time I've broken 80 ( @GolfSpy_APH, can I get that Broke 80 badge please?). I've had a few 80's and 81's.

I putted out of my mind on the second 9. I had 12 putts even with a 3-putt on the last hole. A chip in par helped and five 8-10 footers made for pars. I also made ~25 footer for birdie. Driver was mostly steady all day long. A couple bad swings but the holes I did it on were not terribly penal to do that.

Our area is in dire need of some rain and many of the mid-tier munis are really dry - mid-August bounces and rolls. It is really good for the ego, though, especially when I am hitting driver well. I had 4 drives that were in the 284 - 296 range. Most importantly, the last hole was great. I stood there knowing I could have a bit of a blow-up and still break 80, but there were still some nerves - my big miss is right and there was OB right. Focused on positive thoughts and piped it 285 up the hill to the right center of the fairway.

Tale of the tape, according to Arccos.

Congrats on the Pb and hitting that sun 80! It’s natural cocaine adrenaline!

course sounds like ours right now. We got some rain today, muchhhhhhh needed

[sirchunksalot]

29 minutes ago, MaxEntropy said:

I. DID. NOT. CHOKE.

Yes, I'm quoting my post from Tuesday.

I played a new-to-me course this afternoon and shot a 40/37 = 77 (+6). Not that it really matters, they had everyone going off the back today, so the front was actually the better 9. MILESTONE ALERT - first time I've broken 80 ( @GolfSpy_APH, can I get that Broke 80 badge please?). I've had a few 80's and 81's.

I putted out of my mind on the second 9. I had 12 putts even with a 3-putt on the last hole. A chip in par helped and five 8-10 footers made for pars. I also made ~25 footer for birdie. Driver was mostly steady all day long. A couple bad swings but the holes I did it on were not terribly penal to do that.

Our area is in dire need of some rain and many of the mid-tier munis are really dry - mid-August bounces and rolls. It is really good for the ego, though, especially when I am hitting driver well. I had 4 drives that were in the 284 - 296 range. Most importantly, the last hole was great. I stood there knowing I could have a bit of a blow-up and still break 80, but there were still some nerves - my big miss is right and there was OB right. Focused on positive thoughts and piped it 285 up the hill to the right center of the fairway.

Tale of the tape, according to Arccos.

Congratulations on breaking 80! That's a huge milestone. 

[Kenny B]

1 hour ago, MaxEntropy said:

I played a new-to-me course this afternoon and shot a 40/37 = 77 (+6). Not that it really matters, they had everyone going off the back today, so the front was actually the better 9. MILESTONE ALERT - first time I've broken 80 ( @GolfSpy_APH, can I get that Broke 80 badge please?). I've had a few 80's and 81's.

 

Great job!  Way to put some Red A$$ on that 80 barrier!!  Now it gets easier and happens more often.

[richk9holes]

9 holes at Colonial Terrace I had 3 pars 3 bogeys 2 doubles and an eagle on #7 was the day's highlight. 195y drive followed by 202y 3w. Rolled up to within 8' and the eagle putt rolled straight in. Finished +3 on 8 and 9 to miss breaking 40 which was the goal, but shot right at 40 with 14 putts (1st round with 50g counterweight in my putter and I thought I putted better..placebo?)

[GolfSpy_KFT]

3 hours ago, MaxEntropy said:

I. DID. NOT. CHOKE.

Yes, I'm quoting my post from Tuesday.

I played a new-to-me course this afternoon and shot a 40/37 = 77 (+6). Not that it really matters, they had everyone going off the back today, so the front was actually the better 9. MILESTONE ALERT - first time I've broken 80 ( @GolfSpy_APH, can I get that Broke 80 badge please?). I've had a few 80's and 81's.

I putted out of my mind on the second 9. I had 12 putts even with a 3-putt on the last hole. A chip in par helped and five 8-10 footers made for pars. I also made ~25 footer for birdie. Driver was mostly steady all day long. A couple bad swings but the holes I did it on were not terribly penal to do that.

Our area is in dire need of some rain and many of the mid-tier munis are really dry - mid-August bounces and rolls. It is really good for the ego, though, especially when I am hitting driver well. I had 4 drives that were in the 284 - 296 range. Most importantly, the last hole was great. I stood there knowing I could have a bit of a blow-up and still break 80, but there were still some nerves - my big miss is right and there was OB right. Focused on positive thoughts and piped it 285 up the hill to the right center of the fairway.

Tale of the tape, according to Arccos.

Congrats on the PB man! Awesome stuff to see!

[jbern]

Congrats on breaking 80 @MaxEntropy! Enjoy the high from hitting a PB! I haven’t broke 80 since joining the forum but I’m hoping to very soon! 

[Middler]

I’ve been rolling along averaging my usual low to mid 80’s, and out of the blue I shoot a 36-36-72 yesterday on my home course, my best round ever after 59 years playing golf.  Absolutely no explanation as to why. It was with my favorite regular Friday foursome, so that was a nice bonus. My previous best was a 73 when I was 19 yo, 50 years ago - I assumed I’d never match that again? And I’m sure my next round will be average…

[Bang60]

1 hour ago, Middler said:

I’ve been rolling along averaging my usual low to mid 80’s, and out of the blue I shoot a 36-36-72 yesterday on my home course, my best round ever after 59 years playing golf.  Absolutely no explanation as to why. It was with my favorite regular Friday foursome, so that was a nice bonus. My previous best was a 73 when I was 19 yo, 50 years ago - I assumed I’d never match that again? And I’m sure my next round will be average…

That's so good well done sir

[MattF]

13 hours ago, MaxEntropy said:

I. DID. NOT. CHOKE.

Yes, I'm quoting my post from Tuesday.

I played a new-to-me course this afternoon and shot a 40/37 = 77 (+6). Not that it really matters, they had everyone going off the back today, so the front was actually the better 9. MILESTONE ALERT - first time I've broken 80 ( @GolfSpy_APH, can I get that Broke 80 badge please?). I've had a few 80's and 81's.

I putted out of my mind on the second 9. I had 12 putts even with a 3-putt on the last hole. A chip in par helped and five 8-10 footers made for pars. I also made ~25 footer for birdie. Driver was mostly steady all day long. A couple bad swings but the holes I did it on were not terribly penal to do that.

Our area is in dire need of some rain and many of the mid-tier munis are really dry - mid-August bounces and rolls. It is really good for the ego, though, especially when I am hitting driver well. I had 4 drives that were in the 284 - 296 range. Most importantly, the last hole was great. I stood there knowing I could have a bit of a blow-up and still break 80, but there were still some nerves - my big miss is right and there was OB right. Focused on positive thoughts and piped it 285 up the hill to the right center of the fairway.

Tale of the tape, according to Arccos.

Congratulations mate!

[MattF]

I sucked, 44/47 91. Just couldn't hit the ball. Could be from all the physical labour I've done in the last two weeks around the house for my "vacation".

[cnosil]

14 hours ago, MaxEntropy said:

I played a new-to-me course this afternoon and shot a 40/37 = 77 (+6). Not that it really matters, they had everyone going off the back today, so the front was actually the better 9. MILESTONE ALERT - first time I've broken 80 ( @GolfSpy_APH, can I get that Broke 80 badge please?). I've had a few 80's and 81's.

 

Great round and congrats on breaking 80!

[Shapotomous]

1 hour ago, MattF said:

I sucked, 44/47 91. Just couldn't hit the ball. Could be from all the physical labour I've done in the last two weeks around the house for my "vacation".

I've had that "vacation" effect a few times, it seems to last longer each year waiting for the loose, pain free swing to come back.  This year i am going on 2+ months with no end in sight!

[cksurfdude]

@MaxEntropy and @Middler .. CONGRATS!! guys on those stellar rounds .. great shooting!!

[Jim Shaw]

5 hours ago, Middler said:

I’ve been rolling along averaging my usual low to mid 80’s, and out of the blue I shoot a 36-36-72 yesterday on my home course, my best round ever after 59 years playing golf.  Absolutely no explanation as to why. It was with my favorite regular Friday foursome, so that was a nice bonus. My previous best was a 73 when I was 19 yo, 50 years ago - I assumed I’d never match that again? And I’m sure my next round will be average…

congratulations... wow what a game...

[JeremyD]

Today was a significant improvement from prior weeks. 1 over for 18, at a little 9 holer in Pinehurst area. The last time I played it, I was 16 over. 

[JeremyD]

Hopefully I play good again tomorrow.

Edited June 3, 2023 by JeremyD

[MaxEntropy]

1 hour ago, Shapotomous said:

I've had that "vacation" effect a few times, it seems to last longer each year waiting for the loose, pain free swing to come back.  This year i am going on 2+ months with no end in sight!

It's "volunteer week" at work so I spent 4 hours repairing/refurbishing bikes for needy before the round. I was afraid throwing bikes around would have a similar effect and I'd be lying if I said my back wasn't getting tight the last few holes.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Got out for a round with my nephew this afternoon.

Played well, 38/37 +4 75

I’ll go into a bit more detail on the putting in the Garsen MAX  grip testing thread, but I drove the ball really well today. Multiple 300 yd drives that went where I was aiming. I don’t want to say this is a trend, but this is the second round in a row where I hit the driver well and it makes me happy, so that is enough.

If this keeps up I’ll be threaten 70 by the end of the summer!

[richk9holes]

13 minutes ago, Ben Joest said:

Got out for a round with my nephew this afternoon.

Played well, 38/37 +4 75

I’ll go into a bit more detail on the putting in the Garsen MAX  grip testing thread, but I drove the ball really well today. Multiple 300 yd drives that went where I was aiming. I don’t want to say this is a trend, but this is the second round in a row where I hit the driver well and it makes me happy, so that is enough.

If this keeps up I’ll be threaten 70 by the end of the summer!

That's funny, I shot the same 38-37 today for 75 but mine was at a par 60 executive. Still, when I say I shot 75 I sound good, lol. Don't have to mention the course rating or gross score to par.

[Rchang]

Played much better this week. 91 instead of 111. Lost only 1 ball. Let’s go

[GolfSpy_BEN]

2 minutes ago, richk9holes said:

That's funny, I shot the same 38-37 today for 75 but mine was at a par 60 executive. Still, when I say I shot 75 I sound good, lol. Don't have to mention the course rating or gross score to par.

That is absolutely correct.

[Kenny B]

Shot 40/39 for 79.  I was +1 on the front until I doubled #9.  The back nine was 5 pars and 4 bogeys.  My right wrist has been bothering me for 6 weeks, and today it was worse than it has been.  My drives were not great and hitting out of the rough was... well, rough!  Scrambling and putting well saved my round.  I feel like most of my game is working well, and I could put up some low scores if these nagging pains would go away.

Our putting green and driving range in the background.  The guy on the green was our playing partner today along with his wife.  He was a US Army Golden Knight parachute instructor.  He started playing golf maybe 7 years ago and is a 5 index; drives the ball 270-290y.  Not a bad putter but he's been on a streak lately where he can't make anything.

Our pitching green and practice bunker...

My new Jones carry bag on our cart getting it's first ride.  I'm still trying to figure out how to best organize my clubs in the bag.

 

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Played a practice round today using Arccos for the first time (thanks @GolfSpy BOS!) and I’ve got some learning to do when it comes to remembering to set the pin location for putting but overall really good experience with it! Only got to play 7 holes, but ended with two of the best shots I have ever, EVER, hit in my golfing life on the Par 5 7th. I still am trying to decide if I believe Arccos, simply because I’ve never hit my driver or hybrid that far in my life. The hybrid actually flew the green as I was like 203 from the flag (front pin location). I was slicing today with my TSi3, so I made adjustments to the head to put the weight all the way heel side and adjusted the loft sleeve to .75° upright and as draw biased as I could, and the drive on 7 was the result (see screen shot below). 3 putt stunk (and it was not at 2 feet ), but I didn’t hit a good chip to get on and had a long downhill putt. Overall some good shots, some bad. Took some penalty strokes for lost balls on slices on two holes which sunk me but I was just out to play for fun. 
 

EDIT: upon further inspection, it looks like Arccos had my drive from the blue tee box and not white (darned you, GPS!) so I edited it and it was actually more like a 274ish yard drive, not 320 lolol. Either way, still a bomb by my standards! 

[Haro]

Playing a hilly course today with the speedy greens

Got paired with 3 guys who were excellent putters. 
It was pleasure to watch them roll the ball

i say 90% of the strangers I play with hit their balls to the hole generally poor putters 

These guys had fine touch and had s solid long game too 

Sometimes it’s good to watch and learn 

[David George]

I was invited to a golf society competition at the lovely Rothbury golf club yesterday. I had 14 birdie putts, made 2 from three feet each, three putted once, lost a ball (it was never a driver tee shot for me but I was still a bit steamed after three putting number 3) and shot three over to lose the visitors prize on a back nine count back. Hit it so well but the putting is showing the effects of three weeks off!

[gingerbeast87]

Hit 104 today on a 72 course. Managed two pars, and best of all beat my all time best drive, 336 yards off the tee!!! Still ended up three putting, but hey was flying high off that

[edingc]

Meh. My swing has left me. Still scoring OK at times, but outside of a couple solid 9s there has been nothing good to talk about. My driver, which had been phenomenal until recently, is now nothing but low and left. Irons, too.

My putter has been really pretty solid though, so trying to look on the bright side. But this has to be the worst swing funk I've ever been in.

[Jim Shaw]

1st. round of the Mission Amateur is in the books... I shot 1 under 70 and am tied with 3 other golfers for the lead, our foursome today is 3 other golfers from the Mission Club, which in my memory hasn't happened before, should be a lot of fun. There is a group of chasers in the second to last group too so very very competitive. 

[AndySP]

Had a journey today….
 

7:30 tee time, but I got going early enough to warm up and putt..except I forgot my putter at home. So the pro shop had either a 1980s McGregor that was only about 4 inches too long, or a center shaded mallet. (I use a anser style putter that’s cut down to 31). I chose the mallet because it was 33 inches and i hoped I could practice and figure it out. Well I couldn’t haha. Played 9 holes and 3 putted 4/9, and had 2 others where the first ‘putt’ was on the fringe. 
 

On top of that, the tungsten weight glued to my ping g400 lst fell off again on the 2nd hole. I hit 0 fairways today. Not sure what I should do about that. First time it took Ping months to fix it. 
 

5/9 GIR though, so I got that going for me. Memorable 44, that’s for sure.

Oh, and I left my water bottle at home. Is there sone sacrifice I forgot to make? 

[rkj427]

1 hour ago, edingc said:

Meh. My swing has left me. Still scoring OK at times, but outside of a couple solid 9s there has been nothing good to talk about. My driver, which had been phenomenal until recently, is now nothing but low and left. Irons, too.

My putter has been really pretty solid though, so trying to look on the bright side. But this has to be the worst swing funk I've ever been in.

Maybe a little break (refresh and reset) and then back at your routine may help clear up the current issues and concerns.

Here's hoping it gets better sooner than later.