cksurfdude Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 31 minutes ago, Sluggo42 said: the heartbreaking loss of our beloved pooch Jacob ...so sooo sorry to hear.... Very tough to lose a fur buddy GolfSpy_SHARK, rkj427, Sluggo42 and 2 others 4 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Sluggo42 said: After a week off due to the heartbreaking loss of our beloved pooch Jacob, I was able to finally play a full game. Surprisingly shot very well too, with 4 birdies, including a one hop- hit the pin and drop straight down to a foot on 18. I'm very sorry to hear about your pooch. GolfSpy_SHARK, cksurfdude and Sluggo42 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swood1994 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 5 hours ago, Sluggo42 said: After a week off due to the heartbreaking loss of our beloved pooch Jacob, I was able to finally play a full game. Surprisingly shot very well too, with 4 birdies, including a one hop- hit the pin and drop straight down to a foot on 18. Sorry to hear about your doggo. No matter how many you have it never gets easier. Byrnzee, cksurfdude, GolfSpy_SHARK and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 (currently testing the Callaway Chrome Soft X LS Triple Track) Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swood1994 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) Got out for a quick 6 holes for my daughter’s first ever time on the golf course! This is truly a core memory for me and she really seemed to like it which is good news for dad! Props to my wife who took all the photos. Edited September 9, 2023 by Swood1994 cksurfdude, rkj427, GolfSpy_BEN and 6 others 2 6 1 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 (currently testing the Callaway Chrome Soft X LS Triple Track) Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweed Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 5 hours ago, Sluggo42 said: heartbreaking loss of our beloved pooch Jacob, Glad you were able to get on the links. So sorry to hear about your pup. Family is family. Something tells me Jacob had something to do with the 18th. Most will say I'm a sap but hey. I believe what I believe and I'll own it. cksurfdude, Sluggo42 and sirchunksalot 2 1 Quote D- Ping G 400 SFT 16*- Adams Tight Lie 19*- Adams Tight Lie 4H- Ping G 400 5-U- Ping G 400 SW- Nike 56*- Ping Glide 2 P- Sub70 004 Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweed Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 28 minutes ago, Swood1994 said: You rock dad! Also kudos to mom. sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_SHARK, cksurfdude and 3 others 6 Quote D- Ping G 400 SFT 16*- Adams Tight Lie 19*- Adams Tight Lie 4H- Ping G 400 5-U- Ping G 400 SW- Nike 56*- Ping Glide 2 P- Sub70 004 Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Swood1994 said: Got out for a quick 5 holes for my daughter’s first ever time on the golf course! This is truly a core memory for me and she really seemed to like it which is good news for dad! Props to my wife who took all the photos. This is great! rkj427, Swood1994, Josh Parker and 2 others 5 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodigal Duffer Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 When I used to play more regularly, I was a bogey (at best) golfer and only broke 90 twice. Now that I’ve taken the game back up and am practicing regularly, I have had the goal of breaking 90 (and eventually being consistently below 90). Last year, I sniffed it a few times. This year, I started off close but then fell apart over the summer. The past few weeks, I think I finally figured something out, and today was the chance to test it. Well, I shot an 84! I hit the ball very well off the tee. Two penalty strokes and a couple duffed shots legitimately kept me from breaking 90. I’m excited and know what I need to work on. Great feeling! cnosil, cksurfdude, MattF and 5 others 7 1 Quote 2023 MGS tester: OnCore VERO X1 ball 2024 MGS tester: Edel Array putter Driver: Callaway Epic Max 9* 3W: Ping G425 max Irons: Srixon JX5-MKII (5-PW) 48* Titleist Vokey SM9 52* Cleveland RTX Zipcore 56* Titleist Vokey SM8 Putter: Odyssey stroke lab r-ball mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Congrats @Prodigal Duffer on breaking 90! cksurfdude 1 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Thanks for the dog thoughts you guys, much appreciated.. now all y’all, get over to the nfl thread, and predict your lousy teams score for this weekend. Cuz half of ya will be cryin… Swood1994, MaxEntropy and cksurfdude 3 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swood1994 Posted September 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2023 Well I officially accomplished my goal for the year. Breaking 70. This was not the year I thought I would do that considering my handicap was getting higher and not lower. Having a child in January was the highlight of this year but I knew my golf game would suffer. Out of the blue today I fired a 68 (-3). I’ll preface that with it’s not the longest course at 5700 yards. But, you still need to put the ball in the hole. This is a PB for me so I’m ecstatic. Here’s some metrics 5/12 FIR 13/18 GIR 28 putts avg driving distance: ~280 2 eagles, 3 birdies, 4 bogeys, 9 pars. Missed 2 par putts inside 5’ that I’m still dwelling over. cjeffs12, GolfSpy_BEN, Tom the Golf Nut and 11 others 5 3 6 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 (currently testing the Callaway Chrome Soft X LS Triple Track) Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) We played our Saturday match game today. Today they switched it up to a scramble. Well they regret that move. My partner and I shot 16 under in a two man scramble! Won the cash and are currently drinking on their money! Edited September 10, 2023 by Javs GolfSpy_BEN, rkj427, MattF and 4 others 4 1 2 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 In summary. 40/43 at Granite Falls South this morning . It was a shotgun start and we started on #15, the par 4, island green. I was 108 yards from a center of green, white flag from a great lie, and dunked it. Shot #4 rolled off the back of the green and I 3 putted from there. That got things started and the round pretty much smoldered from there on. My next purchase is a fire extinguisher to keep in the cart . MattF, rkj427, GolfSpy_BEN and 3 others 1 1 3 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodigal Duffer Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 3 hours ago, jdparker said: Congrats @Prodigal Duffer on breaking 90! Thanks! cksurfdude and sirchunksalot 2 Quote 2023 MGS tester: OnCore VERO X1 ball 2024 MGS tester: Edel Array putter Driver: Callaway Epic Max 9* 3W: Ping G425 max Irons: Srixon JX5-MKII (5-PW) 48* Titleist Vokey SM9 52* Cleveland RTX Zipcore 56* Titleist Vokey SM8 Putter: Odyssey stroke lab r-ball mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Played this afternoon and off the tee was horrible as you can see from my scorecard. I scrambled all day but managed to control my short game well and the more that I use the new irons I'm starting to dial them in. I have always had a slight fade and after being fitted for my irons have started to hit either dead straight or a slight draw. It feels like learning the game all over again. edingc, cksurfdude, JerryB and 6 others 9 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edingc Posted September 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2023 Finally played the round I wanted to play all season today. After a lot of struggles from June to a few weeks ago, it feels really good to hit the ball well, even if it was only nine holes. Walked away with a +2 38 after a near albatross on No. 9. Hit a great drive, and then hit one of the prettiest shots I've ever hit, a beautiful 7 iron from 181 that I had to sling around the dogleg and let roll to the back pin location. Tap-in eagle. After legitimately considering giving up golf after this season a few weeks ago, of course I'm now hooked again . fixyurdivot, MattF, Jacob10 and 8 others 6 2 3 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSiders12 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I got out and played yesterday with the in-laws and had a good time on a small 9-hole course. The course was one of those courses that was so bad, it was hard to even call it golf. The greens were grown out to about fairway length, everything else was one-cut - including the tee boxes, and crabgrass had overgrown the entire course. Weirdly enough, although it was a terrible course, I enjoyed playing because it brought a different approach to the game. You don't typically have to act like you're hitting a 50-foot putt when you're only 15 feet away, but it was kind of fun. If you all ever get to play Hazy Hills in the middle of Illinois, I definitely recommend just going to get a new perspective on golf. Fun, but terrible course! Josh Parker, cjeffs12, Dweed and 6 others 8 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue ST MAX LS Hybrid: SIM 2 3 Hybrid Irons: Mizuno JPX 921 Tour 4-P Wedges: Sub70 TAIII 50, 54, 60 Putter: Mizuno M.Craft Type 03 Putter Maxfli Tour Golf Ball Review Rapsodo MLM2Pro Launch Monitor Review Unofficial Mizuno Type III Putter Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, CSiders12 said: had a good time on a small 9-hole course I really enjoy scruffy little 9 hole courses! Def a different perspective vs a nicely maintained and groomed course, but you still have to hit the ball towards the hole. Yeah putting is what it is There's lots of different ways to play - and enjoy the game of - golf rkj427, MattF, Josh Parker and 2 others 5 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, edingc said: Finally played the round I wanted to play all season today. After a lot of struggles from June to a few weeks ago, it feels really good to hit the ball well, even if it was only nine holes. Walked away with a +2 38 after a near albatross on No. 9. Hit a great drive, and then hit one of the prettiest shots I've ever hit, a beautiful 7 iron from 181 that I had to sling around the dogleg and let roll to the back pin location. Tap-in eagle. After legitimately considering giving up golf after this season a few weeks ago, of course I'm now hooked again . Funny how this game does that to us! Play some terrible rounds or not being able to hit a good approach after a good drive.... That has been my game lately and then I have a couple good holes back to back and a birdie and it draws you right back in. cksurfdude, Jacob10, edingc and 1 other 4 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodigal Duffer Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 4 hours ago, edingc said: Finally played the round I wanted to play all season today. After a lot of struggles from June to a few weeks ago, it feels really good to hit the ball well, even if it was only nine holes. Walked away with a +2 38 after a near albatross on No. 9. Hit a great drive, and then hit one of the prettiest shots I've ever hit, a beautiful 7 iron from 181 that I had to sling around the dogleg and let roll to the back pin location. Tap-in eagle. After legitimately considering giving up golf after this season a few weeks ago, of course I'm now hooked again . Way to go! Golf is so stupid and so great at the same time. edingc, IndyBonzo and cksurfdude 2 1 Quote 2023 MGS tester: OnCore VERO X1 ball 2024 MGS tester: Edel Array putter Driver: Callaway Epic Max 9* 3W: Ping G425 max Irons: Srixon JX5-MKII (5-PW) 48* Titleist Vokey SM9 52* Cleveland RTX Zipcore 56* Titleist Vokey SM8 Putter: Odyssey stroke lab r-ball mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BEN Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 38/36 +4 74 Hit some good shots, hit some bad shots. Putter was hot and cold as the 32 putts would indicate. Bombed a couple drives. Overall not a bad day, but after breaking 70 the last time out, it was a good reminder that I am not scratch yet and the work continues. edingc, Javs, cksurfdude and 6 others 8 1 Quote WITB: D: QI-10 core 9* Ventus Blue TR Velocore 6x 3w: Brnr mini driver 13.5 S 3h: G430 19° Tour 2/Stiff 7W: 21° Rogue ST Max LinQ 7X 5i-6i: ZX5 MKII Project X 6.0 7i-PW: ZX7 MKII Project X 6.0 50°, 54° & 58°: Glide Forged Pro P: White Hot Versa DW Ball: Tour BX mindset Bag: Ghost MGS Anyday 14 way "And so, we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." - Fitzgerald ” The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” - Frost "That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." - Whitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyBonzo Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 @Ben Joest That is objectively a great round. I aspire to your GIR, putter troubles or no. Be proud of it. Nice work! Dweed, cksurfdude and cjeffs12 3 Quote Working at getting better ... and very slowly getting there. Paradym 8* ( FX 3.0 140 M0 Otto-Phlex) Rogue ST Max 3 & 5 Woods ( MotoreX F1 7-S) Paradym X 4 and 5 Hybrid ( MotoreX HB 7-S) CB-57 4-P or Maltby TS3 (4-8)/TS4 (9-PW)/TS1 (GW) (shafts: LZ 6.0) RTX6 Zipcore 53*, and 58* mid wedges (KBS High Rev 125) Special Select Fastback 1.5 Gloves Tour X Balls Don't count my clubs! Ha. The 4 iron, 5 hybrid, and 53* Cleveland are in and out of the bag depending on mood, course, and moon phase. My Official 2024 TaylorMade Qi10 Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62804-taylormade-qi10-drivers-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1014200 My Official 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/58614-2023-mgs-forum-member-test-red-rooster-sussex-golf-glove/#comment-911042 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BEN Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, IndyBonzo said: @Ben Joest That is objectively a great round. I aspire to your GIR, putter troubles or no. Be proud of it. Nice work! Thank you! Golf is a funny game that way. In years past and even earlier this year, I would have been over the moon to shoot 74 and to a degree I still am. But honestly, after Monday’s 69, anything short of that was going to feel like a letdown. It’s human nature, but again thank you for the kind words. cksurfdude, IndyBonzo, edingc and 2 others 5 Quote WITB: D: QI-10 core 9* Ventus Blue TR Velocore 6x 3w: Brnr mini driver 13.5 S 3h: G430 19° Tour 2/Stiff 7W: 21° Rogue ST Max LinQ 7X 5i-6i: ZX5 MKII Project X 6.0 7i-PW: ZX7 MKII Project X 6.0 50°, 54° & 58°: Glide Forged Pro P: White Hot Versa DW Ball: Tour BX mindset Bag: Ghost MGS Anyday 14 way "And so, we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." - Fitzgerald ” The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” - Frost "That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." - Whitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrnzee Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Got out this morning to play 18 at Ravisloe Country Club south of Chicago. Ended up shooting an 82 (41-41), which I was pretty happy with. Anytime I can shoot less than 85 I'm very content. Still have that dream of breaking 80 this year, but trying to appreciate all of the progress I've made this year with my swing changes. When that time comes that I can start consistently breaking 80, I'll know that I have taken things to the next level. I used to love playing this course, but they raised the fees a lot and have made the greens smaller and smaller over the years. This course used to be a private country club, but then was bought out and made public after the 2008 recession. It has a beautiful clubhouse and a Donald Ross design, but it's just no longer worth the price in my opinion. That being said, it was a beautiful morning and I was very happy to get out to play with some friends. We also walked today, which was a nice change from riding nearly every other week. I was able to try out my new G425 3-hybrid and had some great shots with it, including a perfect drive on the short par-4 18th. I'm having a bit of a battle between my driving iron and 3-hybrid, but I think I'm going to just switch them out based on the course I'm playing and what the weather conditions are that day. I hit the ball fairly well today, but I'm still hoping to get more consistent with my ball striking. It's almost as if I don't fully trust my new swing yet and I'm afraid to compress the ball and accidentally double-cross it. I hit a lot of shots thin and left some out weak to the right. Hoping to get to a grass range sometime this week to work on being confident in taking a divot and striking the ball. Definitely left some shots out there today, but also got up and down for par on a lot of tough holes. Had a couple three-putts as well, which I need to start eliminating from my game. All in all, happy with the score and excited to continue improving at the game. Hoping the weather can stay nice and I can get in some more rounds this year. Until next time! MattF, JerryB, cksurfdude and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current WITB: Bag: MV2 Golf Bag Driver: G425 Max 9.0º, Graphite Design Tour AD VR-6S Fairway: TSR2 3 wood 15º, Ventus Red 7S, TSR1 5 wood 18º, Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW Blue 65S Driving Iron: G425 Crossover 2-iron 18º, Aldila Rogue 95TS Graphite Irons: MP-54 (4-P), Project X 6.0S Wedges: 50.09 SB, 54.11 SB, 58.11 SB Putter: California Del Mar, 34.5 Sweet Rollz "Safari" Midsize Grip Ball: Tour B XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParFore74x Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Continuing on my 2023 goal of keeping my 18 hole rounds in the 80s with a 43-43, 86 today. Ball striking with irons was not so good but the tee box was improved and my putting was great IMO. 30 putts with seven 1-putts (four consecutive) and one 3-putt. It feels good to be relaxed on the green again and trusting the putter. GolfSpy_BEN, IndyBonzo, Dweed and 3 others 6 Quote TSi3 10° w/ Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 65g TS2 15° 3W w/ Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 70g 818 H1 21° Hybrid w/ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 70g MP-18 MMC 2 iron w/ KBS Tour C-Taper S 120g JPX 921 HM 5-GW w/ Project X LZ 5.5 115g JB Forged 54° & 58° w/ Project X LZ 6.0 120g EV5.3 Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweed Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Usually I don't play on a Sunday afternoon. But weather was perfect in Mid MI. Sun, 72*, little breeze. Next 3 days are predicted rain, so I figured what the hay. Started out playing very well but ran into a major slow down at the 7th. Caught up to 2 groups of knuckleheads who were playing whack a mole. Behind them 2 groups waiting their turn to tee off. I just hate waiting around. Boogied the last 3 holes( 2 with stupid 3 putts). Just stupid head space and timing issues internal. Ended with a 40. Bright side was 5 of 7 fairways hit, 6 out of 9 greens hit. Hit the best 4 hybrid shot ever and it actually held the green. But the weather for early Sep was just perfect. JerryB, MattF, cksurfdude and 1 other 4 Quote D- Ping G 400 SFT 16*- Adams Tight Lie 19*- Adams Tight Lie 4H- Ping G 400 5-U- Ping G 400 SW- Nike 56*- Ping Glide 2 P- Sub70 004 Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom the Golf Nut Posted September 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Ben Joest said: Thank you! Golf is a funny game that way. In years past and even earlier this year, I would have been over the moon to shoot 74 and to a degree I still am. But honestly, after Monday’s 69, anything short of that was going to feel like a letdown. It’s human nature, but again thank you for the kind words. You are spot on. You shoot a low round and now that you know you can do it, for some dumb reason we get disappointed when we don’t do it every round even after shooting a good round. I do it to myself all the time. This season I shot a career low of 67 during the Cobra Challenge. Was it a one shot wonder? Hopefully not. Now that I know I can do it, I expect to do it or even better. But since doing it my rounds have been. 70, 69, 74, 72, 69, 73, 71, and a 70. Absolutely nothing I should be disappointed with. But at the end of a round you always remember those few mistakes or acts of golf cruelty. My courses greens were just Dry Jected a week ago and the greens still suck. Why would I be unhappy with a low 70’s round. Simple reason, you hit a great approach to three feet and make a good stroke on the putt. The holes in the green kick your ball off line. If it happens it happens. But those few instances were the ones that change your score from a 67 to a 70. You just got to roll with it. If our rounds were all in the 60’s we would be on TV and have a different day job. Take pride in knowing that you have achieved something that most recreational golfers never achieve. Great rounds by the way. sirchunksalot, MattF, Javs and 8 others 11 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_BEN Posted September 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Tom the Golf Nut said: You are spot on. You shoot a low round and now that you know you can do it, for some dumb reason we get disappointed when we don’t do it every round even after shooting a good round. I do it to myself all the time. This season I shot a career low of 67 during the Cobra Challenge. Was it a one shot wonder? Hopefully not. Now that I know I can do it, I expect to do it or even better. But since doing it my rounds have been. 70, 69, 74, 72, 69, 73, 71, and a 70. Absolutely nothing I should be disappointed with. But at the end of a round you always remember those few mistakes or acts of golf cruelty. My courses greens were just Dry Jected a week ago and the greens still suck. Why would I be unhappy with a low 70’s round. Simple reason, you hit a great approach to three feet and make a good stroke on the putt. The holes in the green kick your ball off line. If it happens it happens. But those few instances were the ones that change your score from a 67 to a 70. You just got to roll with it. If our rounds were all in the 60’s we would be on TV and have a different day job. Take pride in knowing that you have achieved something that most recreational golfers never achieve. Great rounds by the way. Thanks Tom. I try to keep it all in perspective. For most of my playing days as an adult my handicap has fluctuated between 8-16. Starting around this time last year, I made a commitment to consistent practice and have maintained that commitment since. The result has been the best run of golf I’ve ever had. I broke 80 for the second time ever on May 13th and I’ve been on a heater ever since, I’ve had 13 sub 80 rounds since, 14 counting today’s (hasn’t hit the handicap card yet). Am I capable of going lower? Yes. Am I capable of shooting a 90? Again yes. Will I keep coming back regardless of either of those outcomes? Once more, with feeling, YES! I love this game almost as much as I love my children, and by extension I love that I have found a home here on the interwebs, where I can discuss, dissect, and obsess over this grand game. And rather than getting an eye roll and a “that’s nice dear/dad”, here I find like-minded folks and unconditional acceptance. Long live the forum! sirchunksalot, Shlax, rkj427 and 7 others 4 3 3 Quote WITB: D: QI-10 core 9* Ventus Blue TR Velocore 6x 3w: Brnr mini driver 13.5 S 3h: G430 19° Tour 2/Stiff 7W: 21° Rogue ST Max LinQ 7X 5i-6i: ZX5 MKII Project X 6.0 7i-PW: ZX7 MKII Project X 6.0 50°, 54° & 58°: Glide Forged Pro P: White Hot Versa DW Ball: Tour BX mindset Bag: Ghost MGS Anyday 14 way "And so, we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." - Fitzgerald ” The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” - Frost "That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." - Whitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 38 minutes ago, Tom the Golf Nut said: You are spot on. You shoot a low round and now that you know you can do it, for some dumb reason we get disappointed when we don’t do it every round even after shooting a good round. I do it to myself all the time. This season I shot a career low of 67 during the Cobra Challenge. Was it a one shot wonder? Hopefully not. Now that I know I can do it, I expect to do it or even better. But since doing it my rounds have been. 70, 69, 74, 72, 69, 73, 71, and a 70. Absolutely nothing I should be disappointed with. But at the end of a round you always remember those few mistakes or acts of golf cruelty. My courses greens were just Dry Jected a week ago and the greens still suck. Why would I be unhappy with a low 70’s round. Simple reason, you hit a great approach to three feet and make a good stroke on the putt. The holes in the green kick your ball off line. If it happens it happens. But those few instances were the ones that change your score from a 67 to a 70. You just got to roll with it. If our rounds were all in the 60’s we would be on TV and have a different day job. Take pride in knowing that you have achieved something that most recreational golfers never achieve. Great rounds by the way. Perfectly stated! After posting several rounds in the 60’s this year on the off day that I struggle and shoot 80 the guys here act like I committed a crime, ha ha. It’s golf and it’s hard. There is a reason we all had day jobs. I just kindly remind the guys here that while I might be Sun City Golf good, I’m not TV good. They don’t seem to understand that jump. Makes me laugh. cnosil, Shapotomous, cksurfdude and 4 others 7 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cjeffs12 Posted September 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2023 Yesterday, I shot my lowest round to date! The move I was working on Friday easily transitioned to the course, and it really helped my mindset. I started off horribly, but just tried to focus on my move and the shot I had in front of me. Normally I get focus on how to protect my score, and I fall apart. I had 4 birdies which is also a record for me. I just need to get my blowups out of the way and I can really do some good. I have a tournament on Saturday, so I’m in a good headspace going into this week of practice. Gotta get some work on putting and short game/bunkers. SCORE 76 FIR 9/14 GIR 9/18 PUTTS 29 cnosil, GolfSpy_BEN, MattF and 8 others 9 2 Quote STEALTH 2+ 10.5* FUJIKURA VENTUS TR BLACK 6X ZX MKII 3W 15* Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX U.S.A. 8TX Stealth+ 19 Mitsubishi Tensei Pro White 1K 85TX ZX7 4-PW KBS $Taper 130 BLACK PVD RTX 6 Zipcore 50/54.10 Full Project X 6.0 GLIDE 4.0 60.10S DYNAMIC GOLD TOUR ISSUE S400 ER2v MIDLOCK 40” TOUR X NX9 with Slope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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