How'd you play?

[mikeanthony]

Hard not to get discouraged when you play some really good golf that results in a 92 ... two triples - two 3-putts - two birdies - 4 pars ... but had three different shots that were executed to perfection, a really good driving day overall that is reflecting the gains from speed training and the gym, and just a lot of positives overall. Especially when the two triples happened within the first three holes. 

I really need to work on getting my tempo back to where it's always been and being more disciplined with my pre-shot routines ... I'm rushing everything. 

[Shrek74]

First round of the season took place yesterday. A beautiful day, if it weren't for cart path only. Upside, almost 9000 steps. Downside, I was exhausted by rounds end. Plus the course was still pretty squishy in many places.

Overall, it could have been a far worse day. Only lost 1 ball, and that was on 17 after a fat shot off the toe into an empty lot covered in leaves. I did have 2 other penalties. 1 flubbed 50* that trickled into a pond. Luckily I was able to retrieve it. The other was a step past the white stakes. Ugh.

Obviously, as I'm working on my swing with a coach I wasn't expecting a ton of miracles in the first round out. I haven't really hit any balls on the range or in the garage outside of 2 lessons last month. So there is much to do.

Some stats from Sunday:

Compared to 2023:

I was super happy with my consistency off the tee, granted I use a 2w instead of a driver at this point.

I definitely noticed some really good iron shots during the round. I used my 5i once, and really flushed it, which isn't something I do often. My short game was a mess, but coming out of hibernation, anything that's more feel oriented is going to suffer. Plus, my putter is brand new and I've had no time with it. 3x 3-putts didn't help my putting stats. Everything was coming up short as I get the know the putter. Plus the greens were really slow with lots of little "natural debris" scattered on them. I just never adjusted for whatever reason.

I shot a 99 - 51/48. I was happy to see the back actually get better by a few strokes. Lots of positives to take away, and lots of room for improvement. I did get 3 pars, so I can check those off my Par/Birdie all 90 holes in my community spreadsheet. Now let's get to the grind!

[MrBandit]

Played yesterday for the first time in a month. Not a bad round, decent front nine but I could tell I haven't played in a while. Got tired and was forcing the swing a bit.  But I like what I was seen from my practices coming along. Maybe by the summer they will be inplace.

[taylorjonasher]

11 hours ago, mikeanthony said:

Hard not to get discouraged when you play some really good golf that results in a 92 ... two triples - two 3-putts - two birdies - 4 pars ... but had three different shots that were executed to perfection, a really good driving day overall that is reflecting the gains from speed training and the gym, and just a lot of positives overall. Especially when the two triples happened within the first three holes. 

I really need to work on getting my tempo back to where it's always been and being more disciplined with my pre-shot routines ... I'm rushing everything. 

Lol it happens! My first round out I shot an 84 in a hurricane, then followed it up with a 51 9-hole outing and cool even 100 the following week on a perfect day. Only had 3 penalty strokes and three three-putts across both poor outings, I just couldn't get anywhere close with my irons (normally one of the stronger parts of my game). As Joe Dirt once said, "You just gotta keep on keepin' on!"

 

[cksurfdude]

Played 9 yesterday (so far have 3 x 9 hole rounds plus 3 x 9 practice rounds) and am happy to report there's been some progress - overall scoring still high but trending down (well at least for now ) - 52, 51, 48.

Got off the tee ok (Par 4s and 5s) .. with the help of two lucky tree saves that dropped the ball in a playable position on 8 and 9...

.. and short game was ok - starting to get a little less tentative on chipping & pitching, and starting to get a little better distance control on the first putts.

But, except for one solid 6i where I hit the green from 150 (yay!), almost everything else in-between tee to green was messy (boo!) and needs a lot more work...

Chunked, thinned or topped a lot of second and third shots, including the Par 3s...

 

[fozcycle]

Today the weather was terrific, 55* - 80*. I faltered and shot a 43/43:86. I had 2 penalties, on the same hole. No birdies.

[Rob Person]

Bad news first.  My golf cart Phone caddy broke and my phone dissappeared somewhere on the course after the 2nd hole. I didn't notice until the 4th hole. Called the clubhouse on another person's phone and told them what happened and to BOLO for it please. This also means no video or photos from today's round.

The good news! This was the 4th round with the same ball. Mindset B RX. It had minimal wear signs other than a few very minute scuffs here and there.

I also decided to play the forward tees today, I've done well at maintaining scores from 86-89 since moving back a tee, to the white tees.

I wanted to see if my efforts on the range and home were working, and really wanted to see how low i could go. (Call it an mental/ego boost if you must)

I shot a 39 on the front,  and a 41 on the back. This not only a personal best, but the ball and the clubs were just on absolute fire for me today! I was pegging my 60⁰ at 80-85 yards!  I've never done that before! I nailed my sand wedge to 115 yards on a par 3, and the ball stuck and moved about a foot. Again, clubs were on today!

Favorite/Best shot of the day was from the 3rd hole. Drive was a low fade, about 240ish , but it caught the down slope just right and rolled out another 40 yards! Ended up 135 out, used a 3/4 9i, and stuck the pin at 6", rolled back to 2 feet. Putted for eagle.

I had no 3 putts all day!

More bad news. Hole 17. Caught the blind cart path. Ball bounced to the right, and dissappeared into the woods. I don't mind losing a ball or a stroke, but I really wanted to see the condition of the cover!!! (see Bridgestone Mindset test thread)

Oh, but great news too! my phone was waiting at the clubhouse!