How'd you play?

[richk9holes]

@funkyjudge my last trip to that direction was Mountain View, loved that setup as well. I don't get many undulations like that around the flat area by the shore. I was inconsistent but managed in the 80s, 89 maybe. 

[funkyjudge]

1 minute ago, richk9holes said:

@funkyjudge my last trip to that direction was Mountain View, loved that setup as well. I don't get many undulations like that around the flat area by the shore. I was inconsistent but managed in the 80s, 89 maybe. 

I’ve been playing for the Mountain View senior team for 8 years, and we have won 4 state championships and finished as runners-up twice in that time.

The last tournament I played in at Mercer Oaks East, I eagled hole #6 for a net 1 on that hole, then birdied #15 for a net 2. We were playing net better ball of partners, and my team won the tournament by 4 or 5 strokes.

[richk9holes]

 

That was my take, great home you got there, I would cut down a couple trees if I had say

[funkyjudge]

10 minutes ago, richk9holes said:

 

That was my take, great home you got there, I would cut down a couple trees if I had say

If you are talking about Mountain View, a tornado took down about 20-30 trees there a couple years ago. Still, there are more than a few trees between holes 14 and 15 that I would love to see gone!

[EasyPutter]

First outdoor 9 hole round (any round) since November 12th last day before closedown of last course open in WNY, March 22 had some great shots, a couple good holes and only 1 lost ball.  I could gloat that I shot below my age but a 60 for 9 holes isn't anything to cheer about, maybe I shouldn't even mention it 

All kidding aside, rough start to 2023 but it was golf, it was fabulous to be on course, and joined 3 other kind hearted men for a most respectful and enjoyable round.  Game is definitely ON and destined for better rounds to come 

53F, slow greens, persistent westerly winds, complete overcast, will definitely take this over every day of the year before this so far.  Lots of tree damage on the course from the heavy snow storms that rolled through about every 3 weeks since Thanksgiving.  

[sirchunksalot]

48 minutes ago, EasyPutter said:

First outdoor 9 hole round (any round) since November 12th last day before closedown of last course open in WNY, March 22 had some great shots, a couple good holes and only 1 lost ball.  I could gloat that I shot below my age but a 60 for 9 holes isn't anything to cheer about, maybe I shouldn't even mention it 

All kidding aside, rough start to 2023 but it was golf, it was fabulous to be on course, and joined 3 other kind hearted men for a most respectful and enjoyable round.  Game is definitely ON and destined for better rounds to come 

53F, slow greens, persistent westerly winds, complete overcast, will definitely take this over every day of the year before this so far.  Lots of tree damage on the course from the heavy snow storms that rolled through about every 3 weeks since Thanksgiving.  

Any round of golf is a great round. I'm glad you were able to play your first of many rounds today and it sounds like you had a fun time on the course. 

[richk9holes]

3 hours ago, funkyjudge said:

I’ve been playing for the Mountain View senior team for 8 years, and we have won 4 state championships and finished as runners-up twice in that time.

The last tournament I played in at Mercer Oaks East, I eagled hole #6 for a net 1 on that hole, then birdied #15 for a net 2. We were playing net better ball of partners, and my team won the tournament by 4 or 5 strokes.

I found the scorecard from 3/6 at Mountain View I bogeyed #6, noted 6i was not enough club for my approach hit a high lofted hybrid next time. #7 was my worst hole, I flirted with the left treeline got away with it for the drive, not the 4W. 

#15 my 235 yard drive was the best of the day, paid it off with 5h in to the middle and a lag for par. #13-16 was my best stretch, +1 on those 4, -2 net.

[CarlH]

Played 18 with my regular group, then played another 9 with my wife and another couple .... 41/40/38. (Front 9, Back 9, Front 9).  The group played a very odd game today.....3 man teams playing 2 best net, with a caveat -- if all 3 players made net par or better, you could carry one over to a later hole.  Carryovers were also cumulative.  We built up 2 carryovers, but had to use both of them on #7.  Used another carryover we'd earned on # 17 and ended up with 2 carryovers.  Problem was, we were making net pars and not enough net birdies to shoot -4 on the front and -2 on the back (-6 for the total) and didn't place on any of the bets.  My team's scores were my 81, then an 88 (10 handicapper) and a 95 (17 handicapper) from my partners.   The course is still fairly wet, but we were off the cart path for the first time in a long time, and the wind was a 1-1&1/2 club effect most of the day.  Anyone know why the wind always seems to be in your face regardless of which direction the hole faces?  LOL

[funkyjudge]

19 minutes ago, richk9holes said:

I found the scorecard from 3/6 at Mountain View I bogeyed #6, noted 6i was not enough club for my approach hit a high lofted hybrid next time. #7 was my worst hole, I flirted with the left treeline got away with it for the drive, not the 4W. 

#15 my 235 yard drive was the best of the day, paid it off with 5h in to the middle and a lag for par. #13-16 was my best stretch, +1 on those 4, -2 net.

If you played both #13 and #14 well, that is a major accomplishment!  13 always seems to play longer than the posted yardage, and 14 is feast or famine for me (usually famine). That hole requires a draw with a fairway wood off the tee …. but not too much of a draw, and certainly not a pull or a hook into the woods. Any shot more than 175-180 yards down the middle will end up in the right rough or even worse down the hill toward the 2nd hole and will be totally blocked by the dense woods to the right of the fairway.

It’s true that holes 15 and 16 offer the opportunity to score well, and you need to take advantage of that opportunity because 17 can be absolutely brutal (another hole where everything rolls severely to the right side and usually into the trees.

[richk9holes]

Yup, #13 I took driver into a crosswind from 205yd. Ended up on the back fringe, almost made the 25' birdie. #14 driver 4w 7i all good strikes 7i to a sand trap, but a good out good lag for bogey. Par par on 15-16. 16 played at a perfect 7i for me that day.

[Getoffmylawn]

Went out in 43 today, which included a couple of the s-words, then managed to avoid those on the back and obviously that helped...36.  Grand total, 79.

I also got on the course about an hour after a heavy weight session...probably didn't help and likely explains the occasional shank I suffered from.  

[Javs]

1 minute ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Went out in 43 today, which included a couple of the s-words, then managed to avoid those on the back and obviously that helped...36.  Grand total, 79.

I also got on the course about an hour after a heavy weight session...probably didn't help and likely explains the occasional shank I suffered from.  

Good point on the weights. I usually find that lighter weights and more reps or swimming on golf days is better than a heavy session. Worse is a heavy leg day prior to playing..     

[Jim Shaw]

played today, 1st. day this week as the grandkids are off for spring break so I have been spending some time with them, anyway, I went to my coach on sunday and today I got to work on "emulating David Duval's swing and Annika Sorenstam's swing" and quit "flipping" my hands through the shot. I would say I was 30% successful which I am fine with, I hit a lot of shots thin but in the correct direction so managed to get up and down quite a bit, sunk some great putts, missed some as well, but ended up with a two over 74. I get to play again tomorrow so more reps coming up....

[funkyjudge]

1 hour ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Went out in 43 today, which included a couple of the s-words, then managed to avoid those on the back and obviously that helped...36.  Grand total, 79.

I also got on the course about an hour after a heavy weight session...probably didn't help and likely explains the occasional shank I suffered from.  

I know that when I work out heavier before a round it doesn’t help my golf game. I like to get in a good stretching and flexibility workout with some light work with my Indian clubs to loosen up the joints, plus a bit of core and glute work before a round, but I skip any medium to heavy weight workouts on a golf day.

[GaryF]

I have written about some of my recent struggles the past month in the ‘practice’ thread.  Been a lengthy slump covering the gamut - drives, irons and putting.  Wedges have been good and my 58*/8* growing into a savior. Fir a long time, my driver has been my strength before it went on a hiatus.  I’m streaky with irons and could never articulate what I’m doing right when they were good, or what I’m doing wrong, when they are bad.  Putting - just need to get some coaching - I avg 34.5 putts/round.

Recently have had a lot of range sessions, convinced of some mechanical issues that I’m working on with specific fixes.  I played a couple times last week and at times felt I’m making progress, but a ways to go.  I spent Sun, Mon, and yesterday back at the range, sticking to my plan and feeling things are starting to work. 

Played 18 today - sunny skies, soft breeze, high 60s.  Shot 41/40 for an 81.  Drives were solid with 10/13 FIRs. Only 6 GIRs but that is misleading with 7 other approaches that were just off the green or maybe up to 5 yards off. I had 5 up/downs (4 with my 58*).  9 pars and 1 birdie.  Irons significantly improved.  Putting is improving - 13 putts on the front, 18 on the back for a total of 31 whereas my avg is 34.5.Had several missed 4-5 footers. But feeling really good about today.  
 

[DStar]

The weather hasn't been great here in the UK so not been playing or practicing much  Did get out for a round on Friday last week and played really well all things considered.

My wedge game was on fire and ended up with 3 birdies and a total of 11 over which is 3 under my playing HC. 

Hopefully more of the same once I get going properly this season. Want to get to single figures (and stay there) so that I can enter the club champs later in the year...

[Jim Shaw]

1 hour ago, DStar said:

The weather hasn't been great here in the UK so not been playing or practicing much  Did get out for a round on Friday last week and played really well all things considered.

My wedge game was on fire and ended up with 3 birdies and a total of 11 over which is 3 under my playing HC. 

Hopefully more of the same once I get going properly this season. Want to get to single figures (and stay there) so that I can enter the club champs later in the year...

entering the club championship is a good goal... good luck

[DStar]

2 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said:

entering the club championship is a good goal... good luck

Thanks Jim

 

[Kenny B]

On 3/21/2023 at 12:07 PM, Beakbryce said:

OK then. Rain in the forecast. Went anyway. I mean, in the Phoenix area, 320 days of great golf weather a year so playing in the rain is bupkis if you want. Playing since 1981. I have had 3 albatross on par 5, to many eagles on par 4 and 5 to count made insurance money on 2 holes in one. My last goal in golf. Shoot my age. Yup, it happened today. I drink about once a quarter but I am sitting here drinking Drambuie out of my Viking mug. Oooo-rah. Sweet 70. 17 pars and a birdie. And before you say it, there were a couple of lucky shots but about time it swung my way. The rest was pretty golden. I've been swinging everyday out on my mat on the back porch and the swing is pretty damn good. CHEERS!

Congratulations on Shooting your Age!!  Request a badge from mods!!

[Beakbryce]

3 hours ago, Kenny B said:

Congratulations on Shooting your Age!!  Request a badge from mods!!

Kenny, thank you. I didn't realize that's a thing.