MDGolfHacker Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 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. MDGolfHacker Rickp and PING Apologist #9 2 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: F8 9.5° Project X Even Flow Blue 65g shaft Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: F8 5W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Hybrid: 816H2 19° Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Stars RangeFinder: NX7 Pro Social Media: Facebook: md golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 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. IMG_1304.PNG IMG_1303.PNG fullsizeoutput_217d.jpeg Congrats man! Way to go!! MDGolfHacker Rickp 1 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: F8 9.5° Project X Even Flow Blue 65g shaft Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: F8 5W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Hybrid: 816H2 19° Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Stars RangeFinder: NX7 Pro Social Media: Facebook: md golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledabill Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 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. deejaid, PING Apologist #9, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote DRIVER: Cobra F9 10.5 Tensei AV Blue 65g 3W- Callway XR PRO 16 stiff 5W- Alpha- Mitsubishi Diamana Redboard w/band Irons- Mizuno JPX 919 Tours with S KBS Tour shafts Hyrbid- TM 4h mid-rescue Vokey- Vokey SM5 51 degrees, SM7 Wedges 54 and 58 1/2 half 3 degrees upright Putter- Taylor Made Rossa Monza Mini Spider Ball-ProV1 and AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Congrats man! Way to go!! MDGolfHacker You'll be around 80 in no time Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MDGolfHacker 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 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) ⛳ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Good strong round Gray! ole gray 1 Quote In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 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... Rickp, PING Apologist #9, MattF and 2 others 5 Quote TSr2 on Tensi Blue S 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 .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrogs Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 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. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kenny B and MattF 2 Quote R15 10.5 aldila Rogue Silver 60S XR 16 3W JPX 825 3H 19° RSi1 irons 4-AW MD3 54° S5 58° X7M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 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 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 00sportsman, Kenny B, PING Apologist #9 and 3 others 6 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 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. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Rickp, MattF, PING Apologist #9 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 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! Sluggo42 and Rickp 2 Quote Driver: Aerojet Max 10.5* ... Kai'li BlueR Fairway: Aerojet 5 & 7 ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: KING Tec 19* ... MMT Hy70R Irons: King Tour 4-Pw ... Recoil 95R Wedges: Snakebite 51* & 58* ... Recoil 95R Putter: King Sport-60 Ball: Maxfli Maxfli Tour '23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskev Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 First round of the season for me and came away with an 88... Much better than I thought I was going to do! revkev and Kenny B 2 Quote Driver- Titleist 913 D2 3 Wood- RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid- Cobra Bio Cell Irons- Wilson Staff Tour V6 Wedges- Titleist Vokey 54/58 Putter- Cleveland Huntington Beach #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 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. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrogs Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 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. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kenny B and Rickp 2 Quote R15 10.5 aldila Rogue Silver 60S XR 16 3W JPX 825 3H 19° RSi1 irons 4-AW MD3 54° S5 58° X7M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Shot 94 today My driver left the building and never showed back up. Oh well, I have a driver fitting Monday at Club Champion! ðŸŒï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy tommc23, PING Apologist #9 and Rickp 3 Quote TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Driver 9 Degree TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD 3 Wood TaylorMade Stealth 2 4 Hybrid TaylorMade Stealth HD Irons 5 - PW Cleveland CBX ZipCore 48 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges TaylorMade Spider X Hydro Blast Single Bend Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Shot 94 today My driver left the building and never showed back up. Oh well, I have a driver fitting Monday at Club Champion! ðŸŒï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Been there.... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Got 9 in after work. 42 14 putts 1 bird 1 par 7 bogs 2 fairways Rickp 1 Quote TSR3 8* Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 19* Hybrid ZX5 MKll 3 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 54 9b 56 14b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 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. PING Apologist #9, Rickp, Golfspy_CG2 and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Taylormade M6 10.5* FW: Callaway Steelhead Plus 4 wood Hybrid: 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey 2-Ball Ten Arm Lock Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X Handicap index: +2.1 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 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. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy PING Apologist #9, ole gray and Golfspy_CG2 3 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charli Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 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, Kenny B and MattF 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 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! Quote In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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