How'd you play?

[Rickp]

31 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

As a whole, solid round today.

driving and approach were not stellar but serviceable. Wedge and putting were lights out.

44/42. 5 fairways, 4 greens, 28 putts 3 up and downs including a sand save. 2 penalties.

7 pars, 8 Bogeys and 3 doubles. I’ll take the no worse than double but all 3 were my fault (I said wedge play was stellar but 2 of these were piss poor wedge shots when I was in position for at worst a par, I quickly forgot because everything else was )

approach came around towards the end of the round

We walked and finished in 4:19. Super happy with the score as this is a course I have not played in about 5 years and posted a 101), looking forward to getting out there again soon.

Lauggrd at this, on 16 par 3 (187) @StrokerAce and I couldn’t have been any closer to each other, coming up couldn’t even see the 2nd ball, thought I had my first ace, alas wasn’t in.

Everyone HATES Triples!!

[GolfSpy BOS]

Played a solid round today 39/41 for an 80.

The front and back felt much different than that, but two birdies on the back 9 par 5’s helped ease the blow of a double and triple bogey on the back. 

From a strokes gained perspective it was a really strange day for me.  I had a great day ball striking with the irons, highlighted by this 205 yard 5-iron that sat right down on the 6th hole.  

The top 3 pluses and minuses show that I played really well from the rough and my 100-150 yard approach shots.  Sadly, I took 4 penalty strokes off the tee.  A 5 wood that crossed into the woods on 1 (probably took too much club/too aggressive of a line for the first swing, but I did save par!).  Another 5-wood which counted as two of the penalty strokes because I re-teed.  And a Driver swing that realistically I’m not that mad at.  It was a high draw and a good strike, just wasn’t set up properly.  

I also had 3 inexcusable 3-putt bogeys.  None of them were really difficult, probably in the 20-30 foot range.  One I had a bad stroke and left it 4-5 feet short and missed the second.  The other two we’re really frustrating because they were no more than 3 footers that I missed just to the right of the hole.  Those two putts really were just a micro view of a macro problem, as I was not reading the breaks on the greens well today.

But, at the end of the day I’m still really happy with my play recently.  I feel like I’m getting closer to my season goal of a 4 handicap and closer to my ultimate goal of scratch.  

Side note, loving the Epic Max LS and Motore X combo.  A little more practice (and some comparisons with the Ventus once Rapsodo testing begins) and I’ll be really comfortable with it.

As always, it was a pleasure playing with @Lacassem and @StrokerAce!

 

[chisag]

... Finally got to play another round as the 115+ temps dropped to 107. I am really liking my new swing and should have changed years ago. As always a new swing has it's set backs as it never solidifies over night. I will hit 3 or 4 excellent shots in a row then my arms are impatient waiting for my body or my body jumps ahead of my arms and I hit a really bad shot. Usually a big push and occasionally a draw/hook. But the good news is I hit them really solidly, like solidly to the opposite side of another fairway LOL. I just have to remain patient and understand it is part of the process. And the best news is my back feels better after 18 so I know I am on the right track.

... 3 rounds in with the new swing and every one of them the back 9 is worse than the front as it seems more difficult to keep the new swing in sync by the back. I also usually play the White tees at 6264 although I play the par 3's from the tips so it stretches to 6355, but the guys I was paired up with played the Silvers at 6722 so I joined them and was a little surprised to see it really didn't make much difference other than #3 that goes from 443 to 459. I could still reach 2 of the par 5's in two so I will probably keep playing these tees unless I am paired up with a group playing the Whites. 

... Lastly we all know how clubs being replaced seem to really come alive hoping for a reprieve. Evidently my Cobra Speedzone 5 wood found out I ordered a new Sim2 Max 5 wood and responded with reaching those 2 par 5's in two from 231 and 230. It had been launching too high but gave me perfect trajectories yesterday. I just did not have the heart to tell my Cobra 5 wood it is too late and it will be replaced in a week or two. 






 

[fozcycle]

Saturday 2as our first round at the new club, Plantation Palms.  We had 32 players, with 9 coming from the previous Saturday game.  I had difficulty hitting the ball as I found myself not transferring my weight back to my front foot.  It was a scorcher with temps in mid 90’s.  I shot a 49/45:94…….Ugh!  I know there will be better days ahead.

[cnosil]

It was a beautiful day with temps in the low 80s; was expecting CPO since it rained most of the day yesterday but it was 90*.   I hit the ball really well and had some of the best ball striking I have had in a long time.  Only problem was my putting;  I had 7;  yes 7,   three putts.   my speed control was horrible. 

41/40:81  (12 FW, 13 GIR, 40 putts)

[chisag]

5 minutes ago, cnosil said:

 Only problem was my putting;  I had 7;  yes 7,   three putts.   my speed control was horrible. 

 

... I can't help but see Cameron Smith shaking his head.   Next round will be better! 

[DiscipleofPenick]

So my buddy blew me off today, so I went out late this afternoon for a solo round. Shot 74 37/37 with two birdies tying my best round of the year and low round at my home course. Even went brain dead for a few holes but got lucky with some bounces or hit fantastic recovery shots. Now if would just stop raining in Ohio.

[Kenny B]

A different summer day on the golf course.  We had a 7:20am tee time and in was 63º with a breeze.  Had to wear a jacket; took it off on Hole #5.  However, the wind picked up... blowing 15-25mph with higher gusts.

First time playing in this much wind in a couple of months, I had a LOT of bogeys, one double and very few pars.  Shot 87.  Driver was surprisingly good, but my new swing didn't hold up with other clubs.  I had one lowlight/highlight;  On the par 4 #3 hole (#1 handicap) after a decent drive with wind into and from the right, I split the middle.  Second shot over water... uh... didn't make it.  Dropped 3rd shot.  Hit 4th shot with LW at a back pin, but downwind, the ball went off the back.  Chipped in for a bogey.

It was 83º when we finished.  However, the cool weather only lasts through tomorrow.  Back into the 100's starting Tuesday, and 110º on Friday and Saturday.  "I love summer... good ol' summer time."

[RDel90]

6 hours ago, cnosil said:

  Only problem was my putting;  I had 7;  yes 7,   three putts.   my speed control was horrible. 

41/40:81  (12 FW, 13 GIR, 40 putts)

Uggh I had 7 three putts as well in one of my Cherokee rounds last week!

 

 

[chisag]

... Momma said there'd be days like this. Swing change was a problem right from the start. Just could not sync things up as my body was either racing ahead of my arms or I over compensated and moved it too slowly. I hit 1 green on the front 9. ONE GREEN. So really struggled with 2 bogies and 6 up and downs. The one green I hit I was left with a 4 foot putt that broke 2 feet so at least a tap in par for a change. 

... Thankfully things got better on #10 as there was a back up and I took a ton of practice swings keeping in mind Dennis Hopper talking to Christian Slater in True Romance "I love you, but slow it down man!" Once I slowed my body down a little everything clicked into place. I hit every green on the back 9 with 2 birdies. Cobra 5 wood shined again on a 247 yd second shot to a back pin on a par 5. I did have a nice 7ish mph wind at my back and landed just short, bounced on and rolled to pin high. Missed the 12 foot eagle putt as it didn't break more than an inch but I had a 6" tap on the high side for my first birdie of the day.  The Sim2 Max has it's work cut out for it when it arrives. 

... And not like every swing was dialed in on the back, still had some pulls off the tee and one push but had many more good swings than bad swings. Expected with a swing change. 

[MattF]

Got rained out after 9, shot a 46 on the front. Hit a 294 yard (CP assisted) drive on #5 and one of the best drives I've hit on #9, 235 into the teeth of a 15 mph wind. Then the heavens opened up and I bailed...still had to get everything out of the bag and it's drying in the basement.

Edit: I looked at ShotScope and the drive on #5 was 301 and the drive on #9 was 254.

[Rickp]

Monday morning 8:00am Tee Time warm & 55% humidity.  Played out of my a&& this morning 1 over, 1 Birdie & 2 bogies.  Bogies we’re both lip outs on short putts.  
On 9th hole about 6’ Gator took out a Crane on the edge of a pond 20’ away from us.  Anyone who thinks they can out a Gator is a moron!  

[Haro]

Playing at a course with the smallest greens I every played at.  Very frustrating landing by postage size greens and having to pitch/chip every time. Day before I had played at my regular course with generous wide green and so much easier to pitch and  work the ball into the green and when I missed still ended up on the edge of the green

Edited August 9, 2021 by Haro

[fixyurdivot]

40/40 at Beaverhead GC in Dillon, MT swinging the ZX5's and rolling the ER5v for only the third round.  Big drop in night time temps in the area - it's been about 58F low but 40F this morning.  I got to Dillon (about 50 miles SW) and the wind was blowing... definitely could have used a pullover for the first hour .  I played a pretty clean round, hitting 12 fairways and only one that required a knock down back into play.  

I am really liking the ZX5's and the MMT 80 shafts.  They do sound and feel much different than the G410's.  And spin on the 8i and up... wow!  I had several wedges with a few feet of back spin and a 9i that race back nearly 10 ft. This isn't something I'm used to.  I'm not sure if it's the grooves or the way I'm making contact with these v-soles?  I don't really notice much "feel" difference in the composite shafts but one thing I am noticing is way less post round sensation in my hands.  Whether that's the shafts, the larger grips, or a combination of both, I dunno... but I like it! 

Overall, still noticing them being a bit light - more so on the 4i thru 6i.  Fairway Jockey has sent a 2nd day shipper and I'll be sending them out tomorrow to get the swing weight corrected.  I debated not doing so but since I will now be using midsize grips moving forward, think getting them changed to the target D2 is the right move.

The guy I played with (Steve) hit a gorgeous second shot in on #6. He said he'd buy me a bucket of balls if I got inside him.  I nearly jugged my soccer ball.  Honest to Pete we could not decide who was closer so he said, "whoever misses the birdie buys the range balls"... we both missed the putts .

[tchat07]

Finally won a best ball tournament! Personally played well but my teammates played incredible. They all average above 100 but combined to roll in 200 feet of putts! 

[revkev]

5 hours ago, Rickp said:

Monday morning 8:00am Tee Time warm & 55% humidity.  Played out of my a&& this morning 1 over, 1 Birdie & 2 bogies.  Bogies we’re both lip outs on short putts.  
On 9th hole about 6’ Gator took out a Crane on the edge of a pond 20’ away from us.  Anyone who thinks they can out a Gator is a moron!  

I don’t but if we are playing I’m thinking I can out run you. In the end that’s all that matters, isn’t it?

 

I had a nice round on Sunday afternoon - very solid 39,38 77.

[Rickp]

7 minutes ago, revkev said:

I don’t but if we are playing I’m thinking I can out run you. In the end that’s all that matters, isn’t it?

 

I had a nice round on Sunday afternoon - very solid 39,38 77.

Nice round!!  Water is high here and Gators are moving and hungry!  

1 hour ago, tchat07 said:

Finally won a best ball tournament! Personally played well but my teammates played incredible. They all average above 100 but combined to roll in 200 feet of putts! 

Well done

[revkev]

It’s so bizarre with those gators. For us they are most active in the Spring. I haven’t seen one in a while. 

[Rickp]

1 minute ago, revkev said:

It’s so bizarre with those gators. For us they are most active in the Spring. I haven’t seen one in a while. 

 

2 minutes ago, revkev said:

It’s so bizarre with those gators. For us they are most active in the Spring. I haven’t seen one in a while. 

A couple days ago with the water really high (up to cart path) from all the rain had a 2’ Gator checking out my cart/front tire while we were putting.  He scooted back into the water when I returned to the cart.  

[Kenny B]

Not me again.  My wife had her semifinal match play today; her third 18-hole day in a row.  I wasn't sure if it was a good idea, and asked her if she could postpone it a few days.  Nope!  The lady she was playing is leaving for Seattle for a week; had to be today.  

That lady is arguably the second best player in the ladies league.  The best player is the gal we play with on Sundays with her husband.  She can beat me from the Blue tees; from the Forward tees she is a 2 index.  However, she got beat last week by a lady that she had to give 23 strokes to.  She could have beat her, but she didn't bring her A game.  

The lady my wife played today has not been playing all that well, and my wife has been scoring in the high 80's for the past couple of weeks.  Well, my wife closed her out on #17 winning 2&1.  Next week she will play the winner of the other match this week; both of those ladies are about 24 index, so my wife will be giving about 7-8 strokes.  Tough match coming up for the championship!! 

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

11 hours ago, Kenny B said:

Not me again.  My wife had her semifinal match play today; her third 18-hole day in a row.  I wasn't sure if it was a good idea, and asked her if she could postpone it a few days.  Nope!  The lady she was playing is leaving for Seattle for a week; had to be today.  

That lady is arguably the second best player in the ladies league.  The best player is the gal we play with on Sundays with her husband.  She can beat me from the Blue tees; from the Forward tees she is a 2 index.  However, she got beat last week by a lady that she had to give 23 strokes to.  She could have beat her, but she didn't bring her A game.  

The lady my wife played today has not been playing all that well, and my wife has been scoring in the high 80's for the past couple of weeks.  Well, my wife closed her out on #17 winning 2&1.  Next week she will play the winner of the other match this week; both of those ladies are about 24 index, so my wife will be giving about 7-8 strokes.  Tough match coming up for the championship!! 

Shout out to Mrs B! She needs to wear some tiger red and finish them!

 

 

[russtopherb]

11 hours ago, Kenny B said:

That lady is arguably the second best player in the ladies league.  The best player is the gal we play with on Sundays with her husband.  She can beat me from the Blue tees; from the Forward tees she is a 2 index.  However, she got beat last week by a lady that she had to give 23 strokes to.  She could have beat her, but she didn't bring her A game.

Yowza! What a mental thing that must be, to show up on the first tee and already know you're giving TWENTY THREE strokes to someone. 

[edingc]

Meh. Haven't posted much lately as there hasn't been much good to report over the last four or five times out. The last scramble I played really did a number on my swing, which I figured would happen. Some solid golf now but mixed in with some absolutely awful holes - a quadruple bogey, several triples and even more doubles. 

I'm down to the last 3.5 weeks of my main season and am bummed about the sudden downturn after playing so well all of July. Oddly enough, my driver has been awesome throughout this downturn, but everything else has been miserable.

Going to keep grinding and try to get the ship righted quickly.

[TR1PTIK]

32 minutes ago, edingc said:

Meh. Haven't posted much lately as there hasn't been much good to report over the last four or five times out. The last scramble I played really did a number on my swing, which I figured would happen. Some solid golf now but mixed in with some absolutely awful holes - a quadruple bogey, several triples and even more doubles. 

I'm down to the last 3.5 weeks of my main season and am bummed about the sudden downturn after playing so well all of July. Oddly enough, my driver has been awesome throughout this downturn, but everything else has been miserable.

Going to keep grinding and try to get the ship righted quickly.

I feel this. I am only just starting to really come back from a similar experience. When I moved to TX at the tail end of 2019, I was trending toward single digits and shot an 81 in just my 2nd trip to the local muni. A few months later my game began to spiral and I was regularly seeing scores in the mid 90's to low 100's. My last handful of rounds have yielded scores in the mid to upper 80's. Luckily for me, I can play all year and hopefully continue getting better.

[NRJyzr]

12 hours ago, Kenny B said:

Not me again.  My wife had her semifinal match play today; her third 18-hole day in a row.  I wasn't sure if it was a good idea, and asked her if she could postpone it a few days.  Nope!  The lady she was playing is leaving for Seattle for a week; had to be today.  

That lady is arguably the second best player in the ladies league.  The best player is the gal we play with on Sundays with her husband.  She can beat me from the Blue tees; from the Forward tees she is a 2 index.  However, she got beat last week by a lady that she had to give 23 strokes to.  She could have beat her, but she didn't bring her A game.  

The lady my wife played today has not been playing all that well, and my wife has been scoring in the high 80's for the past couple of weeks.  Well, my wife closed her out on #17 winning 2&1.  Next week she will play the winner of the other match this week; both of those ladies are about 24 index, so my wife will be giving about 7-8 strokes.  Tough match coming up for the championship!! 

 

1 hour ago, russtopherb said:

Yowza! What a mental thing that must be, to show up on the first tee and already know you're giving TWENTY THREE strokes to someone. 

There are some guys in the Men's Club I play in who are in the 20s, or even approaching 30.  One in particular has picked up a nickname from it, they call him Two Bumps.  

[NRJyzr]

Played this past Sunday, and I come here to share my tale of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory...

I described my card after my opening five holes as Mickelsonian.  I went birdie, bogey, par, bogey, birdie, to be even thru the first five.  Making it worse, #4 is a par 5.  I made par on #6 and #7 to stay even.

Woo!  Good round on the way, right?  Behold!  The gift that only L.O.F.T. can provide....

I proceed to bogey the shortest par 5 on the course, then also the 431 yd par 4 (#1 hdcp hole).  Bogey #10 for good measure (my nemesis hole, so not the worst).  Then comes the thunder...

I top my tee shot on #11, hit a planter, rebounding almost to the fairway, leaving me 240+ on a 380 yard hole.  Promptly hit my second in to the water.  I make a seven.  Two holes later, I shank a chip shot on a par 3 to the back of a sloped green, and make double.

Defeat is assured!

Wind up playing my last 11 holes in +9 for an 80.

<sigh>
 

[fixyurdivot]

1 minute ago, NRJyzr said:

Played this past Sunday, and I come here to share my tale of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory...

I described my card after my opening five holes as Mickelsonian.  I went birdie, bogey, par, bogey, birdie, to be even thru the first five.  Making it worse, #4 is a par 5.  I made par on #6 and #7 to stay even.

Woo!  Good round on the way, right?  Behold!  The gift that only L.O.F.T. can provide....

I proceed to bogey the shortest par 5 on the course, then also the 431 yd par 4 (#1 hdcp hole).  Bogey #10 for good measure (my nemesis hole, so not the worst).  Then comes the thunder...

I top my tee shot on #11, hit a planter, rebounding almost to the fairway, leaving me 240+ on a 380 yard hole.  Promptly hit my second in to the water.  I make a seven.  Two holes later, I shank a chip shot on a par 3 to the back of a sloped green, and make double.

Defeat is assured!

Wind up playing my last 11 holes in +9 for an 80.

<sigh>
 

Debated on sad or chuckle emoji... the ricochet off the planter was the deciding factor .  You just gotta love this game at times.

[chisag]

2 hours ago, NRJyzr said:

I went birdie, bogey, par, bogey, birdie, to be even thru the first five.  Making it worse, #4 is a par 5. 

 

... I hear ya Old Timer. Bogies are part of the game of course and I am never happy with a bogie on a par 3/4 but I know it is gonna happen and just part of the game. That said I am absolutely disgusted with myself if I bogie a par 5. So many chances to recover from one bad swing and still make birdie but certainly save par. 

[GolfSpy AFG]

Played 18 last night.  There was a heat advisory for heat & humidity that put the "feels like" temp at 110.  I got a workout in at 4 am...weighted sleds & sprints, rows, bench press, etc.  I teed off at 5 pm.  Point is, I was gassed, but I had a kitchen pass so I played, and walked.

I shot an 80, and I'm not sure how I feel about it.  I hit just 4 fairways, just 6 greens in reg, and 3 putted four times.  In other words, I didn't play well, but frankly I feel like I did a halfway decent job of grinding things out and not letting that 80 become a 90.

 

[fozcycle]

Shot 44/49:93 today at Plantation Palms.

8/11 FIR

5/14 GIR

no birdies and only 4 pars.

Heat was a factor, I think. It was in the 90’s today with high humidity. Drank 2 Body Armors and a water.