Grand Stranded Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 5/31/2020 at 5:45 PM, silver & black said: I figure this is as good a place as any to put this. Have any of you seriously considered giving up this game? I am there right now. I have gone from a solid single digit to.... I have no idea. I can't hit a ball with anything.... driver, irons or wedges. Everything I hit is almost cut in half with the bottom of the club. This has gone on for at least the last 6 rounds I've played. This is not fun or enjoyable... at all. I have lost 30 lbs. over the Winter. I can't find a swing to save my life. The game I love has become something to despise/fear. I'm not sure how much longer I can keep going like this before I just quit. Have any of you ever been where I am? What did you do? How did you fix it? I can relate to how you're feeling right now, I'm going through one of those "down" periods now also. It can be incredibly frustrating when something you should take joy from becomes stressful(?). I had to take 2 months off this year due to an elbow issue, and I just haven't played well since coming back. Today was bout as good a day as I've had since starting to play again, but still frustrating. Played the front in 40, par on 10, then 4 doubles in a row before finishing the last 4 holes 1 over. Shot 85, with the pattern of just losing my swing at some point in the round then getting it back, but not knowing why, continuing. Maybe you need to take a break, clear your head, then go hit some balls at the range a few times before going out again. There's nothing wrong with taking time to clear the gremlins out of your head. Good luck... 7 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: 2016 M2 16.5* Hybrid: Gen5 0311 18* TSi2 21* & 24* Irons: Gen3 0311 XP 6-GW Wedges: CBX 54* & 58* Putter: Phantom X 5.5 33.5” Tracy 33.5” Elixir Yellow 2.5+ 14 way Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Mike Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 13 hours ago, downlowkey said: 9 holes and back home before 9am. Even par round - 3 birdies and a very ugly triple. Almost bagged my first ace on the 4th hole today. Flat footed 7-iron from 161 ended up about a foot right behind the hole. Got paired with some old pals from our club MGA group. It was nice catching up and we made plans to play early again Friday morning. Nice round. I used to run a chapter of the MGA in California, it’s been hibernating since my kids were born. Might be time to reopen it soon. What MGA chapter you play in? 1 Quote WITB Cobra F9 Speed Back w/Fujikura Atmos x70 black, Cobra Fly Z Pro Irons 4-PW, Vokey 52, 56, and 60.04L(thanks MGS for the lesson), Ping Ketsch Putter, Ping Pioneer Bag, Tri Swivel II Cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp0rtsfan86 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Grand Stranded said: I can relate to how you're feeling right now, I'm going through one of those "down" periods now also. It can be incredibly frustrating when something you should take joy from becomes stressful(?). I had to take 2 months off this year due to an elbow issue, and I just haven't played well since coming back. Today was bout as good a day as I've had since starting to play again, but still frustrating. Played the front in 40, par on 10, then 4 doubles in a row before finishing the last 4 holes 1 over. Shot 85, with the pattern of just losing my swing at some point in the round then getting it back, but not knowing why, continuing. Maybe you need to take a break, clear your head, then go hit some balls at the range a few times before going out again. There's nothing wrong with taking time to clear the gremlins out of your head. Good luck... This. That was the story of early last year and really much of the last 3-4 years after losing my swing. Can I offer an idea to take a lesson from a pro? I took one a few years ago that fixed one or two things, but the one last year was a gamechanger. Finally I started to thwack the ball and be much straighter. It's upped not only my enjoyment of the game but allowed me to play more now that I can get around sooner. As for my game, I've managed to bang out a bunch of rounds: 92 at my home course including taking an 8 on a par 5 going on almost two weeks ago. Played again during the week and shot a pretty ho hum 45 on the back. Managed to play 18 Saturday and shot 93 on a new course. Had about a 5-6 hole stretch where my body was just physically shot but rallied to hit a birdie on 18. This week played two 9's and had a 45 and 47. The 45 finished double triple. The 47 was more of a get out and play without worrying about scoring. It was tough round mainly because of my driver and short game, but I started to play better around the 8th hole. Have two more rounds planned this weekend. 4 Quote Driver: Epic Flash 12 Degree Wood: GBB 3 Wood Hybrid: Razr 4 hybriid stiff stock shaft. Irons: X2 Hot 4 iron (pro version) 5 iron - Gap Wedge (non pro version). KBS 120g Shaft stiff cut 1/2 inch bent 1°upright Wedges: 52° 56° and 60°. All grips are Golf pride grips midsized Putter (lefty): Odyssey Metal-X #8 34", stock shaft bent 2° Superstroke grip Golf Balls: 2018-9 Pro-V1x and Prov1s Shoes: Dryjoy tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Stranded Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 3 hours ago, sp0rtsfan86 said: This. That was the story of early last year and really much of the last 3-4 years after losing my swing. Can I offer an idea to take a lesson from a pro? I took one a few years ago that fixed one or two things, but the one last year was a gamechanger. Finally I started to thwack the ball and be much straighter. It's upped not only my enjoyment of the game but allowed me to play more now that I can get around sooner. As for my game, I've managed to bang out a bunch of rounds: 92 at my home course including taking an 8 on a par 5 going on almost two weeks ago. Played again during the week and shot a pretty ho hum 45 on the back. Managed to play 18 Saturday and shot 93 on a new course. Had about a 5-6 hole stretch where my body was just physically shot but rallied to hit a birdie on 18. This week played two 9's and had a 45 and 47. The 45 finished double triple. The 47 was more of a get out and play without worrying about scoring. It was tough round mainly because of my driver and short game, but I started to play better around the 8th hole. Have two more rounds planned this weekend. I appreciate the advice, and the empathy. You mentioned lessons, and I think they're a big part of my "struggles" right now. Back in November I went to see a very good teacher in my area. When I saw my back swing on video, I'm not going to lie, I was horrified, lol. Way inside, big loop at the top to "correct" that, and then coming into the ball with an open club face. He was amazed though how well I was getting thru the ball with all that going on. Saw him 3x, then went up to Long Island for the Holidays. Couldn't play golf up there because of the weather, but I worked on the drills he gave me. I got back down South early January, and the issue with my elbow flared up very soon after, and I got back to playing about 6 weeks ago. So I really wasn't putting in a lot of range work when I really needed to be doing that. I think (no, I know) a big issue for me right now is I'm getting lost at the top of my swing, trying to "find?" a proper position. I've lost the flowing feeling of movement you have when playing any sport well. It almost seems like my swing has now fragmented into two entirely separate movements, an unsure back swing, then a turn. I keep waiting to get to the point where muscle memory kicks in. I know/hope I'm on the path to becoming a better player, but right now I'm stuck in the "one step back" part of the "in order to take two steps forward" thing. I'm not going to lie, It's frustrating, and sometimes I wonder if I'd have been better off just staying with my old, flawed, but consistent swing. My scoring was way better then. 5 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: 2016 M2 16.5* Hybrid: Gen5 0311 18* TSi2 21* & 24* Irons: Gen3 0311 XP 6-GW Wedges: CBX 54* & 58* Putter: Phantom X 5.5 33.5” Tracy 33.5” Elixir Yellow 2.5+ 14 way Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 10 hours ago, Agent Mike said: Nice round. I used to run a chapter of the MGA in California, it’s been hibernating since my kids were born. Might be time to reopen it soon. What MGA chapter you play in? I actually haven’t played in any MGA events at our club (Coal Creek GC - Colorado) the past few Summers. Quote ______S9-1 Pro D - Matrix Ozik XCON 6 S ______S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S ________3DX 17* - Matrix Ozik Altus Hybrid SG ______ICON Black 4-PW - KBS Tour V S __________588 RTG 49 RTX 52.10 56.12 - DG S400 ______Amazing Grace NYC Tour CS _______'19 TP5X (the preceding have all been gamer approved) "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ - Ben Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamese Moose Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I played 9 holes this morning, my first golf since October. This was my first round since shoulder surgery back before Thanksgiving. I limited it to 9 until I see how my shoulder feels tomorrow. I would have been happy to break 50 (I'm a 10), and started with an ugly double off a good drive. Three straight bogeys, but finished with 5 pars for a 41. Extremely happy, and right now I don't need any meds for my shoulder. 8 Quote Moose, my cat, is Siamese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post downlowkey Posted June 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2020 Really pleasant 9 hole walk this morning. I was first out as a single and decided it was a good opportunity to take my time and try to grind out a number. Got it to (-2) thru 3 after a good birdie on the opener and then chipping in a ~50 footer on the third. After bogey on the 5th (same hole I made triple yesterday) and a good par on 600 yard 6th I’m sitting at (-1). Par-3 7th was playing 167 into a little breeze with the hole cut front left. Put a great move on a 7-iron that never left the stick. Seriously believed it might have dropped in the jar, so I grabbed my laser for a closer look. Couldn’t spot the ball (early morning Sun + proximity marker shadow) and decided to snap a pic for posterity. Finally spotted my pellet on the walk up to the green. Suprise... I’m still ace-less, but it almost hit the “hole” on the fly. 5-footer that snuck in the right edge after a dyslexic read got me to (-2). Two routine pars to close and then headed for the range for a couple quick buckets to keep grooving these swing changes. Thoughts for the day: Our Superintendent is short staffed due to a city hiring freeze and the subsequent mowing schedule for our primary rough is putting a premium on fairway stats - especially on the tough 5th. This is going to be the season I get my first hole-in-one... I can feel it. 10 Quote ______S9-1 Pro D - Matrix Ozik XCON 6 S ______S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S ________3DX 17* - Matrix Ozik Altus Hybrid SG ______ICON Black 4-PW - KBS Tour V S __________588 RTG 49 RTX 52.10 56.12 - DG S400 ______Amazing Grace NYC Tour CS _______'19 TP5X (the preceding have all been gamer approved) "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ - Ben Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fozcycle Posted June 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2020 My daughter is visiting from Indiana so I took her BF to my club. Yesterday I played my regular gold tees and shot 88. Today I played the white tees with him and shot 88.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 12 Quote Driver: 0211 w/Evenflo Riptide CB Regular shaft & 0811 XF w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Titleist T300 48* GW w/Fubuki MV Senior shaft and Edison forged 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER2 w/Evnroll Gravity Grip or Ping Ketsch Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Maxfli Tour CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope V3 and MG4000 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwhite86 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 The score didn't indicate that I played any better than I have all year, but my ball striking was very solid. 2 terrible chips and a blowup hole derailed an otherwise good round. For the first time this season my irons and wedge shots from the fairway felt good. Also hit what may be the longest drive of my life leaving myself a little 7 iron into a par 5. Hoping this is a turning point. 4 Quote WITB Driver: Titleist TSi2 9º w/ Diamana DF 60 TX 3 Wood: Titleist 915F 16.5º w/ Diamana Blueboard Hybrids: Callaway Super Hybrid 17º w/ Tensei Orange Titleist 816 H1 21º w/ Diamana Blueboard Irons (5-PW): Srixon 765 w/ KBS Tour C-Taper Wedges: 48º Vokey SM6, 54º SM8, 60º Tour Issued Hand Ground Vokey Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport Masterful Tourtype SSS CT A048277 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sluggo42 Posted June 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2020 Oh what a difference a week makes. Played the same track as last week when I shot a seasons worst 84. Today’s score was a 74, and barely missed a few other birdie putts. the track is called Tiera Rejada in MoorPark/Simi area of California. It was also 97° when we finished.. 12 Quote MavriK Sub Zero 9* on EvenFlow RipTide 6.0 50g Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S F8 5/6 wood on Aldila NxT GEN MLT R P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 5-AW Combo iron set -8,9,per Icon 5,6,7 PtxPro 4-UiHi on Recoil 780 ES f4 Stiff shafts (second best clubs ever) Equalizer 50°, 54°, 60° wedges on Recoil 780 f4 E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ole gray Posted June 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2020 I shot my best round of the year today with a 39 + 37 = 76. I'm playing again tomorrow so hopefully my ball striking will resemble what I had going today. I had the ole what could it have been if only the flat stick was on fire. My driver and irons were money while I missed a few really close putts. 12 3 Quote Cleveland Launcher XL 10.5 Driver Cleveland Launcher Xl Halo Hy-wood 18 Degree Cleveland Launcher XL Halo 7- wood Cleveland Launcher XL Irons 5 - PW Cleveland CBX ZipCore 48 & 56 Degree Wedges Evnroll ER5v Midlock Hatchback Mallet Square Strike Wedge aka pocket picker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Stranded Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, fozcycle said: My daughter is visiting from Indiana so I took her BF to my club. Yesterday I played my regular gold tees and shot 88. Today I played the white tees with him and shot 88. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I play the white tees in every league comp, even though my age "allows" me to play the next one up. I've moved up a few times though when I play just with my buddy, because I know the whites are a little too hard for him, and I don't want him to play them because of pride(?) He was a career Army guy and I know that's how he's wired. I've learned moving up doesn't help me, I shoot about the same scores, even if I move BACK a tee to the Blacks. Why? My short game stinks, and I give up a ton of strokes right around the green. Edited June 4, 2020 by Grand Stranded 6 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: 2016 M2 16.5* Hybrid: Gen5 0311 18* TSi2 21* & 24* Irons: Gen3 0311 XP 6-GW Wedges: CBX 54* & 58* Putter: Phantom X 5.5 33.5” Tracy 33.5” Elixir Yellow 2.5+ 14 way Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacassem Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Grand Stranded said: I play the white tees in every league comp, even though my age "allows" me to play the next one up. I've moved up a few times though when I play just with my buddy, because I know the whites are a little too hard for him, and I don't want him to play them because of pride(?) He's a career Army guy and I know that's how he's wired. I've learned moving up doesn't help me, I shoot the same scores just about, even if I move BACK a tee to the Blacks. Why? Apparently my short game stinks, and I give up a ton of strokes right around the green. I play better farther back (maybe not tips depending on distance) but 6800 is pretty much a good number for me. Why? Because off the tee 130-170 is my wheel house, start getting within 90 and I think I’m worse off 4 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review MC Shaft & V Series Putter 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 Thank you to all those that have served/are serving and God Bless America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Stranded Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Just now, Lacassem said: I play better farther back (maybe not tips depending on distance) but 6800 is pretty much a good number for me. Why? Because off the tee 130-170 is my wheel house, start getting within 90 and I think I’m worse off Thanks, I thought it was just me, lol.. I'd say over 6400 is when I start pressing though, especially down here where we're at sea level. It's amazing the difference when I play where there's a higher altitude. Last year my buddies up on Long Island were ragging on me when I came up there and played with them. I'd been whining to them on the phone from down here about how short I'd become off the tee, and then I was blowing it by them every hole. I'm heading up again this Friday for about 6 weeks, I hope I can do the same thing this year. My confidence in my game needs a boost right now. Edited June 3, 2020 by Grand Stranded 3 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: 2016 M2 16.5* Hybrid: Gen5 0311 18* TSi2 21* & 24* Irons: Gen3 0311 XP 6-GW Wedges: CBX 54* & 58* Putter: Phantom X 5.5 33.5” Tracy 33.5” Elixir Yellow 2.5+ 14 way Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Meh....40 on the front, despite 2 double bogies. Was playing pretty solid on the back, but just hosed the last 3 holes. 82 for the day. Another 9 holes tonight with men's club. 8 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: Stroke Lab 7S Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I shot my best round of the year today with a 39 + 37 = 76. I'm playing again tomorrow so hopefully my ball striking will resemble what I had going today. I had the ole what could it have been if only the flat stick was on fire. My driver and irons were money while I missed a few really close putts. Well done my friend Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr 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...
Grand Stranded Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, ole gray said: I shot my best round of the year today with a 39 + 37 = 76. I'm playing again tomorrow so hopefully my ball striking will resemble what I had going today. I had the ole what could it have been if only the flat stick was on fire. My driver and irons were money while I missed a few really close putts. Great round young fella! Seems like your Flash and Rogue X's are behaving a lot better than mine are right now. You must've been shooting darts out there. Woulda been unreal if the putter was working for you. Just now, Rickp said: Well done my friend Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy What are we doing here Rick, grading him on a curve? 76 might sound really good, but lets see him try to do it with left handed clubs, like we do... Edited June 3, 2020 by Grand Stranded 2 5 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: 2016 M2 16.5* Hybrid: Gen5 0311 18* TSi2 21* & 24* Irons: Gen3 0311 XP 6-GW Wedges: CBX 54* & 58* Putter: Phantom X 5.5 33.5” Tracy 33.5” Elixir Yellow 2.5+ 14 way Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 You southpaws... 3 2 Quote MavriK Sub Zero 9* on EvenFlow RipTide 6.0 50g Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S F8 5/6 wood on Aldila NxT GEN MLT R P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 5-AW Combo iron set -8,9,per Icon 5,6,7 PtxPro 4-UiHi on Recoil 780 ES f4 Stiff shafts (second best clubs ever) Equalizer 50°, 54°, 60° wedges on Recoil 780 f4 E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Grand Stranded said: Great round young fella! Seems like your Flash and Rogue X's are behaving a lot better than mine are right now. You must've been shooting darts out there. Woulda been unreal if the putter was working for you. What are we doing here Rick, grading him on a curve? 76 might sound really good, but lets see him try to do it with left handed clubs, like we do... The Rogue X irons were spot on today . With that said I pulled an old friend (Ping G30) out of retirement and was striping it today. The Flash has been awesome for me however the G30 was behaving very nicely to say the least. 4 Quote Cleveland Launcher XL 10.5 Driver Cleveland Launcher Xl Halo Hy-wood 18 Degree Cleveland Launcher XL Halo 7- wood Cleveland Launcher XL Irons 5 - PW Cleveland CBX ZipCore 48 & 56 Degree Wedges Evnroll ER5v Midlock Hatchback Mallet Square Strike Wedge aka pocket picker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BOS Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 The Rogue X irons were spot on today . With that said I pulled an old friend (Ping G30) out of retirement and was striping it today. The Flash has been awesome for me however the G30 was behaving very nicely to say the least. It took a full 2 years after I decided I wanted a new driver before my G30 finally got the boot. And I REALLY only got rid of it because I wanted a different sound. It performed remarkably well against the M5 I’m using now.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 4 Quote Epic Max LS 10.5 - Motore X F3 6X | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | TSi3 20* Hybrid - KBS Proto 85S KING Forged Tec 5-GW - Nippon Modus 120X | KING MIM Black 52.12C, 56.10V, 60.04W - Nippon Modus 125 Wedge ER2B | Pro V1x | NX9 Slope | Traverse | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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