revkev 22,636 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Well, I started out Par, Par, Par.....def my best start of the year.....I finished with a 44/44, 88 Had some hiccups along the way two of the Par 3's saw me go to the water. On a dogleg Par 4, I skipped over the first pond, then skipped over the second pond and ended with a bogey. Weather was terrific.....high 60's to mid 70's. Did it get windy or did you finish before that front came in? I went to practice putting and chipping on my way in to church and it really changed during that half hour. Quote Ping G410 - turned down to11.25 degrees, neutral setting - Fujikura Motore X R flex Ping G410 5-9 wood Wilson D7 forged 6-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex SCOR 52,60 EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Currently testing Edison wedges to replace SCORS that are wearing out. Also auditions for the 14th spot in the bag. Current possibilities are a Ping 26 degree hybrid - duplicates the 9 wood or 5 iron but would be used almost exclusively for chipping or Tour Exotics 3 wood simply because you can carry 14 clubs and I might occasionally hit it in certain unusual wind conditions once every four or five rounds. Link to post Share on other sites
RookieBlue7 1,691 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 83 with 41 putts.... Yeah, playing twice in 3.5 months isn't good for the touch.... Struck the ball extremely well. Only bright spot was eagling the par 5 9th with a perfectly placed drive and a hybrid to 4 feet and making the putt. I 3 putted 6 times from 7 feet or less (and 8 times total, the other two being par putts on the first attempt), all being birdie attempts on the first putt. Just couldn't judge the speed at all, everything was blown through the break and by the hole. I think I'm gonna put the Mannkrafted away for a while to let it think about what it's doing wrong (haha). 1 Quote In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to post Share on other sites
silver & black 5,652 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I played 9 with my brother today. 46* and sunny..... nice day! I ended up shooting a +1 36 on the back 9. What an enjoyable day. I wish every time out was this much fun. Not just the score, but for some reason, the day was just special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fozcycle 11,946 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Did it get windy or did you finish before that front came in? I went to practice putting and chipping on my way in to church and it really changed during that half hour. We finished about 12:30 and the wind was not a factor yesterday.... Today I played at 1:00 and finished with a 47/47,94 However, I decided to play my Powerbilt driver all day and simply boomed it, getting 220 to 245. My wedge play was suspect at best and my mid irons were off. Quote Driver: Tour Edge Exotics EXS w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft BACKUP DRIVER: Cobra F8 w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Fairways: Cobra King F8 3W(14.5*) & 5W(18.5*) w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Hybrids: Tour Edge CBX 119 4H(22*) with Project X Evenflo regular shaft Irons: Wilson Staff D7 5 - PW w/Recoil 460 regular shafts Wedges: Wilson D7 GW(50*) & SW(54*) w/Recoil 460 regular shafts; Cleveland RTX Zipcore(58*) w/True Temper Spinner Wedge steel shaft Putter: 33" Slotline SSi 693 mid mallet Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat Blue). Link to post Share on other sites
Jmikecpa 12,650 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Played yesterday morning and my goal was to shoot lower than the temperature for each nine. Beat it in the front with a 35 in 36 degree weather and matched the temp in the back with a 38. Found a fun new game for winter golf. Quote In the Bag for 2020 PXG 0811XF Gen 2 10.5* (set at 9*) AD VR 6x PXG 0341X Gen 2 15* AD TP 7x PXG 0317X Gen 2 19* KBS Proto 95x PXG 0311T Gen 3 4-6 KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311 ST 7 - PW KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy 50/10 KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy 54/10 & 58/07 TTDG TI S400 Two Bar Blade Long 47" Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 24,308 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 My wife and I went to the course this morning; 51 and it started to rain on #2 so we quit. Hey! We live in the desert. We don't have to play in the rain! Went back out at 1pm; 68 and sunshine. See. However, the wind kicked up to 20-30 mph on the back nine, but that's not unusual. Better wind than rain. I think this is the last warm day for awhile. Supposed to be in the 20's and 30's this week. Will be a different game next weekend! Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
fozcycle 11,946 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 48* at 8 am shotgun start for 36 players today. warmed up nicely as we stripped from our jackets to a 71* day. I shot 45/43, 88......same total as last week.... Quote Driver: Tour Edge Exotics EXS w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft BACKUP DRIVER: Cobra F8 w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Fairways: Cobra King F8 3W(14.5*) & 5W(18.5*) w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Hybrids: Tour Edge CBX 119 4H(22*) with Project X Evenflo regular shaft Irons: Wilson Staff D7 5 - PW w/Recoil 460 regular shafts Wedges: Wilson D7 GW(50*) & SW(54*) w/Recoil 460 regular shafts; Cleveland RTX Zipcore(58*) w/True Temper Spinner Wedge steel shaft Putter: 33" Slotline SSi 693 mid mallet Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat Blue). Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 24,308 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The sun was out today and it warmed up to 35 from a low last night of 12. My wife and I went to the course and walked 9 holes (warmer than riding in an open cart). This is her last weekend before knee replacement next Wed, so we will probably play tomorrow too. This is my second day playing in the cold this year so far. Played an optic yellow Bridgestone Lady Precept and it works quite well at this temperature. I'm getting the hang of landing short of the green and letting it bounce on. From now on that will be the name of the game. I did manage to make a couple of birdie putts. Still loving the SCORs. Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
fozcycle 11,946 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 45/43, 88 yesterday and 42/50, 92 today. Quote Driver: Tour Edge Exotics EXS w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft BACKUP DRIVER: Cobra F8 w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Fairways: Cobra King F8 3W(14.5*) & 5W(18.5*) w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Hybrids: Tour Edge CBX 119 4H(22*) with Project X Evenflo regular shaft Irons: Wilson Staff D7 5 - PW w/Recoil 460 regular shafts Wedges: Wilson D7 GW(50*) & SW(54*) w/Recoil 460 regular shafts; Cleveland RTX Zipcore(58*) w/True Temper Spinner Wedge steel shaft Putter: 33" Slotline SSi 693 mid mallet Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat Blue). Link to post Share on other sites
revkev 22,636 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Foz and I need to get together and play soon. Perhaps during the inter regnum between Christmas and New Years - I'm off for 10 days. I answered every the trend question yesterday although at firs it didn't seem like it. 4 over, scrappy front nine which was very disappointing because I warmed up well, hit it great, but wind really bothered me. Totally kicked in on the back, 39-33 72. I had 4 birdies and 2 other looks inside of 10 feet. The wind was still there, I just didn't let it play with my head like I did on the front and I drove it very well, long and straight, for me added to the long part. Quote Ping G410 - turned down to11.25 degrees, neutral setting - Fujikura Motore X R flex Ping G410 5-9 wood Wilson D7 forged 6-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex SCOR 52,60 EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Currently testing Edison wedges to replace SCORS that are wearing out. Also auditions for the 14th spot in the bag. Current possibilities are a Ping 26 degree hybrid - duplicates the 9 wood or 5 iron but would be used almost exclusively for chipping or Tour Exotics 3 wood simply because you can carry 14 clubs and I might occasionally hit it in certain unusual wind conditions once every four or five rounds. Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 24,308 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Foz and I need to get together and play soon. Perhaps during the inter regnum between Christmas and New Years - I'm off for 10 days. I answered every the trend question yesterday although at firs it didn't seem like it. 4 over, scrappy front nine which was very disappointing because I warmed up well, hit it great, but wind really bothered me. Totally kicked in on the back, 39-33 72. I had 4 birdies and 2 other looks inside of 10 feet. The wind was still there, I just didn't let it play with my head like I did on the front and I drove it very well, long and straight, for me added to the long part. Nice round! Looks like you got over whatever it was last week. Keep it going. My wife is getting out of the hospital today after knee replacement so I won't be playing for awhile, just care giving. She said that next spring she is going to kick my ass... I hope she means on the golf course! Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
fozcycle 11,946 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sounds like a great idea, Rev.....I am off from Dec 15th thru the 31st. . Rev, your game has come around...72 is awesome! How can I shoot a 47/50, 97 on Saturday then a 38/45, 83 on Sunday at the same course? I played the MasterGrip C4 Tour on Saturday then the Kick X Tour on Sunday. It's like it was two totally different people..... Quote Driver: Tour Edge Exotics EXS w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft BACKUP DRIVER: Cobra F8 w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Fairways: Cobra King F8 3W(14.5*) & 5W(18.5*) w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Hybrids: Tour Edge CBX 119 4H(22*) with Project X Evenflo regular shaft Irons: Wilson Staff D7 5 - PW w/Recoil 460 regular shafts Wedges: Wilson D7 GW(50*) & SW(54*) w/Recoil 460 regular shafts; Cleveland RTX Zipcore(58*) w/True Temper Spinner Wedge steel shaft Putter: 33" Slotline SSi 693 mid mallet Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat Blue). Link to post Share on other sites
BIG STU 7,463 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Played for the first time in 2 weeks. Was not planning on playing at all but my friend called. It was about 60* and windy as heck. The greens were treacherous to put it mildly and some extremely tough pin placements. My game depends strictly on timing and feel non of which I had all day until the 16 th hole. I actually 3 putted 3 greens on the front side which is terrible for me absolutely no feel for speed at all. Hit the driver good all day though. Could not hit a green with anything. Somehow I gutted it around for a 80. The bright spot I did play the last 3 holes @ -1. My partner shot 74 we ended up 1 down on the four man 2 ball score bet won 1 match 2 man best ball by one and won 1 other 2 man best ball match by 2. Started getting the feel and timing back around 16. All in all not my best but I had a great partner Quote Driver --- TM M-6 Evenflow 5.5 R 45 gr--- 4W Adams Tight Lies 16* Bassara 55g R flex-- 5W Adams Tight Lies 19* Bassara 55g R Flex--- Irons 5 thru PW Taylor Made TP CB ( 2018) Steelfiber I 95 R Flex--- GW Callaway X Jaws CC 52* stock steel shaft--- SW Cleveland 588 56* S-400--- Putter Scotty Santa Fe Bulls Eye Fluted shaft "Rusty" Bag Old School Jones Classic Link to post Share on other sites
silver & black 5,652 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Well..... it was 52 and waaaaayyyyyy nice, considering it has been in the 20's and colder here for more than 2 weeks. I played with my brother and shot 80 even, considering we drank quite a bit of beer and a fair amount of bourbon...lol. I'll take it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mbrodeur86 379 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Right now because of winter, we are playing on HD golf simulators. They are very cool. We've started a league and my bro and I won our first match (even though the other team had better handicaps than us). We play every Wednesday and go practice every Sunday and yesterday, for me, was nuts how far I was hitting my golf clubs. I was hitting 190-195 with my 6 iron (usually 180-185), 235-240 with my 19 degree hybrid (touredge) (usually 200-215), 270-290 (250-260) with my driver (touredge), 180 with my 7 iron (usually 165-170) (and I use 710 model ap2's - no jacked up lofts) Could not believe it. My swing was just dialed in. 110-115 with my Mizuno MP-R12 sand wedge (usually 100-105). We were playing Bethpage Black and we needed to carry 250 over some bunkers and I actually carried it 270 into the rough and it sat at 278 lol. I am loving Touredge right now. I was reaching par 5's in 2. I actually had a 232 yard shot to the green on a par 5 and instead of taking out my 3 wood, I used my hybrid and hit it over the green at 241 yards!! lol My brother was shocked. The only place we both struggled was chipping. Those machines have a hard time picking up chips and stuff like that. I didn't shoot particularly well because I had to do 2-3 chips where I am used to doing 1 and putting. The ball would just roll off the green. Other than that, lots of fun. The guy who owns the simulators will be getting my all time favorite course the old course in St Andrews soon so I cannot wait to play it. Quote DRIVER: ST190, 10.5*, Fujikura Atmos Black Tour Spec 65g, Stiff flex, Golf Pride CP2 Wrap, midsize HYBRIDS: Pro 2 hybrid 16*, Aldila Tour Red 75g, Stiff, Superstroke TX1 Midsize grip JPX 850 hybrid 19*, UST Proforce V2 85g, Stiff, Superstroke TX1 Midsize grip IRONS: King Forged Tour 4i-pw, KBS FLT, shafts, stiff, Superstroke TX1 Midsize grips WEDGES: 50, 55, 60 degree wedges with Genius 12 stiff flex, Superstroke TX1 Midsize grips PUTTER: O-Works Marksman 33.5", Superstroke 1.0 Flatso grip w/ 50g counter core BALL: Tour B X BAG: Cirrus Golf Bag Shoes: Skechers Hexgo Control Shoes Link to post Share on other sites
BIG STU 7,463 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Right now because of winter, we are playing on HD golf simulators. They are very cool. We've started a league and my bro and I won our first match (even though the other team had better handicaps than us). We play every Wednesday and go practice every Sunday and yesterday, for me, was nuts how far I was hitting my golf clubs. I was hitting 190-195 with my 6 iron (usually 180-185), 235-240 with my 19 degree hybrid (touredge) (usually 200-215), 270-290 (250-260) with my driver (touredge), 180 with my 7 iron (usually 165-170) (and I use 710 model ap2's - no jacked up lofts) Could not believe it. My swing was just dialed in. 110-115 with my Mizuno MP-R12 sand wedge (usually 100-105). We were playing Bethpage Black and we needed to carry 250 over some bunkers and I actually carried it 270 into the rough and it sat at 278 lol. I am loving Touredge right now. I was reaching par 5's in 2. I actually had a 232 yard shot to the green on a par 5 and instead of taking out my 3 wood, I used my hybrid and hit it over the green at 241 yards!! lol My brother was shocked. The only place we both struggled was chipping. Those machines have a hard time picking up chips and stuff like that. I didn't shoot particularly well because I had to do 2-3 chips where I am used to doing 1 and putting. The ball would just roll off the green. Other than that, lots of fun. The guy who owns the simulators will be getting my all time favorite course the old course in St Andrews soon so I cannot wait to play it. Right now because of winter, we are playing on HD golf simulators. They are very cool. We've started a league and my bro and I won our first match (even though the other team had better handicaps than us). We play every Wednesday and go practice every Sunday and yesterday, for me, was nuts how far I was hitting my golf clubs. I was hitting 190-195 with my 6 iron (usually 180-185), 235-240 with my 19 degree hybrid (touredge) (usually 200-215), 270-290 (250-260) with my driver (touredge), 180 with my 7 iron (usually 165-170) (and I use 710 model ap2's - no jacked up lofts) Could not believe it. My swing was just dialed in. 110-115 with my Mizuno MP-R12 sand wedge (usually 100-105). We were playing Bethpage Black and we needed to carry 250 over some bunkers and I actually carried it 270 into the rough and it sat at 278 lol. I am loving Touredge right now. I was reaching par 5's in 2. I actually had a 232 yard shot to the green on a par 5 and instead of taking out my 3 wood, I used my hybrid and hit it over the green at 241 yards!! lol My brother was shocked. The only place we both struggled was chipping. Those machines have a hard time picking up chips and stuff like that. I didn't shoot particularly well because I had to do 2-3 chips where I am used to doing 1 and putting. The ball would just roll off the green. Other than that, lots of fun. The guy who owns the simulators will be getting my all time favorite course the old course in St Andrews soon so I cannot wait to play it. Are you going to try to hit it over the motel on the road hole? 1 Quote Driver --- TM M-6 Evenflow 5.5 R 45 gr--- 4W Adams Tight Lies 16* Bassara 55g R flex-- 5W Adams Tight Lies 19* Bassara 55g R Flex--- Irons 5 thru PW Taylor Made TP CB ( 2018) Steelfiber I 95 R Flex--- GW Callaway X Jaws CC 52* stock steel shaft--- SW Cleveland 588 56* S-400--- Putter Scotty Santa Fe Bulls Eye Fluted shaft "Rusty" Bag Old School Jones Classic Link to post Share on other sites
mbrodeur86 379 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Are you going to try to hit it over the motel on the road hole? LOL that's the plan. The driver I was happy with. My goal is to consistently carry my driver 260. I did it a couple of times (once at 270) but was shocked at my hybrid. I mean, I never used my 3 wood at all! The sound at impact was loud and it sounded very flush. I love my Tour Edge clubs. I have to give props to this site because I never would have given them a chance. The AP2's is somewhat of a mystery. I was swinging at them pretty hard but was making sure that I finished well balanced - that was it. Hey, it wasn't perfect. I did hit a lot of fat shots too. It is a work in progress but I'm hoping I can bring all of this to the real course. Quote DRIVER: ST190, 10.5*, Fujikura Atmos Black Tour Spec 65g, Stiff flex, Golf Pride CP2 Wrap, midsize HYBRIDS: Pro 2 hybrid 16*, Aldila Tour Red 75g, Stiff, Superstroke TX1 Midsize grip JPX 850 hybrid 19*, UST Proforce V2 85g, Stiff, Superstroke TX1 Midsize grip IRONS: King Forged Tour 4i-pw, KBS FLT, shafts, stiff, Superstroke TX1 Midsize grips WEDGES: 50, 55, 60 degree wedges with Genius 12 stiff flex, Superstroke TX1 Midsize grips PUTTER: O-Works Marksman 33.5", Superstroke 1.0 Flatso grip w/ 50g counter core BALL: Tour B X BAG: Cirrus Golf Bag Shoes: Skechers Hexgo Control Shoes Link to post Share on other sites
fozcycle 11,946 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Took the day off to play at Babe Zaharias GC with the Tuesday Game.....hoping to get a round in with the rain....Not only did we have to cancel the game, but the guy who runs the Tuesday Game passed away last night. Rainey has been a great friend for the past 12 years....and he will surely be missed. Not only did he keep the books for the Tuesday game, but he was one of our officers for the Pebble Creek Golf Ass'n and instrumental in putting together the formula we use to keep track of our Points each week. Rainey Milligan was 78 yrs old. This past summer he shot his age. Last week he won the Tuesday Game as well as the Saturday Game. He was a good golfer, a vet (USN) & a Professional Engineer. I'll miss you Rainey! 1 Quote Driver: Tour Edge Exotics EXS w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft BACKUP DRIVER: Cobra F8 w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Fairways: Cobra King F8 3W(14.5*) & 5W(18.5*) w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Hybrids: Tour Edge CBX 119 4H(22*) with Project X Evenflo regular shaft Irons: Wilson Staff D7 5 - PW w/Recoil 460 regular shafts Wedges: Wilson D7 GW(50*) & SW(54*) w/Recoil 460 regular shafts; Cleveland RTX Zipcore(58*) w/True Temper Spinner Wedge steel shaft Putter: 33" Slotline SSi 693 mid mallet Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat Blue). Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 24,308 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry to hear that. It's always tough to lose a good friend. Are you running the game now? Remember, Rainey is watching . I lost a good friend at the course about 4 years ago. We were the same age and had about the same HCP. Games were fun, even though he always tried to mess with my mind. I miss him too. Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
fozcycle 11,946 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks Kenny, we had Rainey and another, Joe, that ran the game every week. I told Joe that I would get the files and take care of the numbers until they had someone who could be there every Tuesday. I am scheduled to play there each Tuesday during December so it's no big deal to keep it going. After that if one of the guys can help Joe out, I can get the weekly results faxed to me and keep it up. That will mean I keep up with two games a week.....no prob. Rainey took over the game about 4 years ago and I helped him set it up. In that time it has grown from about 12 players per week to about 24, so we know we're doing something right and want to keep it up. Quote Driver: Tour Edge Exotics EXS w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft BACKUP DRIVER: Cobra F8 w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Fairways: Cobra King F8 3W(14.5*) & 5W(18.5*) w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Hybrids: Tour Edge CBX 119 4H(22*) with Project X Evenflo regular shaft Irons: Wilson Staff D7 5 - PW w/Recoil 460 regular shafts Wedges: Wilson D7 GW(50*) & SW(54*) w/Recoil 460 regular shafts; Cleveland RTX Zipcore(58*) w/True Temper Spinner Wedge steel shaft Putter: 33" Slotline SSi 693 mid mallet Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat Blue). Link to post Share on other sites
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