MGS VCT Season 3 - Week 7

[GolfSpy SAM]

Date	06/07/2024
Course Name	Woodley Lakes
Gross Score	83
Course Handicap	8
Gross Strokes over/under par	11
Net Score to Par	3
Net Score	75
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

Course: Woodley Lakes

Tee: Blue - 70.5/117

Drove the ball MUCH better today than my "norm" - still a few weird and wacky (aka "bad") tee shots, but the good ones were long, straight, and effortless - I'm back in the Otto Phlex (EvenFlow Riptide CB A flex) - if I remember to swing smooth and feel the tempo, it's incredible.  

Toughest thing about the round was re-acclimating to greens that aren't rolling at 11+, as they were in Virginia - it was like putting on deep-pile carpet, lol.  I left at least 3 one-to-two rolls short, and another two that missed low because of speed.  That being said, it was a nice thing to be back on a relatively familiar track. 

I've lost a pretty significant amount of weight over the last few months, and walking 18 yesterday was a night-and-day experience from a few months back, where I would inevitably be gassed around hole 12 or 13.  

Pretty excited to see what future rounds bring, now that the combination of O.P. with a slightly stronger grip has minimized that far-right miss.  

Longest drive of the day was 278, and that was slightly into wind, which was pretty awesome (for me, anyway).  

Happy to be back in SoCal, and the scores showed it   

Didn't bring my "big" camera with me, but managed to get a couple of snaps anyway, including a hawk in flight, a coyote trying to play through and a tree that looks "very SoCal" to me - you're welcome, lol.

[MC3157]

Date	06/08/2024
Course Name	IMG Golf Club
Gross Score	93
Course Handicap	16
Gross Strokes over/under par	21
Net Score to Par	5
Net Score	77
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

[mhaley9198]

Date	06/08/2024
Course Name	Eagle Pointe Golf Club
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	3
Net Score to Par	3
Net Score	75
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

[Glenmore5]

On 6/6/2024 at 11:41 PM, Prodigal Duffer said:

Way to go (even though you're in my flight)! Feel you 100% on the up and down nature of a low round followed by a high one.

Sensational round...well done...

[Glenmore5]

2 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

Date	06/07/2024
Course Name	Woodley Lakes
Gross Score	83
Course Handicap	8
Gross Strokes over/under par	11
Net Score to Par	3
Net Score	75
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

Course: Woodley Lakes

Tee: Blue - 70.5/117

Drove the ball MUCH better today than my "norm" - still a few weird and wacky (aka "bad") tee shots, but the good ones were long, straight, and effortless - I'm back in the Otto Phlex (EvenFlow Riptide CB A flex) - if I remember to swing smooth and feel the tempo, it's incredible.  

Toughest thing about the round was re-acclimating to greens that aren't rolling at 11+, as they were in Virginia - it was like putting on deep-pile carpet, lol.  I left at least 3 one-to-two rolls short, and another two that missed low because of speed.  That being said, it was a nice thing to be back on a relatively familiar track. 

I've lost a pretty significant amount of weight over the last few months, and walking 18 yesterday was a night-and-day experience from a few months back, where I would inevitably be gassed around hole 12 or 13.  

Pretty excited to see what future rounds bring, now that the combination of O.P. with a slightly stronger grip has minimized that far-right miss.  

Longest drive of the day was 278, and that was slightly into wind, which was pretty awesome (for me, anyway).  

Happy to be back in SoCal, and the scores showed it   

Didn't bring my "big" camera with me, but managed to get a couple of snaps anyway, including a hawk in flight, a coyote trying to play through and a tree that looks "very SoCal" to me - you're welcome, lol.

 

2 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

Date	06/07/2024
Course Name	Woodley Lakes
Gross Score	83
Course Handicap	8
Gross Strokes over/under par	11
Net Score to Par	3
Net Score	75
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

Course: Woodley Lakes

Tee: Blue - 70.5/117

Drove the ball MUCH better today than my "norm" - still a few weird and wacky (aka "bad") tee shots, but the good ones were long, straight, and effortless - I'm back in the Otto Phlex (EvenFlow Riptide CB A flex) - if I remember to swing smooth and feel the tempo, it's incredible.  

Toughest thing about the round was re-acclimating to greens that aren't rolling at 11+, as they were in Virginia - it was like putting on deep-pile carpet, lol.  I left at least 3 one-to-two rolls short, and another two that missed low because of speed.  That being said, it was a nice thing to be back on a relatively familiar track. 

I've lost a pretty significant amount of weight over the last few months, and walking 18 yesterday was a night-and-day experience from a few months back, where I would inevitably be gassed around hole 12 or 13.  

Pretty excited to see what future rounds bring, now that the combination of O.P. with a slightly stronger grip has minimized that far-right miss.  

Longest drive of the day was 278, and that was slightly into wind, which was pretty awesome (for me, anyway).  

Happy to be back in SoCal, and the scores showed it   

Didn't bring my "big" camera with me, but managed to get a couple of snaps anyway, including a hawk in flight, a coyote trying to play through and a tree that looks "very SoCal" to me - you're welcome, lol.

Lovely pics..

[GolfSpy_BNG]

Date	06/08/2024
Course Name	Hillside Golf course
Gross Score	74
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	2
Net Score to Par	2
Net Score	74
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

Started -2 through 3 then got rain delayed about an hour. Couldn’t find a rhythm after I resumed. Double in the 9th but finished the back with 9 pars. 
 

Slope/rating

107/68

[Preeway]

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	Tetherow
Gross Score	79
Course Handicap	6
Gross Strokes over/under par	7
Net Score to Par	1
Net Score	73
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

This is a real cool track from the same architect that designed Bandon Dunes. Kind of a blend of high mountain golf with a links feel. Lots of pot bunkers and demanding tee shots. Placement is key over power and distance. Although since I played from the tips, distance was still critical. 

450 yard par 4 with a narrow fairway and no wiggle room off the tee. A little think here and you’re sunk. Easy peasy driver and 7-iron to 10 feet for a routine par. My dad didn’t fair as well here. 

Really cool par 5 on the back 9 with a demanding shots from tee to green. Only two holes on the course where water came into play. 

Its not the Ghost Tree but it still has the Old McDonald vibe. 

 

Rating = 73.7 Slope = 145

[Javs]

3 hours ago, mhaley9198 said:

Date	06/08/2024
Course Name	Eagle Pointe Golf Club
Gross Score	75
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	75
Net Score to Par	75
Net Score	75
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

Solid round

58 minutes ago, Preeway said:

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	Tetherow
Gross Score	79
Course Handicap	6
Gross Strokes over/under par	7
Net Score to Par	1
Net Score	73
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

This is a real cool track from the same architect that designed Bandon Dunes. Kind of a blend of high mountain golf with a links feel. Lots of pot bunkers and demanding tee shots. Placement is key over power and distance. Although since I played from the tips, distance was still critical. 

450 yard par 4 with a narrow fairway and no wiggle room off the tee. A little think here and you’re sunk. Easy peasy driver and 7-iron to 10 feet for a routine par. My dad didn’t fair as well here. 

Really cool par 5 on the back 9 with a demanding shots from tee to green. Only two holes on the course where water came into play. 

Its not the Ghost Tree but it still has the Old McDonald vibe. 

Nice round and pictures

[Preeway]

10 minutes ago, Javs said:

Nice round and pictures

Thanks. After a 42 on the front, I was happy with a 79. Playing a course you aren’t familiar with is always hard. 

[Javs]

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	Sun City Golf Club Cowan Creek
Gross Score	70
Course Handicap	1
Gross Strokes over/under par	-2
Net Score to Par	-3
Net Score	69
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

First round with the new Titleist irons. Blue tees rating 69.1 and slope 123. My wife road with me and took some pictures and videos.

[Javs]

19 minutes ago, Preeway said:

Thanks. After a 42 on the front, I was happy with a 79. Playing a course you aren’t familiar with is always hard. 

Yes it is!

[Preeway]

1 minute ago, Javs said:

Yes it is!

Got into a groove on 8 and 9 and then got hot on the back with 2 birdies just couldn't avoid the little mistakes that resulted in dumb bogeys.

[Javs]

3 minutes ago, Preeway said:

Got into a groove on 8 and 9 and then got hot on the back with 2 birdies just couldn't avoid the little mistakes that resulted in dumb bogeys.

That’s why we aren’t on TV, ha ha

[Preeway]

8 minutes ago, Javs said:

That’s why we aren’t on TV, ha ha

Indeed. Although, I think I could draw a good crowd and be quite entertaining for the TV audience if they did invite me to play on the tour. LOL

[Javs]

1 minute ago, Preeway said:

Indeed. Although, I think I could draw a good crowd and be quite entertaining for the TV audience if they did invite me to play on the tour. LOL

We have a group here that would be money if they put us on air!! Bleep out the dirty stuff........

[LinksgolfFever]

Date	06/06/2024
Course Name	Del Monte GC
Gross Score	77
Course Handicap	10
Gross Strokes over/under par	5
Net Score to Par	-5
Net Score	67
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

Rating/Slope 70.4/128 (white tees)

This started out as a great round in the making, Par, Birdie, another 3 pars(2 saves), bogey, then parred out the front.  Even par and this day is going great, then the wheels on the bus fell off.  Holes 10-15 couldn't make the score card without a shape the one good part in that stretch was a circle on the par 5 13th.  Driver, 5 wood to about 30 yards short of the pin.  The Scottish special, gap wedge runner uphill and a couple feet of break to 8 feet below and right of the pin (which is the right place to be for this pin).  The bogey train had two more stops on 14 and 15 before leaving for the day.  I caught the fairway bunker on 16, but followed that up with a great 6 iron from 170 out and made par.  Parring out the back 9 for a 5 over 77.  2 birdies, 10 pars, 5 bogies and a double.....Getting closer.  Playing another round in the morning, then off to Jamaica (three or four rounds, hopefully )

[Preeway]

55 minutes ago, Javs said:

We have a group here that would be money if they put us on air!! Bleep out the dirty stuff........

Or maybe not? I could make a great Tyrell Hatton, lol

[Glenmore5]

3 hours ago, Javs said:

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	Sun City Golf Club Cowan Creek
Gross Score	70
Course Handicap	1
Gross Strokes over/under par	-2
Net Score to Par	-3
Net Score	69
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

First round with the new Titleist irons. Blue tees rating 69.1 and slope 123. My wife road with me and took some pictures and videos.

 

Congrts to your wife on the pics and ...good round..

[buckpillar]

Date	06/05/2024
Course Name	Linden Hall GC
Gross Score	78
Course Handicap	7
Gross Strokes over/under par	5
Net Score to Par	-2
Net Score	71
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

Good conditions and greens running fast. Played well and putter was on fire again, no 3 putts. Had a good time with my son and enjoyed the day. 

71.8/122

3 birdies

[Alf. S]

Date	06/08/2024
Course Name	West Lothian Golf Club
Gross Score	88
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	17
Net Score to Par	8
Net Score	79
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

Tough conditions yesterday, 25 mph westerly, dry course, secondary rough up, and not hitting the ball well. As ever seem to play the 1st 5 holes well (+1), chipping and putting well, then lost ball at 6 for a triple was the first step on the slippery slope. Out in +6, In in +11, the back 9 is killing me at the moment. I also need to take my punishment from bad lies and stop thinking I'm Jordan Spieth. Had quite a few shots where I should have wedged out and took a hybrid or long iron  to only duff it 30yds and still in the rough.

Back out tomorrow.

SR=126

CR= 71.2

Par=71

[warrenator8]

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	Raleigh Golf Association - Public
Gross Score	73
Course Handicap	6
Gross Strokes over/under par	1
Net Score to Par	-5
Net Score	67
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

67.1/114

[Javs]

8 hours ago, Glenmore5 said:

Congrts to your wife on the pics and ...good round..

Thanks!

7 hours ago, buckpillar said:

Date	06/05/2024
Course Name	Linden Hall GC
Gross Score	78
Course Handicap	7
Gross Strokes over/under par	5
Net Score to Par	-2
Net Score	71
Net Birdies or better	0
Longest Drive	0

Good conditions and greens running fast. Played well and putter was on fire again, no 3 putts. Had a good time with my son and enjoyed the day. 

71.8/122

3 birdies

Nice playing!

[BreakfastBall15]

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	KickingBird Golf Course
Gross Score	82
Course Handicap	12
Gross Strokes over/under par	12
Net Score to Par	0
Net Score	70
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

69.2/120

[cnosil]

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	The Hamptons - Woods/Lakes
Gross Score	77
Course Handicap	7
Gross Strokes over/under par	6
Net Score to Par	-1
Net Score	70
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

68.6/122

[Wolfstrum]

Date	06/03/2024
Course Name	McKay Creek
Gross Score	58
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	22
Net Score to Par	22
Net Score	58
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

9 hole round.

Course rating/slope 66.4/110

 

[Wolfstrum]

Date	06/03/2024
Course Name	McKay Creek
Gross Score	60
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	24
Net Score to Par	24
Net Score	60
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

Posting last week’s score. 
round was played on 6/1
@GolfSpy_BEN this score should be for last week. Please post it to week 6.
9 hole round. 
cr/cs 66.4/110

[2puttbogey]

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	Dunes at Maui Lani
Gross Score	84
Course Handicap	8
Gross Strokes over/under par	12
Net Score to Par	4
Net Score	76
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

Rating 69.4 Slope 128

[Wolfstrum]

Date	06/03/2024
Course Name	McKay Creek
Gross Score	54
Course Handicap	0
Gross Strokes over/under par	18
Net Score to Par	18
Net Score	54
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

@GolfSpy_BENplease backdate to week5.  Round played on 5/24.

9 hole round.

cr/cs= 66.4/110

got 2 pars. 

[Shrek74]

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	Heatherhurst GC - Brae Course
Gross Score	89
Course Handicap	18
Gross Strokes over/under par	17
Net Score to Par	-1
Net Score	71
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

Rating/Slope: 68.1/121

It was a humid round, overcast with some rain a couple hours before the round. Surprisingly, it was CPO even though all the fairways were plenty dry to drive on.

Best round in a long time. Wasn't pretty at times, but I was able to get around and break 90 for the first time in many years. Gotta work on those GIR's/FIR's and the short game. Short game was the only thing that was negative strokes gained in the round. Tee: +2.56, Approach: +1.99, Short Game: -2.01, Putting: +2.53.

[CudaKota66]

Date	06/09/2024
Course Name	Oak Tree Golf Course
Gross Score	97
Course Handicap	9
Gross Strokes over/under par	25
Net Score to Par	16
Net Score	88
Net Birdies or better
Longest Drive

Same player as last week =  Same course as last week + more emotional/psychological damage inflicted by the ex-fiancée = a crap round of golf