Rob Person Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 31 minutes ago, russtopherb said: I'd be curious to know the demographic breakdown of posters who don't like 9 vs those who do. As someone who started golf when my kids were a lot younger, I learned to embrace 9 holes and enjoy playing them due to time constraints. Even though the kids are older now and I don't have to be "dad taxi" I find that I still enjoy 9 and have no problem with that round if it's available to me. I think for some, the age thing comes into play, but as was repeatedly mentioned, time constraints is probably the #1 reason. russtopherb, tdroma98 and IndyBonzo 3 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment
barney_bogey Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 So 9, but with bonus holes!!!Or 9 with 3 to warm up. I'm sure I'm not the only one that takes a bit to settle in. B IndyBonzo and Rob Person 2 Quote Odyssey XG #9 Cleveland CG15 wedges 54/58 Takomo 101 irons PW-4 Rescue hybrid 3 M6 3W & Driver Bridgestone e12 Link to comment
Rob Person Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 12 minutes ago, barney_bogey said: Or 9 with 3 to warm up. I'm sure I'm not the only one that takes a bit to settle in. B I think I've seen somewhere that there is a course that has a warm up hole. Thay would be awesome IndyBonzo and barney_bogey 2 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment
RetiredBoomer Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 6 minutes ago, barney_bogey said: Or 9 with 3 to warm up. I'm sure I'm not the only one that takes a bit to settle in. B I usually start strong, even with no warm-up, and then start to fade. If I bogie the first hole, that's usually a sign that I ought to pick up my ball and walk or ride off the course right then and there! When I used to play in more formal, organized events, starting point in the shotgun starts made more of a difference to me than most participants. At one outing, I finished 18th gross out of 144 because of a favorable starting point and a nice hot day helping me stay loose while I was trying to hang on. IndyBonzo, barney_bogey and Rob Person 3 Quote Link to comment
IndyBonzo Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 (edited) I enjoy any golf I can get, but 9 is not enough. I usually feel like 18 is not enough. That's b/c I am such a slow starter (which I need to fix) that I usually don't start playing remotely well until hole 6 or 7. I need to start planning on a warm-up 9. Ha. Edited June 12 by IndyBonzo CudaKota66, sirchunksalot, barney_bogey and 2 others 5 Quote Working at getting better ... and very slowly getting there. Paradym Max 8* ( Shogun Blue M0 Otto-Phlex) Brnr Mini driver 13.5* ( FX 3.0 140 M1 Otto-Phlex) Paradym X 4 and 5 Hybrids Maltby TS1 (shafts: Tour 120S) RTX6 Zipcore 53*, and 58* mid wedges ( wedge shafts 6.5) Frontline Elite 1.0 Gloves My Official 2024 TaylorMade Qi10 Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62804-taylormade-qi10-drivers-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1014200 My Official 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/58614-2023-mgs-forum-member-test-red-rooster-sussex-golf-glove/#comment-911042 Link to comment
barney_bogey Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I think I've seen somewhere that there is a course that has a warm up hole. Thay would be awesome Meadows Farms in VA has a warmup hole alongside a par 6. Haven't been out but can't wait to do so. Cheers IndyBonzo, Rob Person, CudaKota66 and 1 other 4 Quote Odyssey XG #9 Cleveland CG15 wedges 54/58 Takomo 101 irons PW-4 Rescue hybrid 3 M6 3W & Driver Bridgestone e12 Link to comment
IndyBonzo Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I swear I remember Jack Nicklaus saying that golf should have been 14 holes. But my memory could be faulty. sirchunksalot, Rob Person and barney_bogey 3 Quote Working at getting better ... and very slowly getting there. Paradym Max 8* ( Shogun Blue M0 Otto-Phlex) Brnr Mini driver 13.5* ( FX 3.0 140 M1 Otto-Phlex) Paradym X 4 and 5 Hybrids Maltby TS1 (shafts: Tour 120S) RTX6 Zipcore 53*, and 58* mid wedges ( wedge shafts 6.5) Frontline Elite 1.0 Gloves My Official 2024 TaylorMade Qi10 Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62804-taylormade-qi10-drivers-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1014200 My Official 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/58614-2023-mgs-forum-member-test-red-rooster-sussex-golf-glove/#comment-911042 Link to comment
Prodigal Duffer Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 On 6/11/2024 at 2:16 PM, barney_bogey said: I've always held that 12 holes would be perfect... But yeah I'll take 18 if I have the time. Cheers B Interesting. A buddy of mine thinks courses should be comprised of three sets of six holes. From a time perspective, 12 might be close to perfect. barney_bogey, sirchunksalot, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote 2023 MGS tester: OnCore VERO X1 ball 2024 MGS tester: Edel Array putter Driver: Callaway Epic Max 9* 3W: Ping G425 max Irons: Srixon JX5-MKII (5-PW) 48* Titleist Vokey SM9 52* Cleveland RTX Zipcore 56* Titleist Vokey SM8 Putter: Edel Array B-1 Link to comment
Prodigal Duffer Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Like others, time is a significant factor. I have been playing a lot of nine-hole rounds lately, typically on a weekday afternoon after work. I really like it for a variety of reasons, including: far less crowded, can finish in about 1.5 hours walking, allows me to play more times, even if fewer holes, and I can get home in time for dinner and spend time with the kids. I sometimes play nine holes with my kids, which is about all they can handle. If I'm being honest, sometimes it's all I can handle, too. My complaint with nine holes is that it feels incomplete, especially if I am playing well. Yesterday, I shot a 39 and it would have been great to see if I could post a personal best for 18. Rob Person, IndyBonzo and sirchunksalot 3 Quote 2023 MGS tester: OnCore VERO X1 ball 2024 MGS tester: Edel Array putter Driver: Callaway Epic Max 9* 3W: Ping G425 max Irons: Srixon JX5-MKII (5-PW) 48* Titleist Vokey SM9 52* Cleveland RTX Zipcore 56* Titleist Vokey SM8 Putter: Edel Array B-1 Link to comment
Indy_Oz Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 On 6/11/2024 at 9:54 AM, Rob Person said: Lately, and maybe it's due to the summer heat, but I've found myself gravitating towards only playing 9 holes. It allows me to get out and play, enjoy the game, but still leaves me energy and time to finish up other stuff too. Especially after a day working at the course. With 18 holes, I have to plan on 6 or 7 hours ou of the day to set aside. 30 minutes to load and prepare, 30 minutes to get there, 20 minutes warm up, 4 hours for the round, 15 minutes to cool down and recap, (if solo) 30 minutes home, 30 -45 minutes to unload and clean up. I'm not sure how to track it as far as handicap goes either, if I can at all. Do you have a preference? My local 9-hole muni is within a mile of my house, so convenience plays a big part. That, along with family time and getting a quick round in while my wife is at work to minimize impact on home life. I play midweek evening league there and usually one or two weekend 9-hole rounds with different groups of friends. I'll only play 18 2-3x per month typically. I like that I can get some golf in with friends (or solo) in a shorter overall time period. I try to get to the range a couple of times a week (or the sim when the weather is bad). I will always walk a 9-hole round, no matter how hot it is. One big downside to our little muni is the lack of warm up facilities. No range or hitting nets. Just a putting green. Nets would be helpful as a minimum and a number of us have mentioned it to the new management company. Fingers crossed we get something sorted in future. In terms of tracking scores and handicap, I use Arccos and that has (until the USGA decided to allow 9-hole rounds to count) combined consecutive 9-hole rounds to 18s for handicap submission. It's the least intrusive on the game of the apps I have used, but I acknowledge it's not a cheap option. Rob Person, CudaKota66 and IndyBonzo 3 Quote 2024 WITB: Driver: Ai Smoke Max 9* (@8*) w. Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X //or// stock Denali 60g 6.5 FW woods: TSR2+ 13* '2W' w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X & TSR2 21* 7W w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X Hybrid: Stealth+ 3H (@18*) w. Project X Hzrdus Smoke RDX Red 80/6.5 Irons: 5i-PW: '17 P790 w. KBS Tour C-Taper Lite 115X (Currently Testing: 4i-PW: 2024 P770 w. Project X T Rifle 6.0 (+1/4")) Wedges: 50/09 MG4; 56/12 MG4TW Raw; SM9 60/04L Putter: Phantom X7 w. GolfPride Reverse Taper Pistol Med grip Ball: TP5x // Maxfli Tour X // Callaway Chrome Tour Other: . Gogogo Sport V-Pro rangefinder; Woode Hybrid Stand Bag; Nitron push cart. 2024 Tests: Callaway Whitebox Test- Chrome Tour & Tour X Balls 2024 Sqairz Velo Shoe 2024 Taylormade P770 Irons (ongoing) "...pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space, 'cause there's bugger all down here on Earth!"- Eric Idle Link to comment
CudaKota66 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 5 hours ago, IndyBonzo said: I enjoy any golf I can get, but 9 is not enough. I usually feel like 18 is not enough. That's b/c I am such a slow starter (which I need to fix) that I usually don't start playing remotely well until hole 6 or 7. I need to start planning on a warm-up 9. Ha. I try to hit a small bucket before playing, but I've changed my approach doing so. Rather than hit 5 wedges, then 5 7-irons, etc., I'll hit a driver, then switch to an iron - kinda imitating playing the first hole. If the iron is off-target, simulate a pitch shot. Then, on to the 'second hole' mentally. Driver, different iron, etc. Just to get into the physical/mental mode of hitting different clubs back-to-back. Just a thought. Rob Person and IndyBonzo 2 Quote Epic Flash King F8 3W Epic Flash Max 7W G425 4i-PW CBX2 50/54/58 Inovai 6.0 Tour Response or Triad (both thanks to MGS testing) Link to comment
CudaKota66 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I was always all-about playing 18, but I found a 9-hole course in SW Indianapolis that is in better condition than most 18-hole courses I've played this year. Buffer Park is actually ranked in the Top 10 of 9-hole courses in the US. I hidden gem! Indy_Oz, Dweed, Rob Person and 1 other 2 2 Quote Epic Flash King F8 3W Epic Flash Max 7W G425 4i-PW CBX2 50/54/58 Inovai 6.0 Tour Response or Triad (both thanks to MGS testing) Link to comment
Indy_Oz Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 8 minutes ago, CudaKota66 said: I was always all-about playing 18, but I found a 9-hole course in SW Indianapolis that is in better condition than most 18-hole courses I've played this year. Buffer Park is actually ranked in the Top 10 of 9-hole courses in the US. I hidden gem! I played Buffer Park the first week they were open this year (mid March) and it was in phenomenal condition. The fairways were like carpets and the greens were pure. It had rained for most of the week prior too. The staff do an amazing job on a tight budget. It's a cheap course too, likely due to location. My work uses Buffer for the midweek league that friends play in. I played last year, but switched to Zionsville this year as it's so close to me (<1 mile from home)! I didn't realize Buffer was ranked that high, but I can believe it. CudaKota66, Rob Person and IndyBonzo 1 1 1 Quote 2024 WITB: Driver: Ai Smoke Max 9* (@8*) w. Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X //or// stock Denali 60g 6.5 FW woods: TSR2+ 13* '2W' w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X & TSR2 21* 7W w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X Hybrid: Stealth+ 3H (@18*) w. Project X Hzrdus Smoke RDX Red 80/6.5 Irons: 5i-PW: '17 P790 w. KBS Tour C-Taper Lite 115X (Currently Testing: 4i-PW: 2024 P770 w. Project X T Rifle 6.0 (+1/4")) Wedges: 50/09 MG4; 56/12 MG4TW Raw; SM9 60/04L Putter: Phantom X7 w. GolfPride Reverse Taper Pistol Med grip Ball: TP5x // Maxfli Tour X // Callaway Chrome Tour Other: . Gogogo Sport V-Pro rangefinder; Woode Hybrid Stand Bag; Nitron push cart. 2024 Tests: Callaway Whitebox Test- Chrome Tour & Tour X Balls 2024 Sqairz Velo Shoe 2024 Taylormade P770 Irons (ongoing) "...pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space, 'cause there's bugger all down here on Earth!"- Eric Idle Link to comment
Indy_Oz Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 (edited) 4 hours ago, CudaKota66 said: I try to hit a small bucket before playing, but I've changed my approach doing so. Rather than hit 5 wedges, then 5 7-irons, etc., I'll hit a driver, then switch to an iron - kinda imitating playing the first hole. If the iron is off-target, simulate a pitch shot. Then, on to the 'second hole' mentally. Driver, different iron, etc. Just to get into the physical/mental mode of hitting different clubs back-to-back. Just a thought. When I'm at the range, after a warm up, I do similar. I will mentally play the first few holes, or a 9-hole round, at a course I know well and do the same. Hit it right? There are trees there, so I'll have to punch out. I use the rangefinder to check range flag distances for that day so I can hit approach shots for target distances too, and try to hit a shot shape on command now and then to vary from my stock shot shape. The only block work I'll do at the range is if I'm working on a swing change with a specific club. Like Buffer, Zionsville lacks a practice range or hitting nets, so it's a 'start cold' kind of course. For there, I'll do some warming up at home- Crossover Symmetry bands, then some swings in the back yard picking a few different clubs to get a feel and 'grease the groove'. Then it's just let rip on the 1st hole and hope it goes well.lol Edited June 13 by Indy_Oz gingerbeast87, Dweed, CudaKota66 and 2 others 5 Quote 2024 WITB: Driver: Ai Smoke Max 9* (@8*) w. Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X //or// stock Denali 60g 6.5 FW woods: TSR2+ 13* '2W' w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X & TSR2 21* 7W w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X Hybrid: Stealth+ 3H (@18*) w. Project X Hzrdus Smoke RDX Red 80/6.5 Irons: 5i-PW: '17 P790 w. KBS Tour C-Taper Lite 115X (Currently Testing: 4i-PW: 2024 P770 w. Project X T Rifle 6.0 (+1/4")) Wedges: 50/09 MG4; 56/12 MG4TW Raw; SM9 60/04L Putter: Phantom X7 w. GolfPride Reverse Taper Pistol Med grip Ball: TP5x // Maxfli Tour X // Callaway Chrome Tour Other: . Gogogo Sport V-Pro rangefinder; Woode Hybrid Stand Bag; Nitron push cart. 2024 Tests: Callaway Whitebox Test- Chrome Tour & Tour X Balls 2024 Sqairz Velo Shoe 2024 Taylormade P770 Irons (ongoing) "...pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space, 'cause there's bugger all down here on Earth!"- Eric Idle Link to comment
IndyBonzo Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 It’s apparent that we ( @CudaKota66 and @Indy_Oz) need to meet at Buffer Park and play 45 holes after work. Maybe on the solstice that could happen. Rob Person, Indy_Oz, CudaKota66 and 2 others 3 2 Quote Working at getting better ... and very slowly getting there. Paradym Max 8* ( Shogun Blue M0 Otto-Phlex) Brnr Mini driver 13.5* ( FX 3.0 140 M1 Otto-Phlex) Paradym X 4 and 5 Hybrids Maltby TS1 (shafts: Tour 120S) RTX6 Zipcore 53*, and 58* mid wedges ( wedge shafts 6.5) Frontline Elite 1.0 Gloves My Official 2024 TaylorMade Qi10 Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62804-taylormade-qi10-drivers-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1014200 My Official 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/58614-2023-mgs-forum-member-test-red-rooster-sussex-golf-glove/#comment-911042 Link to comment
PrismFlopper Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 17 hours ago, Prodigal Duffer said: Interesting. A buddy of mine thinks courses should be comprised of three sets of six holes. From a time perspective, 12 might be close to perfect. I think I’ve just gotten so used to 18 being the number at this point that going back to 12 would make me leave feeling unsatisfied. At this point it’s a genie number we just can’t put back in the bottle. IndyBonzo, Dweed, Indy_Oz and 1 other 4 Quote Been playing for about 2 years in total. Winter breaks and a 6month period when I got sick. Starting to feel like myself again and recently played a “okay” round. I currently have custom fit Cobra LTDx irons/wedges, a Vokey 60(cause my short game has been the best part of my game, and a Maverick 9 deg. Driver. Driving is the worst part of my game so My 4 iron usually takes alot of the long game abuse. Link to comment
Dweed Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I generally play 9 holes. I'm retired but there is still a lot of other stuff pulling at my shoe strings. As I get older and slower, walking 18 gets tougher. Our local courses are really reasonable for 9 holes, walking senior rates. So that allows me more down the road rounds to enjoy. I'm not opposed to 18 just saying. Indy_Oz, Rob Person and gingerbeast87 2 1 Quote D- Ping G 400 SFT 16*- Adams Tight Lie 19*- Adams Tight Lie 4H- Ping G 400 5-U- Ping G 400 SW- Nike 56*- Ping Glide 2 P- Sub70 004 Mallet Link to comment
Indy_Oz Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 16 hours ago, IndyBonzo said: It’s apparent that we ( @CudaKota66 and @Indy_Oz) need to meet at Buffer Park and play 45 holes after work. Maybe on the solstice that could happen. 45? So you’re a sadomassochist… in that case maybe we just play Purgatory off the tips - just the 7666yds!? Should take about the same amount of time IndyBonzo, Rob Person and CudaKota66 3 Quote 2024 WITB: Driver: Ai Smoke Max 9* (@8*) w. Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X //or// stock Denali 60g 6.5 FW woods: TSR2+ 13* '2W' w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X & TSR2 21* 7W w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X Hybrid: Stealth+ 3H (@18*) w. Project X Hzrdus Smoke RDX Red 80/6.5 Irons: 5i-PW: '17 P790 w. KBS Tour C-Taper Lite 115X (Currently Testing: 4i-PW: 2024 P770 w. Project X T Rifle 6.0 (+1/4")) Wedges: 50/09 MG4; 56/12 MG4TW Raw; SM9 60/04L Putter: Phantom X7 w. GolfPride Reverse Taper Pistol Med grip Ball: TP5x // Maxfli Tour X // Callaway Chrome Tour Other: . Gogogo Sport V-Pro rangefinder; Woode Hybrid Stand Bag; Nitron push cart. 2024 Tests: Callaway Whitebox Test- Chrome Tour & Tour X Balls 2024 Sqairz Velo Shoe 2024 Taylormade P770 Irons (ongoing) "...pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space, 'cause there's bugger all down here on Earth!"- Eric Idle Link to comment
Usmcgyrene Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 I much prefer to play 18. For whatever reason, I always seem to find something on the back 9 and play a little better. I will occasionally only play 9, but that's pretty rare. When I was doing league play, it was 9 holes and that's when I figured out I wasn't really a fan. Rob Person and IndyBonzo 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0311 Gen6 TT Riptide CB 60 s 3 Wood: Ping G430 max Alta CB 65 s Hybrids: Ping G430 19, 22, 26 Alta CB 70 s Irons: Mizuno JPX923 forged 6-Gap TT DG 105 s Wedges: Mizuno S23 54, 58 KBS HI-REV 2.0 115 Putter: LAB Mezz 1 max Ball: Vice Pro Plus Bag: Sun Mountain C-130S Electronics: Bushnell Tour V6 shift, Bushnell ion elite Link to comment
Franc38 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 for me it's typically based on how much time I have, in the summer I gravitate towards 18 holes, in the winter it's more 9... I often also play irregular number of holes. 5, 9, 14, 18 are typical (we have loops of 5, then 4 then... At the moment, I often play 14 after my workday, that "enough" golf but not too long... particularly if there aren't too many people on the course! IndyBonzo and Rob Person 2 Quote Aim small... pray to miss small My bag: Ping hoofer lite. My driver: Nike Vapor Pro. 4w: Inesis 500. Hybrid: Nike Vapor Flex. Irons (4-PW): Takomo 301 combo on KBS tour X. Wedges: Vokey SM7 52° and 58°. Putter: Cleveland SOFT 2 model 10.5. Balls: Inesis Tour900 yellow. Link to comment
Alf. S Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 I'm usually 18 but we have a 9 hole setup at the club you can play that is measured and has a WHS rating. 9 hole competitions are becoming more popular in Scotland and our club run 9 hole competitions every Wednesday in Spring and Autumn, once sunset gets passed 9pm they switch it to 18 hole comps then switch back in August. At the course the 8th and 15th holes are right at the clubhouse. During the week I will go out for a round and try to get 18 in but if the pace of play is slow I can play the short course and go from the 8th to the 9th on the 9 hole course or cut in to 15 and play the last 4 holes to play 12 or continue on and come off at 15. If I'm really playing bad I can just chuck it at the 8th. The R&A have recently started a 9 hole challenge where if you can get through regional qualifiers you get to play at The Open on the week prior to the Championship. i.e this year Royal Troon. Indy_Oz, Rob Person, IndyBonzo and 1 other 3 1 Quote WIMB Driver Callaway Epic 10.5' Fujikura Stiff 3W Callaway Epic 15' Fujikura Stiff 3-AW Srixon Z565 Nippon Stiff 52', 56' Cleveland RTX 585 Wedges Putter Taylormade Rosa Daytona Bags 2017 Callaway Org14 Cart bag or 2018 Srixon Z start Carry bag Link to comment
JFS2 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 In the summer, if I only have time to play 9 after work, I will do it. My preference is always to play 18. Playing 18 really allows me to get deeper into the game and it requires more attention and consistency. It is a good muscle to flex. Anyways, I love the game and if I cannot play but I can practice, I will do that and be fairly content. Rob Person, IndyBonzo and gingerbeast87 3 Quote WITB: Callaway Epic Flash 10.5 Project X 6.0 55G PXG 3W 16 degree set to 15 or 5W 18 Riptide CB 5.5 60G PXG 19 and 22 degree hybrids MMT 70R PXG 5-W Gen 4 ST irons Recoil Dart 75 F3 PXG 50, 54 MMT 70R and 60 MMT 60A SD wedges Black Jack putter Stability Tour Link to comment
gingerbeast87 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 I would say it depends on how much time you have or how you're feeling. If I've just finished work I'll happily just do a quick 9 holes on the way home. It's a nice chance to get out and stretch the the legs. IndyBonzo and Rob Person 2 Quote Ryan Gardiner Driver: Wilson Deep Red Maxx Woods: 3W Cobra speedzone Hybrid: 4H Cobra Speedzone Irons: Cobra King F8 5-9, PW, GW Wedges: Rife RX7 60:8 & 56:12 Putter: Odyssey White Hot Pro Hammer Link to comment
hoppman Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Any golf is for me. However, I am struggling in Ireland right now trying to walk 18, causes some issues with my legs that make it hard to swing and get through the ball. This is the first golf I have played since back fusion surgery. Played 18 the first day, but up and down some sandy dunes did me in. Yesterday was flat, but planned on only 9, but the leg issue kicked in around hole 6,and it was raining and blowing hard so 9 was fine. I will be trying to take a cart on the courses that allow it to see if that helps. I still have one more round where carts aren't allowed so I will see how it goes. Rob Person and IndyBonzo 2 Quote Link to comment
GFryman Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 I would prefer 18 over 9 but 9 is better than no golf. Rob Person and IndyBonzo 2 Quote Cobra Aerojet Ping G425 2 Hybrid Taylormade SIM Max irons and Hi-TOE wedges Odyssey Triple Track TenS Link to comment
Mezz Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Personally I don’t even think that 18 is enough. I love the game. I’d gladly play two rounds back to back, even in the heat! Rob Person and IndyBonzo 2 Quote TM stealth 2+ driver callaway paradigm TD 3 wood mizuno jpx-921 hm pro irons (4-G) mizuno t22 54 degree kirky sig 60 degree odyssey 2-ball Link to comment
huggydougy Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 18 because I'm out there having a good time Just started playing with my grandson wish I could make 36 Rob Person and IndyBonzo 2 Quote Link to comment
MattA72 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Always try for 18, as it seems to take me the front 9 to get warmed up! IndyBonzo and Rob Person 2 Quote Consistently inconsistent golfer Link to comment
Cmra1 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 I use golf as mental health therapy. 18 is required Rob Person, IndyBonzo and frazzman80 3 Quote Callaway Mavrick Driver, Callaway Rouge Max 3,5 wood, Cobra 3-4 hybrid, Nike Vrs Forged irons 5-A, Cleveland Zipcore 56,60, Odyssey Marksman Link to comment
fozcycle Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 I have a 20 minute drive to the club so I want to play 18. Being retired I play M/W/F at 7:30 with a dozen guys. Always 18 holes unless we get rained out. Rob Person, IndyBonzo and Alf. S 3 Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* 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: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER2 w/Gravity Grip or ER6 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip or Tommy Armour Impact No. 3 Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Bridgestone RXS Mindset, Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment
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