Listening to the Shotgun Start this morning, Jordan Spieth is currently 51st in the world.
How crazy is that? The guy had a chance to win every major in a single year not that long ago. This should be discussed more, the far from excellence has been exemplary.
Tiger, Jordan, Rory, JT... who else do you really want to watch golf? As it sit down and watch their round.
Was a good episode today. I already subscribed to the Get a Grip podcast as I find Shane funny on podcasts and Max's reviews of peoples swings are awesome.
Quote from: Chili on January 31, 2020, 12:49:14 PM
Was a good episode today. I already subscribed to the Get a Grip podcast as I find Shane funny on podcasts and Max's reviews of peoples swings are awesome.
Shane has his Clubhouse podcast which is also great if you don't subscribe already.
Quote from: PTM on January 31, 2020, 09:09:45 AM
Listening to the Shotgun Start this morning, Jordan Spieth is currently 51st in the world.
How crazy is that? The guy had a chance to win every major in a single year not that long ago. This should be discussed more, the far from excellence has been exemplary.
Tiger, Jordan, Rory, JT... who else do you really want to watch golf? As it sit down and watch their round.
Think Spieth's issues are mostly mental. He chased distance after 2015 and while he won some, his game wasn't nearly as sharp. Couple that with some putting yips in '18 and you have a recipe for self-doubt.
I'm pulling for him because he's a compelling golfer and honest to a fault
https://twitter.com/super70ssports/status/1227727610899238912?s=21
Tiger hit the proverbial wall at Riviera, suggesting he probably could have used the rest more than another tournament.
He did have a funny quote after yesterday's 77, though:
"Good news: I hit every ball forward, not backward. A couple sideways."
For him, everything is about getting ready for Augusta. I would bet he will be ready.
Quote from: MU82 on February 17, 2020, 11:13:20 AM
Tiger hit the proverbial wall at Riviera, suggesting he probably could have used the rest more than another tournament.
He did have a funny quote after yesterday's 77, though:
"Good news: I hit every ball forward, not backward. A couple sideways."
For him, everything is about getting ready for Augusta. I would bet he will be ready.
Played very well Thursday, I'm going with the hosting duties being too much for him.
He didn't even practice.
There's little reason why he wouldn't have excelled otherwise. Firm, fast, wind and contoured greens is why Tiger will have success in the bomb and gouge era.
Tiger's body does not handle cold weather well. Pretty simple. If it is cold (and LA was in the 40's-60s over the weekend) he just does not get loose or comfortable.
Quote from: tower912 on February 18, 2020, 01:56:59 PM
Tiger's body does not handle cold weather well. Pretty simple. If it is cold (and LA was in the 40's-60s over the weekend) he just does not get loose or comfortable.
And he can't get his glutes to fire...
Quote from: Jables1604 on February 18, 2020, 04:40:34 PM
And he can't get his glutes to fire...
glutes to activate....it's activate ;)
Quote from: Chili on February 19, 2020, 08:54:16 PM
glutes to activate....it's activate ;)
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Duly noted. I stand corrected.
Soooo... with courses and driving ranges closed for the foreseeable future, anyone have any good at home training aids/drills to try and stay somewhat sharp?
The courses near my house were open over the weekend.
Apparently no carts, no tees, no ball washer, and no pulling the pin.
I guess because it's outside, smaller groups and everyone can social distance?
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 24, 2020, 03:35:06 PM
The courses near my house were open over the weekend.
Apparently no carts, no tees, no ball washer, and no pulling the pin.
I guess because it's outside, smaller groups and everyone can social distance?
Personally, I think having golf courses open is fine. Keep it to single players or duos only. It's sort of like going to the park... which isn't forbidden.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 24, 2020, 03:35:06 PM
The courses near my house were open over the weekend.
Apparently no carts, no tees, no ball washer, and no pulling the pin.
I guess because it's outside, smaller groups and everyone can social distance?
It makes sense, totally. But in WI it's a no go.
No tees? So you had to take whatever club off the deck?
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 24, 2020, 03:05:40 PM
Soooo... with courses and driving ranges closed for the foreseeable future, anyone have any good at home training aids/drills to try and stay somewhat sharp?
SkyTrak, hitting mat and a net...best purchase I made in 2019.
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 24, 2020, 03:05:40 PM
Soooo... with courses and driving ranges closed for the foreseeable future, anyone have any good at home training aids/drills to try and stay somewhat sharp?
Maybe a bit more realistic, a PlaneMate. Orange Whip after that, then maybe a Impact Snap.
Quote from: Retire0 on March 24, 2020, 05:16:39 PM
SkyTrak, hitting mat and a net...best purchase I made in 2019.
What'd that set you back?
Quote from: jesmu84 on March 24, 2020, 05:54:40 PM
What'd that set you back?
$1,700 used. SkyTrak isn't the best, but gets the job done at this price range. Do not buy an Optishot.
Quote from: Retire0 on March 24, 2020, 06:23:16 PM
$1,700 used. SkyTrak isn't the best, but gets the job done at this price range. Do not buy an Optishot.
Net and mat?
How much room do you need? We have a small spare bedroom without a bed. Could potentially use that space
I saw golfers on the course in Brookfield yesterday
Quote from: jesmu84 on March 24, 2020, 07:02:14 PM
Net and mat?
How much room do you need? We have a small spare bedroom without a bed. Could potentially use that space
My net is a nice one, but my mat is crap. Like $300ish.
I got 9-1/2' ceilings, but I'm still not comfy hitting driver. No issue with irons at all.
I hit 200 balls every two days, maybe more lately. Mostly just using the SkyTrak games and range.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 24, 2020, 03:35:06 PM
The courses near my house were open over the weekend.
Apparently no carts, no tees, no ball washer, and no pulling the pin.
I guess because it's outside, smaller groups and everyone can social distance?
Courses here are open even though we have a stay-at-home mandate. In fact, golfing was expressly offered as one way folks can get outside while continuing to adhere to social distancing guidelines. I have tee times for tomorrow and Friday, so we'll see how that goes. One thing for sure, I will not share a cart so they'd better be cool with all 4 of us having carts (if it's a 4-some).
As long as people are properly social distancing, golf courses should be open. The Wisconsin State Parks are open and free of fees. Getting out and getting around in the open air should be encouraged.
Since there's a thread about golf, I'll ask: why are ball washers so high off the ground? I'm only 5'9", and I can never get mine in without standing on something.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 25, 2020, 04:48:12 PM
Since there's a thread about golf, I'll ask: why are ball washers so high off the ground? I'm only 5'9", and I can never get mine in without standing on something.
??
I'm 5'8" and have never had a problem...
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Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on March 25, 2020, 05:55:06 PM
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Ha.
Read it multiple times until I understood.
Nice.
Quote from: MU82 on March 25, 2020, 10:14:42 AM
Courses here are open even though we have a stay-at-home mandate. In fact, golfing was expressly offered as one way folks can get outside while continuing to adhere to social distancing guidelines. I have tee times for tomorrow and Friday, so we'll see how that goes. One thing for sure, I will not share a cart so they'd better be cool with all 4 of us having carts (if it's a 4-some).
1. Walk or keep at least two carts on the path (don't want to ruin your course).
2. Don't touch the flag stick - just leave the pin in at all times.
3. Enjoy.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on March 25, 2020, 09:13:53 PM
1. Walk or keep at least two carts on the path (don't want to ruin your course).
2. Don't touch the flag stick - just leave the pin in at all times.
3. Enjoy.
Completely agree, raise the cups or put a ring around them.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on March 25, 2020, 09:13:53 PM
1. Walk or keep at least two carts on the path (don't want to ruin your course).
2. Don't touch the flag stick - just leave the pin in at all times.
3. Enjoy.
Ended up not going today but planning to go tomorrow. Thanks for the tips!
If the Masters is going to be played in October, CBS has quite a dilemma on their hands with the NFL and the Masters airing at possibly the same time. There's also Saturday SEC football as well (my guess is CBS could easily have whatever game that week in primetime though).
It would be very interesting to see how this played out, I don't know who would sacrifice here. You could have a scenario where there's a Wed - Sat Masters, or CBS asks the Masters to move up tee times on Sunday to accommodate a finish by 4:30pm EST, so they can air NFL games in the late afternoon window.
Don't know who is going to budge here. I hope this is a problem we encounter, meaning that sports come back this year.
I don't think ANGC is moving for the NFL, hopefully CBS pushes and insults them.
Bring on FOX golf coverage.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 25, 2020, 04:48:12 PM
Since there's a thread about golf, I'll ask: why are ball washers so high off the ground? I'm only 5'9", and I can never get mine in without standing on something.
Is this a joke. Im same height never had a remote problem. My 5 foot granny has no problem
Quote from: Johnny B on March 27, 2020, 02:40:45 PM
Is this a joke. Im same height never had a remote problem. My 5 foot granny has no problem
Unless your granny is a tranny, it shouldn't be a problem.
Quote from: Man Clam Chow on March 27, 2020, 02:57:09 PM
Unless your granny is a tranny, it shouldn't be a problem.
OK then...
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 24, 2020, 03:05:40 PM
Soooo... with courses and driving ranges closed for the foreseeable future, anyone have any good at home training aids/drills to try and stay somewhat sharp?
I just got a Tourstriker off eBay for $22 shipped, always heard good things.
You can sign a petition on change.org to reopen courses with special measures taken if you want.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on March 25, 2020, 09:13:53 PM
1. Walk or keep at least two carts on the path (don't want to ruin your course).
2. Don't touch the flag stick - just leave the pin in at all times.
3. Enjoy.
Just finished my round. I'm still alive (I think).
They had only one entrance to the clubhouse open. All payments done by credit card with only customers touching the card. One person per cart, with each cart having been sanitized beforehand.
No ball washers, water coolers, rakes or divot mix bottles. Cups raised an inch so that it was unnecessary to reach into any hole or take out any flags. No beverage cart.
It had rained for a couple days, so it was cart-path only.
Tee time was 12:51 but I got there early. My buddy had canceled so I went by myself. Skipped the first hole, where a 4-some was playing, and didn't see another human being until I got to the 9th tee box -- in other words, not many people on the course.
The 2-some on 9 didn't play the back, so again I didn't see anybody for several holes. Finally caught up to the second of two 4-somes as I waited to hit onto the 13th green. I was getting tired anyway, so I skipped 14 and 15 to get ahead of those groups before finishing up.
So I played 15 holes in about 2 hours; would have been faster if not cart-path only. It was a fun way to kill a couple hours on a nice 80-degree day.
I think they did about as good a job as possible to make it safe for everybody. Not sure how it would have been had it been more crowded. I don't play on weekends, so hopefully I won't have to find out.
I will say, even though the county specifically said golf was OK as long as social distancing was obeyed, our county does have a stay-at-home edict so it felt a little weird to be playing.
Dicks Sporting Goods having a flash sale until 10:00 tonight. Bridgestone E12 for $20/dozen. Thinking of getting some but a little unsure of the matte yellow color.
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North Carolina is instituting a stay-at-home order beginning Monday. It specifically says:
"Golf courses can operate as long as social distance is kept."
Several counties, including mine, already has such a rule -- and such an exception for golf.
Rumored schedule:
PGA starts back with PGA Championship at its original date/venue (First week of August/Harding Park)
Fed Ex Cup events and Tour Championship stay same dates/current venues
The Open moves to September, the week before Ryder Cup (which stays same date/venue)
US open moves to a west coast location (Torrey or Pebble Beach) and moves to early October.
Masters takes place second week of November.
Quote from: MUDish on April 02, 2020, 06:07:11 PM
Rumored schedule:
PGA starts back with PGA Championship at its original date/venue (First week of August/Harding Park)
Fed Ex Cup events and Tour Championship stay same dates/current venues
The Open moves to September, the week before Ryder Cup (which stays same date/venue)
US open moves to a west coast location (Torrey or Pebble Beach) and moves to early October.
Masters takes place second week of November.
I'm all in for that schedule if it happens that way. What a golf-filled fall! And I've got Saturday Ryder Cup tickets!
Quote from: MUDish on April 02, 2020, 06:07:11 PM
Rumored schedule:
PGA starts back with PGA Championship at its original date/venue (First week of August/Harding Park)
Fed Ex Cup events and Tour Championship stay same dates/current venues
The Open moves to September, the week before Ryder Cup (which stays same date/venue)
US open moves to a west coast location (Torrey or Pebble Beach) and moves to early October.
Masters takes place second week of November.
I've heard the Yucatan Masters is still on though.
Quote from: MUDish on April 02, 2020, 06:07:11 PM
Rumored schedule:
PGA starts back with PGA Championship at its original date/venue (First week of August/Harding Park)
Fed Ex Cup events and Tour Championship stay same dates/current venues
The Open moves to September, the week before Ryder Cup (which stays same date/venue)
US open moves to a west coast location (Torrey or Pebble Beach) and moves to early October.
Masters takes place second week of November.
It's too much honestly.
1. Push the Ryder Cup to 2021. It's has precedent.
2. Cancel the PGA, hard time believing there will be any event in the Bay Area in 2020.
3. Eff right off with the FedEx playoffs. Go to good courses, not TPC Business Park.
The PGA Tour can and should be handling this way better, but they are terrible. They already announced bigger fields and opposite events for when they return. Should be the opposite, for countless reasons.
Hopefully, Phil and Tiger 2 happens because that's the content that can be happening every day during this pandemic. Two golfers and a TV crew.
JT and Rickie playing a cash game at Grove XXIII? Put it in my veins.
There is talk of Tiger-vs-Phil II, with the golfers and their caddies practicing social distancing as they play and all proceeds going toward the coronavirus fight.
I didn't watch their first match, but I would watch that one.
Quote from: MU82 on April 04, 2020, 12:00:11 PM
There is talk of Tiger-vs-Phil II, with the golfers and their caddies practicing social distancing as they play and all proceeds going toward the coronavirus fight.
I didn't watch their first match, but I would watch that one.
The Tour is keeping it from us currently.
Quote from: Retire0 on April 04, 2020, 12:20:26 PM
The Tour is keeping it from us currently.
Tiger and Phil want to do it but the Tour won't let them? Don't know why that would stop Tiger and Phil. What would the Tour do to them?
Quote from: MU82 on April 04, 2020, 12:28:18 PM
Tiger and Phil want to do it but the Tour won't let them? Don't know why that would stop Tiger and Phil. What would the Tour do to them?
Like the first match, the Tour has final approval.
Peyton and Brady will also be involved, possible team format.
PGA announcement coming tomorrow. 8/6 start at Harding Park.
Meanwhile Newsome skeptical about the 49ers in September.
Open is canceled.
Tour starting at Memorial without fans.
PGA August 6th.
US Open September 17th.
Ryder Cup September 25th.
Masters in November.
Great Koepka story:
https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/2280647/brooks-koepkas-story-about-his-espn-body-issue-photo-shoot-is-just-another-example-of-why-hes-a-blake
@brianwacker1: BREAKING: The PGA Tour will announce this week that it plans to resume its season June 11-14 at Colonial, according to multiple sources. Here is what the schedule is expected to look like when it gets released: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/sources-pga-tour-to-announce-june-restart-to-2020-season
It is snowing this week, so it is a little easier to handle the absence of golf. I got in 63 holes before the lockdown. I guess I should be happy about that.
An interesting thing is going on around here. Golf was specifically shut down. A private club near here had golfers on it over the warm Easter weekend despite the shut down. A whole bunch of Karen's took pictures and videos and posted them on facebook and called 911 and raised holy hell. The local county prosecutor made a public statement along the lines of..... this is private property that these people have paid a lot of money to have access to. As long as there is no employees there servicing the golfers, I am not going to ticket any member who walks on to this property with their golf clubs, or drives up in their own cart, as long as they practice reasonable social distancing.
The pictures showed there was not social distancing, as there was about a 20 golfer mob waiting to tee off on the first hole. So, the folks there need to be a little smarter. A fascinating search for a loophole. Makes me wish I had joined a private club.
Quote from: tower912 on April 15, 2020, 11:44:10 AM
It is snowing this week, so it is a little easier to handle the absence of golf. I got in 63 holes before the lockdown. I guess I should be happy about that.
An interesting thing is going on around here. Golf was specifically shut down. A private club near here had golfers on it over the warm Easter weekend despite the shut down. A whole bunch of Karen's took pictures and videos and posted them on facebook and called 911 and raised holy hell. The local county prosecutor made a public statement along the lines of..... this is private property that these people have paid a lot of money to have access to. As long as there is no employees there servicing the golfers, I am not going to ticket any member who walks on to this property with their golf clubs, or drives up in their own cart, as long as they practice reasonable social distancing.
The pictures showed there was not social distancing, as there was about a 20 golfer mob waiting to tee off on the first hole. So, the folks there need to be a little smarter. A fascinating search for a loophole. Makes me wish I had joined a private club.
In Illinois JB made a point to say private golf clubs also had to close and lock doors completely. So even CGC is closed - though it's easier to get on Augusta than it is CGC.
Please don't take John Daly's advice on how to beat COVID. Or on anything else, for that matter.
Playing today. The course has the raised cups. 200 yard par 3, I hit a perfect 4 hybrid that never leaves the flag. I thought I heard a tink, my playing partner wasn't sure. We got to the green and the dew trail indicated that my ball, lying 18 inches from the cup, had indeed hit the raised cup. Ruling?
For the record, I wrote down a 2, on the reasoning that we don't KNOW the ball would have fallen in if the cups had been normal.
What say you?
Quote from: tower912 on April 28, 2020, 12:39:01 PM
Playing today. The course has the raised cups. 200 yard par 3, I hit a perfect 4 hybrid that never leaves the flag. I thought I heard a tink, my playing partner wasn't sure. We got to the green and the dew trail indicated that my ball, lying 18 inches from the cup, had indeed hit the raised cup. Ruling?
For the record, I wrote down a 2, on the reasoning that we don't KNOW the ball would have fallen in if the cups had been normal.
What say you?
My wife and I had this conversation when we heard about the raised cups. So many variables around the hole.18 inches reasonably could have dropped. Especially if it was heading towards the center.
If it was a chip in, I probably would have laughed, taken it, and talked crap to my buddy. A hole in one is different. If, for example, it was snug against the cup or only an inch or two away, I would probably count it. 18 inches away, no guarantee.
Quote from: tower912 on April 28, 2020, 12:39:01 PM
For the record, I wrote down a 2, on the reasoning that we don't KNOW the ball would have fallen in if the cups had been normal.
What say you?
I would have done the same. Something special about an ace, and I wouldn't want to mark one that wasn't holed.
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Yeah it's a two for me.
I feel the pool noodles are the right call.
Quote from: tower912 on April 28, 2020, 12:55:32 PM
If it was a chip in, I probably would have laughed, taken it, and talked crap to my buddy. A hole in one is different. If, for example, it was snug against the cup or only an inch or two away, I would probably count it. 18 inches away, no guarantee.
I'd ask the wife. 8-) 8-)
Got 18 in at Calumet Country Club this afternoon. Shot a surprising 86. Completely overhauled my set this winter so I am still dialing in the clubs in. I would say I now know how Andy Dufresne felt after climbing through tunnel of ****. Felt so good to be out on a walk.
Let's go Launch Em'!
A little ticked that Jordan Spieth is claiming a hole in one on a ball that did not hole out.
Got in my first 18 today.
Haven't swung a club since December but finally managed to hit a 300 yard drive. Go figure.
How long is it taking to play?
My son and I walked 18 in 2:45 last Thursday after the rain. 3some today finished in 3:25. Go out early, make a tee time. Pick a course that is tougher to walk. Less traffic. Although around here, the ADA is causing some courses to give carts to the old and handicapped.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on May 07, 2020, 03:55:24 PM
How long is it taking to play?
In Illinois the rule is you have to wait until the group in front of you to get on the green before you tee off. My dad and I walked 18 in about 4 hours. We had to wait for the group in front of us on almost every hole but it wasn't too bad.
Played 18 yesterday, 3:45. Could've been 3:15 easily.
ABD
https://www.daytonlocal.com/blog/community/dayton-permanently-closes-2-city-golf-courses.asp
My round Sunday afternoon was about 4:10. Was paired with another twosome on the front nine and that slowed things down.
I have to say that even though it went longer than I like, spacing the tee times out 15 minutes meant we didn't have to wait on anyone, which made it so much more enjoyable.
Quote from: MUfan12 on May 08, 2020, 09:34:08 AM
My round Sunday afternoon was about 4:10. Was paired with another twosome on the front nine and that slowed things down.
I have to say that even though it went longer than I like, spacing the tee times out 15 minutes meant we didn't have to wait on anyone, which made it so much more enjoyable.
Been out a couple times and felt the same way about a four hour round with no delays. It was great
Played Mammoth Dunes today with a foursome and the round took 4:25. Course is wonderful, really enjoyed it. I can see why some would take a caddie as there were a lot of blind shots but it was pretty easy course to walk and carry even with all the elevation changes.
I hear great things about that course. Seriously jealous.
Quote from: tower912 on May 10, 2020, 10:35:35 AM
I hear great things about that course. Seriously jealous.
The Sand Valley/Lawsonia is one of the best golf weekends in the nation.
My annual 3 day golf trip to Northern Michigan has just been cancelled. Poop.
Quote from: tower912 on May 10, 2020, 10:54:12 AM
My annual 3 day golf trip to Northern Michigan has just been cancelled. Poop.
Ts and Ps. Seriously.
First world problem.
Quote from: tower912 on May 10, 2020, 10:54:12 AM
My annual 3 day golf trip to Northern Michigan has just been cancelled. Poop.
that stinks. we were just discussing our annual late august trip to fox hills. 12 guys on the trip but 4 of them are 60+ (friends dad and his buddies). been doing the trip for 16 years and not sure how it will shake it. might just be the 6 younger guys (who are all over 40 now.
We have had a rotating group of 80-100 that have gone to various Northern Michigan resorts for the last 35 years. Always the T-W-TH after Memorial day. Supposed to be Garland this year. The resort didn't know that they could have enough carts or how they could feed us all with the social distancing. Ah, well. Again, first world problem.
I love raised cups. See the break better, hit it firmer. Even par with 23 putts today.
Taking Rick and the Wolff at +150
Lack of interesting conversation. Tragic facial hair on Wolff.
Quote from: tower912 on May 17, 2020, 05:21:46 PM
Lack of interesting conversation. Tragic facial hair on Wolff.
One man's tragic is another man's epic...
Quote from: tower912 on May 17, 2020, 05:21:46 PM
Lack of interesting conversation. Tragic facial hair on Wolff.
Rick was silent, wasn't expecting that. He also destroyed Rory and DJ.
Wolff is a decade younger than Rory, he was trying but his confidence wasn't there to spit with these guys.
DJ did not want to be there.
Robot Rory came out, that was a bummer.
It was a watch. NBC fumbled big time. Jimmy Dunne should've kicked them off at 6pm.
Quote from: Retire0 on May 18, 2020, 06:40:00 AM
Rick was silent, wasn't expecting that. He also destroyed Rory and DJ.
Wolff is a decade younger than Rory, he was trying but his confidence wasn't there to spit with these guys.
DJ did not want to be there.
Robot Rory came out, that was a bummer.
It was a watch. NBC fumbled big time. Jimmy Dunne should've kicked them off at 6pm.
Feel like they didn't lean into the unusualness of the event, tried to treat it like a semi-formal event. I would have had a younger telecast and played up the trash talk stuff
We have our annual golf outing August 3-6 where we're 18 at Mammonth Dunes, 18 at Lawsonia, and 36 at Wild Rock. 19 of us going and staying in 2 condos in the Dells area. Everyone is still in, but the oldest in the group is 46 so I'm sure some of that factors in, plus half of us have wives in healthcare treating Covid patients at times so we may have all gone fatalistic.
Favorite weekend of the year, almost nothing could keep me away.
Quote from: mu03eng on May 18, 2020, 07:27:18 AM
We have our annual golf outing August 3-6 where we're 18 at Mammonth Dunes, 18 at Lawsonia, and 36 at Wild Rock. 19 of us going and staying in 2 condos in the Dells area. Everyone is still in, but the oldest in the group is 46 so I'm sure some of that factors in, plus half of us have wives in healthcare treating Covid patients at times so we may have all gone fatalistic.
Favorite weekend of the year, almost nothing could keep me away.
That sounds awesome.
We're supposed to be 12 at Geneva National at the end of August, all Lighthouse guys except 1 or 2. We're all 57-58 though so who knows yet if anyone's going to skip out. I feel the same as Eng.....not much could keep me away.
Got done with a range session and I'm a little steep coming down. Not a drastic over the top, but enough to make a difference. Any of the better golfers here fought that, and any drills/tips you've used to fix it?
I know there's a bunch of stuff out there, but I'm interested to hear what has worked for others.
Quote from: MUfan12 on May 21, 2020, 03:33:05 PM
Got done with a range session and I'm a little steep coming down. Not a drastic over the top, but enough to make a difference. Any of the better golfers here fought that, and any drills/tips you've used to fix it?
I know there's a bunch of stuff out there, but I'm interested to hear what has worked for others.
Are you laid off going back? After a straight back takeaway, pull the club up like opening an umbrella. Very vertical.
Quote from: Retire0 on May 21, 2020, 08:54:29 PM
Are you laid off going back? After a straight back takeaway, pull the club up like opening an umbrella. Very vertical.
As I look at it, I'm a little shallow going back.
Next bucket will be some Matthew Wolff swings to see if I can get it right.
Phil and Peyton seem intent on keeping the conversations going.
Tiger starting to chat. Please keep chatting. Brady isn't good. Tiger's charity is going to clean up.
Really liked Ernie Johnson's message. So far that and Barkley's sense of humor are the highlights.
Brady is playing golf today like there is a blitz in his face.
Brady 8 handicap. Gonna be 10 over after 5 holes, with gimme putts.
Wait till back nine and alternate shots.......
Manning playing like he has had a few years to do nothing but golf. Brady playing like he just changed jobs and moved and just found his clubs.
Koepka with the smack!
Brady responds!
Love the smack. Playing sub-hack golf for 7.5 holes. Pulls the shot of the match. Chirping.
The fact that I'm a better golfer than Brady (on some days) makes me feel so good about myself.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on May 24, 2020, 06:58:18 PM
The fact that I'm a better golfer than Brady (on some days) makes me feel so good about myself.
Had the exact same thought. Also, his long "drive" was 220 w a 3 wood. Also made me feel better.
I need to stop being surprised when golfers never can keep a score.
Played 18 on Saturday, long day. Packed municipal course. One of the foursome played college golf, but nowhere near that good anymore.
First hole, par 4 sends one way left, across the adjacent fairway. Drops, hits short of the green. Chips on, two putts. Takes a bogey. Not looking to push it, but that's a double.
Second hole par 5. Fairway, fairway, chip, putt, putt and quick rakes the putt after the miss. I already had a six down, but wants the par.
We're sitting at the turn, I'm +6 and he's +1 talking about he could be -2. I respond with you should be +9 if you could score yourself correctly. Made for an awkward back 9, but at least he got honest.
Quote from: Retire0 on June 08, 2020, 10:27:24 PM
First hole, par 4 sends one way left, across the adjacent fairway. Drops, hits short of the green. Chips on, two putts. Takes a bogey. Not looking to push it, but that's a double.
If his drive was in a hazard, it's a double. If his drive was lost or OB, it's a triple.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on June 08, 2020, 11:12:45 PM
If his drive was in a hazard, it's a double. If his drive was lost or OB, it's a triple.
I was assuming it reached the lateral stakes, likely generous.
If it is a league or there is money in it, I care. If it is a casual round, write down anything you want. The problem with lying about it is if you lie your butt off and then post that round and others like it for handicap purposes. Congratulations, you have screwed yourself.
Quote from: tower912 on June 09, 2020, 07:29:11 AM
If it is a league or there is money in it, I care. If it is a casual round, write down anything you want. The problem with lying about it is if you lie your butt off and then post that round and others like it for handicap purposes. Congratulations, you have screwed yourself.
Oh I don't care until you start bragging about it.
Quote from: Retire0 on June 09, 2020, 11:05:19 AM
Oh I don't care until you start bragging about it.
Fair.
Bryson his huge. He says this is so he can hit the ball farther. OK. On some level, is this bulking up come from his run in with Koepka a couple of years ago when he realized Brooks could kick his ass?
Quote from: tower912 on June 11, 2020, 09:18:19 PM
Bryson his huge. He says this is so he can hit the ball farther. OK. On some level, is this bulking up come from his run in with Koepka a couple of years ago when he realized Brooks could kick his ass?
I think the initial bulk around the Presidents Cup was, yes.
The guys chasing speed now and it may be working. Leads the field in driving after day one.
Still putting relatively miserably.
Quote from: Retire0 on June 12, 2020, 06:04:48 AM
I think the initial bulk around the Presidents Cup was, yes.
The guys chasing speed now and it may be working. Leads the field in driving after day one.
Still putting relatively miserably.
B. de chamabliss can throw himself down a well.
Quote from: reinko on June 12, 2020, 01:56:54 PM
B. de chamabliss can throw himself down a well.
Boo this man.
Quote from: Retire0 on June 12, 2020, 06:04:48 AM
The guys chasing speed now and it may be working.
He's cut his waggle time at address by a solid 10 seconds.
Foss Park in North Chicago today. You wouldn't think it, but beautiful, well maintained course. It's never going to win any awards, but I'd consider it a nice little hidden gem. Also, can't beat $44 a round.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 12, 2020, 05:36:46 PM
Foss Park in North Chicago today. You wouldn't think it, but beautiful, well maintained course. It's never going to win any awards, but I'd consider it a nice little hidden gem. Also, can't beat $44 a round.
This may be the only time I've ever heard Foss Park spoken highly of.
Quote from: Retire0 on June 12, 2020, 08:38:02 PM
This may be the only time I've ever heard Foss Park spoken highly of.
Well it was in excellent shape yesterday.
Quote from: tower912 on May 15, 2020, 12:54:19 PM
I love raised cups. See the break better, hit it firmer. Even par with 23 putts today.
Firmer iz allweys bedder, aina?
Depends on the greens
Great leaderboard. Might even watch a little of the tournament tomorrow.
Gotta admit, given everything going on, I think it would be totally cool if Varner wins.
Quote from: MU82 on June 13, 2020, 11:46:39 PM
Great leaderboard. Might even watch a little of the tournament tomorrow.
Gotta admit, given everything going on, I think it would be totally cool if Varner wins.
Got Justin Thomas to win at 5-1 💪🏻
reinko
Another spot on call.
Dude's on a roll, hey?
Quote from: Goose on June 14, 2020, 06:48:53 PM
reinko
Another spot on call.
I understand it's a joke, and honestly I deleted multiple snarky messages before typing this one. I can imagine in your line of work (based on your posts), you are dealing with a lot. You had a post back in April about not trying to worry your family, and that real sadness and fear were part of your everyday life.
I wish you and your close ones the absolute best. Fingers crossed the golf and betting gods shine on me next weekend.
Anyone in the MKE have an instructor they enjoyed working with?
I'm playing alright, but having to scramble far more than I'd like thanks to an erratic driver. Have a few things I know are issues, but need a trained set of eyes to help me get rid of them. North or south of MKE would be easier for me than someone in Brookfield or points west.
Nick Watney tests positive for COVID-19 at Hilton Head. Played with Luke List and Vaughn Taylor yesterday. Showed up to the course despite exhibiting symptoms. Got the news on the range with his caddie and Si Woo Kim nearby
Just finished a rough day at Forest Dunes plus a round in each direction of the Loop at Forest Dunes. Practice your putting.
Cam Champ is the second player to test positive for COVID-19
Played Fire Ridge (formerly Country Club of Wisconsin) on Sunday. Hadn't played it in a few years. Reminded again how it's a fairly nice course, that's priced as such....that's maintained like a crappy municipal dog track.
I understand there are COVID precautions and there was some rain over the weekend...but I'd say 90% of bunkers had SIGNIFICANT standing water and there were no rakes cause of "no touch" precautions. I lost 9 balls on the round...and only 1 of them was due to hitting OB. The rest were simple shots into a trap that might as well have been a pond. Just a joke...in addition to the greens which may have all been cut at different points of the day. Some were as fast as Augusta on a Sunday, the very next hole might as well been putting on shag carpet in your living room
Quote from: JWags85 on June 23, 2020, 06:27:15 PM
Played Fire Ridge (formerly Country Club of Wisconsin) on Sunday. Hadn't played it in a few years. Reminded again how it's a fairly nice course, that's priced as such....that's maintained like a crappy municipal dog track.
I understand there are COVID precautions and there was some rain over the weekend...but I'd say 90% of bunkers had SIGNIFICANT standing water and there were no rakes cause of "no touch" precautions. I lost 9 balls on the round...and only 1 of them was due to hitting OB. The rest were simple shots into a trap that might as well have been a pond. Just a joke...in addition to the greens which may have all been cut at different points of the day. Some were as fast as Augusta on a Sunday, the very next hole might as well been putting on shag carpet in your living room
The drainage on that course is horrible. It's a fun layout, and usually the greens are nice and quick.
That's too bad that the maintenance has gone downhill. I played Mee Kwon recently and it was in excellent shape. Shorter course, but difficult greens and lots of uneven lies, so it's still challenging.
Multiple players tested positive today. I have little hope we get team sports anytime soon.
Paul Casey at 8-1 to finish in the Top 5 this week. Last 5 years at The Travelers, he's finished in the Top 5 four times, and the one year he didn't, he finished 17th.
Played Lake Arrowood yesterday, Lakes Course. Took the drive down the road to Sand Valley. Haven't been before and was in awe of the property. What a spectacular piece of earth
Geneva National Palmer Course on Tuesday. Looks hard as hell, any tips/suggestions?
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 28, 2020, 09:57:48 AM
Geneva National Palmer Course on Tuesday. Looks hard as hell, any tips/suggestions?
I haven't played since early last year but given the lack of rain, I'd imagine the greens will be fast. The first two holes can test your patience as far as greens go. The ball, can and will, roll off the first if you don't keep it hole high.
Lots of blind shots. Few of the par-5's are reachable.
Bunkers have always been iffy out there, even in good years. It's odd because the Trevino course has some of the best bunkers you can play out of.
Changed to a stack and tilt swing this season.
Dropped 7-10 strokes and increased distance by 20-45 yards across clubs
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on June 28, 2020, 09:57:48 AM
Geneva National Palmer Course on Tuesday. Looks hard as hell, any tips/suggestions?
Not that hard. Miss right. Don't hit a house on 1.
Quote from: jesmu84 on June 28, 2020, 11:32:59 AM
Changed to a stack and tilt swing this season.
Dropped 7-10 strokes and increased distance by 20-45 yards across clubs
WOW. What handicap do you play to? Are you normally like a 90-95 a round guy? And what was your distance on say a 7 iron before this and then after? Cause those jumps are wild unless you're a complete hacker, which I doubt given you'd overhaul a swing for the season
Played Morningstar last week, solid course bit of a mind fu$k lay out but in really good shape.
Fox has asked out of its contract with the USGA. US Open returning to NBC.
https://golf.com/news/nbc-broadcast-us-open-fox-out/
Quote from: mu03eng on June 28, 2020, 11:17:57 PM
Played Morningstar last week, solid course bit of a mind fu$k lay out but in really good shape.
Played yesterday. Thought it was ok in spots but bad in others. 2nd green is a wreck again.
Quote from: tower912 on June 29, 2020, 06:22:13 AM
Fox has asked out of its contract with the USGA. US Open returning to NBC.
https://golf.com/news/nbc-broadcast-us-open-fox-out/
Huge blow for golf coverage
Quote from: Retire0 on June 29, 2020, 07:15:30 AM
Huge blow for golf coverage
I don't want to sound alarmist, as I would hate to drag politics, the economy, the impact on MU into this topic and offend some delicate sensibilities, but I think this might be a warning bell across the entire athletic world. There IS golf right now. One of the few sports. FOX is getting out. Is this a harbinger for,... I don't know.....say.....Big East basketball?
Golf related, if any of you ever get a chance to play Forest Dunes and the Loop, take it. If you can find it on a map. Spend the night. Play the Loop in both directions. Amazing.
I think the problem was that Fox paid a lot for not very much content. The BE basketball deal is about half what the US Open deal was and generates dozens of events for Fox, FS1 and FS2.
Quote from: tower912 on June 29, 2020, 09:15:12 AM
I don't want to sound alarmist, as I would hate to drag politics, the economy, the impact on MU into this topic and offend some delicate sensibilities, but I think this might be a warning bell across the entire athletic world. There IS golf right now. One of the few sports. FOX is getting out. Is this a harbinger for,... I don't know.....say.....Big East basketball?
Golf related, if any of you ever get a chance to play Forest Dunes and the Loop, take it. If you can find it on a map. Spend the night. Play the Loop in both directions. Amazing.
Paint Touches posted a few sobering Tweets about what this means for the Big East. Not a lot of good signs, but also as FBM points out, not apples to apples.
Any reasonably priced nice courses in the Milwaukee area? I know Washington County has a good Twilight rate.
Quote from: JWags85 on June 28, 2020, 11:12:49 PM
WOW. What handicap do you play to? Are you normally like a 90-95 a round guy? And what was your distance on say a 7 iron before this and then after? Cause those jumps are wild unless you're a complete hacker, which I doubt given you'd overhaul a swing for the season
I've been playing since I was 5. Grew up at the club every summer.
90ish was me the last 2 summers
After the switch this summer I've been hovering 84-86/round.
I reviewed my distances and I was off in OP.
Average driver 240 (before) - 270 (after)
Average 5 iron 185 (before) - 210 (after)
Average 8 iron 150 (before) - 165+ (after)
Average 50 degree 100 (before) - 115 (after)
With this new approach, I'm not swinging any "harder". And I don't believe my swing speed is significantly improved (though I haven't measured). But I am striking the ball incredibly. Cleaner, center club face, consistent, hitting down on it with good lag. It's an incredible feeling to strike the ball well.
I've also almost completely rid myself of my big fade/slice. Now hits are mostly straight. Some slight draw. Occasional pull/hook
Quote from: tower912 on June 29, 2020, 09:15:12 AM
I don't want to sound alarmist, as I would hate to drag politics, the economy, the impact on MU into this topic and offend some delicate sensibilities, but I think this might be a warning bell across the entire athletic world. There IS golf right now. One of the few sports. FOX is getting out.
I'm thinking FOX doesn't want to give up a NFL Sunday for the US Open sadly.
Quote from: BM1090 on June 29, 2020, 10:53:06 AM
Any reasonably priced nice courses in the Milwaukee area? I know Washington County has a good Twilight rate.
ironwood and fairways of woodside both in sussex are decent, reasonable priced courses
nagawaukee
Broke par this morning. Really, nothing else matters.
Quote from: tower912 on June 30, 2020, 12:22:47 PM
Broke par this morning. Really, nothing else matters.
What sort of no-touch rules and regulations are the local mini golf courses putting in these days? ;D
Flags in. Rakes are back in the bunkers. No raised cups. At this particular course, the new bottom of the cup is about an inch below ground. With the current lack of rain, the course was playing firm and fast with awesome greens.
I am finding it exceedingly difficult to get tee times. Everywhere I do get on, I ask and they say that they are getting an insane amount of play. Is this unique to West Michigan, or are other finding the same in their areas?
Quote from: tower912 on June 30, 2020, 01:50:51 PM
Flags in. Rakes are back in the bunkers. No raised cups. At this particular course, the new bottom of the cup is about an inch below ground. With the current lack of rain, the course was playing firm and fast with awesome greens.
Totally missed my joke haha.
Quote from: tower912 on June 30, 2020, 03:34:13 PM
I am finding it exceedingly difficult to get tee times. Everywhere I do get on, I ask and they say that they are getting an insane amount of play. Is this unique to West Michigan, or are other finding the same in their areas?
I tried to play the Friday before last with my Dad and it was pretty tough to find some afternoon slots
Tee times have been tough unless you book at least a week out here in the MKE area
Quote from: JWags85 on June 30, 2020, 03:53:01 PM
Totally missed my joke haha.
I read 'mini' as 'muni'. Oops
Tee times are really, really tough.
Tower
Well done! All time low?
No. I will do it every couple of years. Lowest ever was a 66 on a 6000 yard cupcake. Lowest on a good course was a 68 back in 2006. Not that I obsess or anything.
Got a few wedges for the first time in my life today.
Funnily enough, my irons have rather large cavity backs (which I still love) but when I tried CB wedges I was yanking everything left.
Tried some Mizunos, which have a reputation for being the most bladed irons on the market, hit them perfectly with more spin then I ever saw in my life.
Go figure.
Quote from: mu03eng on June 30, 2020, 04:23:23 PM
Tee times have been tough unless you book at least a week out here in the MKE area
Talked with the pro at a county course this weekend, and he said that the county courses are doing a record number of rounds every week.
I'm also realizing that my only prayer of a 4 hour or less round is playing before 7:00 AM.
Same here. Courses are packed and fast play is a long ago fond memory.
Quote from: tower912 on July 06, 2020, 09:18:15 AM
Same here. Courses are packed and fast play is a long ago fond memory.
Played on Friday with my father. Got another father son twosome who were solid players. So we played at a good pace. Group in front of us was a bunch of middle aged guys hacking around, drinking, playing the exact opposite of ready golf. You would get to your approach shot, see an empty green and be pleasantly surprised, only to realize they weren't even at the green yet. Then none of them were ready to putt in turn, etc... we were waiting on almost every shot for a good bit.
We make the turn, realize they went into the clubhouse for libations, so the other twosome smartly zipped right to the 10th tee and we tee off to get ahead of them. Wouldn't you know, they were clearly peeved so nearly every hole there's the pop of a drive landing behind us as the cart starts to move or an approach whizzing in as your back foot is about to leave the green in stride. Absolute douche bags
It drives me crazy when people take beginners to long/difficult courses. And I'm generalizing, but most of the time it's guys out with their girlfriends/wives. Happened to me yesterday on a course that plays almost 7,000 from the tips. She hit from the yellows, but it still took forever.
There are a lot of short courses to teach on. Go there.
Got cursed out in two consecutive rounds. Both times there were 1-2 holes open in front of the foursome in front of me. Both times the aforementioned groups were playing 5 hour social drinking rounds. Both times they refused to let us play through. Both times they cursed at me, once in front of my 13 year old son. One offered to fight me, in front of my son. The other offered to play a single ball against our foursome for $500 over 9 holes. I had watched him for 4 hours at this point and knew he couldn't break 90.
But at least they are getting outside.
I have golfed over 40 years without ever having a confrontation and then have two in consecutive rounds. It must be me.
Quote from: tower912 on July 06, 2020, 01:08:07 PM
Got cursed out in two consecutive rounds. Both times there were 1-2 holes open in front of the foursome in front of me. Both times the aforementioned groups were playing 5 hour social drinking rounds. Both times they refused to let us play through. Both times they cursed at me, once in front of my 13 year old son. One offered to fight me, in front of my son. The other offered to play a single ball against our foursome for $500 over 9 holes. I had watched him for 4 hours at this point and knew he couldn't break 90.
Man. I'm sorry you had to deal with that. I went out Friday as a single and nobody had any objection to me playing through. Four groups let me through, all of them offered before I could ask.
In Illinois during phase 3 rounds were mandated to be 10 minutes apart. That was great with no waiting on the first tee and rarely during the round. Apparently phase 4 got rid of that so our course went back to 8 minute intervals. Sure enough 3 foursomes waiting to tee off when we arrived. Teed off over 20 minutes from set tee time. It was no fun waiting around on the course in this heat.
Ryder Cup moved to 2021.
By then, the group in front of me may have finished their round.
Quote from: tower912 on July 06, 2020, 09:18:15 AM
Same here. Courses are packed and fast play is a long ago fond memory.
Feel your pain, Tower. I live on a golf course in Naples, Fl that allows reciprocal play on a limited basis in the off season (May through October). We tee off before the recips and are playing (foursomes) rounds in 3 hours or less.
Quote from: tower912 on June 30, 2020, 12:22:47 PM
Broke par this morning. Really, nothing else matters.
Amen.
Quote from: tower912 on June 30, 2020, 03:34:13 PM
I am finding it exceedingly difficult to get tee times. Everywhere I do get on, I ask and they say that they are getting an insane amount of play. Is this unique to West Michigan, or are other finding the same in their areas?
Mainly came to CO for the scenic hiking and biking, but tried to play the River Course at Keystone (Hurdzan and Fry) and it was impossible to get a tee time, even late. Of course, the RTJ Jr KeystoneRanch course being closed contributed to this. However, even the horrendously chewed up greens at RavenGolfClub@3Peaks didn't deter golfers as they were booked solid all week. Finally got 18 in there yesterday, but the brutal winter of freeze and thaw, rinse and repeat destroyed the putting surfaces and it wasn't worth the $67 twilight fee.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on July 08, 2020, 11:01:21 PM
Feel your pain, Tower. I live on a golf course in Naples, Fl that allows reciprocal play on a limited basis in the off season (May through October). We tee off before the recips and are playing (foursomes) rounds in 3 hours or less.
Think I asked you before, but "do you know any members from Calusa Pines?"
One of my favorite tracks anywhere. Caddied in their M/G years ago and got to play it the following Monday. Superb for memorability, shot values, and condition. Only thing close to it in FL is The Concession (Nicklaus design) in LakewoodRanch/Bradenton area.
I'm sitting on an exacta Hovland 1st/JT 2nd wager (+28500). Still a lot of golf left, but my interest has been piqued.
Almost shot my age friday...settled for a 81 with a double bogey on the last...oh well
Quote from: MUDish on July 11, 2020, 01:37:18 PM
I'm sitting on an exacta Hovland 1st/JT 2nd wager (+28500). Still a lot of golf left, but my interest has been piqued.
👀 👀 👀
Oh boy...
Quote from: MUDish on July 12, 2020, 08:54:55 AM
Oh boy...
2850-1, right? Hope you have more than a $1 on it
Quote from: reinko on July 12, 2020, 09:20:23 AM
2850-1, right? Hope you have more than a $1 on it
$5 to win $1,430.
It was a fun run while it lasted. Vik went for it at 14 off the tee where he's driven the green twice this week, winds up in the drink.
Quote from: MUDish on July 12, 2020, 11:41:07 AM
It was a fun run while it lasted. Vik went for it at 14 off the tee where he's driven the green twice this week, winds up in the drink.
Curse of Puerto Rico.
MUinGB
Well done. Have you shot your age yet?
Quote from: MUINGB on July 11, 2020, 04:39:46 PM
Almost shot my age friday...settled for a 81 with a double bogey on the last...oh well
Well done, MU. This will be your year!
Believe it or not, a friend of mine who died last year at 90 had shot his age over 1000 times when he went to that fairway in the sky. He was quite a player (first time he did it he was 66) but admitted the last 800 or so times were more a function of longevity than talent.
Lenny
My great Uncle definitely was in the high hundreds of times as well. He was often a two time club champion, Chicago and Florida, in the same year. His daughter has one over a dozen times as well.
I think shooting your age should be every golfers ultimate dream. Have to live long enough and have game to boot.
Quote from: Goose on July 13, 2020, 06:01:28 AM
Lenny
My great Uncle definitely was in the high hundreds of times as well. He was often a two time club champion, Chicago and Florida, in the same year. His daughter has one over a dozen times as well.
I think shooting your age should be every golfers ultimate dream. Have to live long enough and have game to boot.
Goose
People talk a lot about hole in ones but they're mostly luck. Shooting one's age is the ultimate for us super seniors.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on July 13, 2020, 07:01:11 PM
Goose
People talk a lot about hole in ones but they're mostly luck. Shooting one's age is the ultimate for us super seniors.
My sister's BF played for a 2 years at University of Houston before transferring to be the #1 at another smaller school. He's now one of the top young teaching pros in the country. My college buddy finished top 5 in Michigan 2 years in HS and plays to a 1 or 2. Another HS buddy has contended at the Wisconsin Am and now works for PXG and plays probably 100 rounds a year.
Between them...1 hole in one. And that was my sister's BF on a weird bounce off the fringe on a shot he pushed.
Meanwhile, PXG's dad is nearly blind from macular degeneration and has a bad back which has him hitting woods on anything over like a 6 iron...has 3. And my other friends mom has broken 90 maybe twice from the reds but she has a pair of them herself. What a funky game
Quote from: JWags85 on July 13, 2020, 07:52:46 PM
My sister's BF played for a 2 years at University of Houston before transferring to be the #1 at another smaller school. He's now one of the top young teaching pros in the country. My college buddy finished top 5 in Michigan 2 years in HS and plays to a 1 or 2. Another HS buddy has contended at the Wisconsin Am and now works for PXG and plays probably 100 rounds a year.
Between them...1 hole in one. And that was my sister's BF on a weird bounce off the fringe on a shot he pushed.
Meanwhile, PXG's dad is nearly blind from macular degeneration and has a bad back which has him hitting woods on anything over like a 6 iron...has 3. And my other friends mom has broken 90 maybe twice from the reds but she has a pair of them herself. What a funky game
Tiger had a 20! year drought of aces in competition, which is just nuts.
I don't know what interest there is in golf betting, but with the re-start, and Illinois allowing online wagering, I opened a Rivers account and did well last week. I had Hovland each way, and paid out well.
This week, I really like Tiger, based on the value. If Tiger wins or contends this week, you won't be able to get him at this price again anytime soon. Rivers has plus money on head to head of Tiger vs Rory (I believe it was +135ish), and I like it. All the EW's on Tiger are discounted as well from typical Tiger pricing.
I'm going to play Tiger exactas as well, Tiger/Cantlay and Tiger/Dustin will be played (I believe both are around +40000).
Field is really strong. I like not making the cut on Zach Johnson (+110) and Speith (+138).
Did you have to go to Rivers to open an account?
Quote from: Retire0 on July 14, 2020, 02:55:36 PM
Did you have to go to Rivers to open an account?
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No, I was able to open it online. Their site could use some work still, it's not as clean as Bovada as an example. I think from previous posts you are in/around Kenosha, you'd just have to simply literally cross the border, and you can open an account from your phone.
The up to $250 match is a great bonus, there's no 25x rollover or any other crazy condition to it. I actually used the match bonus to my advantage last week. Once Hovland fell back a couple of shots, I live bet JT at -150 on the back nine. Since I had that wager on JT, once it went to a playoff, I put the entire match bonus on Morikawa to win the playoff (he was at +110), and it turned out great.
Quote from: MUDish on July 14, 2020, 04:24:57 PM
Quote from: Retire0 on July 14, 2020, 02:55:36 PM
Did you have to go to Rivers to open an account?
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No, I was able to open it online. Their site could use some work still, it's not as clean as Bovada as an example. I think from previous posts you are in/around Kenosha, you'd just have to simply literally cross the border, and you can open an account from your phone.
The up to $250 match is a great bonus, there's no 25x rollover or any other crazy condition to it. I actually used the match bonus to my advantage last week. Once Hovland fell back a couple of shots, I live bet JT at -150 on the back nine. Since I had that wager on JT, once it went to a playoff, I put the entire match bonus on Morikawa to win the playoff (he was at +110), and it turned out great.
Oh crap. I live in Illinois, so giddy up.
Koepka doesn't look like he enjoys playing with Tiger. Looking like me out there with two LBs and he's not even done with the third hole.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 16, 2020, 12:52:33 PM
Koepka doesn't look like he enjoys playing with Tiger. Looking like me out there with two LBs and he's not even done with the third hole.
Koepka doesn't even pretend to care about non Majors anymore, it's both interesting and odd.
As I'm starting to wager on golf, it really hit me how poor PGA tour tournament coverage is. Last week was a mess with the weather and last round starting early, going with Golf Channel to online coverage. I don't know why the tour doesn't have an online/streaming option or it's own app where you can watch any pairing (with no commentary). For the amount of people playing DFS or wagering, trying to follow on Shot Tracker is absurd.
Just got my Golden Eagle golf glove on ebay. Couldn't resist for $10.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/f6wAAOSwjiZaKeP9/s-l500.jpg)
Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta closes after...wait for it...still waiting...SIXTY SEVEN employees test positive for COVID-19.
https://twitter.com/DOrlandoAJC/status/1283903763099549696?s=19
If you're invited, or have an outing at the Kenosha Country Club, don't go. COVID19 City.
It is going through a remarkable restoration thanks to Liz Uhilen. Trees are eliminated, Ross bunkering and green sizes are being restored.
Just wait til 2021.
Quote from: MUDish on July 16, 2020, 03:21:48 PM
As I'm starting to wager on golf, it really hit me how poor PGA tour tournament coverage is. Last week was a mess with the weather and last round starting early, going with Golf Channel to online coverage. I don't know why the tour doesn't have an online/streaming option or it's own app where you can watch any pairing (with no commentary). For the amount of people playing DFS or wagering, trying to follow on Shot Tracker is absurd.
dish, they do! NBC sports NBCUniversal media LLC i think i pay about $ 30 or 40 per year, i forget how much but well worth it, especially now. you can get the app and watch on ipad or phone or on your laptop or...
fowler at +9 ???? what the hell happened to him besides getting married?
Quote from: rocket surgeon on July 16, 2020, 08:58:53 PM
fowler at +9 ???? what the hell happened to him besides getting married?
The most maddening young talent doing what he does. I'm thinking he's less Young Mickelson and more Sergio, minus some of the petulance
Tiger off to a nice start. I like his compact swing. If he stays healthy I think he has at least 5 more majors in him. (Provided they play the tournaments). I am in the camp that says Tiger strikes fear in the heart of his opponents.
Quote from: Herman Cain on July 16, 2020, 10:40:04 PM
Tiger off to a nice start. I like his compact swing. If he stays healthy I think he has at least 5 more majors in him. (Provided they play the tournaments). I am in the camp that says Tiger strikes fear in the heart of his opponents.
;D ;D HEEEEEEEASS BAAACCCKKK!!
Quote from: Lennys Tap on July 13, 2020, 07:01:11 PM
Goose
People talk a lot about hole in ones but they're mostly luck. Shooting one's age is the ultimate for us super seniors.
Lenny Man, if I shot my age, I wood ern my tour card and rank high on da money list, hey?
Quote from: Herman Cain on July 16, 2020, 10:40:04 PM
Tiger off to a nice start. I like his compact swing. If he stays healthy I think he has at least 5 more majors in him. (Provided they play the tournaments). I am in the camp that says Tiger strikes fear in the heart of his opponents.
Tiger so on fire and striking such profound fear that he snuck in below the cut line by a stroke.
But don't worry, it's not just Herman.
I spoke to a friend, normally sane and knowledgable, that thinks Tiger has a minimum of 4 majors left in him. 2 Masters, a British, and probably a PGA. I was dumbfounded. I told him someone Tigers age or older have won 5 majors...ever. And not for like 30 years. But nope, Tiger and his broken down body is gonna rip off 4-5 cause he's "exceptional". Much less the British. It was a good laugh
Quote from: JWags85 on July 17, 2020, 03:45:30 PM
Tiger so on fire and striking such profound fear that he snuck in below the cut line by a stroke.
But don't worry, it's not just Herman.
I spoke to a friend, normally sane and knowledgable, that thinks Tiger has a minimum of 4 majors left in him. 2 Masters, a British, and probably a PGA. I was dumbfounded. I told him someone Tigers age or older have won 5 majors...ever. And not for like 30 years. But nope, Tiger and his broken down body is gonna rip off 4-5 cause he's "exceptional". Much less the British. It was a good laugh
Yeah. I think he always has a shot at Augusta but it's gonna be a huge uphill climb for him to contend in the other three.
Quote from: BM1090 on July 17, 2020, 04:04:03 PM
Yeah. I think he always has a shot at Augusta but it's gonna be a huge uphill climb for him to contend in the other three.
He could win at the British but the conditions would have to mirror what they had at Carnoustie two years ago. Getting that 15th major was such a bonus. It was a beautiful topping to a phenomenal career but expecting 5 more majors is laughable
Bree De Chamblysoss proves again he's not only aN ass but a fraud.
I have read several features about Bryson and have not seen the word "steroids" once.
And I know I'm a cynic, but it was the first thing that entered my mind when I heard about his weight gain and other stuff going on
Quote from: MU82 on July 17, 2020, 09:35:21 PM
I have read several features about Bryson and have not seen the word "steroids" once.
And I know I'm a cynic, but it was the first thing that entered my mind when I heard about his weight gain and other stuff going on
Koepka tweeted a Gif insinuating his camera outburst was a roid rage.
Quote from: cheebs09 on July 18, 2020, 06:31:58 AM
Koepka tweeted a Gif insinuating his camera outburst was a roid rage.
Just googled that. Interesting. And there are a few other articles out there at least wondering about it.
Gaining that much muscle mass that quickly without "help" is extremely unusual.
Quote from: MU82 on July 18, 2020, 03:34:33 PM
Just googled that. Interesting. And there are a few other articles out there at least wondering about it.
Gaining that much muscle mass that quickly without "help" is extremely unusual.
To be fair, he's gained a good amount of fat too.
Quote from: cheebs09 on July 18, 2020, 06:31:58 AM
Koepka tweeted a Gif insinuating his camera outburst was a roid rage.
i'd love to follow rahm around for a few 18's...he's been known to finish a round a few clubs short of what he went out with. no roids necessary ;D
If he wins today, he is World #1. Tiger playing like an old hack today. Poor guy. Anybody else and they would have quit showing every shot out of pity.
Quote from: JWags85 on July 18, 2020, 04:13:29 PM
To be fair, he's gained a good amount of fat too.
It's nice to have something in common with a top athlete!
I dunno about that chip shot penalty. I didn't see anything there in live action. The ball may have moved back a minimal amount when he grounded the club, but it returned to its original position - or close enough so that the lie was not improved - when the club was lifted. I don't think these ball close-ups are good for the game. Rahm's was not the only shot I saw yesterday where that happened.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on July 17, 2020, 01:44:30 PM
Lenny Man, if I shot my age, I wood ern my tour card and rank high on da money list, hey?
I shot the temperature Saturday.
Span...nine or 18 ..heheh.
So how is everybody's game going this summer? Around here, the golf courses are having their most rounds played in recent memory.
Has anybody found new magic sticks?
I know one person is doing stack and tilt. Is it still working?
Got the yips?
Personal best in distance for club toss?
Outside of one bad round, I've been between 83-87 all summer. Playing a lot of early morning rounds just to ensure I'll be done in under 5 hours. The courses in Milwaukee are slammed.
Would love to get a trained eye to tune the swing up and make a run at 79. Still getting a little too steep and it's leading to some inconsistency, especially with the irons.
Quote from: tower912 on July 21, 2020, 06:26:09 PM
So how is everybody's game going this summer? Around here, the golf courses are having their most rounds played in recent memory.
Has anybody found new magic sticks?
I know one person is doing stack and tilt. Is it still working?
Got the yips?
Personal best in distance for club toss?
Putter disappeared on me midway through my round last week. Finally learned how to hit a three wood off the deck though, and has since become the straightest club in my bag. Go figure.
Not a golfer, but thought you old golfers would like this video. Same foursome has played the same local tournament together for 50 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdeQl5x4yLs&list=WL
Any golf YouTube channels you guys are fond of? I quite like Eric Anders Lang's videos. His golf guide to Scotland was some incredible stuff.
EAL is the woooooorst.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on July 20, 2020, 01:12:29 PM
I dunno about that chip shot penalty. I didn't see anything there in live action. The ball may have moved back a minimal amount when he grounded the club, but it returned to its original position - or close enough so that the lie was not improved - when the club was lifted. I don't think these ball close-ups are good for the game. Rahm's was not the only shot I saw yesterday where that happened.
I actually thought he did the same thing in the 3rd round. Nobody said anything about it, so I just shrugged it off.
Quote from: Retire0 on July 21, 2020, 10:33:10 PM
EAL is the woooooorst.
Hardly, he can be annoying but he's nowhere near the Brodie Smith levels of insufferable. Plus I just meant more for content than personality. Would rather see course vlogs like he and golf sidekick do rather than the same club reviews over and over like the Rick Shiels of the world.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 21, 2020, 09:15:47 PM
Any golf YouTube channels you guys are fond of? I quite like Eric Anders Lang's videos. His golf guide to Scotland was some incredible stuff.
Saguto Golf is funny. He's basically an old soul but with a fierce, polished, and catchy YouTube delivery. He is a StackNTilt proponent, but if you just focus on his general concepts your game will improve substantially. I've been as low as a 6 handicap but in an effort to regain some lost distance I started overdoing getting the weight onto the insole of the right foot while restricting my hip turn. It took Saguto for me to realize that this eagerness to transfer weight led to my swing no longer being a circle. Now, while I hesitate to fully embrace S&T, I can see how the core concepts of more weight staying on the left, fully turning both the shoulders AND hips, and making sure your shoulder turn isn't level, but instead tilted (with left sh pointing at the ball at the top), help to produce clean contact and powerful, controlled shots. Whenever I rush the transition and end up decelerating, I need only think "slow going back to the top...wrath of God coming though impact to finish" as he is wont to say.
My game is status quo. More scores in the 70s than 80s. New driver is working well. Irons have been erratic. Chipping has been, as usual, the strength of my game. Putting, not making 20 footers, not missing 5 footers.
Got what I think is a compliment from a stranger from a group behind me. Backed up course, so chatting with him while waiting to tee off on a par 3. He said he had been watching and really admired my tempo. Felt a little awkward, actually.
Last fall, I tried to tighten my swing, kept thinking about "swinging in a phone booth", consciously keeping my elbows tight in to my midsection. It's added a ton of consistency and contact to my irons and wedges. My follow through is a bit odd cause it doesn't exactly allow me to come all the way around and the top, but I can't complain. I asked my golf pro soon to be BIL and he said "if you're coming through flush with a good face on contact, don't stress about it", so that's where I'm at.
Going to go get fit for a driver and putter in the next few weeks as both need a major upgrade and haven't had one in a decade and I can't stand my driver anymore.
I am the Stack and Tilt guy.
SO far, very good. One negative is that I've noticed some posterior right knee pain which I attribute to the straightening of the right leg in the back swing. Otherwise, things have gone very well.
In the last 2 years, I was trying a lot of different fixes for consistent driver slice and inconsistent iron mis-hits. Followed advice from all sorts of youtubers: Shawn Clement (great for mindset about your swing, but I didn't find any solid technical fixes for my problem), Clay Ballard/Top Speed Golf, Rick Shiels, Scratch Golf Academy, Chris Ryan, Eric Cogorno. All of those didn't get me anywhere.
I found some inconsistent fix with a change to a strong grip.
However, I stumbled upon Saguto Golf and started implementing a swing change (more with set-up/single body cues) and everything fell into place. At first, I had no idea it was S&T. Once I figured that out, I branched out to also watch Nick Taylor. Saguto is more about keeping things simple with easy cues/swing thoughts. Taylor gets much more technical and in-the-weeds for S&T.
I'm playing the best/most consistent golf of my life. Back to a neutral grip. My only two swing thoughts are "weight on left foot" and "left shoulder down during back swing." If I maintain a moderate tempo, I'm grooving everything. And, it's super simple.
Lastly, I really like Golf Sidekick as a course management/approach to golf mentality. There's something freeing about reducing the pressure on your game and playing to your level. I highly encourage his channel. Start with "The Way of the Playa - The System to Make Golf Fun Again"
Was up on south central MI at a lake house with my in-laws and was able to play some of the Gull Lake Golf Resort Courses. Played Stonehenge North (6 each 3's, 4's & 5's) was a really fun course. Shot an 88 for my first time swinging a club since Memorial Day. Super fun course and love the 6-6-6 build style. Played Bedford Valley for a fun twilight 9. Old school country club vibes on the layout. Would be a great fun walk. Then played back to back days Stoatin Brea. Wednesday shot 89 with 5 OB strokes. Learned the hard way you need to keep it in play here. On Thursday turned around and shot a 78. Tee's were moved back so it took some eagle chances out but man it was fun playing knowing the course. Highly recommend taking some time to get up and try it. It's grown in nicely now as I have heard from some friends that played it a few years earlier it needed some time. At $61 for an 8:10am tee time it's a steal. Also was able to play 18 in 3:10.
I have been wondering this for sometime about the people on this threads bags. I completely redid mine this offseason (yet to be able to get a range session in with it) but it's been helping a ton on the course. Yardages are still a bit wonky but starting to get dialed in. Anyway, here is what I got:
New M5 Driver with Accra Tour Z TZ6 Shaft
Fairway Woods: Reshafted 3-5 Callaway XR16's with same Accra Shaft as the driver. Added 25 yards to both clubs even though the shaft is now 1.5-2" shorter than the stock.
Irons: Reshafted my Ping G30 Irons with Steelfiber i95 shafts. These have added 5-10 yards to each club. Still dialing but able to swing easier and hit further.
New Wedge Setup too. All TaylorMade. So Much Bite. They're awesome. I forgot how great new grooves are.
TM Gind 2.0 Chrome 48.9
TM Hi Toe 54.10
TM Hi Toe 58.10
Ping G2 Putter. Will be in my bag for a year until I can do the full Bettinardi fitting. Gotta dream.
Ball - just started playing the Snell MTB-X Yellow after being a Vice Pro guy for a few years. Snell are a bit longer off both tee and green but hold greens way more than the Vice.
So whatch ya all got in the bag yourself?
TaylorMade driver & 3-wood, rescue club
Ping irons
Cleveland wedges including a 60* "rusty"
Scotty Cameron putter
Fitted Ping 410 Driver
Taylormade 15 deg 3 Wood
Taylormade Rescue Hybrid
Ping 410 irons
Cleveland wedges (46, 50, 54, and 60)
Odyssey white hot putter
Callaway X-Hot Pro 3 Wood - 13.5 degrees
Taylormade R9 4 Wood - 17 degrees
Mizuno MP 15 3-PW
Nike Engage 50/55/60 - Looking to move these out of the bag before the year is over
Scotty Circa 62 Putter
I have a Taylormade M4 w/ Accra shaft that I put together last summer after being fit at Club Champion - But I can't keep any driver on the planet at the moment so it stays in the basement.
Cobra King F8 driver, 9.5 degrees
Taylor Made M3 3 wood
Tour Edge Exotics EXS 19 degree hybrid
Tour Edge HL3, 4 hybrid, and 5 iron-PW
Mizuno s18 wedges 50, 54, 58
RAM blade putter (Still gets the job done)
Winn Dry-Tac grips and Cut Blue golf balls
Also broke 90 today for the first time in my life with an 89. Was pretty darn pleased with myself.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 24, 2020, 02:37:38 PM
Cobra King F8 driver, 9.5 degrees
Taylor Made M3 3 wood
Tour Edge Exotics EXS 19 degree hybrid
Tour Edge HL3, 4 hybrid, and 5 iron-PW
Mizuno s18 wedges 50, 54, 58
RAM blade putter (Still gets the job done)
Winn Dry-Tac grips and Cut Blue golf balls
Also broke 90 today for the first time in my life with an 89. Was pretty darn pleased with myself.
Nicely done! It's great feeling breaking that threshold
Cleveland HB Launcher 12*
Ping G15 3 wood
Callaway Razr X hybrid
Callaway X24 irons
Cleveland 54 and 60* wedges
Ping Anser putter
Looking to upgrade the fairway wood and irons after this season. The driver I got recently and it's the most forgiving one I've ever hit. Couldn't be happier with the wedges and putter.
Stoatin Brae is fun. No trees in play. Waist high grass if you are more than a few yards off the fairway. Undulating greens. Tough in the wind. I was fortunate to play it on a calm day last fall when I was driving it straight and chipping it well.
Srixon Z585 driver
Cobra F9 fairway and hybrids.
Wilson C200 irons. (5-GW)
Titleist Vokey SM7 wedges. (52-56)
Bettinardi putter.
Oh, and if you enjoyed Stoatin Brae, look into The Loop at Forest Dunes.
Ping G15 draw bias driver Reg shaft (new)
Ping G15 4W 17° Reg shaft (ebay)
Taylor Made Rescue Mid Hybrid 22° Stiff shaft (ebay)
Mizuno JPX825 4-GW 2° upright (new)
Titleist Vokey BV 56-11 sand wedge (ebay)
Square Strike 45° rescue chipper (new)
Odyssey Backstryke 2 ball putter (new)
Went from Winn thicker wrap grips to Lamkin rubber about 5 years ago and really happy I did. I hold the club very loosely so need tacky grips. I probably clean them once a month, more in hot sweaty hand weather.
Bought many used clubs on ebay and never had any issues with them.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on July 27, 2020, 01:22:46 PM
Ping G15 draw bias driver Reg shaft (new)
Ping G15 4W 17° Reg shaft (ebay)
Taylor Made Rescue Mid Hybrid 22° Stiff shaft (ebay)
Mizuno JPX825 4-GW 2° upright (new)
Titleist Vokey BV 56-11 sand wedge (ebay)
Square Strike 45° rescue chipper (new)
Odyssey Backstryke 2 ball putter (new)
Went from Winn thicker wrap grips to Lamkin rubber about 5 years ago and really happy I did. I hold the club very loosely so need tacky grips. I probably clean them once a month, more in hot sweaty hand weather.
Bought many used clubs on ebay and never had any issues with them.
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Bring on the club shaming! Some people have putting yips; some people have driver yips; I have chipping yips. Too many chunked chips that travel 3 feet or thinned chips screaming across the green. So far this thing is working out okay but the jury still out. I think it is saving me a couple of strokes a round based on my past so as long as that goes on it will stay in the bag. After all...
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Pros will tell you that the 14 club limit should be ignored by most amateurs. Like ketchup on a hot dog, if a chipper helps his game, use the damn chipper. If it means that he hits it near a green and makes a par or bogey vs a double-triple bogey because of the chipping yips, then it is money well spent, even if (and especially if) the benefit is only in his head. Because those 6 inches between the ears are the most important in the game. If he believes he has the chipping yips, then he does. If he thinks a chipper will help avoid the chipping yips, then it will.
Playing Lawsonia Links and Wold Rock(twice) next weekend in a mostly competitive outing, anyone have good insight to share? Also playing Mammoth Dunes but I'm well acquainted with that course.
Looking for any edge I can
Quote from: tower912 on July 28, 2020, 03:05:21 PM
Pros will tell you that the 14 club limit should be ignored by most amateurs. Like ketchup on a hot dog, if a chipper helps his game, use the damn chipper. If it means that he hits it near a green and makes a par or bogey vs a double-triple bogey because of the chipping yips, then it is money well spent, even if (and especially if) the benefit is only in his head. Because those 6 inches between the ears are the most important in the game. If he believes he has the chipping yips, then he does. If he thinks a chipper will help avoid the chipping yips, then it will.
I would say amateurs would benefit from far less clubs
UBU
Quote from: tower912 on July 28, 2020, 03:05:21 PM
Pros will tell you that the 14 club limit should be ignored by most amateurs. Like ketchup on a hot dog, if a chipper helps his game, use the damn chipper. If it means that he hits it near a green and makes a par or bogey vs a double-triple bogey because of the chipping yips, then it is money well spent, even if (and especially if) the benefit is only in his head. Because those 6 inches between the ears are the most important in the game. If he believes he has the chipping yips, then he does. If he thinks a chipper will help avoid the chipping yips, then it will.
Tower
I've never heard a pro tell anyone to ignore the rules of golf. Need a chipper? Fine. Pull the 52 degree wedge or some other club out of the bag when you add the chipper. If you play by yourself (no competitions, no money games, etc.) any "cheating" is between you and your scorecard, so no big deal. Roll 'em everywhere while you're at it. But if you have a "game" (even just an inter 4some Nassau) everyone should play by the same rules. Unless otherwise specified, those should be the "Rules of Golf".
Hey guys, just wanted to offer any golf assistance/recommendations/resources possible to some fellow MU fans. I am a PGA Professional and Director of Instruction at a private club outside of Minneapolis. Feel free to reach out with any golf questions you have, I'm happy to help however I can!
Quote from: wheresthecake? on July 28, 2020, 09:24:17 PM
Hey guys, just wanted to offer any golf assistance/recommendations/resources possible to some fellow MU fans. I am a PGA Professional and Director of Instruction at a private club outside of Minneapolis. Feel free to reach out with any golf questions you have, I'm happy to help however I can!
How can I hit a 3-iron?
Y'all suffer from loft*
Lack of fookin' talent
Quote from: wheresthecake? on July 28, 2020, 09:24:17 PM
Hey guys, just wanted to offer any golf assistance/recommendations/resources possible to some fellow MU fans. I am a PGA Professional and Director of Instruction at a private club outside of Minneapolis. Feel free to reach out with any golf questions you have, I'm happy to help however I can!
Can I get a tee time?
Quote from: jesmu84 on July 28, 2020, 05:12:54 PM
I would say amateurs would benefit from far less clubs
This. Less clubs.
Also, start walking instead of driving carts.
Walking rocks. My 13 year old loves walking, pushing a cart, too. So, this 54 year old has a walking partner again. A course near here (fairly flat and easy) has a challenge that if a twosome is able to walk 18 in under 3 hours, they get a t-shirt. Probably going to try to schedule a really early tee time and try to win a couple.
No walking for me unless it's colder than 70 degrees
I walk as much as possible, makes me feel more engaged.
Quote from: mu03eng on July 29, 2020, 07:07:54 PM
I walk as much as possible, makes me feel more engaged.
Engaged, focused and faster. Carts have ruined golf.
Quote from: Retire0 on July 29, 2020, 09:12:46 PM
Engaged, focused and faster. Carts have ruined golf.
Yes and no. Some courses have designs that make carts a necessity. And old guys. And outings. But if the course and the situation permits walking, the round flows better with walking and ready golf.
Quote from: tower912 on July 29, 2020, 09:15:12 PM
Yes and no. Some courses have designs that make carts a necessity. And old guys. And outings. But if the course and the situation permits walking, the round flows better with walking and ready golf.
Golf courses that are designed for carts or are designed in a way that carts are a necessity is the problem.
Quote from: tower912 on July 29, 2020, 09:15:12 PM
Yes and no. Some courses have designs that make carts a necessity. And old guys. And outings. But if the course and the situation permits walking, the round flows better with walking and ready golf.
Most golfers have no idea what this is/means
Quote from: jesmu84 on July 30, 2020, 06:17:06 AM
Most golfers have no idea what this is/means
And they are the wooooorst.
Quote from: Retire0 on July 30, 2020, 06:21:45 AM
And they are the wooooorst.
*Insert Jean ralphio gif*
Quote from: Retire0 on July 29, 2020, 10:02:19 PM
Golf courses that are designed for carts or are designed in a way that carts are a necessity is the problem.
Sometimes. Some are designed on terrain that is used for skiing in the winter in Northern Michigan. Do you want to climb ski hills to golf? Some are designed around water and have 1/2 mile gaps between holes. The ones that I agree with you about are the ones designed to allow a subdivision to be built in around through it.
Look, I infinitely prefer walking to carts. I also recognize it is simply not doable on some courses.
Walk whenever I can.
Quote from: tower912 on July 30, 2020, 06:52:52 AM
Sometimes. Some are designed on terrain that is used for skiing in the winter in Northern Michigan. Do you want to climb ski hills to golf? Some are designed around water and have 1/2 mile gaps between holes. The ones that I agree with you about are the ones designed to allow a subdivision to be built in around through it.
Look, I infinitely prefer walking to carts. I also recognize it is simply not doable on some courses.
Listen, I think we agree. I would maybe argue if a course belongs on a ski hill, but the first course I ever played was that way in Maple City.
Hey, know anyone to get onto Crystal Downs? Asking for a friend.
I repeat, Breesyon Do Chamblaus is the biggest jag on tour 🐜 🐜 🐜
Quote from: Retire0 on July 30, 2020, 04:54:13 PM
Hey, know anyone to get onto Crystal Downs? Asking for a friend.
I wish.
Quote from: reinko on July 30, 2020, 07:56:52 PM
I repeat, Breesyon Do Chamblaus is the biggest jag on tour 🐜 🐜 🐜
I just saw that replay. I would be less sympathetic except I just had a run in with fire ants a couple of weeks ago and am a little more sympathetic now than I was then. They hurt like hell.
Quote from: jesmu84 on July 30, 2020, 06:17:06 AM
Most golfers have no idea what this is/means
Just last week had a foursome in front of me(all in individual carts) all clustered around one guys ball just in the fairway watching him hit even though their drives were all in the rough. This is why my walking foursome was waiting at least 5 minutes in every tee box.
Frustrating
Quote from: mu03eng on July 31, 2020, 08:27:52 AM
Just last week had a foursome in front of me(all in individual carts) all clustered around one guys ball just in the fairway watching him hit even though their drives were all in the rough. This is why my walking foursome was waiting at least 5 minutes in every tee box.
Frustrating
Fire. Them. Into. The. Sun.
Quote from: mu03eng on July 31, 2020, 08:27:52 AM
Just last week had a foursome in front of me(all in individual carts) all clustered around one guys ball just in the fairway watching him hit even though their drives were all in the rough. This is why my walking foursome was waiting at least 5 minutes in every tee box.
Frustrating
I had a foursome behind my group in individual carts, that was glaring at us as they waiting on shots and hit into us on multiple greens. We had 4 people in 2 carts, none shot over 45 on the nine and we certainly played ready golf. And I thought the pin in rules would be the worst part
Quote from: JWags85 on July 31, 2020, 10:52:58 AM
I had a foursome behind my group in individual carts, that was glaring at us as they waiting on shots and hit into us on multiple greens. We had 4 people in 2 carts, none shot over 45 on the nine and we certainly played ready golf. And I thought the pin in rules would be the worst part
Yeah, like I said in a previous post, had a 4some behind us hitting into us in the midst of play a 3hr 45 min round of 18 the other week
and we were waiting on the group In front of us every tee box(which I had no issue with)
Golf is losing its mind
might as well start our favorite slow play grievances...one of my big ones is the guy about 280 out on a par 5, waiting for the group to leave the green because "if he hits on the screws, i might hit them"
Quote from: reinko on July 31, 2020, 12:59:09 PM
might as well start our favorite slow play grievances...one of my big ones is the guy about 280 out on a par 5, waiting for the group to leave the green because "if he hits on the screws, i might hit them"
I play with that guy. He also hits driver on every par-4, regardless of the risk/reward. Played with his cousin one time who asked me what it's like playing with the dumbest golfer on the planet
As the assistant professional at one of my favorite courses said to me, "we're getting a ton of play this year, but a lot of them aren't golfers."
Quote from: reinko on July 31, 2020, 12:59:09 PM
might as well start our favorite slow play grievances...one of my big ones is the guy about 280 out on a par 5, waiting for the group to leave the green because "if he hits on the screws, i might hit them"
LOL. This is my favorite, as it's usually followed by a fat or thin shot because he's swinging out of his shoes.
About a month ago I was 245 out on a par 5, a little uphill. If I really hit it clean, I hit my 3 wood 215-220 max. The ground was hard so I hesitated for a minute, before thinking "don't be that guy, you're not gonna get it there." So I hit, and sure as crap it rolled up to the front right part of the green while they were putting. I felt like a total ass.
Quote from: MUfan12 on July 31, 2020, 02:19:15 PM
LOL. This is my favorite, as it's usually followed by a fat or thin shot because he's swinging out of his shoes.
About a month ago I was 245 out on a par 5, a little uphill. If I really hit it clean, I hit my 3 wood 215-220 max. The ground was hard so I hesitated for a minute, before thinking "don't be that guy, you're not gonna get it there." So I hit, and sure as crap it rolled up to the front right part of the green while they were putting. I felt like a total ass.
Rolling up to the front of a green is NBD. Nobody I know really gets bothered by that. It's the hard THUMP of an approach shot landing when you're still on or striding off the green that is infuriating. I'm pretty even keeled, but a handful of times I've kicked or whacked a ball off the green in that situation when a group has hit into us more than once prior
Koepka does NOT like Bryson
Quote from: reinko on July 31, 2020, 12:59:09 PM
might as well start our favorite slow play grievances...one of my big ones is the guy about 280 out on a par 5, waiting for the group to leave the green because "if he hits on the screws, i might hit them"
I don't mind it when guys have pre shot routines, but I hate it when the guy who's five yards ahead of you on the other side of the fairway doesn't think he can shoot the distance and select his club until after you hit.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on August 01, 2020, 01:47:38 PM
I don't mind it when guys have pre shot routines, but I hate it when the guy who's five yards ahead of you on the other side of the fairway doesn't think he can shoot the distance and select his club until after you hit.
That guy 🤬
Guy who marks a putt inside 3 feet needs to be shot into the sun.
Quote from: reinko on August 01, 2020, 04:44:06 PM
Guy who marks a putt inside 3 feet needs to be shot into the sun.
Yeah, just give it to him ya scumbag. Unless the pins on a slope, then I'm fine with a mark.
Quote from: Retire0 on August 01, 2020, 05:27:59 PM
Yeah, just give it to him ya scumbag. Unless the pins on a slope, then I'm fine with a mark.
A quick mark and look, and I'm fine with. But more of the guy who looks at 3 footer from every angle, and then steps away after being over it.
Quote from: MUfan12 on July 31, 2020, 02:19:15 PM
LOL. This is my favorite, as it's usually followed by a fat or thin shot because he's swinging out of his shoes.
About a month ago I was 245 out on a par 5, a little uphill. If I really hit it clean, I hit my 3 wood 215-220 max. The ground was hard so I hesitated for a minute, before thinking "don't be that guy, you're not gonna get it there." So I hit, and sure as crap it rolled up to the front right part of the green while they were putting. I felt like a total ass.
I'm more hesitant now after yesterday where two holes in a row I uncorked 325 yard drives and drove over the group in front of us both times. In my defense I couldn't see the group in front either time and waited 10 min after I saw them crest the hills....but still
Justin Thomas with a quality win at the WGC- Fed Ex tournament this weekend. Beat Brooks Koepka down the stretch.
It appears as if many of the top players are all rounding into form for next weeks PGA Championship, which is the first major of the year. Golf seems to be doing about as well as possible in the no fan format.
Koepka with another jab at Bryson. What are the odds these two duke it out sometime? Would be seriously fun to see them in the final group of a major. And there is a tiny part of me that thinks Bryson roided up just so Koepka wouldn't intimidate him anymore.
Quote from: tower912 on August 06, 2020, 08:45:01 PM
Koepka with another jab at Bryson. What are the odds these two duke it out sometime? Would be seriously fun to see them in the final group of a major. And there is a tiny part of me that thinks Bryson roided up just so Koepka wouldn't intimidate him anymore.
The breakfast comments or the trackman comments?
Yes.
Harding Park looks like a stunning track
Can we talk about how awful that CBS broadcast was compared to the ESPN+ and SVP coverage?
Quote from: reinko on August 07, 2020, 05:21:07 AM
Harding Park looks like a stunning track
Played it last June. Teed off and it was 80 and sunny. By the time we finished, it was 55, gray, foggy and misting. It was spectacular. Fun course and public! Played with a local who had just taken up the game and played it 2-3 days a week on city pass. Think the resident fee for walking was like $35. Sort of remarkable it was hosting a major. Did play slow but really fun
For the first time in the 25-30 years I've been playing golf since I was a young kid, I had a proper fitting today. Driver, woods, and putter only (waiting on irons to see my soon to be golf pro brother in law in Dallas to be fitted and use his Titelist connections and discount). Went to a good friend of his at the Glen View Club near Old Orchard. I don't think I've ever hit that many driver shots in one afternoon in my life. But awesome experience. Set myself up with a Ping G410. Came down to that and the Callaway Mavrick but I had more consistency with the Ping hitting around 285 and we agreed that was more important than hitting 290 with the Mavrik.
Putter fitting was great too. I've been playing with a Dunlop mallet putter I've had since I was 15. Tried an Odyssey 2 ball about a decade ago but never liked it and went back to the $40 club I'd used forever. Turns out I line up/pull left with the mallets. I prefer a softer face which is why I hadnt liked blade putters, though I liked the look when lining up. Actually hit a Scotty fairly well, but the Odyssey Stroke Lab Double Wide was a match made in heaven. Everytime id hit a new putter, he'd take it back after a shot or two cause he said it didn't compare to my stroke with the Odyssey. Can't wait to hit the course with it.
The Double Wide is incredible. I bought one used on a whim to try the shaft technology and that putter is the safest putter I've ever had in the bag.
I've had easily 10 putters in my five years playing.
Quote from: JWags85 on August 08, 2020, 09:33:18 PM
For the first time in the 25-30 years I've been playing golf since I was a young kid, I had a proper fitting today. Driver, woods, and putter only (waiting on irons to see my soon to be golf pro brother in law in Dallas to be fitted and use his Titelist connections and discount). Went to a good friend of his at the Glen View Club near Old Orchard. I don't think I've ever hit that many driver shots in one afternoon in my life. But awesome experience. Set myself up with a Ping G410. Came down to that and the Callaway Mavrick but I had more consistency with the Ping hitting around 285 and we agreed that was more important than hitting 290 with the Mavrik.
Putter fitting was great too. I've been playing with a Dunlop mallet putter I've had since I was 15. Tried an Odyssey 2 ball about a decade ago but never liked it and went back to the $40 club I'd used forever. Turns out I line up/pull left with the mallets. I prefer a softer face which is why I hadnt liked blade putters, though I liked the look when lining up. Actually hit a Scotty fairly well, but the Odyssey Stroke Lab Double Wide was a match made in heaven. Everytime id hit a new putter, he'd take it back after a shot or two cause he said it didn't compare to my stroke with the Odyssey. Can't wait to hit the course with it.
i've had the stroke lab since february. when i get the feel for the green and stay true to form, it hits lazer beams. it was the last stop in my club champion fitting and i almost blew it off. then i hit 5 straight with it and i was hooked
Phil playing against the old guys hardly seems fair.
Friend of mine is a member at Glen Oak, he said Els played there today and shot a course record 61 (he bogeyed 18). Ernie is playing a charity event at Rich Harvest tomorrow.
Quote from: MUDish on August 27, 2020, 09:13:57 PM
Friend of mine is a member at Glen Oak, he said Els played there today and shot a course record 61 (he bogeyed 18). Ernie is playing a charity event at Rich Harvest tomorrow.
I spent a summer on Long Island when I was in college for an internship. The owner of the startup I was working at was a auto leasing billionaire who built, at the time, the most expensive private golf club in the country in the Hamptons. It's called Sebonac, and they designed it to be quite challenging. It was the first summer it was open when I was there and he invited my friend and I to go stay and play one weekend. Just so happened Ernie Els was visiting and played a few rounds. Ran into him in the clubhouse at one point, he's as tall as you'd image but quite nice. One of the cart guys said he casually shot 63 that morning. But what was significant was Ernie was staying in one of the luxury cottages there and called the clubhouse at like 1AM the night before needing to be brought back from Southampton cause he was obliterated
Quote from: JWags85 on August 27, 2020, 09:30:52 PM
I spent a summer on Long Island when I was in college for an internship. The owner of the startup I was working at was a auto leasing billionaire who built, at the time, the most expensive private golf club in the country in the Hamptons. It's called Sebonac, and they designed it to be quite challenging. It was the first summer it was open when I was there and he invited my friend and I to go stay and play one weekend. Just so happened Ernie Els was visiting and played a few rounds. Ran into him in the clubhouse at one point, he's as tall as you'd image but quite nice. One of the cart guys said he casually shot 63 that morning. But what was significant was Ernie was staying in one of the luxury cottages there and called the clubhouse at like 1AM the night before needing to be brought back from Southampton cause he was obliterated
I liked this story, Wags, but I have to admit that one thing that made me scratch my head was you saying Els is "tall ... but quite nice."
Has it been your experience that tall people aren't usually nice?
Quote from: MU82 on August 27, 2020, 11:37:11 PM
I liked this story, Wags, but I have to admit that one thing that made me scratch my head was you saying Els is "tall ... but quite nice."
Has it been your experience that tall people aren't usually nice?
Haha phrasing could have been better. More like he looks big in TV and was as advertised in person. Additionally he was a very affable guy 8-)
Quote from: JWags85 on August 28, 2020, 09:53:54 AM
Haha phrasing could have been better. More like he looks big in TV and was as advertised in person. Additionally he was a very affable guy 8-)
There's a story of Els letting a young Adam Scott fly with him. Els brought out 2 bottles of Johnnie Walker Black saying it was a bottle flight. Scott got so drunk, his dad confronted Els who called Adam "soft".
BMW scoring is like a US Open. Great prep for Winged Foot. Deep rough. Narrow fairways. Rock hard greens. If the rain misses the course, I don't know if anybody finishes under par.
Try as I might, I can never get into the PGA's "playoffs."
I guess they are kind of "ruined" (in my mind, anyway) by the knowledge that every single one of those guys would trade the FedEx title just to win one of the majors.
I have watched the highlights of the first 2 rounds of the BMW, however, and it has been fun to see Olympia Fields kick the greatest golfers in the world's butts.
Knot sew fast, Nads. FedEx title=$10 very bigg wons, aina?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on August 29, 2020, 08:08:36 AM
Knot sew fast, Nads. FedEx title=$10 very bigg wons, aina?
Yep ... and still I think if you asked the 50 best players in the world (or more) if they'd rather win the fedex or the Masters, every single one would say the Masters. Definitely the US Open, too. Maybe some would choose fedex over the PGA Championship. Maybe a few Americans would choose it over the British.
That putt by DJ at 18, holy $hit.
https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1300208704554504193
https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1300210221709774848
Quote from: shoothoops on August 30, 2020, 06:16:31 PM
https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1300208704554504193
https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1300210221709774848
https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1300213903016767493
Unbelievable. That was an incredible 20 minutes of golf, two best players in the world hitting impossible putts. That felt like a privilege to watch.
Quote from: MUDish on August 27, 2020, 09:13:57 PM
Friend of mine is a member at Glen Oak, he said Els played there today and shot a course record 61 (he bogeyed 18). Ernie is playing a charity event at Rich Harvest tomorrow.
just played glen oak saturday. my bro in law, a long time member told me the same story. he had something like 21 putts. incredible. their greens, although not the fastest i've played, are very tricky and you have to know them...unless you're ernie, i guess.
LPGA allowing the use of carts for all during practice rounds of ana inspiration. then allowing caddies to use carts, or push carts during championship, but players will have to walk. extreme heat, 105-115 is forecast at mission hills
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29804693/lpga-letting-caddies-use-carts-ana-inspiration-due-extreme-heat
i've golfed(riding in a cart) in 105/106 Az heat, but not 4 days in a row plus practice rounds.
Going to the Garland Resort in Northern Michigan on T-W-Th. Supposed to golf 90 holes in 3 days. 2 inches of rain forecast there between now and Thursday. Grrrrr.
Went with 7 Lighthouse guys (MU roommates) last weekend to Geneva National. Great setup, for 8 or 12 guys. Two rooms on each floor (with 2 beds to a room), ping pong table, card table, area indoors large enough for regulation bags game, putting green immediately outside for both putting contests and bocce ball and 215 yards from the 18th green of one of the 3 courses they have, so we had contests hitting old crap balls to that green. The courses are in good shape too. Great way to have a reunion.
DJ's best is better than anybody else's right now. But somebody else wins the Open.
90 holes, 3 days, temperature never above 52°. Garland is tougher than Treetops. Flatter. Longer. Lots of water
Quote from: tower912 on September 07, 2020, 08:32:04 PM
DJ's best is better than anybody else's right now. But somebody else wins the Open.
No Koepka will make it interesting
Quote from: JWags85 on September 10, 2020, 09:54:48 PM
No Koepka will make it interesting
Not any time soon. If/when his leg heals and if/when he can get back up to speed, then we'll see.
Unless you mean that the absence of Koepka will make it interesting. Then, yes, his absence changes the vibe of the US Open.
Quote from: tower912 on September 11, 2020, 06:00:14 AM
Not any time soon. If/when his leg heals and if/when he can get back up to speed, then we'll see.
Unless you mean that the absence of Koepka will make it interesting. Then, yes, his absence changes the vibe of the US Open.
Yea, I meant No Koepka in the field will add another element of intrigue and opportunity given his recent success there.
Very entertaining win today by Sergio Garcia on the PGA Tour today. Nailed one to two feet on the 18th hole to win it and earlier hit a 260 yard fairway wood to a par 5 over a bunker for kick in eagle .
Sergio closed his eyes while putting all week and putted well. Claimed in an interview he was doing the same thing when he won the 2017 Masters.
Seemed like he was also hitting it much longer than the rest of the field. Maybe he is getting in form just in time for the fall Masters.
Got a tee time at Ravines (Cog Hill) tomorrow for $51. Just how hard is that course for anyone whose golfed there?
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 08, 2020, 02:36:33 PM
Got a tee time at Ravines (Cog Hill) tomorrow for $51. Just how hard is that course for anyone whose golfed there?
I just played Ravines on Saturday, hadn't been out there in about 5 years or so. I wouldn't say it's overly difficult, specially if you play the correct tees. I believe all the par 3's have forced carries over ravines and there are a handful of other forced carries. It can be a bit narrow in spots, but you even w/ that not anything that's too narrow. There are 2 holes where you need to be smart off of the tee - #'s 10 & 12 I believe - the fairway ends and it's better to take less than driver or an iron.
It was in great shape on Saturday so hopefully it still is!
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 08, 2020, 02:36:33 PM
Got a tee time at Ravines (Cog Hill) tomorrow for $51. Just how hard is that course for anyone whose golfed there?
MU11W nailed it, play the correct tees and you'll have a good time.
What do you actually hit your 5 iron? Not your best, but actual average yardage? Times that number by 36 and that's the total yardage you should be looking to play.
Haven't played Ravines in two years, but it's a great piece of the property that rewards thought and shotmaking.
DJ COVID positive
Finau last week.
Quote from: tower912 on October 13, 2020, 07:25:28 PM
DJ COVID positive
Finau last week.
Wow I missed Finau completely.
DJ is not a shocker, Austin probably had to explain Covid to him.
Thought this was interesting. Sergio Garcia playing doubles in a Professional Tennis tournament. I guess that is how he is preparing for the Masters LOL
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/sergio-garcia-masters-prep-to-include-him-making-his-pro-tennis-debut
Quote from: tower912 on April 28, 2020, 12:39:01 PM
Playing today. The course has the raised cups. 200 yard par 3, I hit a perfect 4 hybrid that never leaves the flag. I thought I heard a tink, my playing partner wasn't sure. We got to the green and the dew trail indicated that my ball, lying 18 inches from the cup, had indeed hit the raised cup. Ruling?
For the record, I wrote down a 2, on the reasoning that we don't KNOW the ball would have fallen in if the cups had been normal.
What say you?
Same hole playing today. Made the damn ace this time with the same buddy playing with me.
Quote from: tower912 on November 04, 2020, 12:33:50 PM
Same hole playing today. Made the damn ace this time with the same buddy playing with me.
Congrats!
30ish years playing for me and no aces.
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 04, 2020, 12:46:09 PM
30ish years playing for me and no aces.
Congrats, tower!
20ish for me, and I'm in the same boat. Been inside 2 feet a handful of times but never had one drop.
I have been golfing 41 years. Third witnessed, all since 2008.
Quote from: tower912 on November 04, 2020, 12:49:03 PM
I have been golfing 41 years. Third witnessed, all since 2008.
Nicely done!
Congrats.
Never witnessed an ace.....our annual golf outting (12-24 folks) plays 72 holes in one weekend we've been doing it for 8 years now has a $20 per person hole insurance that's collected every year.
Fund is over $2K(and we've pulled from it for bus rentals, etc over the years) just waiting to cover the pour sap that gets the first one.
Played golf now some 50 years..13 hndcap, still looking for that 1st ace.
I have watched two aces from playing companions. Always exciting.
Congrats Tower! I witnesses 1 and made 2. The first one was not a particularly good shot but hey, it went in! I saved the ball, scorecard and bar bill and they now hang in a shadow box in my office.
Eye had won back in da dey at Congo River off I-94 in Kenosha, hey?
Quote from: tower912 on November 04, 2020, 12:33:50 PM
Same hole playing today. Made the damn ace this time with the same buddy playing with me.
Awesome!
That's a great story, tower.
I've witnessed several aces, never had one of my own. But ...
I did have a hole-in-3 once.
175-yard hole over water. Tee it up, smack it with my 5-iron. Splash. Tee up another, smack it with my 5-iron, lands on the green, coupla bounces, rolls into the cup. It was an outing and the group in front of us saw it go in and roared for my hole-in-1.
But it was only a 3. Another guy in my group got a birdie, so I didn't even have honors on the next hole!
Silver lining: I didn't have to buy drinks afterward.
I was playing alone one time and hit a crap tee shot on a par 3. Disgusted, I threw another ball down, didn't bother teeing it up, and took a seriously ticked off, -$@&$# it swing. Two hops, a roll, and into the hole. The only one I actually saw go in.
Quote from: tower912 on November 04, 2020, 12:33:50 PM
Same hole playing today. Made the damn ace this time with the same buddy playing with me.
Incredible . Congrats a 200 yard hole in one is an amazing achievement .
Certainly played my final round of the year today. Played like hot trash but when I got to my final par-3 of the year, I stuck it and hit the flagstick. Even made the putt. Now the long winter is staring me in the face
Sergio Garcia has withdrawn from The Masters after testing positive for COVID-19.
https://twitter.com/TheSergioGarcia/status/1325823342759333893?s=19
Lee Westwood off to a fast start. Tiger not far behind. Throwing darts out there.
Final Round of 2020 Masters is the lowest rated since 1957:
https://twitter.com/paulsen_smw/status/1328724695567437824?s=19
Must have been the politics.
Anyone have recommendations on a launch monitor for use at the range?
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 17, 2020, 11:49:38 AM
Anyone have recommendations on a launch monitor for use at the range?
on the nlu refuge board a lot of people like the mevo and mevo+.
i am looking at one for net in the garage & backyard.
Quote from: tower912 on November 17, 2020, 10:51:23 AM
Must have been the politics.
Musta been Colin Kaepernick's, LeBron James' and Mookie Betts' fault.
Or maybe viewers heard Bubba was playing ... and they thought it was Wallace.
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 17, 2020, 11:49:38 AM
Anyone have recommendations on a launch monitor for use at the range?
SkyTrak unless you're planning on spending massive amounts.
Mevos are nice, but really need the silver dots and more room for indoor shots.
Quote from: Retire0 on November 17, 2020, 09:57:58 PM
SkyTrak unless you're planning on spending massive amounts.
Mevos are nice, but really need the silver dots and more room for indoor shots.
$2k already seems like a massive amount.
I was thinking something more like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PB1LP5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_FBrTFb6FPTPKQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 18, 2020, 06:43:24 AM
$2k already seems like a massive amount.
I was thinking something more like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PB1LP5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_FBrTFb6FPTPKQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Well, a Trackman is $25k so wasn't sure.
I've seen guys with those at the indoor range, always seemed decent enough.
Quote from: Retire0 on November 18, 2020, 06:58:47 AM
Well, a Trackman is $25k so wasn't sure.
I've seen guys with those at the indoor range, always seemed decent enough.
Fair enough.
Appreciate the respnses
Golfing the day after Thanksgiving, after 12 days in quarantine... Priceless.
Quote from: tower912 on November 27, 2020, 01:04:57 PM
Golfing the day after Thanksgiving, after 12 days in quarantine... Priceless.
I'll take that as a sign your feeling much better. Excellent.
Other than stamina, I feel ok.
Another course record for you, tower?
Not today. Just glad to be out there. Broke 80. Flat 6300 yard course. I have broken par there before. Walked carrying. Different expectations today.
Quote from: tower912 on November 27, 2020, 03:22:51 PM
Not today. Just glad to be out there. Broke 80. Flat 6300 yard course. I have broken par there before. Walked carrying. Different expectations today.
That's awesome, my friend. Just the fact that you felt well enough to walk and carry is great.
I've got surgically repaired shoulders, so I can no longer carry, but I walk with a pull-cart whenever I can.
The fivesome in front of my son and I made a concerted effort to play fast. To their credit, they finished in 3:15. With 2.5 holes open in front of them by the end, but that is nit-picking.
Women's US Open. I am watching them play in conditions similar to what I have been playing in the last few weeks. I am amused by amount of layers.
Quote from: tower912 on December 14, 2020, 12:18:45 PM
Women's US Open. I am watching them play in conditions similar to what I have been playing in the last few weeks. I am amused by amount of layers.
Was thinking the same thing. Though Amy Olson has on about what I usually would for a low 40s upper 30s temp round. Though, I do Tommy Two Gloves it with the FootJoy winter gloves.
Last week some of the players were donning knee length down parkas between shots, removing them to actually swing. Cracked me up.
I didn't watch the father-son thing on TV but I saw the highlights, and it was impossible not to be impressed with Tiger's 11-year-old son. What a swing. Made some putts, too. I mostly was impressed with his poise. To be 11 and have TV cameras following your every move, and then to be able to play like he did ... wow.
I just hope he loves golf and is allowed to be a kid.
Quote from: MU82 on December 20, 2020, 08:31:52 AM
I just hope he loves golf and is allowed to be a kid.
I thought Tiger's interview after was illuminating. You could see how proud he was, but also how protective he is of Charlie. Interesting contrast to how Earl sought the spotlight out.
Quote from: MUfan12 on December 20, 2020, 04:14:24 PM
I thought Tiger's interview after was illuminating. You could see how proud he was, but also how protective he is of Charlie. Interesting contrast to how Earl sought the spotlight out.
I did see the interview, and you're right about the way Tiger talked about the whole thing. I hope it continues.
Only a kinda similar comparison to Earl, though. Earl was pretty much a nobody whose only shot at fame was riding his son's coattails. One could argue that Earl "needed" Tiger to succeed. Tiger already is one of the most famous people in the world; he obviously doesn't need Charlie to be a great golfer, or even a golfer at all.
Watching Charlie play and Tiger's interview was a joy to watch.