**Golf Talk** thread

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

Played for the 3rd time this summer and had to scramble hard to an 86 on a decent course (6700 yards, 71.0/133).

[Cruzer 1,995]

3. This was in part because the greens were in horrible shape. Bumpy and sandy.

 

No kidding? Wow - did they aerate them recently? They normally have really good ones - well all except #5. That poor green is always shiat - just in a bad spot, never has a chance.

 

I played Windstar for the 1st time y-day. Played like shiat.. Part of it was not knowing anything about the course, the other was I was playing new driver for the 1st time - but mostly I just sucked. That course is plush man, really well maintained and top rate.... The wind is a huge factor there - howls all the time they said.

[cbfalcon 825]

No kidding? Wow - did they aerate them recently? They normally have really good ones - well all except #5. That poor green is always shiat - just in a bad spot, never has a chance.

 

I played Windstar for the 1st time y-day. Played like shiat.. Part of it was not knowing anything about the course, the other was I was playing new driver for the 1st time - but mostly I just sucked. That course is plush man, really well maintained and top rate.... The wind is a huge factor there - howls all the time they said.

 

They had recently aerated them, long strips of sand all over the place as they they'd been dragged, and they were very fuzzy. 3 or 4 times I hit a pitch or chip, and it kicked about 45 degrees the opposite direction as normal due to hitting a tuft of grass or something. Giant divots a half inch deep that people hadn't repaired on the greens, etc. It got to the point that all 4 of us were commenting on every hole about how much the ball was hopping around. A few instances of someone having a 12 footer and leaving it 5 feet short because of a big hop, that sort of thing. But yeah, I normally like their greens.

 

My dad has been getting his asss kicked, so he wants to play an easy course next week. We already have a tee time at The Rock....aka Rockwood. I haven't played it this year I don't think, so it'll be relaxing to just free flow with the swing change and not have any real worries in terms of trouble. Not to mention, I want to play it a handful of times before it closes in November, simply for nostalgia sake.

 

I assume you are aware they are closing Rockwood in November, and redesigning before it opens up in October of 2016. I've been annoyed that I can't find enough info on the new design. There is a low res photo of the supposed layout on http://www.fortworthgolf.org/ but it's labeled 2009. It LOOKS like they are incorporating some of the River 9 (blue), which I was hoping for. Do you know anything about it? I've been saying for years, they could make a great 18 holes if they used all of that land the right way and redesigned.

[edjr 6,578]

Why don't courses give you a discount and tell you before you tee off the greens have been recently aerated?

 

pisses me off

[Cruzer 1,995]

I assume you are aware they are closing Rockwood in November, and redesigning before it opens up in October of 2016. I've been annoyed that I can't find enough info on the new design. There is a low res photo of the supposed layout on http://www.fortworthgolf.org/ but it's labeled 2009. It LOOKS like they are incorporating some of the River 9 (blue), which I was hoping for. Do you know anything about it? I've been saying for years, they could make a great 18 holes if they used all of that land the right way and redesigned.

As plain and vanilla as Rock'Dirt is - it is actually somewhat legendary in its existence. Many of the greats have played there - from Hogan to Nelson, to D. January, M. Brooks, C. Campbell and many others... I've not seen any projected changes, but I certainly hope a new clubhouse is part of the design. That is prolly one of the saddest looking ones I've ever seen.

[cbfalcon 825]

As plain and vanilla as Rock'Dirt is - it is actually somewhat legendary in its existence. Many of the greats have played there - from Hogan to Nelson, to D. January, M. Brooks, C. Campbell and many others... I've not seen any projected changes, but I certainly hope a new clubhouse is part of the design. That is prolly one of the saddest looking ones I've ever seen.

Countdown to Renovation of Rockwood Golf Course

68 Days 12 Hours 34 Minutes 59 Seconds

Rockwood Golf Course will undergo a total golf course renovation with construction anticipated to begin November 1, 2015. We’re excited about this much needed improvement and hope you enjoy our “countdown clock”. The course will receive a new design with the course yardage measuring 5,291 to 7,067 yards. Included in the project are new greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, cart paths, water features and a state of the art and highly efficient irrigation system. We have enlisted the design services of Colligan Golf Design and special attention has been taken to insure that the layout design will be attractive to all skill levels of players. The course will be both challenging and fair.

 

Once construction begins, a special page will be available for viewing of construction pictures. The anticipated re-opening date for the new course is October 1, 2016. Stay tuned for further updates as they become available. Click layout to view the new design

 

[Cruzer 1,995]

Wow - cool... To be honest though, the city's best golf course is Meadowbrook. It's a phenomenal layout with everything - elevation, trees, water, left to right, right to left, reachable par 5's, just a beautiful track. But unfortunately they have a crappy clubhouse, in a bad part of town and they never invest any real money into it.

[cbfalcon 825]

Wow - cool... To be honest though, the city's best golf course is Meadowbrook. It's a phenomenal layout with everything - elevation, trees, water, left to right, right to left, reachable par 5's, just a beautiful track. But unfortunately they have a crappy clubhouse, in a bad part of town and they never invest any real money into it.

I agree, Meadowbrook is easily the best layout. By far. Could be a beautiful course. My issues with it are that I've often found the greens to be concrete like. Fast is fine (even preferable), but they have to be receptive to a golf ball.........and they need to clean up that creek. It's so filthy and full of trash that it leaves a horrible impression of the entire course. I'd also love to see a range, but that would involve some creativity as I don't know where it could be.

 

Rockwood can be great as well though if they properly use that River 9, add water features on the existing area of the course, and actually water the grass. I've always enjoyed 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 (personal fav), 14, and 18.....In theory, keep some version of those holes with some added features....Use the land that 3-5 are on for a hole, use the land from 15-17 for a hole, then you can make 6 badass holes from that blue 9....and you've got a really cool 18 hole setup. That's just me spitballing, but the potential is there thanks to that blue 9.

[Cruzer 1,995]

 

I agree, Meadowbrook is easily the best layout. By far. Could be a beautiful course. My issues with it are that I've often found the greens to be concrete like. Fast is fine (even preferable), but they have to be receptive to a golf ball.........and they need to clean up that creek. It's so filthy and full of trash that it leaves a horrible impression of the entire course. I'd also love to see a range, but that would involve some creativity as I don't know where it could be.

Like #5 at Champions, some of the greens at Meadowbrook are in just in some bad logistical spots - poor drainage, airflow, sun, etc.. But money could help with that and the rest of the greens... Look at what they did with the River course at PV - they invested heavily and turned it into a nice track.. Problem is, the River course is boring - devoid of character. The Hills course is actually a better layout imo.

 

I don't know if you remember, but there used to be a GIANT pecan tree right there between #9 green and #1 tee box. It was a staple of the course - then they cut it down. The course lost a lot of what little character it had when that came down... I do hope they incorporate some of the Blue nine back into the design. That was a tough nine holes of golf. Especially #2 - at 246 yards, over a creek, uphill - was one of the toughest par 3's in the state.

[cbfalcon 825]

Like #5 at Champions, some of the greens at Meadowbrook are in just in some bad logistical spots - poor drainage, airflow, sun, etc.. But money could help with that and the rest of the greens... Look at what they did with the River course at PV - they invested heavily and turned it into a nice track.. Problem is, the River course is boring - devoid of character. The Hills course is actually a better layout imo.

 

I don't know if you remember, but there used to be a GIANT pecan tree right there between #9 green and #1 tee box. It was a staple of the course - then they cut it down. The course lost a lot of what little character it had when that came down... I do hope they incorporate some of the Blue nine back into the design. That was a tough nine holes of golf. Especially #2 - at 246 yards, over a creek, uphill - was one of the toughest par 3's in the state.

 

I prefer the Hills to the River. I may even consider the River to be my least favorite FW Muni (I don't count Sycamore anymore), in spite of it being the only one they sink money into.

 

Of course I remember that tree at Rockwood. When did they cut it down? And I focking hated that 246 yard par 3. The way I remember it, it was 220 uphill, all carry over a 50 feet deep creek, always into the wind, and there were giant trees on the far side of the creek on the right and left, leaving you approximately a 7 foot gap to aim at. If I'm looking at the map right, they are bringing it back.

[Cruzer 1,995]

Of course I remember that tree at Rockwood. When did they cut it down? And I focking hated that 246 yard par 3. The way I remember it, it was 220 uphill, all carry over a 50 feet deep creek, always into the wind, and there were giant trees on the far side of the creek on the right and left, leaving you approximately a 7 foot gap to aim at. If I'm looking at the map right, they are bringing it back.

It may have been closer to 230 yards - was a long time ago. Ha, always into the wind - it felt like 250..... The next hole #3 was always a strange biatch of a hole too. That tree in the middle of the fairway ate a lot of my balls.

[cbfalcon 825]

It may have been closer to 230 yards - was a long time ago. Ha, always into the wind - it felt like 250..... The next hole #3 was always a strange biatch of a hole too. That tree in the middle of the fairway ate a lot of my balls.

I just found myself thinking about the best 1-18 on FW Muni's. I included ZBoaz and don't include Sycamore, just cuz.

 

1. Meadowbrook Par 5: Always a tough drive thanks to not getting to warm up on any range. You are dead left and can get into trouble right. And I've left it on that crazy downslope and had to hit way too many mid irons on a severe downhill lie and carry that creek.

2. Meadowbrook Par 4: One of my favorite holes. Hit a fade and catch that hill, and you can be pitching your second.

3. Z-Boaz Par 4: It was fun because it's drivable, but does require you to carry a creek.4.

4. Meadowbrook Par 5: Gorgeous hole. Trouble on the right. And a heavily protected green that makes me feel stupid every time go for it in 2. Honorable mention to the ZBoaz strip club dogleg right.

5. Meadowbrook Par 4: This could be the best hole in FW Muni golf. Elevated tee shot over the creek that needs to fade, but has a lake on the right.

6. Meadowbrook Par 3. Tiny hole, but the projects are 10 yards right and 10 yards long, and giant overhanging trees along the left.

7. Z-Boaz Par 4: Elevated tee shot. Street and pawn shop left, tree lined on the right. Great driving hole to the eye..

8. Meadowbrook Par 4: Short tee shot, then dogleg right straight up the hill. Nowhere to miss it, and if the flag is on the front, tread lightly as I have seen someone putt it 3 feet by the hole and end up 75 yards out..

9. Hills Par 4: Tough tee shot, and if it's not perfect you'll be blocked out by that tree left of the green.

10. Rockwood Par 4: Long and straight. So much slope and such a goofy green to read properly.

11. Rockwood Par 3: All carry up the hill. Tejano music. People trying to throw you off by honking in your stroke.

12. Meadowboork Par 4: Leave your drive right, and you have to go over all those trees to go at it. Protected green with creek short, water long and right, trees short and right.

13. Rockwood Par 4: Elevated tee shot. Dogleg right. Creek left, trees to the right. Maybe my favorite hole on that course.

14. River Par 4: Elevated tee shot somewhat. Fun driving hole.

15. Hills Par 5: Nail your drive and catch the downslope and you can have 150 in. Otherwise laying up. Have to leave your putt below the cup.

16. Meadowbrook Par 4: This may be the hardest hole there is on FW Muni's.

17. Meadowbrook Par 3: Trouble left, right, and short. I'm always proud when I hit this green.

18. Rockwood Par 5: Because it's fun.

 

and that was a waste of 15 minutes that will be read by Cruzer and nobody else. It confirms that Meadowbrook is the best course by far....and that The River sucks donkey balls.

[Cruzer 1,995]

 

I just found myself thinking about the best 1-18 on FW Muni's. I included ZBoaz and don't include Sycamore, just cuz.

 

1. Meadowbrook Par 5: Always a tough drive thanks to not getting to warm up on any range. You are dead left and can get into trouble right. And I've left it on that crazy downslope and had to hit way too many mid irons on a severe downhill lie and carry that creek.

2. Meadowbrook Par 4: One of my favorite holes. Hit a fade and catch that hill, and you can be pitching your second.

3. Z-Boaz Par 4: It was fun because it's drivable, but does require you to carry a creek.4.

4. Meadowbrook Par 5: Gorgeous hole. Trouble on the right. And a heavily protected green that makes me feel stupid every time go for it in 2. Honorable mention to the ZBoaz strip club dogleg right.

5. Meadowbrook Par 4: This could be the best hole in FW Muni golf. Elevated tee shot over the creek that needs to fade, but has a lake on the right.

6. Meadowbrook Par 3. Tiny hole, but the projects are 10 yards right and 10 yards long, and giant overhanging trees along the left.

7. Z-Boaz Par 4: Elevated tee shot. Street and pawn shop left, tree lined on the right. Great driving hole to the eye..

8. Meadowbrook Par 4: Short tee shot, then dogleg right straight up the hill. Nowhere to miss it, and if the flag is on the front, tread lightly as I have seen someone putt it 3 feet by the hole and end up 75 yards out..

9. Hills Par 4: Tough tee shot, and if it's not perfect you'll be blocked out by that tree left of the green.

10. Rockwood Par 4: Long and straight. So much slope and such a goofy green to read properly.

11. Rockwood Par 3: All carry up the hill. Tejano music. People trying to throw you off by honking in your stroke.

12. Meadowboork Par 4: Leave your drive right, and you have to go over all those trees to go at it. Protected green with creek short, water long and right, trees short and right.

13. Rockwood Par 4: Elevated tee shot. Dogleg right. Creek left, trees to the right. Maybe my favorite hole on that course.

14. River Par 4: Elevated tee shot somewhat. Fun driving hole.

15. Hills Par 5: Nail your drive and catch the downslope and you can have 150 in. Otherwise laying up. Have to leave your putt below the cup.

16. Meadowbrook Par 4: This may be the hardest hole there is on FW Muni's.

17. Meadowbrook Par 3: Trouble left, right, and short. I'm always proud when I hit this green.

18. Rockwood Par 5: Because it's fun.

 

and that was a waste of 15 minutes that will be read by Cruzer and nobody else. It confirms that Meadowbrook is the best course by far....and that The River sucks donkey balls.

Good list.

 

Just a few I'd have a hard time leaving off:

 

# 2 - PV Hills

#6 - PV Hills

#10 - PV River

#17 - Z Boaz

[cbfalcon 825]

Good list.

 

Just a few I'd have a hard time leaving off:

 

# 2 - PV Hills

#6 - PV Hills

#10 - PV River

#17 - Z Boaz

 

• I debated on #2 between Meadowbrook, Hills, and River. That River hole feels like a pro hole. Hills is a killer. But ultimately I went with Meadowbrook cuz 'm always excited to hit that shot.
• And I was going with PV HIlls #6, but then I felt I needed a par 3 for some reason...... In truth, FW par 3's suck. As I could easily go PV Hills #6, ZBoaz #11, and either ZBoaz or Hills 17.

[Cruzer 1,995]

In truth, FW par 3's suck. As I could easily go PV Hills #6, ZBoaz #11, and either ZBoaz or Hills 17.

 

I always enjoyed #2 at Z Boaz - not flashy, but unique in that you couldn't see the bottom of the green. Also famous for being scary fast if you got above the hole. # 13 is a good little par 3 I always thought - scenic for Ftw anyways.

[KSB2424 3,148]

I'm playing Sedgefield (where they just had the PGA last weekend) on Sunday. It's in prime, tournament ready condition. Greens rolling a 15.

 

My buddy who's getting us on wants to play from the tips just to see how we'd do. Now granted even the tips probably aren't exactly where the pros played but it's close enough to get a good idea.

 

I don't know what to expect. Stay below the hole and pray to break 100?

[cbfalcon 825]

I'm playing Sedgefield (where they just had the PGA last weekend) on Sunday. It's in prime, tournament ready condition. Greens rolling a 15.

 

My buddy who's getting us on wants to play from the tips just to see how we'd do. Now granted even the tips probably aren't exactly where the pros played but it's close enough to get a good idea.

 

I don't know what to expect. Stay below the hole and pray to break 100?

What is your handicap? I don't seem to recall. I am jealous...and quite interested to hear how you do.

 

I have some silly self belief that I could shoot in the high 80s on all these courses. Back when I was just getting decent and trying to shoot in the 80s, my mental strategy was to add a stroke to par on each hole making the course a par 90. Then I just wanted to make more "birdies" than "bogeys" and I was in the 80's.

 

The strategic benefit was that it kept me from feeling the need to attempt shots that were of low percentage for my skill level in an effort to save par. As that's how you turn bogey into quad really quick.

[KSB2424 3,148]

What is your handicap? I don't seem to recall. I am jealous...and quite interested to hear how you do.

 

I have some silly self belief that I could shoot in the high 80s on all these courses. Back when I was just getting decent and trying to shoot in the 80s, my mental strategy was to add a stroke to par on each hole making the course a par 90. Then I just wanted to make more "birdies" than "bogeys" and I was in the 80's.

 

The strategic benefit was that it kept me from feeling the need to attempt shots that were of low percentage for my skill level in an effort to save par. As that's how you turn bogey into quad really quick.

I keep all my scores and stats on the golflogix app. My handicap per that app (30+ rounds) is 13.2.

 

My goal is to break 80 every time I stick it in the ground. But it rarely happens. Only broke 80 a handful of times. Normally a mid to high 80's golfer. I get mad when I break 90 but it happens more than I've broken into the 70's.

 

I figure Sedgefield is not overly long, the rough not crazy like a U.S. Open would be and its a par 70. So my goal, from the tips, is to break a 100. And I think it's doable. Putting on greens that fast is the key. You get above the hole in the wrong spot and four putting is not out of he question.

[dain11279 963]

I keep all my scores and stats on the golflogix app. My handicap per that app (30+ rounds) is 13.2.

 

My goal is to break 80 every time I stick it in the ground. But it rarely happens. Only broke 80 a handful of times. Normally a mid to high 80's golfer. I get mad when I break 90 but it happens more than I've broken into the 70's.

 

I figure Sedgefield is not overly long, the rough not crazy like a U.S. Open would be and its a par 70. So my goal, from the tips, is to break a 100. And I think it's doable. Putting on greens that fast is the key. You get above the hole in the wrong spot and four putting is not out of he question.

 

On a course like Sedgefield I think it's fair to add a stroke per hole. So if you normally shoot in the low-mid 80s, breaking 100 would be a pretty good accomplishment

[Cruzer 1,995]

My buddy who's getting us on..

 

Cool - is he a member, or client association of some kind?

[DankNuggs 305]

What is your handicap? I don't seem to recall. I am jealous...and quite interested to hear how you do.

 

I have some silly self belief that I could shoot in the high 80s on all these courses. Back when I was just getting decent and trying to shoot in the 80s, my mental strategy was to add a stroke to par on each hole making the course a par 90. Then I just wanted to make more "birdies" than "bogeys" and I was in the 80's.

 

The strategic benefit was that it kept me from feeling the need to attempt shots that were of low percentage for my skill level in an effort to save par. As that's how you turn bogey into quad really quick.

thats how i've always approached it. minimizing downside is the most important thing you can do on a golf course until you are at a very high skill level. I don't play much anymore with a 2 y.o. some work golf and the occasional weekend round. I know my short game has huge variability given the last of course time getting zoned in with touch... just can't take it too seriously. I'm right about a 90 now, half my rounds below, half above... it sucks because the game is still there in some form... but scoring is all about short game. lag putting and getting those sub 50yd chips in makable range

[KSB2424 3,148]

Cool - is he a member, or client association of some kind?

 

My neighbor / golfing buddy owns his own financial planning / estate planning company and one of his clients is a member who is getting us on and playing with us.

 

I think it's still going to cost me like 90 bucks as a visitor (with a member) but it will be well worth it.

[WhiteWonder 2,681]

played lighthouse sound in ocean city MD last friday. lost 5 balls, including one I piped down the middle (must have run through the fairway). Windy course but wind was mild compared to reviews I had read... at least in my opinion. Shot 86.

 

anyone playing in that area should play this course. gorgeous views, really great staff and excellent condition. greens were fast which I love.

 

 

spent today at the Barclay's practice round. Got to see most of (5th green through 18) the Phil/Rickie vs DJ/Charley Hoffman money match. Got serious down the stretch and looked like Phil and Rickie won the 18th with par. Have no idea how many times they press or what rules they generally play. Bubba had gone out early, didn't see him. Got to see/speak to Rose, Kuchar and ZJ. Saw Jason Day on the practice green/bunker but not on the course so not really sure if he played very early or only came to use the range and green. Supposedly no Rory or Sergio this week... and something about no Tiger.

[WhiteWonder 2,681]

I'm playing Sedgefield (where they just had the PGA last weekend) on Sunday. It's in prime, tournament ready condition. Greens rolling a 15.

 

My buddy who's getting us on wants to play from the tips just to see how we'd do. Now granted even the tips probably aren't exactly where the pros played but it's close enough to get a good idea.

 

I don't know what to expect. Stay below the hole and pray to break 100?

 

 

i was elated to break 90 when i got to play Baltusrol lower a few years ago. I went bogey/bogey to finish with 89

[Cruzer 1,995]

 

 

i was elated to break 90 when i got to play Baltusrol lower a few years ago. I went bogey/bogey to finish with 89

Oh really? Wow - what was it like playing there? That place is awesome.

[Cruzer 1,995]

Driver(s) review: Been looking for a replacement for my longtime faithful Ping G10. Think the search is finally over.

Big Bertha Alpha 815: 9*, Fujikura Speeder 565, Stiff

Bought it, took it to the range for 1 session, played 18 holes - hated it... Maybe hate is a bad word, greatly disliked for sure. For some reason, as much as I've always loved Callaway fairway woods - I've never been fond of their drivers, this is no exception. When you've been playing as long as I have, you know your swing - and one of the worst things any golfer can do is to try and "fix your swing" to a club. Never do this - it's a killer... Right away I knew I didn't like the set up - at 46" long, this was just too awkward for my short ass legs. The club itself seemed a bit heavy for a 56 gram shaft. Speaking of, the Stiff in this model seemed to play a little closer to Extra stiff than just Stiff. First few swings out of the box I knew my swing wasn't matching up to the kick point - ball flight was not predictable nor desirable. As standard, the sound this makes is much in line with previous Callaway drivers - rather muted and different... That being said - aesthetically, this is a beautiful club... Wasn't for me - but might be for you.

TaylorMade AeroBurner: 9.5*, Matrix Speed Rul-Z 50, Stiff

Oh mama, this is da bomb... Right off the bat you notice how light this club feels. Not all like that I know, but this club maintains a great sense of rigidness and feel even being so. First few swings out of the box I connected well - in great sequence with the kick point. The stiff in this club matches up perfectly with my particular swing - rigid w/out having to force anything - with full explosion at impact. As far as sound, this club is a bit more muted and not as tingy as other TM models, but very pleasing all the same. Aesthetically looks like a formula 1 race car sitting in the driveway - flashy, hot, fast.

Few notes:

* Face is more shallow than tall - which is not the norm for today's drivers.
* Face, crown, shaft, everything - all designed for aerodynamic speed, which is certainly delivers.
* My old Ping clubhead speed: between 97-100 mph with a ball speed of around 145 mph.
* My AeroBurner clubhead speed: now between 101-104 mph with a ball speed of around 154 mph.
* Reviews have all said the AB launches higher than most - this was not the case with me. I actually launched it a bit lower than the Ping - no doubt due to reduced spin.
* AB launch angle averaged about 13 - spin rate averaged about 2400 rpm.
* Carry distance was around 235-245.
* Roll out - this is where I really noticed a jump. Ball flight was a piercing trajectory that averaged about 37 degrees Angle of Decent - which is ideal. Was getting some total drive distances of 270-280, which I rarely saw with my Ping. Even more importantly - was able to get 250 on shots into the breeze.
* The AB does come 45.75" long - I cut her down to 45" - swing weight and kick points were non-noticeable.

[edjr 6,578]

Tiger went from 1998 till 2005 without missing a cut and Spieth missed the cut this week? What a stiff.

[Cruzer 1,995]

Tiger went from 1998 till 2005 without missing a cut and Spieth missed the cut this week? What a stiff.

TW's run didn't start until his 2nd full year on tour... Spieth's 2nd full year starts next year.

[edjr 6,578]

TW's run didn't start until his 2nd full year on tour... Spieth's 2nd full year starts next year.

 

Tiger won 1 single major until 2001, SPeef has won 2, nearly 3. Don't give me that trash. Spieth was the #1 player in the world and missed the cut.

[Cruzer 1,995]

 

Tiger won 1 single major until 2001, SPeef has won 2, nearly 3. Don't give me that trash. Spieth was the #1 player and missed the cut.

I believe Spieth is technically ahead of TW's major pace. Least I think anyways.

[parrot 789]

Thought I might break 40 on the home track for the first time in a few years yesterday. Three putt double-bogey on 9 from 15 feet for a 41.

[edjr 6,578]

Thought I might break 40 on the home track for the first time in a few years yesterday. Three putt double-bogey on 9 from 15 feet for a 41.

 

I probably 3 putt, 75% of my birdie chances this year. It's gross.

[Cruzer 1,995]

I don't know wtf was going on at our course Saturday - greens were slower than shiat. I 3 putted 4 times - very aggravating... Also played 45 holes, but that was just on my 1st 18.

[parrot 789]

 

I probably 3 putt, 75% of my birdie chances this year. It's gross.

 

Yeah. I'd like to know how many strokes "never up, never in" has cost me over the years.

[WhiteWonder 2,681]

Oh really? Wow - what was it like playing there? That place is awesome.

 

it was awesome. I live 10 minutes away. I had passes to a few practice rounds in '05 and then years later I was playing in a charity outing and one of the auction items every year is a round for 3 at Baltusrol accompanied by the member donating the group. So that year my cousin and I decided to bid and won. Brought my father along as the 3rd. The rough was extremely penalizing under normal members conditions. If not for caddies, im sure i would have lost a few just looking in the rough. I remember sinking a 40+ footer downhill for birdie after hitting the green from a fairway bunker. I think on the 8th hole.

 

Also remember getting there, meeting the member and the first thing out of my mouth being "can we play the lower??". We were already scheduled to.

[dain11279 963]

 

Tiger won 1 single major until 2001, SPeef has won 2, nearly 3. Don't give me that trash. Spieth was the #1 player in the world and missed the cut.

 

Or like 5

[edjr 6,578]

 

Or like 5

I meant 99, which was only the pga (end of the year)

[cbfalcon 825]

So I spent some more time with my swing on video. My club face has been way closed at the top, ala Zach Johnson. It's been that way for so long that I've learned to play with it, but obviously I have to hold off the finish somewhat. Looking at causes, and my grip has slowly gotten way way too strong. Sometimes it's just the basics.

 

Went to the range, weakened my grip considerably, and suddenly I could release the club. My ball flight was way higher, power felt effortless, and the striking was consistent. I was flying my 9 iron 150 yards with no effort. I could finally hit my hybrid as it was long and high.

 

So the last couple weeks i've made some big changes. I'll have to develop some consistency obviously, but Ive discovered a whole new level of ball striking. I could see scoring being a short term issue, as I was having issues controlling my wedge distances. But I'm excited.

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I'm playing Sedgefield (where they just had the PGA last weekend) on Sunday. It's in prime, tournament ready condition. Greens rolling a 15.

 

My buddy who's getting us on wants to play from the tips just to see how we'd do. Now granted even the tips probably aren't exactly where the pros played but it's close enough to get a good idea.

 

I don't know what to expect. Stay below the hole and pray to break 100?

How'd it go?