**Golf Talk** thread

[WhiteWonder 2,735]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yaK6SAUwu0&sns=em

 

im sorry. im not saying its a bad cart, it looks very nice, but that video is hilarious and only reinforces my idea that the simplest 2 wheel cart is, at the very least, just as good.

 

sure, the guy opens it in seconds. but then we get the full explanation of the several steps you have to follow... with descriptions like "to avoid injury" and "if it doesn't, don't worry"

 

a bare bones 2 wheel bag boy cart consists of 1. lift the lock on the middle of the cart, 2. fold closed... if you want to remove the wheels, you can but if not its still pretty slim.

[DankNuggs 305]

im sorry. im not saying its a bad cart, it looks very nice, but that video is hilarious and only reinforces my idea that the simplest 2 wheel cart is, at the very least, just as good.

 

sure, the guy opens it in seconds. but then we get the full explanation of the several steps you have to follow... with descriptions like "to avoid injury" and "if it doesn't, don't worry"

 

a bare bones 2 wheel bag boy cart consists of 1. lift the lock on the middle of the cart, 2. fold closed... if you want to remove the wheels, you can but if not its still pretty slim.

You want it to collapse small there are a couple hinge points. There is a bar if you grab you can pinch on. Difficult level of a 2 vs a 1. And a good 3 wheeled cart >>>> 2 wheel pull.

 

The video is somewhat ridiculous ill give you that. Looks complicated, but retardo easy.

 

Sounds stupid to be impressed with the engineering of a golf cart, but its impressive

[DankNuggs 305]

Hit four 320 yard drives today with my new TM Burner 2.0 driver. It's the lightest driver I've ever hit but it works. Crazy long. Had three of the approach shots inside of 150 playing from the backs. Birdie par Birdie. Easiest club I have ever hit.

The superfast? Looks the same as the RBZ but with no adjustability. Friend has it and really likes it

[cbfalcon 825]

Ugh. Blow up round today in 20 mph winds at Lost Creek. I'm stuck in no mans land of being in the middle of a swing change, but not having enough time to practice. So it's a slow go.

 

My irons are pretty solid right now. I'm striking the ball well enough to play to my former 10 handicap of a couple years ago I think. And my short game is rounding into form. I'm bringing the bump and run back into my repertoire, and it's solidifying some things. As for the mofo big stick... I did manage to hit 2 fairways today. Yes, 2. Fuccking 2. My miss with the driver was a pull hook. Killed me. Then when I tried to fix it, I shanked 2 drives into the woods. I didn't know you could shank a driver, but sure enough I seemingly found a way.

 

I ended the day with a nice 92. Granted, the wind was mighty, and I likely gave away 3-5 strokes around the greens simply because I half asssed it concentration wise as the round got away from me. Still, any round in the 90's feels like a catastrophe.

 

On the positive side of things, I went 50-42, thus I got better. And the front side had two quads. So you could make the argument that I was two holes away from a pretty solid day. I'm pretty sure I'm the best "if only" golfer on this message board. I can "if I had only done this" my score into the mid 70's with ease. I'm a scratch if only player.

[WhiteWonder 2,735]

You want it to collapse small there are a couple hinge points. There is a bar if you grab you can pinch on. Difficult level of a 2 vs a 1. And a good 3 wheeled cart >>>> 2 wheel pull.

 

The video is somewhat ridiculous ill give you that. Looks complicated, but retardo easy.

 

Sounds stupid to be impressed with the engineering of a golf cart, but its impressive

 

the thing is, youd have to literally be retarded to only be able to pull a 2 wheel cart. one of the things i laughed at most when "push carts" were hitting the scene years back. One of their big selling points was "hey you can still pull it if you want!" as if to claim they served two functions while a 2 wheeler could only be pulled

 

anyhow, if i ever purchased a 3 wheel cart (actually i dont own any cart) this looks like probably the one I would get. Still, it is horribly bulky, even when folded up to a suitcase sized rectangle. And it still seem like too many steps to me. I know, I know its like 2 minutes of my time i just have to laugh when the video is all "undo this hinge, pull this out, fold this to the left, pop this into place, lock this" etc etc.

 

but again, amongst a cadt style i dislike, it is rather nice.

 

The superfast? Looks the same as the RBZ but with no adjustability. Friend has it and really likes it

 

superfast 2.0 has a bit more of an elongated head. not as bad as the original superfast but more so than the Rocketballz. I play the RBZ and my father actually plays the superfast 2.0 so i've been able to hit both a lot.

[Cruzer 1,995]

Ugh. Blow up round today in 20 mph winds at Lost Creek. I'm stuck in no mans land of being in the middle of a swing change, but not having enough time to practice. So it's a slow go.

Always liked L - Creek. It's a short course with lots of birdie holes, but you can make a few big numbers if you got off line too. What kind of shape were the greens in?

 

Played really well Saturday - managed to post a 71 on a day that was cold as hell and windy. Fell back to earth with 77 yesterday with a triple and a double. Man I hate hitting balls OB.

[cbfalcon 825]

Always liked L - Creek. It's a short course with lots of birdie holes, but you can make a few big numbers if you got off line too. What kind of shape were the greens in?

 

Played really well Saturday - managed to post a 71 on a day that was cold as hell and windy. Fell back to earth with 77 yesterday with a triple and a double. Man I hate hitting balls OB.

 

The greens were solid. Very fast and very smooth which I love. At times their greens aren't receptive enough, but that wasn't much of a problem yesterday. That said, there was no holding the greens downwind yesterday. The fairways were in bad shape, but I can get around that as long as the greens are solid.

 

I blew up on #6. I'm sure you know the hole. Elevated somewhat blind tee shot over the woods. If you hit a straight shot, you run right through into the backyards. Thus the play with a long club is a fade. And if you can't do that, you'd best be served just popping an iron over the woods and into the fairway.....Well I hit 2 drivers and hugged the right side too closely. Lost my tee shot and lost my provisional. Took an 8.

 

I lost 6 balls I think. That's the most I've lost in a couple years.

[Cruzer 1,995]

I blew up on #6. I'm sure you know the hole. Elevated somewhat blind tee shot over the woods. If you hit a straight shot, you run right through into the backyards. Thus the play with a long club is a fade. And if you can't do that, you'd best be served just popping an iron over the woods and into the

That is one hell of a biatch t-shot, even in calm conditons. If I'm off to a good start I will play a 3 or 4 hybrid off the tee - if I'm already pissed I'll just go with driver. For some reason I always find a way to fock up 10 as well, not sure why.

[cbfalcon 825]

For some reason I always find a way to fock up 10 as well, not sure why.

 

I managed a bogey yesterday, but I think I tripled it last time I played it.

 

It's a hole that always seems extremely exposed to the wind, and has a somewhat narrow rock hard fairway that is slightly crowned I think. Miss the fairway left and you have to punch out, miss it right and you are often taking a drop. so yeah, it doesn't look that tough, but it plays tough for me as well.

[KSB2424 3,148]

Golf Boys 2.0h!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiiOqybRvsM

 

[Cruzer 1,995]

62*, sunny, light breeze - looks like I am sneaking out for a 1 p.m. "meeting" today. For all of you boys still trapped by Winter's grip - I will dedicate this round, um meant meeting, to you.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

62*, sunny, light breeze - looks like I am sneaking out for a 1 p.m. "meeting" today. For all of you boys still trapped by Winter's grip - I will dedicate this round, um meant meeting, to you.

 

We are getting a bunch of snow tonight/tomorrow. Hope you get a case of the shanks.

[Cruzer 1,995]

We are getting a bunch of snow tonight/tomorrow. Hope you get a case of the shanks.

Ha, I will do my best.......... Tell you what, really enjoying my new push cart. Walked 36 Saturday and 27 Sunday - no problems at all, felt great. Of course Winter is basically our Fall here so I am not sure that will still be the case come Summer.

[cbfalcon 825]

Ha, I will do my best.......... Tell you what, really enjoying my new push cart. Walked 36 Saturday and 27 Sunday - no problems at all, felt great. Of course Winter is basically our Fall here so I am not sure that will still be the case come Summer.

 

A couple years back I had a weekly money game going against 2 guys that always walked. This was during July and August. They were really fit dudes, but I knew. Just hang tight and they would slowly fall apart about 3 hours in. Texas heat always wins.

 

Of course, it helped that I was the organizer and I'd purposely choose tougher walking courses.

[listen2me 23 1,873]

im sorry. im not saying its a bad cart, it looks very nice, but that video is hilarious and only reinforces my idea that the simplest 2 wheel cart is, at the very least, just as good.

 

sure, the guy opens it in seconds. but then we get the full explanation of the several steps you have to follow... with descriptions like "to avoid injury" and "if it doesn't, don't worry"

 

a bare bones 2 wheel bag boy cart consists of 1. lift the lock on the middle of the cart, 2. fold closed... if you want to remove the wheels, you can but if not its still pretty slim.

 

It really isn't that hard. The 3 wheel ones just fold out as well. Only difference is maybe taking the wheel off to fit it better into your vehicle. I didn't watch the video, but I bought my grampa one a few years ago and it really is just as simple as the 2 wheel. His is a Sun Mountain and you just press something and unfold like a 2 wheeler. There really is NO other step.

 

I agree though, for a younger man who wants to push/pull a 2 wheel cart if fine. But the 3 wheelers are easier to walk with no doubt. I am fairly young. I carry my bag on colder days or mornings. I ride a cart on weekends, hot days, or drunken rounds.

 

If you have a average to small sized car you may have to remove the 3rd wheel. But other than that, SUV, Van, Truck, Large car, you won't need too.

[DankNuggs 305]

It really isn't that hard. The 3 wheel ones just fold out as well. Only difference is maybe taking the wheel off to fit it better into your vehicle. I didn't watch the video, but I bought my grampa one a few years ago and it really is just as simple as the 2 wheel. His is a Sun Mountain and you just press something and unfold like a 2 wheeler. There really is NO other step.

 

I agree though, for a younger man who wants to push/pull a 2 wheel cart if fine. But the 3 wheelers are easier to walk with no doubt. I am fairly young. I carry my bag on colder days or mornings. I ride a cart on weekends, hot days, or drunken rounds.

 

If you have a average to small sized car you may have to remove the 3rd wheel. But other than that, SUV, Van, Truck, Large car, you won't need too.

Sun Mountains get great reviews as well, I didn't like the bag closure system on it, seems like it wouldn't hold my stand bag well... the clicgear is designed so the stand part of the bag doesn't allow the bag to rotate and it has bungee cord straps that hold everything tight...

 

None of the new 3 wheelers make you remove any wheels... Actually the new sun mountains i've seen are 4 wheels and are slightly larger when compacted. I think they probably work best with Sun Mountain bags which are also very nice, but very expensive. I didn't want to buy a new bag.

[Cruzer 1,995]

My Tour Trek, one push collapsable is ridiculous in terms of storage and fold up. One button folds and unfolds the entire unit - folds up small and takes no more than 5 seconds either way.... Talk about perfect weather - it was incredible out there y-day.

[Cruzer 1,995]

Rory has 3 bogeys thru 9 holes today - something is seriously going on in his head. And not buying the equipment change, these guys could shoot par with a broomstick.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

Rory has 3 bogeys thru 9 holes today - something is seriously going on in his head. And not buying the equipment change, these guys could shoot par with a broomstick.

 

I think that he has a toothache.

[cbfalcon 825]

Rory has 3 bogeys thru 9 holes today - something is seriously going on in his head. And not buying the equipment change, these guys could shoot par with a broomstick.

 

I'm not buying the Nike stuff either. His swing is simply focked for the moment. We all know how that goes. Once it's in your head, you are screwed.

 

That said, all it'll take is a handful of good shots and he could run off 5 straight birdies. Luckily there is no cut this week.

[cbfalcon 825]

That said, all it'll take is a handful of good shots and he could run off 5 straight birdies. Luckily there is no cut this week.

 

And I just see he eagled his 10th hole of the day to get back to E.

 

Maybe that'll kick him into gear.

[Bert 1,128]

My Tour Trek, one push collapsable is ridiculous in terms of storage and fold up. One button folds and unfolds the entire unit - folds up small and takes no more than 5 seconds either way.... Talk about perfect weather - it was incredible out there y-day.

 

My 2013 Club Car Precedent i2 is being delivered tomorrow.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,440]

What do you guys think about playing short easy courses? A friend of mine just started playing again last year and enjoys not having to hit driver on every hole. The greens are easy to read and there's not a lot of trouble on the course. It's helped my iron play and short game but I'm getting tired of playing it.

[DankNuggs 305]

What do you guys think about playing short easy courses? A friend of mine just started playing again last year and enjoys not having to hit driver on every hole. The greens are easy to read and there's not a lot of trouble on the course. It's helped my iron play and short game but I'm getting tired of playing it.

It gets redundant playing driver-wedge over and over again... One of the courses i play alot on cape cod is like this. Ideally you want to be forced to use your whole bag.

 

Courses like this i try to minimize half or 3/4 wedge shots, i'll try to pick a club off the tee that will leave me a full stroke from the hole... I hit my PW (48 degrees) about 125, I hit my 52 gap about 100-105, and the 56 about 90-95.

 

I really need a 5w or a good 3H... Driver is 275, 3w is 245, 3i 210. Drop the gap wedge and have a 95yd-125 gap, or have a 210yd-245 gap on the long end. I can choke down on a PW easier than easing up on the 3w...

[Bert 1,128]

It gets redundant playing driver-wedge over and over again... One of the courses i play alot on cape cod is like this. Ideally you want to be forced to use your whole bag.

 

Courses like this i try to minimize half or 3/4 wedge shots, i'll try to pick a club off the tee that will leave me a full stroke from the hole... I hit my PW (48 degrees) about 125, I hit my 52 gap about 100-105, and the 56 about 90-95.

 

I really need a 5w or a good 3H... Driver is 275, 3w is 245, 3i 210. Drop the gap wedge and have a 95yd-125 gap, or have a 210yd-245 gap on the long end. I can choke down on a PW easier than easing up on the 3w...

Are you a single digit handicap? How many months of the year do you get to play in the north?

[Cruzer 1,995]

What do you guys think about playing short easy courses? A friend of mine just started playing again last year and enjoys not having to hit driver on every hole. The greens are easy to read and there's not a lot of trouble on the course. It's helped my iron play and short game but I'm getting tired of playing it.

Would be okay to practice on, but would not want to make this kind of course my regular track.

[Cruzer 1,995]

And I just see he eagled his 10th hole of the day to get back to E.

 

Maybe that'll kick him into gear.

Well, so much for rallies - he bogied the next 3 holes afterwards.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,440]

It gets redundant playing driver-wedge over and over again... One of the courses i play alot on cape cod is like this. Ideally you want to be forced to use your whole bag.

 

Courses like this i try to minimize half or 3/4 wedge shots, i'll try to pick a club off the tee that will leave me a full stroke from the hole... I hit my PW (48 degrees) about 125, I hit my 52 gap about 100-105, and the 56 about 90-95.

 

I really need a 5w or a good 3H... Driver is 275, 3w is 245, 3i 210. Drop the gap wedge and have a 95yd-125 gap, or have a 210yd-245 gap on the long end. I can choke down on a PW easier than easing up on the 3w...

 

 

I've been hitting 3-Wood or 4-Wood off all holes under 400 yards. I hit my wedges pretty much the same distance as yours. I've gotten good at hitting full wedges but long irons are giving me problems. Can't hit a good 4-Iron with any consistency playing that course all the time.

 

I hit a Taylor Made V-Steel (16 Degree) 4-Wood. It's my favorite club in the bag. I've had it for ten years and hate the thought of having to replace it.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,440]

Would be okay to practice on, but would not want to make this kind of course my regular track.

 

 

The golf scene in New Orleans has gone downhill in the last decade or so. The courses don't compete for your money so they overcharge everybody. This course is cheaper than most so the average/hackers like playing it.

[Cruzer 1,995]

Was thinking about playing today - but only 57*, cloudy, and breezy. Fock.

[cbfalcon 825]

Was thinking about playing today - but only 57*, cloudy, and breezy. Fock.

 

Yeah, way too cold. Unplayable.

 

Tomorrow we have a high of 74 though, which is still a bit chilly, but I plan to make it work.

[Frozenbeernuts 2,264]

Yeah, way too cold. Unplayable.

 

Tomorrow we have a high of 74 though, which is still a bit chilly, but I plan to make it work.

 

I hope you are kidding that 74 is too chilly. If not that is the biggest pvssy statement i have heard in a while.

[cbfalcon 825]

 

I hope you are kidding that 74 is too chilly. If not that is the biggest pvssy statement i have heard in a while.

 

Hey, I kind of wanted to wear shorts tomorrow. And while 74 is fine for that, keep in mind that's the high. If I get to the course early in the morning, it may be too nippy to comfortably wear shorts.

 

I'm just saying, the weather could be better. Know what I mean?

[Frozenbeernuts 2,264]

Hey, I kind of wanted to wear shorts tomorrow. And while 74 is fine for that, keep in mind that's the high. If I get to the course early in the morning, it may be too nippy to comfortably wear shorts.

 

I'm just saying, the weather could be better. Know what I mean?

Not really

 

Im from chicago which goes from winter to summer and back to winter. 74 is like 3 weeks out of the year for me.

[cbfalcon 825]

Not really

 

Im from chicago which goes from winter to summer and back to winter. 74 is like 3 weeks out of the year for me.

 

Damn, sorry dude. Those 3 weeks must suck. The whole time thinking "if it were just a little bit nicer, it would be amazing golf weather!"

 

I can only imagine how frustrating that must be.

[Frozenbeernuts 2,264]

Damn, sorry dude. Those 3 weeks must suck. The whole time thinking "if it were just a little bit nicer, it would be amazing golf weather!"

 

I can only imagine how frustrating that must be.

 

It is frustrating. Usually i think "if only the gotdamn weather could be this nice more often" during that span.

 

I suck anyway so the weather is usually an after thought. Though when i went 7 times one year i actually started to play decent. Had 2 300 yard drives in the same day and my irons started to work. I usually only get out about 2-3 times a year.

[Frozenbeernuts 2,264]

The area i am from though is the golf capital og the mid west. So many courses to choose from.

[listen2me 23 1,873]

How long of a course do you guys play on the regular.

 

Home course is 6200. Love the course, it has a lot of character, easy to walk because the holes don't have huge gaps between them...a little hilly though. But not a lot of tees. Mens, senior, women. Not a ton of room to make new tee boxes or extend many holes. Fairly short for players who can hit it well. Most of the par 4s are under 400, only 2 that are not, another that is 395. Decently long par 3s, all 160 to 215. Thing is we have smaller greens, makes iron play much harder even when you have a PW or 9 iron in your hand.

 

Courses in area that I play are all 6100 to 6500 from the mens.

[listen2me 23 1,873]

Not really

 

Im from chicago which goes from winter to summer and back to winter. 74 is like 3 weeks out of the year for me.

 

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIL0225

 

 

Chicago gets such a rep as a tough climate. Yea right. Pansies have decent temps and weather besides the wind.

[DankNuggs 305]

How long of a course do you guys play on the regular.

 

Home course is 6200. Love the course, it has a lot of character, easy to walk because the holes don't have huge gaps between them...a little hilly though. But not a lot of tees. Mens, senior, women. Not a ton of room to make new tee boxes or extend many holes. Fairly short for players who can hit it well. Most of the par 4s are under 400, only 2 that are not, another that is 395. Decently long par 3s, all 160 to 215. Thing is we have smaller greens, makes iron play much harder even when you have a PW or 9 iron in your hand.

 

Courses in area that I play are all 6100 to 6500 from the mens.

championship tees are 7000, member tees 6400. Green have ridiculous undulation and speed