Would love to, but unfortunately I’ll be voluntarily getting hammered at Carnoustie that weekend.
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Got in 18 at the Golf Club of the Bluegrass today. Course was in surprisingly good shape for end of March. Zero roll in the fairway today. If you hit it it 180 or 280 on the fly then that’s all you got.
Now we need the weather to cooperate so we can all get out and play some more.
Now we need the weather to cooperate so we can all get out and play some more.
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Probably going to see our friends at Golf Headquarters in Louisville this weekend. Driver, 3-Wood, couple hybrids, irons and new wedges...the works. My only slight hesitation is I wish I was able to actually do the fitting outside, but as a 13 Hcp just getting fitted with some new technology will probably help to some degree. Either way it will be a nice overhaul on 10yr old equipment that served me well.
Anyone know if there is any negotiation on any of the pricing if you plan to pay cash all at once?
Anyone know if there is any negotiation on any of the pricing if you plan to pay cash all at once?
JMO, I would not get fitted in an indoor area only. I am a big believer being outside and actually seeing the true ball flight and distance than relying on a launch monitor only. That said, there are many great fitters who can dial you in indoors so if the fitter is really good then it should do the trick for you.
About the negotiating part, not sure as I have never done it. Keep in mind most folks pay for equipment in full so I am not sure how willing the shop will be to cut you a deal. I have been lucky enough to know folks in the business who have hooked me up with their rates over the years so I have saved no telling how much on equipment.
BTW, have to admit the ladies major was pretty exciting to watch. Playoff was as good as it gets and I rarely ever watch women's golf.
I routinely stripe it 255-263 on the fly so that wouldn't have been a problem for me.
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I watched it last night and then the highlights a few minutes ago. Those two ladies made about 3 miles each of pressure putts, it was a hell of a show. The lady that won had never won an LPGA event and yet got up and down about 5 or 6 times yesterday to save par. Really good stuff.
You do realize that puts in the bottom 10% of Paddock Golfers. Most guys on here fly it at least 300+.
You do realize that puts in the bottom 10% of Paddock Golfers. Most guys on here fly it at least 300+.
And we are all multi millionaires who are married to women 9.5 or higher.
Buddy just left Augusta National. Said the new merchandise building is amazing. Spent $1200 in there. Also saw Tiger on the range. Said he was shaping the ball at will and looked really good. Most relaxed he has ever seen Tiger (he goes to a ton of golf events). Of course, he is a huge Freddy fan so was glued on him most the time. Nothing like spending a day at Augusta.... So glad I was able to see Arnie there his final year with us.
Anybody know of any good instructional videos or tips to prevent chunking or thinning your irons? Nothing pisses me off more than a perfect drive in the middle of the fairway followed by a 50 yd iron shot that doesn't get more than 20 ft off the ground.
Got fitted for some M2 irons last year. I love them, but I'm hit or miss with them. When I hit it well, it's a thing of beauty, but I've gotta eliminate the chunks and thin shots. As someone told me once, golf is all about good misses.
Maybe i just suck, lol.
Yep, I went in last year with 2 sets on my mind, but willing to try anything. I wanted Ping i200’s or Callaway Apex. Hit both fine, but I was flat striping the Mizuno JPX 900 Hot Metals. I also hit Titleist AP’s and TaylorMades. You just never know what will work till you have hit them.
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This is pretty awesome... my nephew hard at ‘work’ with scientific research for Golf Digest.
Someone’s gotta do it.
Someone’s gotta do it.
Keep your spine angle consistent thru the swing, and keep your head level (no dipping or raising at impact) Thank me later
Getting rid of my hybrid, which I absolutely despise, and just purchased this son of a bitch. I hadn't been paying much attention, and just notice they started making driving irons again the last couple years. A God send for those of us who just don't like hybrids.
hybrids are great once you master them to get a nice backspin stick on the green.Getting rid of my hybrid, which I absolutely despise, and just purchased this son of a bitch. I hadn't been paying much attention, and just notice they started making driving irons again the last couple years. A God send for those of us who just don't like hybrids.
First day playing in a weekly golf league. My game has a lot of room for improvement. Good news is they didn’t tell me not to come back. 
Picked up a Taylormade M2 earlier this year. Easily the best driver I've ever played, but I'll admit I haven't tried a ton. Lots of forgiveness. Many pros use them.
New Ping G400 is the best driver I have tried out and is getting rave reviews. Would definitely put it on your list to demo.
All I want is a Saturday warm enough to play 18 holes in the morning, then come home sit on the deck with a cooler of cold ones and some tunes. Is that too much to ask.
Maybe he already does those extra two things you gave him to think about. The fix could be as simple as ball placement at address. If you're hitting it thin, move the ball back in your stance a little at a time until you stop hitting it thin. If you start hitting it fat then you've gone to far.
All I want is a Saturday warm enough to play 18 holes in the morning, then come home sit on the deck with a cooler of cold ones and some tunes. Is that too much to ask.
If you live in Lexington, the answer is emphatically YES, that is asking too damn much!
I like it but go ahead and do it for all 4 rounds. I know it’s tradition and etiquette to be quiet on the course but noise doesn’t really bother me. Well except when UKO is talking and that doesn’t have to be on the golf course to bother me.
I'm done buying brand new drivers. The yearly upgrade isn't worth the premium price. I've found the best value is getting last year's model used at 50%+ discount.
With that said I'd look at:
Callaway Epic
Callaway Epic Sub Zero
Taylor Made M1 or M2
Ping G, Ping G LS Tec or Ping G SF Tec, depending on your needs.
That's true also. So many factors. Maybe he doesn't have enough bounce on his wedge, or his forward press negates the bounce. Golf is a fascinating, rewarding, and frustrating game.
Thanks for the excellent tip. Have been catching my irons a little thin as of late, and today I put the ball slightly back in my stance and caught almost everything flush. Thanks.
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