2015 SoSH Golf Thread

jercra · Jun 23, 2015

southshoresoxfan said:
So how juiced are the swing trackers at a typical dicks sporting goods?

Stopped in to get some new spikeless shoes and some balls today and decided to test the AeroBurner driver.

It registered me multiple times between 116-119 swing speed w drives well over 300.

Im typically 275-280 off the tee and have been playing an old school Burner for a while now.

It also had a Cobra 3 wood at 109 with a 271 total distance.

5 percent juiced?

It's configurable but in general total bullshit. I was hitting a 6 iron 260 at Golfsmith 2 weeks ago. I live in Colorado and hit a 6 iron 210. If you like the club, demo it and find a trackman you can try it on. Those are the only reliable numbers (or take it to the course and walk off/GPS/laser your yardages). Those machines are built to sell you golf clubs.

Import78 · Jun 23, 2015

Been to the range plenty this year and had a couple lessons with the wife and the range pro. A few tweaks have really improved my irons. My woods have gone to hell though. Everything is going right. Main issue seems to be my swing plane is too vertical and it is hell trying to get it flat enough.

I went out for 9 after work yesterday and sure enough started out with a lousy drive and played the fairway next door. Put three into the woods on 3 off the tee (I was playing alone behind a foursome with no one behind me so I figured I'd work on things a bit). On 4 I went right again but slightly better. I was about ready to throw my bag into a convenient pond. Had a major breakthrough on 5 though. Went with what felt like a stupidly too flat swing plane and knocked it dead straight. Missed a birdie putt by about 3 inches. The rest of the way I was straight and reasonably far. If I could chip and putt worth a damn I probably would have picked up a couple birdies on the last 4 holes as it was I bogeyed 2 and parred 2.

So I went from ready to quit to thinking golf is great and I'm almost there (wherever 'there' is). Typical day, really.

steveluck7 · Jun 23, 2015

played in our tournament at Newport Country Club yesterday. Shot 91 which was about what i could have expected given that i had never played and given the wind on the ocean front holes.

Anyone have any real insight into ball construction? I know they offer (and i should probably have a) ball fittings but yesterday i staretd playing taylormades and lost 3 in 2 holes. Switched to titleist DT and played with the same ball for the rest of the day.
The TM's were producing a ridiculous slice one every shot. With the titleist, off the tee i had a bit of a fade but very controlled and my irons were straight

southshoresoxfan · Jun 23, 2015

steveluck7 said:
played in our tournament at Newport Country Club yesterday. Shot 91 which was about what i could have expected given that i had never played and given the wind on the ocean front holes.

Anyone have any real insight into ball construction? I know they offer (and i should probably have a) ball fittings but yesterday i staretd playing taylormades and lost 3 in 2 holes. Switched to titleist DT and played with the same ball for the rest of the day.
The TM's were producing a ridiculous slice one every shot. With the titleist, off the tee i had a bit of a fade but very controlled and my irons were straight

Do you get a lot of side spin off the tee? If so i highly recommend the Bridgestone e6 series. Keeps em straight off the tee and still controllable around the greens

Zomp · Jun 23, 2015

steveluck7 said:
played in our tournament at Newport Country Club yesterday. Shot 91 which was about what i could have expected given that i had never played and given the wind on the ocean front holes.

Gorgeous isn't it?

SoxJox · Jun 23, 2015

steveluck7 said:
played in our tournament at Newport Country Club yesterday. Shot 91 which was about what i could have expected given that i had never played and given the wind on the ocean front holes.

Anyone have any real insight into ball construction? I know they offer (and i should probably have a) ball fittings but yesterday i staretd playing taylormades and lost 3 in 2 holes. Switched to titleist DT and played with the same ball for the rest of the day.
The TM's were producing a ridiculous slice one every shot. With the titleist, off the tee i had a bit of a fade but very controlled and my irons were straight

Nice score. My neighbor's daughter's school plays their annual tournament there as well, and he always invites me as one of his foursome. I haven't played the last couple of years though. Best score so far is an 88.

My best memory of Newport CC was volunteering as a walking scorer for the 2006 U.S Women's Open. Very, very wet and sloppy conditions that compressed the last two rounds into Sunday. Then it was extended for the playoff between Annika Sörenstam and Pat Hurst on Monday. Annika won with an Even score.

The different groups I walked with included Lorena Ochoa (who was ranked #1 at the time but finished well back), Michelle Wie, Morgan Pressel, Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis, and, my favorite, Nirada Nirapathpongporn from Thailand. I saw some great, great golf.

Edit: On the opposite end of the spectrum I recall was one Rosie Jones. She had one of the hottest tempers I've ever seen on a golf course - at one point spewing invectives at an official who had the temerity to inquire about what Rosie was doing on one of the greens (ostensibly repairing a ball mark, but it could easily have been viewed as repairing or altering the surface in a manner not allowed by rule). Of course, Rosie's final score was somewhere in the +20+ range, so maybe she just wasn't feeling the love.

steveluck7 · Jun 23, 2015

southshoresoxfan said:
Do you get a lot of side spin off the tee? If so i highly recommend the Bridgestone e6 series. Keeps em straight off the tee and still controllable around the greens

When i had my club fitting a few years back, i was getting some but not dramatic. I just found it weird yesterday that the 2 balls would play so differently. I'll def. check out the bridgestones

Zomp said:
Gorgeous isn't it?

Oh, it's great. We've held the tournament there for 12 years now (i've been associated for the last 3). I somehow reached the green on #10 in 2 so that put me in a good mood for our final stretch for sure.
claerly missed the agle putt but made the birdie. Take that Dustin

HoyaSoxa · Jun 23, 2015

Anyone with a view on courses within an hour or so of Portland, ME? My brother and I are plotting a golf and beer trip in a few weeks, our current plan is to play Friday mid-morning at Belgrade Lakes, stay Friday night in Portland, then play again Saturday afternoon somewhere along the sea coast on the drive back to Boston area- we are looking at Old Marsh, Dunegrass and The Ledges for that one. We have never played any of these courses and we are both around 18 handicaps. Any opinions on these courses, especially with a view toward conditions this season, is much appreciated. I am particularly interested in whether Belgrade Lakes is worth going about 90 minutes out of our way, or whether we should just play two of the coastal courses and have some extra time for breweries and bars. I don't mind the drive if the golf is great, plenty of drinking time is already built in to the schedule, but I have never talked to anyone who played Belgrade Lakes despite its lofty ranking by Golf Digest.

jercra · Jun 23, 2015

HoyaSoxa said:
Anyone with a view on courses within an hour or so of Portland, ME? My brother and I are plotting a golf and beer trip in a few weeks, our current plan is to play Friday mid-morning at Belgrade Lakes, stay Friday night in Portland, then play again Saturday afternoon somewhere along the sea coast on the drive back to Boston area- we are looking at Old Marsh, Dunegrass and The Ledges for that one. We have never played any of these courses and we are both around 18 handicaps. Any opinions on these courses, especially with a view toward conditions this season, is much appreciated. I am particularly interested in whether Belgrade Lakes is worth going about 90 minutes out of our way, or whether we should just play two of the coastal courses and have some extra time for breweries and bars. I don't mind the drive if the golf is great, plenty of drinking time is already built in to the schedule, but I have never talked to anyone who played Belgrade Lakes despite its lofty ranking by Golf Digest.

I've played all over the country at many of the top courses and Belgrade Lakes is still one of my favorites. It's been a while since I played it but I'd play it over any other course I've played in New England.

bostonbeerbelly · Jun 23, 2015

I absolutely love the Ledges. It can be a tough track as an 18, but is one of the best courses in Maine IMHO.

HoyaSoxa · Jun 23, 2015

Thanks all - Belgrade Lakes does look terrific and I am inclined to give it a go (tee time already booked). Then it seems like I can't really go wrong with the other courses, but Old Marsh might be the most convenient in terms of proximity to our route and timing. Of course they are all tough tracks as an 18, but I would honestly rather fire a 98 and play somewhere with interesting layout and scenery than be able to break 90 on a cow pasture, not that I was worried about that with the courses I have in mind. Shaggy greens and swampy fairways are what I am trying to avoid.

southshoresoxfan · Jun 23, 2015

At what point in a golfers skill arc does getting fitted become more useful? Indexing around a 12 at the moment and strike the ball reasonably consistent (no skulls or chunkers, miss left and right fairly equally but not super often). Im playing w a mish mash of used clubs, albiet quality ones.

Dealing with a small injury right now but i keep thinking about a fitting. Ill be going to Joe and Leighs in Easton whenever i do pull the trigger.

I guess the question are there more "easy" numbers to peel off the scorecard before biting the bullet? Thoughts on putter fittings welcome as well...avg putts per green is 1.9 (2.1 in regulation) this season.

Papelbon's Poutine · Jun 23, 2015

The Four Peters said:
My buddy's in-laws live on Old Marsh and he loves it there. Says it's challenging but not unfair and is in good shape this year. I've never played it, unfortunately.

It is in really good shape this year, especially compared to the last couple years. It took a little while for the money from the housing being sold to catch up and they finally can afford to take care of it properly. Before the houses went in and they had money from forced memberships coming in, they got nothing for traffic outside of tourist season, so the course took a hit, but it's bounced back. It's definitely challenging, but it's a great layout and probably my favorite in the immediate area.

bostonbeerbelly said:
I absolutely love the Ledges. It can be a tough track as an 18, but is one of the best courses in Maine IMHO.

Another great course, trouble is on a weekend day it's going to run $95 or so and be a 5.5 hour round. They fire out as many groups as they can and it's always a long round on the weekends.

Hoya, if you definitely want to play on the drive back, I'd say Old Marsh is your best bet. It's been a while since Ive played Dunegrass, but I always liked it. If you wanted to play before you left and maybe not stay immediately in Portland, I'd recommend looking into Samoset as well, if you can make it work time wise, its a beautiful course. Or even consider driving up and playing Sunday River Friday, then over to stay and play Belgrade in the morning before you head back. Those are really the three best courses in the state (with the possible exception of Sugarloaf, which is a bitch of a course).

Papelbon's Poutine · Jun 23, 2015

southshoresoxfan said:
At what point in a golfers skill arc does getting fitted become more useful? Indexing around a 12 at the moment and strike the ball reasonably consistent (no skulls or chunkers, miss left and right fairly equally but not super often). Im playing w a mish mash of used clubs, albiet quality ones.

Dealing with a small injury right now but i keep thinking about a fitting. Ill be going to Joe and Leighs in Easton whenever i do pull the trigger.

I guess the question are there more "easy" numbers to peel off the scorecard before biting the bullet? Thoughts on putter fittings welcome as well...avg putts per green is 1.9 (2.1 in regulation) this season.

If you get fitted at J&Ls the charge will be credited towards your club purchase (most places do this). So the question is if you want new clubs. If you do, there's no reason not to get fit. Will they help? I say almost 100% definitely, but I know others here that disagree with that. Depending on how old and how mixed the set you have now is, it could help a lot, both with distance and forgiveness.

HoyaSoxa · Jun 23, 2015

That is solid info on the pace of play at The Ledges, thank you. And while I would love to make it to Sugarloaf or Samoset that weekend, it would mean 1. less time on the other critical part of the trip, eating well and drinking great beer in Portland and 2. likely needing to bargain for a second night away from wife and kids, so I will have to be very content with Old Marsh. I am such a late-30's suburban dad cliche, it's scary.

Papelbon's Poutine · Jun 23, 2015

HoyaSoxa said:
That is solid info on the pace of play at The Ledges, thank you. And while I would love to make it to Sugarloaf or Samoset that weekend, it would mean 1. less time on the other critical part of the trip, eating well and drinking great beer in Portland and 2. likely needing to bargain for a second night away from wife and kids, so I will have to be very content with Old Marsh. I am such a late-30's suburban dad cliche, it's scary.

If you appreciate layouts, it's my favorite in the area, which is why i was so glad to see it in better shape this year. You won't get great views or anything, but it'll make you think your way around. Bring extra balls. Check the Harris Golf website, they have internet deals a lot. They don't have a range, btw. They just put in a humongous putting green but for full swings it's just a net, so if you usual leave yourself time for a bucket, don't bother.

Also, sending you a PM, check your box in a bit.

Comfortably Lomb · Jun 23, 2015

Papelbon's Poutine said:
If you get fitted at J&Ls the charge will be credited towards your club purchase (most places do this). So the question is if you want new clubs. If you do, there's no reason not to get fit. Will they help? I say almost 100% definitely, but I know others here that disagree with that. Depending on how old and how mixed the set you have now is, it could help a lot, both with distance and forgiveness.

I think getting fitted can't hurt. If you're average height and have an average swing it may benefit you less than someone who is 6'2" or taller, or who has a really flat or steep swing plane. What is more important is having the right shafts, regular vs. stiff (or flexy old man shafts), and the right type of irons for your game. If you're a 12 handicapper you shouldn't be rocking a set of Titliest forged muscle backs no matter how great they look. But there is also a ton of range between those and whatever the goofiest, clunkiest Callaway game improvement irons are too. Basically, you don't want equipment that works against you but most of it should be fine... don't expect a new set of sticks will knock 5 shots off your handicap unless you're playing clubs that are wildly unfit for your game already. So go get fit because it can't hurt and should result in a discount on the irons anyway.

southshoresoxfan · Jun 23, 2015

Comfortably Lomb said:
I think getting fitted can't hurt. If you're average height and have an average swing it may benefit you less than someone who is 6'2" or taller, or who has a really flat or steep swing plane. What is more important is having the right shafts, regular vs. stiff (or flexy old man shafts), and the right type of irons for your game. If you're a 12 handicapper you shouldn't be rocking a set of Titliest forged muscle backs no matter how great they look. But there is also a ton of range between those and whatever the goofiest, clunkiest Callaway game improvement irons are too. Basically, you don't want equipment that works against you but most of it should be fine... don't expect a new set of sticks will knock 5 shots off your handicap unless you're playing clubs that are wildly unfit for your game already. So go get fit because it can't hurt and should result in a discount on the irons anyway.

Yeah im around 6 2. All my shafts are stiff (heh). Not expecting huge earth shattering movements but in a quest to break 80 and stuck at 82-88 i may break down.

Comfortably Lomb · Jun 23, 2015

southshoresoxfan said:
Yeah im around 6 2. All my shafts are stiff (heh). Not expecting huge earth shattering movements but in a quest to break 80 and stuck at 82-88 i may break down.

What are you rocking for irons right now? Many older sets are FINE. There are still low-handicappers out there with decade old irons. If you're looking to burn some money then a driver is the way to go. Buy distance. Definitely get fit for that and don't cheap out on the shaft. Averaging even an extra five yards more off the tee basically means half an iron less into greens. The shorter your approaches, the more greens you will hit and closer you will be. People love to say "drive for show, putt for dough" but your putting will look a lot better if you're 10' away instead of even 15' and that's more possible with closer approaches on average. So go treat yourself to a new toy.

Papelbon's Poutine · Jun 23, 2015

southshoresoxfan said:
Yeah im around 6 2. All my shafts are stiff (heh). Not expecting huge earth shattering movements but in a quest to break 80 and stuck at 82-88 i may break down.

I went in about three years ago and hit for about 90 mins with the guy. We started out with five iron sets that I had hit elsewhere and liked and then just let the trackman stats narrow it down to a set of TM R11s. Hit 5-8 balls with each, now let's change this and hit again. Okay, these two irons aren't performing as well for you, so let's toss them, tweak this on the other three and hit again. Ok, let's toss this one and then clip this thing to your shaft and hit those two again. Stats are kicking out this shaft, so let's try each club with that shat and all those other tweaks. Results are close so do the TMs or the Callaways please the eye more or give you more confidence at address? Cool, let's go with the TMs then.

I'm 5'10" and they fitted me for shafts a half inch long, a half degree upright. We put in TT Dynamic Gold stiff shafts, as opposed to the KBS stock shafts and we determined I was in between regular and midsize grips, so we did regulars with extra tape wraps. I wanted wraps, so I got Lamkin wraps instead of stock grips. All of this was no extra charge. He also fitted me for wedges (sand and lob) to account for my new gaps in yardage from the new set. I forget the price, but it got lopped off the price of the irons (which were the new model, but TM usually does a midsummer sale on new stuff for $100 off), so I paid $700 total and they were shipped directly to my house a couple weeks later. I strike the ball much better. My problem is my driver and my mental game, especially around the greens.

Papelbon's Poutine · Jun 23, 2015

Comfortably Lomb said:
What are you rocking for irons right now? Many older sets are FINE. There are still low-handicappers out there with decade old irons. If you're looking to burn some money then a driver is the way to go. Buy distance. Definitely get fit for that and don't cheap out on the shaft. Averaging even an extra five yards more off the tee basically means half an iron less into greens. The shorter your approaches, the more greens you will hit and closer you will be. People love to say "drive for show, putt for dough" but your putting will look a lot better if you're 10' away instead of even 15' and that's more possible with closer approaches on average. So go treat yourself to a new toy.

It could. Or it could just mean the ball is five yards further into the woods. Distance isn't everything. And personally I think you see more ROI by spending $700-800 on 8 clubs you will use for 40+ shots than $400 on one club you use 10-12 times, but that's just me and reasonable minds can certainly differ on that.

I agree there's certainly still perfectly good older sets, but if they're mismatched his gaps are going to be off and they could different lengths, lies etc and he wouldn't even know. He can likely make that up just there, not to mention a PW now is stronger degree than a ten yo PW (even if you don't choose to buy into marketing hype of new tech).

southshoresoxfan · Jun 23, 2015

Im playing callaway xpro stiff shafts 5-PW, a burner driver 9.5 stiff, rocketballz 3 hybrid stiff, amp cobra 4 hybrid stiff, a wedge, sw and a 60 degree.

Papelbon's Poutine · Jun 23, 2015

Okay, when you said "mish mash of old clubs" I thought literally like your irons were all different sets. Xpros are like last years model aren't they?

Phragle · Jun 23, 2015

southshoresoxfan said:
So how juiced are the swing trackers at a typical dicks sporting goods?

Stopped in to get some new spikeless shoes and some balls today and decided to test the AeroBurner driver.

It registered me multiple times between 116-119 swing speed w drives well over 300.

Im typically 275-280 off the tee and have been playing an old school Burner for a while now.

It also had a Cobra 3 wood at 109 with a 271 total distance.

5 percent juiced?

There is no way to tell, but I would always bring my current driver to use as a control group. It doesn't matter how far you hit the Aeroburner if you hit your current driver just as good. All that matters is how you hit the potential new drivers compared to your old one.

My local place has 4 separate simulators. For some reason the far right one is about 5% hotter than all the others. The employees will even tell you that.

Papelbon's Poutine said:
I went in about three years ago and hit for about 90 mins with the guy. We started out with five iron sets that I had hit elsewhere and liked and then just let the trackman stats narrow it down to a set of TM R11s. Hit 5-8 balls with each, now let's change this and hit again. Okay, these two irons aren't performing as well for you, so let's toss them, tweak this on the other three and hit again. Ok, let's toss this one and then clip this thing to your shaft and hit those two again. Stats are kicking out this shaft, so let's try each club with that shat and all those other tweaks. Results are close so do the TMs or the Callaways please the eye more or give you more confidence at address? Cool, let's go with the TMs then.

I'm 5'10" and they fitted me for shafts a half inch long, a half degree upright. We put in TT Dynamic Gold stiff shafts, as opposed to the KBS stock shafts and we determined I was in between regular and midsize grips, so we did regulars with extra tape wraps. I wanted wraps, so I got Lamkin wraps instead of stock grips. All of this was no extra charge. He also fitted me for wedges (sand and lob) to account for my new gaps in yardage from the new set. I forget the price, but it got lopped off the price of the irons (which were the new model, but TM usually does a midsummer sale on new stuff for $100 off), so I paid $700 total and they were shipped directly to my house a couple weeks later. I strike the ball much better. My problem is my driver and my mental game, especially around the greens.

Hmm, I'm jealous. How did they switch out shafts so quickly?

Papelbon's Poutine said:
It could. Or it could just mean the ball is five yards further into the woods. Distance isn't everything. And personally I think you see more ROI by spending $700-800 on 8 clubs you will use for 40+ shots than $400 on one club you use 10-12 times, but that's just me and reasonable minds can certainly differ on that.

I agree there's certainly still perfectly good older sets, but if they're mismatched his gaps are going to be off and they could different lengths, lies etc and he wouldn't even know. He can likely make that up just there, not to mention a PW now is stronger degree than a ten yo PW (even if you don't choose to buy into marketing hype of new tech).

Yeah a new PW is the same loft as an old 9 iron.

southshoresoxfan · Jun 23, 2015

Papelbon's Poutine said:
Okay, when you said "mish mash of old clubs" I thought literally like your irons were all different sets. Xpros are like last years model aren't they?

Not sure bought them used 2 years ago tho.

Papelbon's Poutine · Jun 24, 2015

Phragle said:
Hmm, I'm jealous. How did they switch out shafts so quickly?

Most of the major brands (I know we tried Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Adams and Mizuno) have fitting carts that have heads with hosels on them like an adjustable driver does. So a cart that looks like this

will have heads for 6 irons, hybrids and metal woods that are in the available custom lie angles (usually 2 degrees either way, flat or upright in half degree increments) and then the most common shafts that are available in different lengths. Once we narrowed it down to two sets, he hooked one of these on my shaft

I hit some balls and it took readings that he puts into a computer, which spits out the shaft composite that best fits my swing. It spits out TT Dynamic Gold S300, he goes to the cart, locks up that shaft in the right length to the proper head and we hit again.

It's all pretty cool. It doesn't mean you're going to go out and shoot 5 under tomorrow, but it certainly helps more than buying off the rack.

doldmoose34 · Jun 24, 2015

PSK why didn't you tell me about this at the bash? That's what I get for not hangin in porn stache

I'm in a tournament Sat, maybe next time

FL4WL3SS · Jun 26, 2015

Has anybody played TPC Boston? Just had my pro call over there to get me a tee time and they want to charge me $300 (plus the cart and caddie fees). Is it worth the $360 price tag?

Zomp · Jun 26, 2015

Its great and in incredible shape, however I would not pay $360 to play it.

inJacobyWeTrust · Jun 26, 2015

FL4WL3SS said:
Has anybody played TPC Boston? Just had my pro call over there to get me a tee time and they want to charge me $300 (plus the cart and caddie fees). Is it worth the $360 price tag?

I had a buddy whose Dad was a member, so we could all mooch a round or two a year off him until his "junior" membership expired.

It's a nice course, certainly better than most in the area, but I'm not sure it's worth $300+. We used to pay $175 or so for the guest fee, and that was pushing it. There are a few really fun holes (2 and 18 are both really fun par 5s) a few not so fun holes, and a lot of forgettable par 4s.

Comfortably Lomb · Jun 26, 2015

FL4WL3SS said:
Has anybody played TPC Boston? Just had my pro call over there to get me a tee time and they want to charge me $300 (plus the cart and caddie fees). Is it worth the $360 price tag?

No. Feels like "there is a tour event here!" mark-up. There are a bunch of better courses in MA--It's not a special flower. But it's nice to play everywhere good once. It's just money!

FWIW I haven't played it but been to the PGA tourney. It's nice looking but "forgettable" par 4s is a good description of most of it.

FL4WL3SS · Jun 26, 2015

Thank you. I was thinking about pulling the trigger, but will now hold off.

Any other courses that are tough to get on that I should have my pro check in with?

Comfortably Lomb · Jun 27, 2015

FL4WL3SS said:
Thank you. I was thinking about pulling the trigger, but will now hold off.

Any other courses that are tough to get on that I should have my pro check in with?

Are you leveraging a reciprocal at your home club or something?

FL4WL3SS · Jun 27, 2015

Comfortably Lomb said:
Are you leveraging a reciprocal at your home club or something?

Of course

southshoresoxfan · Jun 28, 2015

Guys my putter is driving me crazy. Last two rounds ive still scored fairly well for me but im burning the edge on almost every 1st putt from 10 feet or so.

Speed has been good, just consistently missing barely right or barely left. There some sort of drill for this or am i just not reading them well enough. Im rolling them just past the hole in most instances. Yesterday shot an 88 with 3 lipouts and 5 burned edges.

Bad luck or small fixable error?

Comfortably Lomb · Jun 28, 2015

FL4WL3SS said:
Of course

Kittansett. Or if you have the leverage... Newport. Their locations make them unlike other tracks. I hope you don't mind wind though.

southshoresoxfan said:
Guys my putter is driving me crazy. Last two rounds ive still scored fairly well for me but im burning the edge on almost every 1st putt from 10 feet or so.

Speed has been good, just consistently missing barely right or barely left. There some sort of drill for this or am i just not reading them well enough. Im rolling them just past the hole in most instances. Yesterday shot an 88 with 3 lipouts and 5 burned edges.

Bad luck or small fixable error?

Burning edges is frustrating but it doesn't mean you have a problem. Two rounds isn't much of a sample and if you're missing on both side of the hole, guess what, it's a tough game. I'll tell you what: I'm a lot happy missing but threatening the hole than never having a chance.

southshoresoxfan · Jun 28, 2015

Comfortably Lomb said:
Kittansett. Or if you have the leverage... Newport. Their locations make them unlike other tracks. I hope you don't mind wind though.

Burning edges is frustrating but it doesn't mean you have a problem. Two rounds isn't much of a sample and if you're missing on both side of the hole, guess what, it's a tough game. I'll tell you what: I'm a lot happy missing but threatening the hole than never having a chance.

True. Just frustrated because after being down 4 at the turn to my buddy i made a charge and took a 1 shot lead going into 17 and hit my drive OB and lost by 2. But man those damn putts killed me all day.

I guess the near misses are an improvement. My tempo was much better..didnt leave many short.

doldmoose34 · Jul 4, 2015

Played Kittansett a couple years ago, by far the best course I've ever played, and it was a windy day so we got the true feel.
Golf shoes worth one stroke? One of my friends on FB was saying she went down to her house on cape for golf get a way and left golf shoes at home, so I piled on with many shit giving posts about how I have everything organized in garage to quickly throw in car.... Thurs night I get to course without golf shoes (and I rotate 5 pairs) so I went out and shot 44 with a snowman and 2 doubles in Sperry Top Siders.... Friday am I go out and shoot 45 on same front 9 with a snowman and 3 doubles in my foot joy contours. Golf shoes = 1stroke

southshoresoxfan · Jul 4, 2015

Just upgraded to the Aeroburner TP 9.5 driver. Hit my reg driver vs it at golfsmith and was getting another 23.5 yards carry on avg. Excited to try this bad boy out tomorrow.

southshoresoxfan · Jul 5, 2015

Just played a round w the new driver. What a freaking difference. Shot an 81 at Olde Scotland Links. Was even through 9 then fell apart a bit on the back.

The drivers avg distance was 302 yards. Absolute beast of a club. Birdied 4 of 5 holes at one stretch. Drove 2 par 4s 310 and 305. Highly recommend trying this driver out if your in the market.

grsharky7 · Jul 13, 2015

Just missed my second career hole in one yesterday. It's a 140 yard par 3 with a steeply sloped green that runs from front to back. I put it right behind the flag and it spun back pretty quickly, hit the the cup and lipped out. Kind of a disappointing birdie then because it was so close to being an ace.

LogansDad · Jul 16, 2015

Gonna be in Plymouth for the next 2 weeks. Looking forward to playing on a course that doesn't send a gallon of sand in my face when I take a divot.

ifmanis5 · Jul 16, 2015

Watching the replay of The Open at home tonight and saw possibly the dumbest thing I've seen ESPN ever do (which is saying something). The broadcast booth at 18 now revolves. Tirico was pushing a lever and the whole booth revolved like cheesy restaurant from one vantage point to another. Why would someone spend a lot of money to make this happen? What does the viewer get out of it? Insane.

inJacobyWeTrust · Jul 17, 2015

LogansDad said:
Gonna be in Plymouth for the next 2 weeks. Looking forward to playing on a course that doesn't send a gallon of sand in my face when I take a divot.

If you're not already planning on it, make sure you play both courses at Pinehills. There's a Nicklaus and a Rees Jones and they are both regarded among the top courses in the state. Not sure you'll get too much of a reprieve from sandy divots though.

Koufax · Jul 17, 2015

Plymouth is a golf mecca. In addition to Pinehills, which is fabulous, don't miss Crosswinds and Waverly Oaks. Atlantic CC used to be a very fun track but it has not been maintained properly. It's only good for a warm-up round if you need it.

PedroSpecialK · Jul 17, 2015

ifmanis5 said:
Watching the replay of The Open at home tonight and saw possibly the dumbest thing I've seen ESPN ever do (which is saying something). The broadcast booth at 18 now revolves. Tirico was pushing a lever and the whole booth revolved like cheesy restaurant from one vantage point to another. Why would someone spend a lot of money to make this happen? What does the viewer get out of it? Insane.

LogansDad · Jul 17, 2015

Yeah, I have played Waverly and Crosswinds before, but it has been almost a decade. Also heard the same thing about Atlantic.

Haven't played Pine Hills yet, but they are high on my to do list.

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