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[Zomp]

Played yesterday, shot 90. Oof.

It was a lot of fun to be out there again though. My score would have been lower if I could get off the tee, I made 3 triple bogeys and 3 doubles because of either out of bounds tee shots or lost balls off the tee. Surprisingly, my short game is still there (didn't have a 3 putt all day, probably around 28 all day). I felt very comfortable from 100 yards and in, and that new Nike wedge was fun to use.

My problem is I'm scared to release the club head. On the driving range I can hit my driver wherever I want, on a tight course like yesterday I found myself steering the club head instead of releasing it through the ball and letting my swing do the work. I also think I was standing a little too far from the ball, which led to swinging over the ball because I was trying to reach the ball.

Can't wait to get back out.

[jercra]

After a beautiful 75* day here in Oregon tomorrow is going to be 82*. This is basically unheard of and I have 36 planned starting at 8 AM. Going to need to drink a lot to try to forget how the Sox and B's ruined what should have been a beautiful day here. Also, boning up for a 3 day tourney in Central Oregon. Day 1 is a 2 man scramble at Black Butte Ranch. Day 2 is a 2 man best ball at Aspen Lakes. Day 3 is Chapman at Eagle Crest. We play 36 the day before and 2 out of 3 days of the tourney so we end up getting in 7 rounds of golf in 4 days with many beers and whiskeys mixed in. Came in 4th last year in the gross division and looking to improve on that this year. Tomorrow is also the first competition round for a guy I taught how to golf. He took up the game almost exactly a year ago, has a 31.6 handicap and is playing in Men's Club for the first time. Should be fun to watch since he's a big, big fan of the 5 or 6 putt.

[doldmoose34]

lookie here


http://www.linksmaga...es/widow-s-walk

photo is of the 10th, my ball is usually in the shit in front of the camera 29%, the woods on the left50%, or the woods on the right20% or fairway 1% of the time

[doldmoose34]

I was in Las Vegas last week and went nuts with the golf. Played my annual treat at Bali Hai, then went to my spot at Desert Pines. Both are pretty expensive, (I would say Bali Hai is overpriced at $199.00)

I went back to Desert Pines on Monday for their weekday rate and someone bought the place out for the afternoon. So I ended up at Las Vegas National, an old school course. (Site of the plane landing scene in Casino, and home of some early PGA tournaments) Wow.. I loved it. Especially at $59.00. I ended up playing there two days in a row.

i've been playing the National (its the old Sands' hotel course) for the past few years while not as pumped up as most of the others, I've found its a great reasonable place to play

[FL4WL3SS]

I have a tournament on Saturday and it looks like there's a good chance it's going to be raining - I typically avoid playing in the rain, but I really have no choice this weekend. I don't even own any rain gear to play in, so I'm looking for suggestions on what to wear to stay dry and tips on keeping my clubs, grips, gloves everything dry.

I'll probably pick up some rain gear, but I don't know what works and what's good. It's also probably not going to get over 50, so it's going to be cold and wet. Help me out here.

[Bongorific]

The most important gear you can have on rainy golf days are socks. Get some wicking socks. Wear a pair on the front and change into a dry pair for the back 9. It'll be hell if you have to walk the whole thing in soaked cotton socks.

[FL4WL3SS]

That is the one thing I'll be wearing for sure and already have planned. Since it's going to be cold, I'm just going to wear my good pair of wicking ski socks.

[Freddy Linn]

The most important gear you can have on rainy days are the Footjoy Rain-Grip gloves. I love those things.

[Koufax]

The gloves are essential. It's also nice to have protection to keep water from getting into your bag and puddling where your grips are located. I have a tiny ubrella that I can stick in the bag.

Goretex [or equivalent] pants and jacket are nice. Waterproof shoes are very important.

If it is going to be cold, you might want to wear good thermal underwear. I discovered this last winter, when I did not go for more than two weeks all winter without a round of golf. What a miracle that was!

[FL4WL3SS]

So I have the 'warm' part of it taken care of, just not the 'wet' part. I'm even wondering if rain gear is necessary as I'll have a golf umbrella and be riding in cart most of the time.

[Koufax]

You should own a rain suit. I use it only if there is a steady rain. Light showers don't requre rain pants, but I have played in a typhoon with a rain suit on and stayed reasonably dry.

[jercra]

So I have the 'warm' part of it taken care of, just not the 'wet' part. I'm even wondering if rain gear is necessary as I'll have a golf umbrella and be riding in cart most of the time.

Yes, it's still very much required. One thing I've learned in my years of playing in the rain in the Northwest is that almost all rain gear made for golf sucks. I made the switch to rain gear made for hikers and will never go back. I have Mountain Hardware Epic jacket and pants. They are no more expensive than a good rain suit but weigh almost nothing and are 100% waterproof in all conditions. I just played a Pro-Am 2 days ago in the pouring rain. Everyone else's rain gear failed after a few holes while mine lasted the whole round without incident (we had a cart and umbrella too). For regular pants I wear anything by Columbia in their Omni-Shield line. They are not waterproof but water resistant and stain resistant. I've never had pants stand up to the Oregon drizzle and mud for multiple rounds of golf like these pants do. Aslo, get more than one pair of rain gloves. They are meant to get wet to keep grip with your clubs but your hands can get very cold after a few holes if it's not very warm out.

[barbed wire Bob]

Yes, it's still very much required. One thing I've learned in my years of playing in the rain in the Northwest is that almost all rain gear made for golf sucks. I made the switch to rain gear made for hikers and will never go back. I have Mountain Hardware Epic jacket and pants. They are no more expensive than a good rain suit but weigh almost nothing and are 100% waterproof in all conditions. I just played a Pro-Am 2 days ago in the pouring rain. Everyone else's rain gear failed after a few holes while mine lasted the whole round without incident (we had a cart and umbrella too). For regular pants I wear anything by Columbia in their Omni-Shield line. They are not waterproof but water resistant and stain resistant. I've never had pants stand up to the Oregon drizzle and mud for multiple rounds of golf like these pants do. Aslo, get more than one pair of rain gloves. They are meant to get wet to keep grip with your clubs but your hands can get very cold after a few holes if it's not very warm out.

Also look at clothing made for cyclists. I have a cycling rain jacket that has removable sleeves and it is great when the weather is drizzly.

[FL4WL3SS]

Great advice regarding the hiking gear, I'll have to keep that in mind for next time. I didn't end up buying any rain gear because there was none available at the local golf shop at that time, I didn't think of going to the outdoor shop. I have a ton of Mountain Hardware gear, but none of it is waterproof, I'll have to go get some as I'm sure it'll come in handy for more than just golf.

[BS_SoxFan]

Making a concerted effort to play much more golf this year (I'm 25, in relatively good shape, and soon entering a profession where at least being proficient at golf will be a major asset). So far this year I've played 5 rounds, and I'll be playing at Pine Hills for the first time this coming Tuesday (long break in my law school final exams so a few of us are heading down to take advantage of the last few days of their off-season rate). Playing the Nicklaus course. Does this course live up to all the hype? I've heard almost exclusively positive things about it, so I'm excited to finally get down there and check it out.

[Koufax]

Both courses at Pinehills are very very good, although I prefer Nicklaus. The icing on the cake at Pinehills is the clubouse, which, unlike many of its peers, is not huge or overstated, simply a perfect example of what a clubhouse should be. The whole tone of the place is spot on.

For a better value (comparable courses, much less money) try Crosswinds. For an equivalent value (but a perfect example of the bloated clubhouse), try Waverly Oaks.

Plymouth is a golf mecca.

[Dan Murfman]

I'm going to Disney in October. I like the Disney courses but I've played them a bunch. Any suggestions on the courses around there?

[Zomp]

Orange County National is a great complex in Orlando, as is Champions Gate.

[Koufax]

Souhtern Dunes in Haines City is little bit south of Orlando but is a great golf course.

Falcon's Fires is very good.

Orange County National is, as Zomp stated, a terrific facility with 36 holes.

I liked the Internatinal Course at Championsgate, but the other course not so much.

[jmbean50]

Another vote for Orange County National. Played there in February and it was in excellent shape. Highly recommend it. You can see why they hosted Q-school there in the past.

[Zomp]

This should probably go in the bag thread, but I started the discussion about my new irons in this thread so I'll finish it here.

Went to Tom Spargo today (highly recommended if you're in the southern NE area, Golf Digest Top 100 club fitter) and hit at least 20 different club heads with 10 different shafts. Exhausting. Lasted a few hours but it was a fun time.

I ended up with Wilson FG Tour V2 irons, 4-PW, with KBS Tour stiff shafts. + 1/2 inch (which he said was weird, because I'm only 5'10''...but I got it around much better than the standard loft)

So now my set up is:

Taylor Made R9 with Aldila NV 70 gram shaft, stiff.
Taylor Made Burner 15 degree 3 wood with Aldila NV 65 gram shaft, stiff
Adams Insight XTD 5 Wood, 20 degrees, Aldila DVS 65 gram shaft, stiff
Adams Idea A705 3 Iron Hybrid, Graffaloy Pro Launch, Stiff
Wilson FG Tour V2 irons, 4-PW, with KBS Tour stiff shafts. + 1/2 inch
Nike Victory 56 degree Wedge
A blade putter that I bought from Martin's Golf World in Myrtle Beach 12 years ago when I was 15 for $19.99

Golf Pride red and black cord grips.


Very excited to play. Irons should be in my hand in about 10 days.

[PedroSpecialK]

Does anyone know of a public track within an hour or so of Boston that does a somewhat affordable yearly or summer unlimited membership? Google hasn't been too helpful so far... got some downtime and I know that even 18's at Leo J would end up bleeding me. Thanks

Edited by PedroSpecialK, 08 May 2012 - 08:02 AM.

[Koufax]

There's this:

Hopedale Country Club is offering an unlimited golf package Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $695. No tee times are required. There are only 20 packages available. New membership classes available for under age 30 cost $1,340, under age 25 cost $1,005, and non-resident junior membership is $700. Outings are available Mondays for $50 per person, which includes greens fee and a $15 food voucher (minimum of 16 golfers for pricing and 44 for a shotgun start). Call Steve Haynes at 508-561-9445. www.HopedaleCC.com for more information.

[Koufax]

Golf courses near Orlando: Golfweek's list of the best courses in Florida includes these:

Florida

6) Bay Hill Club, Orlando (m)
12) Southern Dunes GC, Haines City (m)
18) Reunion Resort (Independence), Reunion (m)
19) Walt Disney World Resort (Magnolia), Lake Buena Vista (m)*
20) Grand Cypress (New), Orlando (m)
24) Grand Cypress (North/South), Orlando (m)

[PedroSpecialK]

There's this:

Hopedale Country Club is offering an unlimited golf package Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $695. No tee times are required. There are only 20 packages available. New membership classes available for under age 30 cost $1,340, under age 25 cost $1,005, and non-resident junior membership is $700. Outings are available Mondays for $50 per person, which includes greens fee and a $15 food voucher (minimum of 16 golfers for pricing and 44 for a shotgun start). Call Steve Haynes at 508-561-9445. www.HopedaleCC.com for more information.

Cool thanks, will check this place out

[Zomp]

Anybody ever play any of the Turning Stone in New York? Thinking about taking my Dad on a trip.

[yeahlunchbox]

Does anyone have any feedback on Bob Tramonti at Triggs Memorial in Providence? There's a Groupon deal for video lessons with him that I'm thinking about buying.

[Dave Stapleton]

Question for those in the know. During a recent round I began toying with choking down on a driver on a narrow par 4 instead of going to a fairway wood off the tee. I hit the ball great and proceeded to choke down on all my clubs for the remainder of that round. Hit the ball much more solidly than I am accustomed. I then decided to choke down my entire next round and hit the ball great.

So what's the deal here? I didn't lose any distance, actually seemed to hit the ball better and further in some instances. Are my clubs too long for me?

[jercra]

Question for those in the know. During a recent round I began toying with choking down on a driver on a narrow par 4 instead of going to a fairway wood off the tee. I hit the ball great and proceeded to choke down on all my clubs for the remainder of that round. Hit the ball much more solidly than I am accustomed. I then decided to choke down my entire next round and hit the ball great.

So what's the deal here? I didn't lose any distance, actually seemed to hit the ball better and further in some instances. Are my clubs too long for me?

Here's a simple way to check for yourself from golf.about.com:

Shaft Length
Once the shaft is installed, you must then determine the proper length. This is just as important as flex, torque or anything else to do with the shaft.

HOW TO DETERMINE LENGTH: To determine the length of your club, stand at attention and have someone measure from the crease where your wrist and hand meet to the floor. Do this with both hands and take an average.

If you measure:

• 29 to 32 inches, your irons should be based on a 5-iron of 37 inches
• 33-34 inches, your irons should be based on a 5-iron of 37 1/2 inches
• 35-36 inches, your irons should be based on a 5-iron of 38 inches
• 37-38 inches, your irons should be based on a 5-iron of 38 1/2 inches
• 39-40 inches, your irons should be based on a 5-iron of 39 inches
• 41 or more inches, your irons should be based on a 5-iron of 39 1/2 inches

[Bongorific]

Anybody ever play any of the Turning Stone in New York? Thinking about taking my Dad on a trip.

I haven't but have heard very good things and seen them while at the casino. Where are you coming from? Are you looking specifically for courses in that area or just upstate NY generally?

[Zomp]

Kinda.

I'm looking for a place within 6 hours of driving distance from Rhode Island that I could take my dad away for 2 nights/3 days and play golf all 3 days.

Turningstone is running a few deals, and the casino fits in nicely for entertainment.

But if you have a better suggestion I am all ears.

[Bongorific]

Kinda.

I'm looking for a place within 6 hours of driving distance from Rhode Island that I could take my dad away for 2 nights/3 days and play golf all 3 days.

Turningstone is running a few deals, and the casino fits in nicely for entertainment.

But if you have a better suggestion I am all ears.

I'll ask my uncle about the courses because he has played all of them (3 I think?). I'm not sure what you were looking to spend bc they are different qualities for different money. A sweet idea Is Saratoga during track season. Saratoga National is awesome but pretty expensive during track season. The Spa course isn't nearly as swanky but is surrounded by the nice spa park and is around 40 even at peak rates. Rooms go way up during track season but are probably a similar price to turning stone rooms. I find the track a lot more entertaining than the casino over multiple days. If youre not concerned about gambling you could go in june or early july before the track starts as prices are more reasonable across the board. The restaurants are better in Saratoga than turning stone//Syracuse.

[Zomp]

Turning Stone has a deal right now for around $600 a person. Its 2 nights/3 days at their hotel (or tower) and it includes 3 rounds of golf. Thats a pretty good deal if the courses are quality tracks.

[Bongorific]

Turning Stone has a deal right now for around $600 a person. Its 2 nights/3 days at their hotel (or tower) and it includes 3 rounds of golf. Thats a pretty good deal if the courses are quality tracks.

Look into which hotels and courses you get for that price. The hotel connected to the casino is aging, but the tower is rather nice and the lodge is high class. I'll ask about the courses tomorrow

[FL4WL3SS]

Ok - going to be in Charleston on Saturday/Sunday and am looking for somewhere to play one of those two mornings. Any Suggestions?

[The Four Peters]

You should play Shadowmoss Golf Club.

[The Four Peters]

On another note, heading down to the Mashpee/Falmouth area this week for a wedding, managing to play a round at Ballymeade, Brookside CC, Sandwich Hollows, Quashnet Valley CC, and New Seabury all in 4 days. Going to be quite the week it looks like.

[Papelbon's Poutine]

Head to the Isles of Palm, about 20 mins outside Charleston and play the Wild Dunes courses. Played them both about a month ago - in great shape, challenging and both have plenty of holes along the ocean. Two really nice tracts.

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Edited by Papelbon's Poutine, 14 May 2012 - 10:14 PM.

[The Four Peters]

You and FL4WL3SS should play a round together, since that's where he'll be. I'm thinking...Shadowmoss.

[Papelbon's Poutine]

Won't be down there again until next year, but since the experience at Wild Dunes has driven us to consider switching our annual trip from Hilton Head to Charleston, I ask if you have played Wild Dunes before and the pimping of Shadowmoss is in comparison, or you simply really like that course? We will be looking for 5-6 solid courses for our week next year and I'd like to get some details on why you like Shadowmoss so much, especially if it's in comparison to Wild Dunes.

Thanks/.

[FL4WL3SS]

We got married on the Isle of Palms last year and stayed in a house about a half mile from Wild Dunes. We didn't end up playing that course, but played a few others in the area - yes Shadowmoss was one of them. Can you guess who was at my wedding?

TFP is just being a wiseass, but for a last minute affordable track it was surprisingly decent.

[The Four Peters]

Won't be down there again until next year, but since the experience at Wild Dunes has driven us to consider switching our annual trip from Hilton Head to Charleston, I ask if you have played Wild Dunes before and the pimping of Shadowmoss is in comparison, or you simply really like that course? We will be looking for 5-6 solid courses for our week next year and I'd like to get some details on why you like Shadowmoss so much, especially if it's in comparison to Wild Dunes.

Thanks/.

My bad, I thought your post meant that you were going, re-reading it I realize that you were telling him to go there. As he said, I just being a wise-ass, we played Shadowmoss at the last minute on a Friday morning, it was actually a lot of fun and cheap despite being in a bind, but I doubt it would compare to Wild Dunes. They had a tournament going on the weekend we were there, hence why didn't play at Wild Dunes.

Isle of Palms was pretty awesome. The wedding was pretty lame, though.

[FL4WL3SS]

Says the guy who swallows cigerettes for fun.

[Deathofthebambino]

I'm a complete fucking mess on the course right now. I've officially forgotten how to hit a driver. My handicap has gone from 8.3 to 10.2 already this year (course handicap from 10 to 12). I played Friday, Saturday and Sunday and honestly don't think I would have broken 95 had I played out every hole on any day. On Saturday, my partner and I didn't have as many combined pars as our opponents had birdies (13-10). I think I lost a combined 26 ways in my Nassaus over three days.

I'm just hooking, pulling and otherwise yanking the ball dead left off the tee. People who I'm playing with are telling me I'm not turning my body, yada, yada, but I've always had an ugly swing that I've fought through, including a pronounced dip, with my driver. I feel like I'm getting the club head through my back swing in a normal position, but I'm just completely losing any control of it immediately at the point of impact. When I move the ball back in my stance, I'm still hooking it, but the ball is starting further right so at times, it hooks into the fairway and other times, not so much. I'm a fucking mess and I have to figure out a way out of it before my member guest this weekend and the three day next weekend. I really need to buy a new driver, but my swing is so bad right now that I don't even want to think about getting fitted based on the numbers the machine will spit out.

[barbed wire Bob]

Try weakening your grip. Also make sure the thumbs are aligned. It sounds to me like your right hand maybe turned too far to the right and overpowering the left.

[jercra]

If you had 1 day in the Palm Springs area to golf, where would it be? I've played The Stadium Course at PGA West many years ago but no place else. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Freddy Linn]

If you had 1 day in the Palm Springs area to golf, where would it be? I've played The Stadium Course at PGA West many years ago but no place else. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hands down, Desert Willow.

[jercra]

Hands down, Desert Willow.

How convenient, I'm actually staying at the Westin Desert Willow. Looks like I'll just book for there. Thanks.

Any suggestions on which course to play? There are 2 Desert Willow courses, Firecliff and Mountain View.

Edited by jercra, 16 May 2012 - 12:23 PM.

[patinorange]

How convenient, I'm actually staying at the Westin Desert Willow. Looks like I'll just book for there. Thanks.

Any suggestions on which course to play? There are 2 Desert Willow courses, Firecliff and Mountain View.

I have played both twice. Firecliff ate me up both times. That's the tougher one. They are both great. It really is a well run place. Have fun.

[PedroSpecialK]

Anyone play Red Tail in Devens yet this season? Playing it tomorrow, as a trial run to see if I need new wedges.

I consider it my home course, but there's been a big price increase (understandably) over the last five years or so, so I only play it once or twice per season.

But fuck, are 17 and 18 ever good finishing holes.