The Golf Thread

[il Padrino Ute]

New handicaps came out today for the SCGA (Southern California Golf Association) and I am at a 16.7.

I have had a pretty good run as of late.

Sweet!

[jay santos]

Kid wrecked my Nike Sumo Sq 5900 driver yesterday topping it so hard it smashed in the head.

I was really hitting that thing well.

So, anyway. A lot of choices out there nowadays. Should I just go back to the same club as a replacement, or should I look for something similar but even better?

Straight is the goal. My most common miss is a hook, but I'm also known to push and even slice on occasion. Distance not an issue at all.

[COUGZ]

Kid wrecked my Nike Sumo Sq 5900 driver yesterday topping it so hard it smashed in the head.

I was really hitting that thing well.

So, anyway. A lot of choices out there nowadays. Should I just go back to the same club as a replacement, or should I look for something similar but even better?

Straight is the goal. My most common miss is a hook, but I'm also known to push and even slice on occasion. Distance not an issue at all.

Go for the Taylormade R11 or the new Taylormade Burner Driver....both excellent.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Go for the Taylormade R11 or the new Taylormade Burner Driver....both excellent.

I've had two TaylorMade's a Burner and the R9 that both sucked a bag of hammers. Plus with a new TaylorMade you have to have that awful white head.

If you like the club I'd just look for the same as a replacement. Or go to a good golf shop and hit a handful of clubs, maybe find a place that comes well recommended and let them fit you for a club.

[filsdepac]

Played at the Olympic Club yesterday, the PGA trucks are already there making changes. I was told that the goal is for the winner to be even, no one under par. From the looks of it, they'll probably succeed. Fairway widths are being reduced, holes lengthened, and traps added. Gorgeous course though and facilities are amazing.

[Donuthole]

Played at the Olympic Club yesterday, the PGA trucks are already there making changes. I was told that the goal is for the winner to be even, no one under par. From the looks of it, they'll probably succeed. Fairway widths are being reduced, holes lengthened, and traps added. Gorgeous course though and facilities are amazing.

That's all fine and dandy for the upcoming major, but then the club members are left with a course which is likely way too difficult to be enjoyable. I think if I were a member of a private club, I would pray like hell it never landed a PGA major championship.

[byu71]

Played at the Olympic Club yesterday, the PGA trucks are already there making changes. I was told that the goal is for the winner to be even, no one under par. From the looks of it, they'll probably succeed. Fairway widths are being reduced, holes lengthened, and traps added. Gorgeous course though and facilities are amazing.

How did you pull off getting on that course. It is one of the courses I would like to play that I haven't. Heard the green fees are somewhere around $500.

[filsdepac]

That's all fine and dandy for the upcoming major, but then the club members are left with a course which is likely way too difficult to be enjoyable. I think if I were a member of a private club, I would pray like hell it never landed a PGA major championship.

I completely agree, at best they'll move the tee boxes back up, but some of the other changes are somewhat permanent.

How did you pull off getting on that course. It is one of the courses I would like to play that I haven't. Heard the green fees are somewhere around $500.

My friend is a member. He can take guests on the Ocean or Cliffs course, but not the Lakes course. To take people on the Lakes course you need a higher membership level, which is something like $50K. He said that his membership was "cheap" because they're trying to get more young men to join. Anyways, it was only $60 for me to play (or so he says, he paid as they don't take cash/cards there).

[The_Tick]

I completely agree, at best they'll move the tee boxes back up, but some of the other changes are somewhat permanent.



My friend is a member. He can take guests on the Ocean or Cliffs course, but not the Lakes course. To take people on the Lakes course you need a higher membership level, which is something like $50K. He said that his membership was "cheap" because they're trying to get more young men to join. Anyways, it was only $60 for me to play (or so he says, he paid as they don't take cash/cards there).

How do you pay then? Gold?

[Donuthole]

How do you pay then? Gold?

Member's monthly dues statement. That way, the member can overcharge you for the round and you'll never know the difference.

[filsdepac]

How do you pay then? Gold?

Secret combinations. Seriously, he just told them his number.

[FN Phat]

My friend is a member. He can take guests on the Ocean or Cliffs course, but not the Lakes course. To take people on the Lakes course you need a higher membership level, which is something like $50K. He said that his membership was "cheap" because they're trying to get more young men to join. Anyways, it was only $60 for me to play (or so he says, he paid as they don't take cash/cards there).

Is this the same friend from Miami? If so, you must be one helluva groupie.

[filsdepac]

Is this the same friend from Miami? If so, you must be one helluva groupie.

Nope, he didn't go to Miami. Why must one be a groupie to have friends outside of the internet?

[Surfah]

I have a friend who will be doing some training up at Hill AFB for a few days. He asked me for golf recommendations in the area. I am only familiar with everything south of SLC. What would you guys recommend who play up north? He's a pretty good golfer. Shoots about 80 consistently and is long off the tee. I have bragged about the cheap, good golf in Utah in the past. He's playing Hill AFB with a coworker one day but wants to play a good local course as well.

[RC Vikings]

I have a friend who will be doing some training up at Hill AFB for a few days. He asked me for golf recommendations in the area. I am only familiar with everything south of SLC. What would you guys recommend who play up north? He's a pretty good golfer. Shoots about 80 consistently and is long off the tee. I have bragged about the cheap, good golf in Utah in the past. He's playing Hill AFB with a coworker one day but wants to play a good local course as well.

Valley View - He'll like it.