The Golf Thread

[byu71]

71 please honor your father and mother today. I really want your days to be long in the land.

LOL. Interesting you mention that. I don't know if it is my age, the fact my folks are gone or just I have been praying more sincerely lately, but I have been more greatful for my parents than ever before in my life. I am really in a happy and peaceful place right now and I owe them so much for being in that place.

[clackamascoug]

Bandon Preserve is really fun, I'm not sure I'd be that anxious to pay $100 for it, but it plays a lot of fun iron shots from 90-160 yards and the sand and greens are as treacherous as they are on the big courses.

I put together a 97 yesterday morning on Bandon Dunes, I could not figure out my putter at all. I started with 5 doubles, 3 of which were 3 putts. I was hitting the ball as well as I maybe ever have.

After lunch on Bandon Trails I played probably one of the 2-3 best front 9s I've ever played. I shot a 47 on the front and not for a bad lie in a greenside bunker that was an impossible play for someone of my skill level, I would have played below bogey golf on the front. The back 9 I just lost it, I could tell I wasn't finishing swings and being lazy on putts, but I was too exahusted to correct it. Also a blow up hole of 9 again thanks to an insane bunker caused me to put up a 54. I was still happy with a 101, but it should have been better.

Pacific Dunes and Old MacDonald today!

This is other worldly to me. Bandon Dunes and Bandon Trails on one day, and then Pacific Dunes and Old Mac Donald the next day.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Pacific Dunes 97, if I could have figured out a little bit of the putter I would have been low 90s. The best and most consistent I have ever hit the ball for all 18 holes.

Old Mac, 105. I was still hitting the ball well and not putting well. I just ran out of gas again. 72 holes at Bandon is a lot of golf in 2 days. I hope I can keep this positive momentum hitting the ball.

[KillerDog]

Shot my best 9 ever on Monday. 46 on the front 9 at WingPointe. Shot from the blues. Drove poorly. Everything else was money. Had a short birdie on the dogleg right par 5 (hole 6 or 7) but pushed my putt from the fringe and missed the par putt. Tuesday I played Eaglewood's back 9. Sucked. Shot 55.

[byu71]

Great news for me. I played 90 holes of golf this week and I have no pain in my back or leg. I probably pushed it and shouldn't be playing with fire. However, I am one happy camper about playing pain free (physical pain) golf.

Bad news is I didn't even get close to 79. 84 to 91 were the scores.

[clackamascoug]

Great news for me. I played 90 holes of golf this week and I have no pain in my back or leg. I probably pushed it and shouldn't be playing with fire. However, I am one happy camper about playing pain free (physical pain) golf.

Bad news is I didn't even get close to 79. 84 to 91 were the scores.

For what its worth.... You're living my dream. 90 holes in one week, and the freedom to do so. To make up for it, I'm going to have to nudge the wife in the morning to keep things fair.

[byu71]

For you Utes I got to play with Boo Bendinger last Saturday. He asked the pro if there was a good group to play with and he mentioned us. He does have a good friend though that also played for the U in our group.

Very nice guy and a heck of a golfer. Shot a 77 and that included 3 putts from withing 3 feet on one hole. You know how after you miss an easy one you non chalant (sp) a couple more.

[byu71]

For what its worth.... You're living my dream. 90 holes in one week, and the freedom to do so. To make up for it, I'm going to have to nudge the wife in the morning to keep things fair.

LOL. Part of the freedom comes from the fact I am 65 years old.


Also I tried those I 20's at demo day. I am fighting the extreme urge to buy a set. I love my Mizuno's, but the 90's were sweet. Probably why I didn't buy them is I like my Mizuno wedges better than the I 20's.

[thesaint258]

I know you guys have been waiting for this day--my first, and hopefully not only, post in the golf thread. The reason I've never posted in here before is because I absolutely suck at golf. I've tried playing before, but with little to no instruction, I was absolutely terrible. That said, I've decided it's time to get some lessons and develop my golf game into something that's at least recognizable as a golf game.

My first question is, what should I look for when I'm shopping for clubs, or are there sets you'd recommend? I don't want to spend a ton of money in case this is just a passing desire. I just need something that will help me learn and be a decent set.

Second, where should I look for lessons? I'm in Salt Lake, and I know I can get lessons at the municipal golf courses around the valley, but I don't know if there are better options. Again, I'm not looking to break the bank. Right now, I just want some lessons to show me what I should be doing.

[byu71]

I know you guys have been waiting for this day--my first, and hopefully not only, post in the golf thread. The reason I've never posted in here before is because I absolutely suck at golf. I've tried playing before, but with little to no instruction, I was absolutely terrible. That said, I've decided it's time to get some lessons and develop my golf game into something that's at least recognizable as a golf game.

My first question is, what should I look for when I'm shopping for clubs, or are there sets you'd recommend? I don't want to spend a ton of money in case this is just a passing desire. I just need something that will help me learn and be a decent set.

Second, where should I look for lessons? I'm in Salt Lake, and I know I can get lessons at the municipal golf courses around the valley, but I don't know if there are better options. Again, I'm not looking to break the bank. Right now, I just want some lessons to show me what I should be doing.

You will get some advice from some guys on here far more astute in picking clubs than I. If it were me I would go to Uintah. They have equipment that can check your club speed, etc. and make a recommendation.

I would then start off with a used set. You don't have to worry about the grooves being perfect yet.

[Shaka]

I know you guys have been waiting for this day--my first, and hopefully not only, post in the golf thread. The reason I've never posted in here before is because I absolutely suck at golf. I've tried playing before, but with little to no instruction, I was absolutely terrible. That said, I've decided it's time to get some lessons and develop my golf game into something that's at least recognizable as a golf game.

My first question is, what should I look for when I'm shopping for clubs, or are there sets you'd recommend? I don't want to spend a ton of money in case this is just a passing desire. I just need something that will help me learn and be a decent set.

Second, where should I look for lessons? I'm in Salt Lake, and I know I can get lessons at the municipal golf courses around the valley, but I don't know if there are better options. Again, I'm not looking to break the bank. Right now, I just want some lessons to show me what I should be doing.

Knock-offs from a decent club fitter is always a good way to go.

I'm also looking for a decent teaching pro.

[byu71]

Knock-offs from a decent club fitter is always a good way to go.

I'm also looking for a decent teaching pro.

I think Matt Johnson is at Wingpointe. I think he is a good teacher.

Another really good one I just thought of is Pete Stone out at Davis. Tell him I sent you and maybe you will get $5 off.

[jay santos]

Knock-offs from a decent club fitter is always a good way to go.

I'm also looking for a decent teaching pro.

I agree.

I'd get custom fit, then buy used clubs with those spec's off ebay (old Callaways or Pings or something else forgiving) or a new knock off set from a reputable place like hirekogolf, diamondtourgolf, gigagolf. You could be all in for less than $400.

[clackamascoug]

I agree.

I'd get custom fit, then buy used clubs with those spec's off ebay (old Callaways or Pings or something else forgiving) or a new knock off set from a reputable place like hirekogolf, diamondtourgolf, gigagolf. You could be all in for less than $400.

Jay is right. You can get a complete set for less than $400, and get your game off and running. Buying clubs is a bit of a balancing act. You don't want to buy completely crappy clubs...( there are a lot out there for sale) because your improvement factor will be hampered, however, top of the line clubs, and the expense incurred, will do little good if you're happy just to hit the ball straight.

The good news is that if given enough time and effort, golf will pay you back ten fold for the joy it can bring. Like 71, the greatest joy that I anticipate is playing 36 in one day with my two sons. I hope I'm still good when I've got grandkids I can play with.

[jay santos]

I'm addicted to golf equipment purchases, I think. I just got new wedges. A 58 and 54 Callaway Jaws X-Forged. $100 total new on ebay.

I got Ping Tour wedges 60-56-52 a couple years ago, and I just never felt comfortable with the lob wedge. I know it's probably me, but I think maybe it had too much bounce, and the feel was just not right.

I LOVE this new 58.

I use midsize grips. And I was going to get them regripped and extended like my other clubs, but then I was thinking I'm loving the feel of these so much, maybe I don't want to mess with it? And I was reading online that smaller grip might give you better feel in a wedge? But then also it can make you too handsy. Any thoughts on this?