The Golf Thread

[clackamascoug]

Just got confirmation that my new sticks will be here tomorrow!!!

Ping i20's...

Beware of the trap draw... it's a mean seductress.

[Levin]

I've been playing a lot lately b/c I've been on vacation in Utah. Played mostly at Hobble Creek, and then once in Cedar City. Loved playing with all the endangered Utah prairie dogs on that course. Despite playing only once in a blue moon when I'm at home, I didn't shoot too badly. Shot in the 70s every round at Hobble Creek, and then only played 9 in Cedar City and shot 37, including three birdies and a triple.

I also bought myself a new driver while in Utah -- a new Titleist, replacing my 1996 vintage Big Bertha warbird. But I'm still playing with my Ping Eye 2s. Those clubs are almost 20 years old.

I love golf. I took my little boys with me for several rounds, and they just enjoyed riding on the cart and finding golf balls in the woods. They swung the club a few times, but didn't have too much interest. I'm just trying to get the enjoyment of being on a golf course in their bones, and then hopefully the love for the game will come later.

[clackamascoug]

I've been playing a lot lately b/c I've been on vacation in Utah. Played mostly at Hobble Creek, and then once in Cedar City. Loved playing with all the endangered Utah prairie dogs on that course. Despite playing only once in a blue moon when I'm at home, I didn't shoot too badly. Shot in the 70s every round at Hobble Creek, and then only played 9 in Cedar City and shot 37, including three birdies and a triple.

I also bought myself a new driver while in Utah -- a new Titleist, replacing my 1996 vintage Big Bertha warbird. But I'm still playing with my Ping Eye 2s. Those clubs are almost 20 years old.

I love golf. I took my little boys with me for several rounds, and they just enjoyed riding on the cart and finding golf balls in the woods. They swung the club a few times, but didn't have too much interest. I'm just trying to get the enjoyment of being on a golf course in their bones, and then hopefully the love for the game will come later.

There's something about Hobble. I just love the place. Eye 2's (+) are still great clubs, if the grips are new, they're as good as aything thing. Since I'm in Boise for 3 days, my sons are trying to get me to go to Utah so we can play together. Too bad I'm on a tight schedule.

[RC Vikings]

Eye 2's (+) are still great clubs, if the grips are new, they're as good as aything thing.

I sold mine for about $200 bucks and I'm still sad about it. I had 1-SW and the 1 iron was actually usable. I started hooking the hell out of everything and blamed the clubs, it was me.

[clackamascoug]

Just got confirmation that my new sticks will be here tomorrow!!!

Ping i20's...

I'm anticipating the video of opening the box and the initial observation of the individual components.

Surely, you went to the range last night.... Do you like 'em.

[old_gregg]

i've always had trouble keeping the ball straight. i alternate between a low duck hook and a high, severe slice. but, this summer i've noticed that if i put the ball very far forward, i'm talking a bit outside my left foot, i hit a slight draw with as much length as i've ever had. is that ball position completely bizarre? should i keep doing it?

[Drunk Tank]

I'm anticipating the video of opening the box and the initial observation of the individual components.

Surely, you went to the range last night.... Do you like 'em.

I wasnt able to go to the range... Hopefully tonight. I really like how they set up and I'm sure they'll hit great. I leave for Utah tomorrow night and have about 7-8 rounds of golf planned for next week.

[Drunk Tank]

I wasnt able to go to the range... Hopefully tonight. I really like how they set up and I'm sure they'll hit great. I leave for Utah tomorrow night and have about 7-8 rounds of golf planned for next week.

Here are the pics....








My poor Cleveland wedges look so out of place...

[Donuthole]

Whoa, and the G20 driver/fairway metal combo as well. That's $1,200 worth of clubs, there, eh?

FTR, I hit the G20 the other day on falafel's recommendation, and that is one nice-feeling driver. Love the way it sets up. If I can't get my r11 issues sorted out soon (and I think I may have found my problem, but i'll know more in a few days) I think I may be heading Ping's direction.

[clackamascoug]

If I do say so myself, those i20's look so sweet. I can tell you're gonna like 'em. BTW... I really like the U wedge, as it's money from 95-105. The 8 is my favorite, slight right to left flite, and a side spin action.

Golf Report Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 Men's Club, 2 Man Best Ball.

48+45=93

I can't remember my last 90+ score. No birdies... the rest is just a blur. Probably only hit a dozen shots all day that I was happy with. Played with a retired doctor today as my best ball partner, and he said on the third hole, your back must be hurting, you're walking crooked. My back wasn't 100% today, and it slowed down my driving. My normal draw move through the ball became an actual slice move - a slice - not even a fade. After the 8 on the second hole, I was hurting, gave up the ghost, and just tried to make birdies for the team effort, but with the Doc sucking too, we ended up contributing to the pot, rather than claiming it. I saw places on the course today I hadn't seen since I was a teenager. I hope today was an aberration, and not a glimpse into my aging future. Putting sucked too, making only made one putt longer than 10 feet.

Shot of the Day: Playing partner Ed, holes out from 165 on the No. 1 handicap hole. The eagle is worth $30 bucks to him. My shot of the day was a 320 yard drive that hit hard pan and rolled out leaving a 65 yard 56* to the elevated green.

[byu71]

If I do say so myself, those i20's look so sweet. I can tell you're gonna like 'em. BTW... I really like the U wedge, as it's money from 95-105. The 8 is my favorite, slight right to left flite, and a side spin action.

Golf Report Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 Men's Club, 2 Man Best Ball.

48+45=93

Get that out of your mind. It is an aboration.

I am playing better. Last 3 scores 87, 87, 83. I am pleased after the long slump. I don't know if I mentioned I have started chipping one armed. It has eliminated the triples.

I have put a little loop in the swing at the top. Hitting the ball further and straighter, especially the driver.

[The_Tick]

Get that out of your mind. It is an aboration.

I am playing better. Last 3 scores 87, 87, 83. I am pleased after the long slump. I don't know if I mentioned I have started chipping one armed. It has eliminated the triples.

I have put a little loop in the swing at the top. Hitting the ball further and straighter, especially the driver.

Slacker...look at our list of golfing next week and tell me when you are going to travel to play a round with us!

[byu71]

Slacker...look at our list of golfing next week and tell me when you are going to travel to play a round with us!

Monday afternoon is a possibility. What are the details?

[The_Tick]

Monday afternoon is a possibility. What are the details?

Tee Time at 305 PM.

[The_Tick]

Clack...

Look at the list and see if your boy wants to join us at all.

Everything but Tuesday is open.