The Golf Thread - 2015
Discussion
johnxjsc1985 said:
I really enjoy reading all the reports of people's rounds on different courses.
I havent played for about 5 years now I took the game up in 2007 as substitute for cycling as I was getting too old.
I took it up as a "Sport" took lessons practiced but I found most golfers of my age just wanted a round of golf and a pint afterwards and I enjoyed their company and the pint but in the end it wasnt what I wanted.I was never going to be great but I got to single figures.
The other thing is playing on the same course two or three times a week gets boring.
By my calculations that means you got to single figures within 3 years of taking up the game. Many of us would be ecstatic with that!I havent played for about 5 years now I took the game up in 2007 as substitute for cycling as I was getting too old.
I took it up as a "Sport" took lessons practiced but I found most golfers of my age just wanted a round of golf and a pint afterwards and I enjoyed their company and the pint but in the end it wasnt what I wanted.I was never going to be great but I got to single figures.
The other thing is playing on the same course two or three times a week gets boring.
airweaz said:
After 8 months of lessons and changes to my game and swing. My instructor has me going in for a fitting of some new clubs next week. Starting with a crispy new set of irons. Turns out the current of the peg clubs I have are about an inch short and that could be part of my struggle to reach a negative angle of attack.
Looking forward to the process to be honest now ive cracked the finish being well on my left and sorted out my anterior tilt.
The missus finds my research about strong shafts hilarious though.
I'm sure you'll enjoy them but you'd be amazed at how many people end up buying a new set of clubs from the Pro that they've been having lessons from. Those Pros are pretty good at the double whammy of lessons followed by new clubs to improve your game. Looking forward to the process to be honest now ive cracked the finish being well on my left and sorted out my anterior tilt.
The missus finds my research about strong shafts hilarious though.
boxsey said:
I'm sure you'll enjoy them but you'd be amazed at how many people end up buying a new set of clubs from the Pro that they've been having lessons from. Those Pros are pretty good at the double whammy of lessons followed by new clubs to improve your game.
I don't doubt that for one second. The bigger issue pushing me with clubs though is that I paid 25 quid for my current sent and they are older than time itself and I don't like old things. I like new and shiny (Recently collected my shiny new audi too) Also my lovely german bosses have given me a handsome bonus so I need to spend some of it on me for all my hard work. Before I bank the rest. Playing 18 with my old man on sunday. Should be interesting as im now at a stage where I reckon ill best him over 18. Be good to see how he takes getting beaten by his son.
boxsey said:
By my calculations that means you got to single figures within 3 years of taking up the game. Many of us would be ecstatic with that!
I loved to practise more than play. I had my clubs adjusted (MP32's) and I hit the ball a long way.I am tempted to start again and learn from my previous mistakes.
Biggest one for me is play with people who are slightly better than you.
Rosscow said:
It appears I have won a new driver!
Ping G30!
Had a call yesterday from a magazine comp I entered ages ago, asked me what spec I wanted and then had a call from Direct Golf saying it will be here today! Result!
Anyone fancy a stiff shaft 9.5 degree G25 driver that was new in October?!
Lucky man! Is it going to be in Bubba Pink? Ping G30!
Had a call yesterday from a magazine comp I entered ages ago, asked me what spec I wanted and then had a call from Direct Golf saying it will be here today! Result!
Anyone fancy a stiff shaft 9.5 degree G25 driver that was new in October?!
johnxjsc1985 said:
I loved to practise more than play. I had my clubs adjusted (MP32's) and I hit the ball a long way.
I am tempted to start again and learn from my previous mistakes.
Biggest one for me is play with people who are slightly better than you.
I think you should. There's a lot to enjoy about the game. More so when you're a good ball striker. I am tempted to start again and learn from my previous mistakes.
Biggest one for me is play with people who are slightly better than you.
From your previous post I see you mentioned you got bored of playing the same course which was a reason for hanging up the clubs. I can see where you're coming from with this. A good solution is to put yourself down for the club's match play team. Many clubs have a first team (low single figure handicaps) and a second team (high single figure and low teen handicaps). You'll get to play other courses for no extra cost and match play can make a course a very different challenge compared to a medal round because you tend to attack the course more.
Rosscow said:
Haha, errrrr no thanks!
Speaking of which, have you seen the spec of his driver? It's insane!
I haven't actually, but i wouldn't be surprised at it being around 7 degrees? Maybe 3-4 degrees open? And from seeing the grip on TV i'm guessing he's got some extra wrapping under it? Don't suppose you have the specs to hand?Speaking of which, have you seen the spec of his driver? It's insane!
boxsey said:
I think you should. There's a lot to enjoy about the game. More so when you're a good ball striker.
From your previous post I see you mentioned you got bored of playing the same course which was a reason for hanging up the clubs. I can see where you're coming from with this. A good solution is to put yourself down for the club's match play team. Many clubs have a first team (low single figure handicaps) and a second team (high single figure and low teen handicaps). You'll get to play other courses for no extra cost and match play can make a course a very different challenge compared to a medal round because you tend to attack the course more.
Couldn't agree more. Why give up something you're good at? Especially when it's such a difficult game to master in the first place! And Boxsey gives a great solution to the boredom of playing the same course over and over!From your previous post I see you mentioned you got bored of playing the same course which was a reason for hanging up the clubs. I can see where you're coming from with this. A good solution is to put yourself down for the club's match play team. Many clubs have a first team (low single figure handicaps) and a second team (high single figure and low teen handicaps). You'll get to play other courses for no extra cost and match play can make a course a very different challenge compared to a medal round because you tend to attack the course more.
kentlad said:
Rosscow said:
Haha, errrrr no thanks!
Speaking of which, have you seen the spec of his driver? It's insane!
I haven't actually, but i wouldn't be surprised at it being around 7 degrees? Maybe 3-4 degrees open? And from seeing the grip on TV i'm guessing he's got some extra wrapping under it? Don't suppose you have the specs to hand?Speaking of which, have you seen the spec of his driver? It's insane!
10 wraps of tape to the top hand, 12 wraps of tape to the bottom hand!
Extra stiff 1/2" tip added
10 degrees open!
And if you can find the video, he has the actual grip aligned almost at 45 degrees to the club head.
Rosscow said:
http://www.ping.com/clubs/driversdetail.aspx?id=17...
10 wraps of tape to the top hand, 12 wraps of tape to the bottom hand!
Extra stiff 1/2" tip added
10 degrees open!
And if you can find the video, he has the actual grip aligned almost at 45 degrees to the club head.
Crikey. That's crazy. I'd love to see any other tour player try and use that set up on their driver... i.e someone with a more 'conventional' swing. Such as Luke Donald or Adam Scott.10 wraps of tape to the top hand, 12 wraps of tape to the bottom hand!
Extra stiff 1/2" tip added
10 degrees open!
And if you can find the video, he has the actual grip aligned almost at 45 degrees to the club head.
kentlad said:
Rosscow said:
http://www.ping.com/clubs/driversdetail.aspx?id=17...
10 wraps of tape to the top hand, 12 wraps of tape to the bottom hand!
Extra stiff 1/2" tip added
10 degrees open!
And if you can find the video, he has the actual grip aligned almost at 45 degrees to the club head.
Crikey. That's crazy. I'd love to see any other tour player try and use that set up on their driver... i.e someone with a more 'conventional' swing. Such as Luke Donald or Adam Scott.10 wraps of tape to the top hand, 12 wraps of tape to the bottom hand!
Extra stiff 1/2" tip added
10 degrees open!
And if you can find the video, he has the actual grip aligned almost at 45 degrees to the club head.
airweaz said:
He goes a bit wrap heavy on all his clubs. Even his putter is wrapped I seem to recall from a WITB. The guy is a lovely break from the norm. I also hate watching lefties play, apart from Bubba because its so wild to watch. A leftie swing just looks weird to me and the fella I play most golf with is a leftie.
Oi I am a leftie and some pros are just pretend Lefties Like phil.Stop being Leftist.johnxjsc1985 said:
airweaz said:
He goes a bit wrap heavy on all his clubs. Even his putter is wrapped I seem to recall from a WITB. The guy is a lovely break from the norm. I also hate watching lefties play, apart from Bubba because its so wild to watch. A leftie swing just looks weird to me and the fella I play most golf with is a leftie.
Oi I am a leftie and some pros are just pretend Lefties Like phil.Stop being Leftist.Gassing Station | Sports | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff