The OS Golfer's Thread!

[Koolie G]

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Playing in 2 weeks at Seneca golf course.

That is where we ended up playing Saturday for my buddy's bachelor party. We played a scramble, so not sure what I would've shot, but the way I was hitting it, it would have been high. That course is LONG from the tips. It could be a pretty nice course if they took a little better care of it as far as details with the manicuring, etc. We had a good time, but it seemed like the round took forever. That was probably because I was playing bad and it was 95 degrees.

[Rock Chalk]

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Hey Matt10, have you ever played Colbert Hills? Its pretty tough. Let me know what other courses you've played that are in Kansas. I try to play Sand Creek Station in Newton at least once a month, its a great course, but challenging nonetheless.

[fishepa]

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That is where we ended up playing Saturday for my buddy's bachelor party. We played a scramble, so not sure what I would've shot, but the way I was hitting it, it would have been high. That course is LONG from the tips. It could be a pretty nice course if they took a little better care of it as far as details with the manicuring, etc. We had a good time, but it seemed like the round took forever. That was probably because I was playing bad and it was 95 degrees.

Is the first hole at Seneca a par 4 that goes down hill quite a bit? I think i remember playing there about 15 years ago.

[Matt10]

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Hey Matt10, have you ever played Colbert Hills? Its pretty tough. Let me know what other courses you've played that are in Kansas. I try to play Sand Creek Station in Newton at least once a month, its a great course, but challenging nonetheless.

I've never played colbert hills - you must be more south. I'm more near MO than anything, but play primarily local courses - such as OP Golf Course...Tomahawk Ridge - Heritage - Deer Creek, etc

My home course is OP Golf Course - but play St. Andrews a lot as well.

[Koolie G]

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Is the first hole at Seneca a par 4 that goes down hill quite a bit? I think i remember playing there about 15 years ago.

Yeah, it is a little bit of a dogleg right. It is definitely downhill on your second shot to the green.

[The GIGGAS]

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I'm going tomorrow. I'll let everyone know how horribly I shot.

[ImTellinTim]

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Holy ****!

http://www.startribune.com/sports/golf/99072444.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

I don't give a rip what format or tees you're playing from. A 56 is a 56. Best part is he holes out in front of a crowd on 18 for eagle. *golf clap*

[CoupleOfFew1]

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So I played Torrey Pines for the first time yesterday. I am now spoiled and can no longer play any other course in San Diego.

[Kearnzo]

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I've really gotten into golfing this year. I always enjoyed it, but was never any good. Atleast, not even remotely good enough to keep score.

I started going out with my buddies just for fun, and decided to read up a little bit on how to fix my swing, how to stand, what to focus on, etc. I went to the range and was actually striking the ball pretty well. Last week I went to Dicks, and picked up a new set of Walter Hagen clubs for $180 (usually $400), which I love.

Actually kept score for the first time yesterday (at Pine Hill in Maine), and shot much better than I thought I would. It was really only my second time out in about 2 years, and while I did have my shanks and putting difficulties, I still managed to score a 96, which i'm happy about. Shot a 45 on the front nine. I scored par on 4 holes, which is three more than I had ever had before. I've just gotta work on nixing "those holes" where I score a 7 or 8.

Best hole was a 520 yard par 5. Perfect tee shot, probably 250 dead center. Followed it up with a great 3 wood on the left side of the fairway. Pitched the ball up to the green, probably 10 yards from the hole. I rimmed out the birdie putt, but wound up tapping in for par. I was excited, because for me to have a legit birdie opportunity on a long par 5, i've gotta be doing something right.

Can't wait to get out again. Went out yesterday and picked up a Nike Dri-Fit polo, as I was sweating my boys off yesterday. I blame my 51 on the back 9 on perspiration

[The GIGGAS]

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Alright, so I just finished up. My course is a 9-hole, but you can do 18... I did not.

I shot a 61, 19 putts. Best hole was a 5 on the par 3 3rd hole, which I started with a great 3 iron to close to the green, chipped on, and promptly three putted.

I had some great shots, but I still have a tendency to hit the ball on the toe of the club, causing mi****s.

Had a good time, though, which is all it's about. I was pretty damn pumped about that 5... especially having the shot at that par.

[Matt10]

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Shot (-3) early this morning on the local course (par 70). Putted well for once, and my swing is once again automatic. Mental game was strong - with one hiccup when I missed an eagle putt.

For those just starting out, my recommendation is to 1. get clubs fitted, 2. find out your yardages - go get a skycaddie (the first one is under $200 now) or some kind of way to measure your distance.

I used to think my drive went only 240 yards total, before I got my sky caddie. I naturally underestimate my distance because I don't want to be those guys who says they can drive the ball 300 plus yards.

After getting a sky caddie, I found out my average drive was actually about 270 yards - total. Not bad for a 5'8 (short) guy. Longest drive this morning was on a driveable 325 yard par 4 - i ended up on the left fringe, pin high

[TimmeH]

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Today really summed up my golf game in general.

I golfed 18 holes...

Front nine...8-over 44. This is very good for me. Kept the ball in play, good chips, no bad putts. I shanked a few tee shots and still managed to save the holes. For me, this was an excellent nine holes.


Back nine...17-over 53. Utter frustration. Shanked shots, lost balls, bad chips. Nothing went right. I wanted to throw my clubs in the pond.


I suck at consistency

[countryboy]

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Do you guys follow a routine when you play? In other words, do you do the same thing before every shot no matter what? I do myself, as I feel it keeps me from getting out of sync for the most part.

Before any shot, outside of putting I go thru the routine of:

* standing behind the ball facing my desire target and visualize the shot

* take club and point to my target while getting my grip

* walk up to the ball, lineup my stance, and take two practice swings

* approach ball, get my position, and think "head down, smooth swing" and then begin my shot

On putts after reading the putt:

* stand behind ball and visualize putt

* take practice swing to get feel for how far back to take putter

* walk up to the ball, line myself up and take 2 practice swings

* approach ball and tell myself "head down, nice smooth stroke" and then putt

Been doing this same routine for the 15+ years I'be been playing. Its not perfect, but it works...errr....most of the time...

[Matt10]

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Sounds good there, CB - if it's not broke, don't fix it, right?

For me, it's quick - takes about 20 secs total.

Full Shots

- step behind the ball, seek out target

- once target is found...breathe in (stomach out), and breathe out (stomach in, crunch) - the goal here is to only remember what my smooth breathing sounds like...

- 1 half practice swing, never full, i just want to feel the weight of the club

- set up to the ball, look at target, breathe in/out again - remembering that is all i want to "hear" in my head when i swing

- begin shot

Putting

- stand behind the ball, breathe in/out same as full shot

- move one step to the left, then to the right, so i can find the direction of the putt

- find my apex/intermediate point - breathe in/out

- step up to the ball, putt (no practice swing) I believe practice swings do well to gauge for the full swing, but for putting it's all distance control - i dont want to waste a good putt swing with a practice one.

[Koolie G]

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My routine is pretty basic, but has changed recently. I don't like taking a lot if time.
On full ****s I stand behind the ball & visualize the shot. Then address the ball & set my grip. (I recently changed grips so this is not automatic yet). Then I take 1 half swing to get a feel of my shot shape & weight of the club. Then I give a little forwArd press with the hands & and think about a long, athletic swing. I'm a short guy so I try to remember to make a long swing so I can maximize my distance. Shot a 78 on Sunday. It was freaking HOT!