The OS Golfer's Thread!

[SinisterAlex]

I'm waiting for the rest of the new drivers to come out. I may get the new Nike covert driver. We'll see how they perform.

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[kunner]

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Im like most people, never knew this thread existed. I played in HS, my 5 man team took all conference both my junior and senior years. We missed state by 1 stroke senior year, big bummer. That was back in '03 anyway.

I have a hard time getting out as much now, baby on the way in april, gonna definitely cut into the weekend rounds.

When i can get out, and its not often, im usually around 39-40 on my little 9 hole course in town.

Im in the stone age i guess, i won an r5 driver back when they were $300-$400 on the shelves, and I can still drill it out there 290 or so. If i golfed more, then maybe i would upgrade, but dont see the need for it.

Anyway, looks like a thread i may get into, i love golf

[Matt10]

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Welcome, Kunner! And congrats on the baby due in April! Our first is due in July - so I'm just waiting for this winter weather to go away while I still have my weekends!

So - I wanted to post this video, it's Tiger Woods hosting a clinic in Korea. Thought it really showed just how good he is - and how great of a teacher he can be. I learned a lot from his ideas. There are a lot more videos than this one, but I just wanted to post it real quick. It could help out some of us weekend warriors down the road

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[Flightwhite24]

Those are great drivers, I've never had a problem with TaylorMade drivers. Good luck!

I have one and I'm just not liking it. I've always been a Cobra Driver kind of guy and I found a new Cobra Encore ZL for $159 plus shipping. Think I'm gonna bite

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[Matt10]

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I have one and I'm just not liking it. I've always been a Cobra Driver kind of guy and I found a new Cobra Encore ZL for $159 plus shipping. Think I'm gonna bite

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I'd take it off your hands if you want, man. I have a limited budget - and need to upgrade my R7 driver.

[Flightwhite24]

I'd take it off your hands if you want, man. I have a limited budget - and need to upgrade my R7 driver.

Gotta buddy who beat you to it other than that I would have.

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[SinisterAlex]

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Just thought I'd post my bag for the 2013 year. Like I mentioned a few posts back, thinking of upgrading my driver in the next week or so. I have to change out the shafts in my woods though, my swing speed is far too fast for regular shafts now. The ball just flies too high into the air.

My current handicap is a 10, but that has most likely gone up since I haven't played a round of golf since October. Been going to the range 2-3 times a week though.

Driver: Callaway Diablo Edge 10 degrees, regular flex
5 Wood: Nike VR Pro St8-Fit, 19 degrees, regular flex
4 Hybrid: Taylormade 2009 resuce, 21 degrees, regular flex
Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo 4-PW, S300 shafts
Wedges: Callaway X Series Jaws - 56 and 60 degree
Putter: Odyssey White Ice #9
Ball: Nike ONE RZN-X or Callaway Diablo Tour

[Flightwhite24]

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Just thought I'd post my bag for the 2013 year. Like I mentioned a few posts back, thinking of upgrading my driver in the next week or so. I have to change out the shafts in my woods though, my swing speed is far too fast for regular shafts now. The ball just flies too high into the air.

My current handicap is a 10, but that has most likely gone up since I haven't played a round of golf since October. Been going to the range 2-3 times a week though.

Driver: Callaway Diablo Edge 10 degrees, regular flex
5 Wood: Nike VR Pro St8-Fit, 19 degrees, regular flex
4 Hybrid: Taylormade 2009 resuce, 21 degrees, regular flex
Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo 4-PW, S300 shafts
Wedges: Callaway X Series Jaws - 56 and 60 degree
Putter: Odyssey White Ice #9
Ball: Nike ONE RZN-X or Callaway Diablo Tour

DAMN!!!!! You got a nice setup!!!



Snagged a Cobra ZL Encore Black Driver off Ebay "Brand New" this morning for $159.99 plus $11.95 shipping. This Driver is still $399 at Golf Galaxy so I couldn't resist at that price. Also picked up a TaylorMade White Smoke IN-12 Putter from Dicks.

Buddy and I are gonna make a trip down south this Saturday to Knoxville to get a round in as its too cold here in Cincy, Oh.

[Matt10]

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Nice bag. I think we should all post WITB (whats in the bag). I'll have to bring mine into the thread

[SinisterAlex]

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Thanks for the compliments guys! I would love to see what you guys are playing!

I've been thinking of getting the 3 wood Nike Covert as well. As of right now, I only have 13 clubs in my bag. I was going to pick up a 52 degree wedge but I don't think I would use it often. The Nike Covert 3 Wood can be adjusted from 13-17 degrees of loft, which would fit nicely in my set. We'll see what happens on Friday.

Anyway, here's a swing I captured today. Going through some changes so it isn't my final swing. Working my takeaway and back swing mostly. I tend to have my club swing out too wide and stop at a weird angle at the top which has been leading to some terrible accuracy. Been trying to straighten that out a bit before I hit the course on Friday. Anyway here's the video:

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[BunnyHardaway]

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Kinda dreading getting back out there after my last outing in 2012, but still will be getting back into it. Currently in the market for a new driver and bag to replace the ones that got busted up in my car accident.

[Jr.]

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Well the round we played on Friday was a scramble, which I didn't know it would be. I don't normally play well in scrambles because I lose focus easily.

I played awful on the front 9.. couldn't find the fairway with the new driver, approaches were way off, but I did hit a couple of putts.

I turned it around on the back 9 and found my swing a bit. We ended up shooting the most bland -8 as a team. We didn't hit any long putts or chip anything in, while groups around us had holes in one/eagles/chip ins/etc.

Anyway, it felt good to get back out there. I have some work to do on my swing as I had a pretty significant slice off the tee and was inconsistent with my irons.

[Flightwhite24]

Couple buddies and I are driving down to Knoxville, Tenn Saturday morning to play Three Ridges golf course. Played it a few years ago and I had an eagle on one of the Par 5's. Can't wait!!


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[Matt10]

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Kinda dreading getting back out there after my last outing in 2012, but still will be getting back into it. Currently in the market for a new driver and bag to replace the ones that got busted up in my car accident.

I hear ya on the last outing - I had a terrible round. Of course I"ve played 3x in 2013 and things seem to be back on track.

Sorry to hear about the accident - hopefully you get some good clubs. I personally use gigagolf for a quick, quality, set for under $300 total.

Well the round we played on Friday was a scramble, which I didn't know it would be. I don't normally play well in scrambles because I lose focus easily.

I played awful on the front 9.. couldn't find the fairway with the new driver, approaches were way off, but I did hit a couple of putts.

I turned it around on the back 9 and found my swing a bit. We ended up shooting the most bland -8 as a team. We didn't hit any long putts or chip anything in, while groups around us had holes in one/eagles/chip ins/etc.

Anyway, it felt good to get back out there. I have some work to do on my swing as I had a pretty significant slice off the tee and was inconsistent with my irons.

Doesn't sound like it was super exciting - kind of like a 'grinding' round. I personally love those rounds because you have a lot of opportunities to try different things, physically and mentally.

Couple buddies and I are driving down to Knoxville, Tenn Saturday morning to play Three Ridges golf course. Played it a few years ago and I had an eagle on one of the Par 5's. Can't wait!!


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Sounds fun, man - hit em straight! It's been a while since I've had an eagle!

Thanks for the compliments guys! I would love to see what you guys are playing!

I've been thinking of getting the 3 wood Nike Covert as well. As of right now, I only have 13 clubs in my bag. I was going to pick up a 52 degree wedge but I don't think I would use it often. The Nike Covert 3 Wood can be adjusted from 13-17 degrees of loft, which would fit nicely in my set. We'll see what happens on Friday.

Anyway, here's a swing I captured today. Going through some changes so it isn't my final swing. Working my takeaway and back swing mostly. I tend to have my club swing out too wide and stop at a weird angle at the top which has been leading to some terrible accuracy. Been trying to straighten that out a bit before I hit the course on Friday. Anyway here's the video:

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Gotta hit those early flight lines, man - but that is a very nice swing. You've got great tempo as well. Do you feel the takeaway is more handsy ( 2 piece) thank more together (1 piece)? I've been working on just keeping everything together, and in front of me - have a tendency to get stuck. My right arm is glued to my side a lot more on the downswing than it used to.

Looking forward to seeing some more swings, man. I'll have to dig up the camera and post mine.

[SinisterAlex]

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Gotta hit those early flight lines, man - but that is a very nice swing. You've got great tempo as well. Do you feel the takeaway is more handsy ( 2 piece) thank more together (1 piece)? I've been working on just keeping everything together, and in front of me - have a tendency to get stuck. My right arm is glued to my side a lot more on the downswing than it used to.

Looking forward to seeing some more swings, man. I'll have to dig up the camera and post mine.

If i understand what you mean by handsy (using hands to start takeaway rather than arms) then it used to be handsy. I've gotten used to using my arms to initiate the takeaway, which helps set everything else up.

I literally just got back from the range 5 minutes ago. Swing is really coming together nicely. Accuracy is MUCH improved now, straight and I'm able to play a fade on command now. Draw not so much with the irons, but I'm able to produce a draw with my wedges at ease, weird lol.

Driver was 100% perfect today for me. Straight and long. Cannot wait to pick up the new Nike Covert Driver tomorrow. I'll definitely post more swings as I get the chance.