The OS Golfer's Thread!

[N51_rob]

Went to the range for the first time this season today. Short and medium irons were solid, I am happy to report it can still spin my my approach wedge! Long Irons, fairway wood and Driver were highly erratic. Might get to play some next week.

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[Matt10]

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Thanks for the tips. When I shank my irons I usually hit them fat and to the right. I'll try what you listed above the next time I go to the range. I'd prefer to have a more traditional inside-out swing, but if I can hit the ball consistently with a few slight changes, that'd be great.

I have switched to a more inside out swing myself. If you focus on swinging just your left arm and out to the right, you should start hitting some nice draws. Of course you must welcome the pull hooks out of the gates, just means you have to swing further right.

[Skyboxer]

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Very nice! Ogio is a great brand for golf bags. Is it a stand bag or cart?

Cart only for me. I have a stand bag in storage but never have luck with them. I always end up screwing the legs up lol
So about a year ago I went strictly cart.

and I really like the shoes... Now you have me thinking about buying new shoes.
I am using the same ones for the 3rd year soooo... maybe I'm due??

[Matt10]

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Cart only for me. I have a stand bag in storage but never have luck with them. I always end up screwing the legs up lol
So about a year ago I went strictly cart.

and I really like the shoes... Now you have me thinking about buying new shoes.
I am using the same ones for the 3rd year soooo... maybe I'm due??

Haha - oh man, it's a fun fun time, my friend. I went through all the brands - eventually tried on a pair of those PUMAs at golf galaxy, found my size - and then ordered on amazon for $30 cheaper

I also found a good website that has some top quality shoes at a bargain rate (example, the ECCO Premier for only $99 - very hard for me to pass up, but didn't have my size) golfshoeplus.com

Good luck man - happy shopping!

[Skyboxer]

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We really need an OS outing some day.....

[Matt10]

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We really need an OS outing some day.....

I'm in! Wife and I need a vacation.

[Jonesy]

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I was totally unaware of this thread until Matt posted in the recent purchases thread. I love golf and used to play a lot in my university days but haven't played much in the last 5 years.

My dad recently was given a free set of clubs from his work so he gave me his old set which are in amazing condition (not sure of the exact details but it's a full Wilson set with some nice drivers) so I think I'm going to get back into it. I kinda suck but I enjoy it and it's decent exercise (As long as I don't drink too much beer at the same time ).

[st0rmb11]

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Played a round after work the other day, and had a rough front 9 (shot 47), but made some adjustments on the back (mainly, keeping the driver in the bag, and teeing off with my 3 and 5 woods), and shot 40.

I think I've mentioned in here before that with some grip adjustments, I've lost distance with my clubs, so I FINALLY manned up and accepted that I can't hit my irons as far as I used to, and decided to go one club higher than what I think I should, and my iron game was great. I was hitting the ball perfectly straight, distance was great, soft landings, and it made a huge difference in my back 9 score.

Rather than chipping for birdie because every iron shot came up short, I was on in regulation, and putting for birdie every time.

I hate myself for how hard headed I have been with my irons, and my loss of distance. Embarrassing that it took this long to make such a minor adjustment.

[Brian Gee]

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Last year I started playing on fathers day with my (late) fathers clubs. First round ever I shot a 126 and averaged about a 115-120 all last summer on eighteen. Just got back and shot a 101 on the same course I started on and my last five nines have been 49-55. It's fun getting the hang of it.....far from good, but much more consistent!

[Matt10]

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I was totally unaware of this thread until Matt posted in the recent purchases thread. I love golf and used to play a lot in my university days but haven't played much in the last 5 years.

My dad recently was given a free set of clubs from his work so he gave me his old set which are in amazing condition (not sure of the exact details but it's a full Wilson set with some nice drivers) so I think I'm going to get back into it. I kinda suck but I enjoy it and it's decent exercise (As long as I don't drink too much beer at the same time ).

Yay - hey Jonesy - good to see ya, buddy.

Wilson set? Probably the CI or DI - they are some nice looking irons regardless. I love Wilson equipment in general.

Hope you get some rounds going soon - post if you do!

Played a round after work the other day, and had a rough front 9 (shot 47), but made some adjustments on the back (mainly, keeping the driver in the bag, and teeing off with my 3 and 5 woods), and shot 40.

I think I've mentioned in here before that with some grip adjustments, I've lost distance with my clubs, so I FINALLY manned up and accepted that I can't hit my irons as far as I used to, and decided to go one club higher than what I think I should, and my iron game was great. I was hitting the ball perfectly straight, distance was great, soft landings, and it made a huge difference in my back 9 score.

Rather than chipping for birdie because every iron shot came up short, I was on in regulation, and putting for birdie every time.

I hate myself for how hard headed I have been with my irons, and my loss of distance. Embarrassing that it took this long to make such a minor adjustment.

Man that is huge. I wish I could do the same - it's so hard, but my weakness is worrying about other golfers and how they hit the ball. It's the reason why I've tried over 20 different golf methods in the span of 5 years, no joke.

I couldn't remember - but what was the grip change that resulted in less yardage? Is it more accurate?

Last year I started playing on fathers day with my (late) fathers clubs. First round ever I shot a 126 and averaged about a 115-120 all last summer on eighteen. Just got back and shot a 101 on the same course I started on and my last five nines have been 49-55. It's fun getting the hang of it.....far from good, but much more consistent!

Those are great numbers - especially after only a year. You'll save a lot more strokes working on bump and runs (with 7-PW) and practicing the 3-5 foot putts.

I think we should all post our swings just for fun - even though I hate recording mine, it wouldn't hurt.

To start - here is my swing from a couple years ago. When I look at it, not sure why I changed it - it was repeatable and I was very consistent shooting in mid 70s.

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[Jonesy]

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Mid 70's?! Got damn you are good! I'm yet to crack the 90's for 18.

Have your injuries affected your swing much?

[Matt10]

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Mid 70's?! Got damn you are good! I'm yet to crack the 90's for 18.

Have your injuries affected your swing much?

Mid 70s was good, but lately because I'm going through a swing change, I haven't broken 80 - then again it's only been about 3 rounds this year - plenty of time!

My knee injury has resulted in me just focusing on keeping my weight on my left side. So I don't pivot onto my right - ex: no weight transfer.

[Skyboxer]

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Had a coworker volunteer to take the vac fill in for today and saturday... So I have a 9:00 tee time this morning and then one at 3:30 this evening with a nice lunch in between...

[fishepa]

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I'm playing at 9:45 today. I got a new putter (Taylormade Ghost Spider) and wedge (52* Titleist Vokey - someone stole my previous). Interested to see how I play.

[Koolie G]

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Shot a 76 last week. That is really good for me and it is only the middle of April. My short game is not even close to where it will be in a month and my putting is not good right now either. I'm hitting my driver AWESOME and I'm hitting my irons better than I have in a long time. Fairways and greens have really been a key to me playing well this early. Heck, I've usually not even played more than 3 or 4 times at this time of the year. It has been so warm in KY this year, that I've gotten to play much more. Can't wait til I get the "feel" for my short game back. I think it could be a good year.