The OS Golfer's Thread!

[chops44]

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Well the last couple days I've decided to get my driver worked out for good. My irons are pretty spot on but driver consistency has been hurting.
Basically went against the norm and did what felt comfortable for me.
Since the change I'm bombing (for me) drives and am very accurate.

What I did was go to a slightly strong grip and pre set a shaft lean which really helped me keep a level to slightly inside out swing.
I know using a forward shaft lean with driver isn't seen often or maybe at all(At least I haven't seen it).. but that little thing has done wonders for me.
The shaft isn't forward at contact but the lean just makes it so much easier for me to take the club back on plane and return to same area.
I have an 11am tee time tomorrow and will be game-golfing for the first time this year.

We'll see how it goes "Live"

I lean my driver forward also.
Instant lag!

[fistofrage]

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I lean my driver forward also.
Instant lag!

I set my hands just over my left thigh with every club so even with the driver with the ball played off my front instep, there is a bit of a forward press. You just have to make sure you don't hood the clubs with that method.

[jb12780]

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I bought my 1st set of clubs. 2015 Callaway Strata's. Was 200 bucks after tax. 12 pieces. Driver' 3 wood, 5 hybrid, and the irons.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q8...KbL&ref=plSrch

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[fistofrage]

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I bought my 1st set of clubs. 2015 Callaway Strata's. Was 200 bucks after tax. 12 pieces. Driver' 3 wood, 5 hybrid, and the irons.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q8...KbL&ref=plSrch

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Congrats. Good starter set. Let us know how you hit them.

[jb12780]

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Congrats. Good starter set. Let us know how you hit them.

Went to the range yesterday. Clubs felt great. I had been using my father's old set from the 80's, and a few friends told me those close weren't forgiving at all.

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[fistofrage]

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Went to the range yesterday. Clubs felt great. I had been using my father's old set from the 80's, and a few friends told me those close weren't forgiving at all.

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Bottom line those clubs you have there are better than anything Jack Nicklaus had while he was on tour so they should be good to go. I bought my daughter a Power Built starter set for 150 and was surprised at how good and balanced they felt.

[Skyboxer]

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Well 1st thing.. I'm giving up with GameGolf. I think I tagged 6 shots through the first 5 holes. I just get in a flow and is skips my mind. Sort of sucks as I like the data.

Anyways:
Good news is only 1 slip up on back 9. Bad news I started waaay slow.
My driving was GREAT and I have some real easy approaches today. However I could not convert a single birdie putt but did scramble well.

Shot an 84 and it was a very fun day.
Once again 18 nailed me in the butt. After driving great all day I pull that drive OOB. I did manage to only double bogey though.

Overall I felt great, hit some great shots and some not so great. For me I'll take that at my age
Supposed to be playing tomorrow also. Longer course. Today's was at a favorite of ours. Not real long and mainly framed by pine trees.

Spoiler

[N51_rob]

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Played my first round of the year last tuesday. First drive was a breakfast ball as I "bogeyed" the first hole. 2nd hole I hit a lazer with my three wood that actually went longer than than the fairway, hit on to the green for par. Another par on the 3rd and a 3 put bogey on the 4th. After that it was ugly as everything was out of sorts. Only played nine but I couldn't find my rhythm at all

Still good to be out there I need range time to get my self sorted out though. Only good note was my putting didn't fall off too much at all. Still the best part of my game (outside of length, but a lot of that comes from my frame.).

[mike24forever]

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Hi, my name is Michael and I cannot putt.

[Matt10]

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Hi, my name is Michael and I cannot putt.

Missed that 3 footer for 59 I assume?

[mike24forever]

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Missed that 3 footer for 59 I assume?

59 on the front 9.

[Matt10]

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Two back to back 80's - something good is going on for my golf game right now. Hopefully I can continue to get better. Here is the most recent round:

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Blog: http://fromscratch2scratch.blogspot.com/

[chops44]

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Had the craziest round today.
9 over through four with five lost balls.
Was about to walk off the course when I went on the best seven hole stretch of my life: four pars and three birds.
Unfortunately a long par 3 over water ended my hot streak (triple bogey).
I finished the day 11 over and feeling pretty good.

[Flightwhite24]

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Got out today in Dayton, Ohio and shot 90. Had 5 doubles. Short game was too inconsistent. Driver was money all day. Was somewhat fatigued from driving 10 hours from Virginia Beach last night. Gonna take any excuse I can get.

For anyone on the fence about purchasing the new Ping "G" irons?? These clubs should be illegal. Loving them and glad I took the plunge.


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[Skyboxer]

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Ok... have to start talking about the mental game.
I'm so close to breaking 80- but ALWAYS... have a blowup hole or 2-3.

Played Friday... Had 2 7's and an 8. Finished with an 85.

I've been looking at some topics online about how to handle and avoid having the meltdowns.

One of the thoughts is to always have a pre-shot routine to help calm and "wash away" the last shot. This is something I need to work on and get better at. I know I tend to rush (while irritated) and just compound the issue.

I'm playing 9 am Monday and probably a noonish round Tuesday. Going to have some quiet time at range tomorrow and force myself to use routine before each shot.

Anyone want to share any thoughts or give some guidance in this area?