The OS Golfer's Thread!

[countryboy]

Not sure how many fellow OS'ers are avid golfers or even weekend duffers, but I thought I'd start a thread for us to discuss our outings, equipment, bounce tips off of each other, and just discuss the game that we enjoy.

Myself, I play every week just about, sometimes twice. Its rare that a week goes by that I don't sneak in at least 9 holes. I am playing this Saturday with my normal group. I'm hoping to fix what I broke last weekend shooting a 60 thru 9 holes.

Ok, I broke the ice....any other OS golfers out there?

[BrianFifaFan]

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My dad is a huge golf nut. Used to play every day. Tried to get me into it. But I've never been able to straighten out my natural lefty slice. Gannon, you'd laugh your butt off. I have to turn sideways and try to gauge my slice to try and land it on the fairway. Tiger Woods is about as close as I get to golfing nowadays.

[countryboy]

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I have a slice as well. Its not uncontrollable, but its there, especially with woods. Mid to short irons I'm fine.

Brian, you should get out and play. Its enjoyable. A bad day on the golf course beats the heck out of a good day in the office.

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I just bought a new set of Ping G15 Irons and am loving them thus far at the range. Had them for about a month or so, but Saturday will be the first time I take them through a round.

Looking for a new driver now. Not digging the TaylorMade Burner I bought on special this past winter. Can't hit the dang thing.

[Gotmadskillzson]

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Nope never got into it.........The 1st time I even ever paid attention to golf was when tiger woods was going for his 1st masters green jacket. Even then I didn't watch the whole thing, I just watched the very end.

Growing up if somebody from my neighborhood even walked near a golf course, we would have been arrested faster then a terrorist by 6 cops. I hear it is good for your health though. But then again doing any outdoor activity is good for your health and a great stress reliever.

[wrigleyville33]

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I'm 17, and I've been golfing since 11. Every year I steadily get better. I drive about give or take 240-250. I finally broke 100 last summer when 16. I just got done with baseball season, so now it's officially golf season! I'm going to play this weekend. Hopefully it doesn't go too bad...

[wrigleyville33]

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I have a slice as well. Its not uncontrollable, but its there, especially with woods. Mid to short irons I'm fine.

Brian, you should get out and play. Its enjoyable. A bad day on the golf course beats the heck out of a good day in the office.

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I just bought a new set of Ping G15 Irons and am loving them thus far at the range. Had them for about a month or so, but Saturday will be the first time I take them through a round.

Looking for a new driver now. Not digging the TaylorMade Burner I bought on special this past winter. Can't hit the dang thing.

Hey, the clubs don't make the player, the swing does.

But, golf is somewhat enjoyable, when I'm not hitting it into the woods every time.

[kehlis]

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Bout time for this thread CB.

It's funny because I actually shot the best round of my life a couple weeks ago and was about to bump this thread. but then I decided to wait until I got a little closer to yours (82)!


I recently started a golf league and shot a dreadful 55 my first week and had everyone wondering why they let this new kid in (these are guys all in their 40's, 50's) but was able to follow it up the next week with a 42. Nice little improvement!

[WDOgF0reL1fe]

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Man.
Im not good.

But so are my friends, so its fun.
I usually go 1 time per week, until this summer when I moved to New York.
I bought a new set of Callaway X-18 irons and they are awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

But yeh. I shot like a 86 on a par 67 the last time i golfed before i moved which isnt too bad

[NC State-31 UNC-27]

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played in HS...went to college, became broke, basically didn't play for four years. Interned at GC last summer, started playing pretty frequently again. Range between a 7-10 handicap depending on how often I'm playing. If I can keep the ball in play off the tee I'm probably scoring really well. Finally learned how to put in the last year or so....short game is sooo key. In HS I could hit the prettiest long irons but score like crap half the time. Now I've learned how to play more like a veteran even though I don't get out much

[Antec]

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I've been golfing since I was pretty young. I never really played as much as I should because I usually suck when I do go out. I'm 19 and only play in a the same 3-4 tournaments (scramble format) each year and maybe 1-2 rounds extra.

I was at the point where I would strike the ball pure and hit a good shot every 5-6 holes with my irons and could drive the ball more consistently until recently. About a week ago something clicked and I started hitting nearly every ball solidly with some hooks thrown in. I also sometimes block it to the right sometimes (not a slice but i just push it to the right and it goes about 20-30 yards off target). But I rarely ever duff the ball 30 feet in front of me anymore.

I've been playing at least 9 holes with my Dad (he floats between a 3 and a 8 handicap usually) every night this week and I've made like 7-8 pars, 1 birdie, and some bogeys. I tried playing without him today and it wasn't too pretty. He recognizes what I'm doing wrong and gets me hitting it well.

The game gets so much more fun when you're actually hitting decent shots most of the time.

As for what clubs I use - I use either Ping G10 irons and a G10 driver. They used to be my Dad's before he got the G15's. Basically whenever he upgrades, I get his old ones.

I probably won't play tomorrow as the club is going to be jammed and I prefer going out when there's nobody out there and not having to wait. I'll probably play 18 on Saturday and playing in one of the annual tournaments I play in on Sunday.

[TimmeH]

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I've been golfing for about five years now(started when I was 19). As long as there's no snow on the ground, I try to get out at least twice a week, although it's hard with my work schedule.

I'm not great by any means. I think my personal best was an 87 on a par 70. Typically I shoot in that 90-95 range depending on the course.

I have a crazy slice with my driver. I've learned to just play with it as long as there's no trees in the way. I can hit it about 250 with the slice...makes me really wish I could straighten it out as I think I could get 270+ without that lost distance.

My irons are just all over the place this year. I don't know what it is but it's always something different. Hook, slice, straight pull/push, then I'll hit the green with a perfect shot. I'm thinking about hitting up the driving range this weekend yet to try to iron things out(no pun intended)

My chipping has been excellent though. It's really saved me from some debacles.


I just use cheap Pinemeadow clubs. They make "clubs comparable to..." the popular high-end clubs. While I'm sure they're not quite as good as the real thing, they are high quality and cheaper than about any other set. I've had no complaints and have golfed with others who use these clubs with no complaints.

[Sting]

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Best thread ever.


I golf, or hit balls, 3-5 times/wk. Just got home from the driving range actually. I'm not a great golfer, but I love it. My boys all played college golf so they're all ringers, I'm definitely the worst of the bunch. I did manage to shoot a 39 in last Wednesday's league match. I'm playing 9 holes in Appleton tomorrow afternoon, and playing 27 holes in Green Bay on Saturday. Sunday will probably be similar to Saturday, haven't made any plans yet.

Hit em straight gentlemen.

[CoupleOfFew1]

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countryboy, Try the G15 driver. That thing is a beast. I have the 07 Burner but Im saving up for the PING.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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I have the ping G2. My irons are callaway x-16s.

I have had some major major major yips. I went from shooting 80s and 90s to not being able to get the ball off the tee box. If I kept score it would easily be 140. Not sure what the hell is wrong. I played all through HS and then for about 2 years didn't play. Played spring break and every week for a couple weeks after. A few weeks after that, I just lost "it".

[countryboy]

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countryboy, Try the G15 driver. That thing is a beast. I have the 07 Burner but Im saving up for the PING.

thats what a few local pro shops have recommended. Going to the local golf shop this afternoon after work to hit it in their driving range to see how I like it.

Gotta be better than the Burner.