|
So I've been getting back in to golf over the last week or so. I golfed a ton as a kid, and then went I went to college my parents moved and my clubs disappeared and I never had the money to replace them through college and grad school. BUT now I'm back in the real world. So last week I picked up a used set of Burner Plus irons, and I grabbed my dad's old putter that he hasn't touched in ten years, and I hit the local par 3 course today. Shot a 36 on a par 27, but it felt really good to go out and play again, especially since I haven't swung a club in probably eleven or twelve years. Only gonna go uphill from here 
|
#
¿
May 14, 2014 22:30
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 29, 2024 10:51 |
|
|
I think I finally worked out how to hit a hybrid at the range tonight. I have to fight so many instincts looking down at it and trying to swing it like a fairway wood. What worked for me was really getting over it, and swinging down on to it aggressively like I would my low irons. Honest to god I kinda wanna chop the shaft down so I have to get closer to the ball. Any hints?
|
|
#
¿
Jun 2, 2014 06:56
|
|
|
I don't think this is how 3-woods are supposed to work Guess I'm going in to the shop this weekend!
|
|
#
¿
Jun 5, 2014 06:34
|
|
|
Josh Lyman posted:It just looks like the epoxy failed. You could reshaft it yourself for the cost of epoxy or pay a shop $20 to do it. I'll probably just go in to my local shop. I like supporting him. It's a Tour Edge Exotics 3W. I really like it, so I hope to have it back in my bag soon
|
|
#
¿
Jun 5, 2014 15:52
|
|
What club is that? Looks like a Mizuno.
|
BCRock posted:Van Nuys Hey I live in LA can we play and can you teach me your god drat Jedi golf skills cause drat dude.
|
|
#
¿
Jun 20, 2014 02:54
|
|
|
I use one of these cause it was my dad's when I was growing up, but he stopped playing golf, so I grabbed it out of his bag.
|
|
#
¿
Jul 4, 2014 16:26
|
|
|
Sour Grapes posted:I've never interacted with a decent marshal at a PGA event, it's like they deliberately hire people who will let the smallest iota of power go directly to their head. I held a QUIET sign for whatever tour was under the LPGA when I was a teenager, and boy let me tell you something...nobody respects a teenager with a quiet sign 
|
|
#
¿
Jul 8, 2014 02:05
|
|
|
Sour Grapes posted:I don't mean to imply that you shouldn't be as quiet and courteous as you would when playing, but I've had marshals shout at me to stop walking because someone is lining up to shoot 200 meters up and on the other side of the fairway. I get that a lot of the players are prima-donnas, but I think the constant shushing and berating of the gallery turns a lot of people (especially people new to golf) off the sport and reinforces the perception that golfing is for fuddy-duddys. Haha no I know. That example is definitely bullshit and makes golf seem like it's church or something.
|
|
#
¿
Jul 8, 2014 02:23
|
|
|
 Started on the 10th hole by myself, played like hell, made the turn at the 1st and grouped up with an old dude that I could just bullshit and have a good time with, finished strong. 86, man. Best round to date so far. Gotta keep the momentum going. Also maybe hit a first putt cause god drat. EnsGDT fucked around with this message at 07:55 on Jul 15, 2014 |
|
#
¿
Jul 15, 2014 06:02
|
|
|
I hit the jetspeed at the shop the other day and everything about it felt right. Now if I can find the money.
|
|
#
¿
Jul 15, 2014 20:10
|
|
|
Anyone have a recommendation for a stable, flat footed, over-pronation golf shoe? I googled it but the articles seem to be dated and I always prefer personal experience.
|
|
#
¿
Jul 21, 2014 05:22
|
|
|
For a nice, soft ball, I swear by Callaway Supersofts. They're really solid and very fairly priced.
|
|
#
¿
Aug 11, 2014 23:42
|
|
|
Guys help I've played 63 holes of golf in the last two days and I'm going out again tomorrow what is happening to me
|
|
#
¿
Aug 18, 2014 04:42
|
|
|
I live in Los Angeles and lately I've been going out with a 1.5L water bottle, finishing it and refilling it every nine holes of golf, and still come home loving parched and pissing apple juice. Also, don't forget your sunscreen!
|
|
#
¿
Aug 18, 2014 18:35
|
|
|
Psshh this is the shop I go to. PGA superstore ain't got poo poo on Richard at Crown City haha http://www.crowncitygolfshop.com/
|
|
#
¿
Aug 19, 2014 09:10
|
|
|
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHFVEDC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Got a pair of these today. Played in them this afternoon. Very comfortable. Gonna go play again in them tomorrow. I'm used to playing in sneakers so it feels weird to be slightly taller on all my swings.
|
|
#
¿
Aug 22, 2014 05:37
|
|
|
My size 12 Asics running shoes, when they were new, felt the same as the size 12 golf spikes felt today.
|
|
#
¿
Aug 22, 2014 06:26
|
|
|
Hekk posted:I am located near Palm Springs CA. If you end up in the LA area let me know, we can go play together!
|
|
#
¿
Sep 17, 2014 05:28
|
|
|
Politicalrancor posted:Lets play like Morongo or something You mean the casino, resort, AND spa??
|
|
#
¿
Sep 17, 2014 20:00
|
|
|
Hekk posted:As long as you understand that I have a total of like 2.5 hours ever even holding a golf club. I am going to play nine holes on Friday and probably spend some time at the driving range. Haha no rush man. Pound it out at the range, get your confidence up, and then we'll find a time to play. It's the same thing the rest of us do 😊
|
|
#
¿
Sep 18, 2014 00:53
|
|
|
Politicalrancor posted:Also im fairly terrible but golfing is a great excuse to drink beers at non beer times Just like a noon college football game viewed on the west coast zinc68 posted:* Tip not made by a pro golfer Incidentally, and also not pro golfer advice, if length isn't your problem but a really soft touch around the green is, god dammit do I stand by the Callaway Supersofts that I play.
|
|
#
¿
Sep 19, 2014 00:21
|
|
|
Yeah man, Cali is cooked right now Fingers crossed for an El Niņo. Enough rain to bring back our reservoirs, but not so much that people die in mud slides.
|
|
#
¿
Oct 8, 2014 05:23
|
|
|
Oh my god...unlimited range balls. The prospect is making my hands itch. Yes. Yes please. Though to be fair I live in Los Angeles.
|
|
#
¿
Oct 17, 2014 02:22
|
|
|
Hekk posted:How much are driving range fees in LA? Standard I've encountered is 100/$10, but as I understand it there's a few places that offer cheaper balls earlier in the day, then get expensive at night when people are actually there.
|
|
#
¿
Oct 17, 2014 03:22
|
|
|
Jewce posted:I'm looking at getting a light, minimal carry/stand bag and right now I'm eyeing a Sun Mountain Swift-X or a Mizuno Aerolight 029. Thoughts on these bags? For example, I've seen some WRXgolf folks debating about the best year for the Swift-X and don't know what to think. For what's it's worth my bag was $10 at Goodwill and its holding up just fine haha
|
|
#
¿
Oct 21, 2014 18:22
|
|
|
Josh Lyman posted:I'm stuck behind a foursome of elderly Koreans who are playing the wrong tees, and I'm pretty sure two threes ones in front of them are doing the same. Just made the turn, kill me now. Guess I'll play 4 balls or something. Are you playing my local course in Los Angeles cause you're describing it perfectly.
|
|
#
¿
Oct 27, 2014 22:04
|
|
|
Hekk posted:Every single hole he spent more time critiquing my golf swing and looking for golf balls than he did playing. Even though I paid for an entire round, I had to bail before I lost my mind. Ugh. Nobody likes this guy. My friends are *terrible* at golf, but that's half the fun for me, watching them lose balls and hack away. I only give advice if they specifically ask. As long as they play fast, I don't care. BCRock posted:Speaking of LA, I'm now officially gainfully unemployed for at least a little while so I can finally play a bunch of golf during the week where it doesn't take 6 hours to finish. How's Encino looking? I've been meaning to get out there. If I'm not booked on a job during the week, I'm game. Freelance life giveth and taketh away
|
|
#
¿
Oct 28, 2014 02:27
|
|
|
That sounds awesome, I've never played over there but I wanna check it out! They punched the greens at the two courses I play the most frequently, Almansor and Los Feliz Par 3 (see previous post about my retarded friends that love to hack). They did it about a month ago. Almansor looks great, but Los Feliz is still a mess. I don't understand how a golf course can be underwater constantly in a drought.
|
|
#
¿
Oct 28, 2014 20:28
|
|
|
Werid, I really like the guy at my local Dicks, though I only go there instead of my local shop when I have a gift card.
|
|
#
¿
Oct 29, 2014 07:23
|
|
|
How's the weather where you guys are today? Here in sunny Los Angeles, I'm about to leave the house to go play 18
|
|
#
¿
Nov 19, 2014 19:20
|
|
|
I ended up playing bogey golf and getting a little sun burn yesterday, so it wasn't all sunshine and roses. Well, it was literal sunshine and roses, but it wasn't metaphorical sunshine and roses :P
|
|
#
¿
Nov 20, 2014 22:31
|
|
|
I was rushing and tired from walking in the sun at the end of my round today and played my best golf for the last three holes, including an eagle try on the par 5 18th hole on the course. Note to self: play urgent golf and stop thinking so god drat much
|
|
#
¿
Nov 27, 2014 04:34
|
|
|
Anybody have a recommendation for where I can find a TaylorMade Burner Plus 3-Iron single club? Righty, standard flex steel shaft, preferably, though I can change the shaft at the shop if I have to.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 1, 2014 04:52
|
|
|
Halo14 posted:Worth a try if you haven't been here already > http://www.taylormadegolfpreowned.com/ I have, they only sell iron sets. Appreciate it though!
|
|
#
¿
Dec 1, 2014 08:24
|
|
|
Jesus Christ, Spieth is absolutely unconscious.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 7, 2014 19:54
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 29, 2024 10:51 |
|
|
Every single 2nd shot into the 1st green has been better than the one before it. It's insane. Is that hole as much of a mindfuck in person as it looks on TV?
|
|
#
¿
Jan 11, 2015 21:44
|
|