Random Golf Thoughts

Salvation Tambourine · 30-06-2021 9:58am

I worked with a lad that set up the first (and possibly only) Frisbee Golf course in Ireland in Kippure Estate in Wicklow. Ownership changed though and he had to close last summer.

Mantis Toboggan · 30-06-2021 10:02am

I'd love a hurling version.

DuckSlice · 30-06-2021 10:35am

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

I'd love a hurling version.

You mean like... Golf? :P

Deeper Blue · 30-06-2021 2:58pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

I'd love a hurling version.

It actually exists here believe it or not, only heard about it recently

https://www.footgolfcork.com/hurlgolf/

Ivefoundgod · 30-06-2021 8:38pm

Not sure where to post this but was on TK Maxx in today and picked up a pair of RLX trousers for €55 and an Original Penguin Polo for €23. About a third of their normal cost and the RLX trousers are really good quality, delighted with them considering would have paid more for the basic UA or Adidas equivalent.

dwd · 02-07-2021 9:59pm

So I just getting back into golf this year after a break of about 5 years and have been browsing new clubs for fun :pac:, not really considering changing anything at the moment :rolleyes: but what the f**k, prices are crazy, nearly €600 for top end drivers, over €1400 for a 4-PW irons set! Those prices must be at least 1/3 more expensive that about 5 years, that's crazy!

Still some of those new clubs are so pretty (I'm looking at you MP-20's)

dan_ep82 · 02-07-2021 10:09pm

dwd wrote: »

So I just getting back into golf this year after a break of about 5 years and have been browsing new clubs for fun :pac:, not really considering changing anything at the moment :rolleyes: but what the f**k, prices are crazy, nearly €600 for top end drivers, over €1400 for a 4-PW irons set! Those prices must be at least 1/3 more expensive that about 5 years, that's crazy!

Still some of those new clubs are so pretty (I'm looking at you MP-20's)

Just checked the newest version of mine (900 forged vs 921 ) and only a difference of about €10.

Drivers have gotten more expensivefor sure though, and I'm not sure if fairway woods were 300euro before :eek:

Second hand is just as mental, seen a set of TM R7's sell for 250 last week on adverts

dwd · 02-07-2021 10:31pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

Just checked the newest version of mine (900 forged vs 921 ) and only a difference of about €10.

Drivers have gotten more expensivefor sure though, and I'm not sure if fairway woods were 300euro before :eek:

Second hand is just as mental, seen a set of TM R7's sell for 250 last week on adverts

on the irons i was comparing my mizuno mp59's 3-PW which I got around 2014 for €850 to mp20-mcc's which are currently ~€1300 for 4-PW. But I guess Titleist irons would have been at a higher price point compared to Mizuno.

I find it hard to fathom paying so much for a driver though, there's been little progress in terms of performance in the last couple of years. TS2 vs TSi2 for example, from youtube reviews, the difference is only aesthetics really, everything else is purely marginal.

dan_ep82 · 02-07-2021 10:49pm

dwd wrote: »

on the irons i was comparing my mizuno mp59's 3-PW which I got around 2014 for €850 to mp20-mcc's which are currently ~€1300 for 4-PW. But I guess Titleist irons would have been at a higher price point compared to Mizuno.

I find it hard to fathom paying so much for a driver though, there's been little progress in terms of performance in the last couple of years. TS2 vs TSi2 for example, from youtube reviews, the difference is only aesthetics really, everything else is purely marginal.

Sorry the 900's are Mizuno JPX 900 Forged, should have put the full model in.

Unless your swing has changed to favour a different launch or spin, and if you were using a driver that suits, I don't think you'll see any improvements under 5years if even. Sometimes you just feel like you need a change aswell though and I get that.

Bahanaman · 03-07-2021 9:25am

Am after developing a very worrying case of the sh+#ks! Started with wedges and short irons but is creeping further of the bag. Jaysus it's terrible. Any advice out there?

redzerdrog · 03-07-2021 9:48am

Deliberately set up and aim to hit ball out of the toe of the club

dan_ep82 · 03-07-2021 9:48am

Bahanaman wrote: »

Am after developing a very worrying case of the sh+#ks! Started with wedges and short irons but is creeping further of the bag. Jaysus it's terrible. Any advice out there?

Lesson, it's the quickest way to sort it. I've a few swing faults that can creep in and cause it so it's rare any one answer will fix it forever but a good lesson can.

On the course fix is aim for the toe of the club, I've gotten them bad enough that I had to try and graze the inside of the ball with the edge of the club.

youcancallmeal · 03-07-2021 10:00am

I'm thinking of getting a new set of wedges but not sure if I should bother. I've only been playing golf about 4 years and have 15 handicap. I have a SM6 52 degree which I use for everything from 50 to 100 yards out. I'm inconsistent with it because I have to vary how hard I hit it depending on the distance, full shots are hardest to execute and invariably fall shot as I get under it too much. I also have a 58 degree high bounce which I use for everything near the green and bunkers. Ideally what I'd like is 50, 54 and 58. Maybe I should keep my 58 and just get 50 and 54? Also I'm going for more lessons next week so will ask him as well

redzerdrog · 03-07-2021 10:40am

youcancallmeal wrote: »

I'm thinking of getting a new set of wedges but not sure if I should bother. I've only been playing golf about 4 years and have 15 handicap. I have a SM6 52 degree which I use for everything from 50 to 100 yards out. I'm inconsistent with it because I have to vary how hard I hit it depending on the distance, full shots are hardest to execute and invariably fall shot as I get under it too much. I also have a 58 degree high bounce which I use for everything near the green and bunkers. Ideally what I'd like is 50, 54 and 58. Maybe I should keep my 58 and just get 50 and 54? Also I'm going for more lessons next week so will ask him as well

What degree is your PW?

Do you generally play links or parkland?

Rikand · 03-07-2021 10:48am

youcancallmeal wrote: »

I'm thinking of getting a new set of wedges but not sure if I should bother. I've only been playing golf about 4 years and have 15 handicap. I have a SM6 52 degree which I use for everything from 50 to 100 yards out. I'm inconsistent with it because I have to vary how hard I hit it depending on the distance, full shots are hardest to execute and invariably fall shot as I get under it too much. I also have a 58 degree high bounce which I use for everything near the green and bunkers. Ideally what I'd like is 50, 54 and 58. Maybe I should keep my 58 and just get 50 and 54? Also I'm going for more lessons next week so will ask him as well

Full shots with the gap wedges are definitely my downfall too. Half a pitching wedge does the job much better most of the time when I remember to do it. Say it to your pro about the difficulty you have with the shot. You're probably throwing your body out of position by forcing the shot. It would be the same for me and I tend to sway my body forward when trying to generate 10 more yards with the gap wedge which gives the same strike you described

If you're happy with your 58, dont change it. Having a wedge you can use decently around the greens is invaluable and changing it now could set you back

03-07-2021 10:50am

Why would people ever want to watch other people play golf on TV?

Rikand · 03-07-2021 10:53am

whatnow! wrote: »

Why would people ever want to watch other people play golf on TV?

Because it's nice to watch the game being played well instead of the ****e I usually watch myself play on sunday

Mantis Toboggan · 03-07-2021 10:56am

whatnow! wrote: »

Why would people ever want to watch other people play golf on TV?

Pro tournaments or the lads you see on YouTube?

youcancallmeal · 03-07-2021 11:32am

redzerdrog wrote: »

What degree is your PW?

Do you generally play links or parkland?

I think it's 46 but I'd need to get it checked. I feel like it's 46 because pitching wedge will go 110-120 yards for me and 52 would be 80-90. 100 yard shots are tricky for me, I usually just try take a bit off my pitching wedge which is easier said than done. I'm almost exclusively parkland so low punchy shots is not something I'd do very often(on purpose)

Rikand · 03-07-2021 11:51am

youcancallmeal wrote: »

I think it's 46 but I'd need to get it checked. I feel like it's 46 because pitching wedge will go 110-120 yards for me and 52 would be 80-90. 100 yard shots are tricky for me, I usually just try take a bit off my pitching wedge which is easier said than done. I'm almost exclusively parkland so low punchy shots is not something I'd do very often(on purpose)

Something that has really helped me with half shots is to think of the swing like the hands on a clock. Address position is half 6 on the clock. Both hands down and then imagine the distance I want to hit by how far back and through I want to swing.

A quarter to 3
ten to 2
five to 1

Are the times on the clock face i am usually trying to replicate. For your 100 yard shot, it would be the pitching wedge or 9 iron swung to "five to 1" - that is, bringing your back-swing up as far as the 11 on your clock face and through-swing in reverse around the clock back to the 1. I have found for myself, using this visualisation of feel that I have become much better at half shots and usually while addressing the ball, I will take a couple of rehearsals to see if its a "10 to 2" shot or a "5 to 1" shot before executing to get that feel.

There are couple of shots in athlone where the slope means the ball is below your feet and playing a 7 or 8 iron from 90-100 yards with a "ten to 2" swing means I hit the green more often than not. it might not be the most glamorous way to play golf, but it is effective

PARlance · 03-07-2021 1:15pm

Rikand wrote: »

Something that has really helped me with half shots is to think of the swing like the hands on a clock. Address position is half 6 on the clock. Both hands down and then imagine the distance I want to hit by how far back and through I want to swing.

A quarter to 3
ten to 2
five to 1

Are the times on the clock face i am usually trying to replicate. For your 100 yard shot, it would be the pitching wedge or 9 iron swung to "five to 1" - that is, bringing your back-swing up as far as the 11 on your clock face and through-swing in reverse around the clock back to the 1. I have found for myself, using this visualisation of feel that I have become much better at half shots and usually while addressing the ball, I will take a couple of rehearsals to see if its a "10 to 2" shot or a "5 to 1" shot before executing to get that feel.

There are couple of shots in athlone where the slope means the ball is below your feet and playing a 7 or 8 iron from 90-100 yards with a "ten to 2" swing means I hit the green more often than not. it might not be the most glamorous way to play golf, but it is effective

Great method, I'd nearly say to keep it to something simple like a 10 to 2 swing, with varying lofts, if starting out. If you're carrying 4 wedges and an 9 iron, you should have 5 solid distances between 50-110.

slave1 · 03-07-2021 2:05pm

It's weird that, with years of GameGolf under my belt I know my landing and roll out distances very well but the half swing gets me not half the distance but more like 2/3rds, if I could just hit it where I want to hit it and avoid rusty chunks the shots would fall away...but alas I rely on the mood of the golfing Gods and they are very inconsistent these days

Mantis Toboggan · 03-07-2021 2:24pm

Any better format than a full scramble for a bit of fun?

tayto lover · 03-07-2021 4:25pm

whatnow! wrote: »

Why would people ever want to watch other people play golf on TV?

I love watching golf on tv. I usually have a small wager on a few players too.
I also love watching play-offs for the intensity.

tayto lover · 03-07-2021 4:27pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Any better format than a full scramble for a bit of fun?

I like the team events.
Two scores on each hole and maybe four to score on a difficult par 3.

fullstop · 03-07-2021 4:41pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Any better format than a full scramble for a bit of fun?

Champagne scramble? Pick the best tee shot and finish out the hole individually from there.

fullstop · 03-07-2021 4:42pm

whatnow! wrote: »

Why would people ever want to watch other people play golf on TV?

Why would people ever want to watch other people play football on tv...or tennis...or cricket...or bake a cake? Why not?

redzerdrog · 03-07-2021 9:43pm

youcancallmeal wrote: »

I think it's 46 but I'd need to get it checked. I feel like it's 46 because pitching wedge will go 110-120 yards for me and 52 would be 80-90. 100 yard shots are tricky for me, I usually just try take a bit off my pitching wedge which is easier said than done. I'm almost exclusively parkland so low punchy shots is not something I'd do very often(on purpose)

If it is 46 then yeh 50, 54, and 58 makes most sense provided you wana carry that many wedges. If you trust the 58 you have then I'd just replace the other two.
On the vokey site they have a questionnaire that helps you select how much bounce and grind is needed, very handy.

slingerz · 03-07-2021 9:51pm

Will we ever get to take out the pin again? Convinced it’s why I miss some short putts

celtic_oz · 03-07-2021 10:02pm

slingerz wrote: »

Will we ever get to take out the pin again? Convinced it’s why I miss some short putts

Are you blaming it because the ball sometimes hits the pin and bounces out

Or that mentally the PIN affects your stroke somehow ?

redzerdrog · 03-07-2021 10:26pm

There definitely occasions where the wind in blowing and the pin rattling in the hole that makes a 4 or 5 footer more difficult. Overall though I am surprised how much I have got used to the pin in though

finglashoop · 03-07-2021 10:36pm

prefer it in myself. dont think think any advantage to taking it out.

played captains day today with actual sand in bunkers. some difference

bmay529 · 04-07-2021 12:20am

Has anyone found good light weight, water resistant top/sweaters for use in warmer summer weather. I have good waterproof Calvin Green tops and bottoms and several light FJ tops that just soak-up water but looking for something that deals with those summer days with passing showers without having to put-on and take-off the rain gear that can get quite sweaty unless rain is very heavy.

finglashoop · 04-07-2021 12:32am

bmay529 wrote: »

Has anyone found good light weight, water resistant top/sweaters for use in warmer summer weather. I have good waterproof Calvin Green tops and bottoms and several light FJ tops that just soak-up water but looking for something that deals with those summer days with passing showers without having to put-on and take-off the rain gear that can get quite sweaty unless rain is very heavy.

someone suggested craghoppers and no complaints from me so far. trousers are very comfortable too.

slingerz · 04-07-2021 9:27am

celtic_oz wrote: »

Are you blaming it because the ball sometimes hits the pin and bounces out

Or that mentally the PIN affects your stroke somehow ?

Just think it causes me to push the putts really. Don’t mind it in on long putts it’s just the short ones

almostover · 04-07-2021 5:34pm

redzerdrog wrote: »

Deliberately set up and aim to hit ball out of the toe of the club

Had this before and the only way I found to cure it is place a headcover 1 inch from the toe of the club when practicing at the driving range. But get a lesson, multiple things can cause the dreaded hotel rockets.

benny79 · 06-07-2021 10:44am

I have hit the Pin 3 or 4 times in the last couple of rounds were if the pin was out they would of dropped 100% as they weren't hard putts very frustrating!

DuckSlice · 06-07-2021 12:27pm

benny79 wrote: »

I have hit the Pin 3 or 4 times in the last couple of rounds were if the pin was out they would of dropped 100% as they weren't hard putts very frustrating!

We have a rule that your playing partners can hold the flag straight if its leaning towards you, do you have this rule?

IAmTitleist · 06-07-2021 12:46pm

Same rule applies at my club.

Ottoman_1000 · 06-07-2021 1:52pm

benny79 wrote: »

I have hit the Pin 3 or 4 times in the last couple of rounds were if the pin was out they would of dropped 100% as they weren't hard putts very frustrating!

Can you not get your playing partner to pull back the pin if you think its blowing towards you? Putts should not bounce out then unless they are absolutely hammered at it!

dan_ep82 · 06-07-2021 2:01pm

Ottoman_1000 wrote: »

Can you not get your playing partner to pull back the pin if you think its blowing towards you? Putts should not bounce out then unless they are absolutely hammered at it!

Does this not defy the whole point of not being able to handle the pin?

Also different courses have different flag stick sizes and then you just have some putts where you need to ram it

Our club has yet to put the bins back, airlines for cleaning shoes, ball washers and even the ringers out of the bells to signal the fairway is clear

DuckSlice · 06-07-2021 2:06pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

Does this not defy the whole point of not being able to handle the pin?

Also different courses have different flag stick sizes and then you just have some putts where you need to ram it

Our club has yet to put the bins back, airlines for cleaning shoes, ball washers and even the ringers out of the bells to signal the fairway is clear

I use my putter head to hold the pin back so dont have to touch it.

benny79 · 06-07-2021 2:09pm

DuckSlice wrote: »

We have a rule that your playing partners can hold the flag straight if its leaning towards you, do you have this rule?

No Not that im aware of but Im 99% we dont. Sure whats the difference in that and taking it out? I have noticed at other clubs they have bins & ball washers back on course. Will still dont even though I have asked loads of times.

benny79 · 06-07-2021 2:12pm

Plus had nothing to do with the wind it was the angle the flag was sitting in the cup and the angle the ball went in. I used to always play with flag out for this reason.

DuckSlice · 06-07-2021 2:18pm

benny79 wrote: »

Plus had nothing to do with the wind it was the angle the flag was sitting in the cup and the angle the ball went in. I used to always play with flag out for this reason.

Are you sure you just didnt hit a bad putt

:D

Ottoman_1000 · 06-07-2021 2:25pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

Does this not defy the whole point of not being able to handle the pin?

Also different courses have different flag stick sizes and then you just have some putts where you need to ram it

Our club has yet to put the bins back, airlines for cleaning shoes, ball washers and even the ringers out of the bells to signal the fairway is clear

Well anytime I've been asked to do it I just pull it back with my putter head.

spacecoyote · 06-07-2021 2:38pm

benny79 wrote: »

No Not that im aware of but Im 99% we dont. Sure whats the difference in that and taking it out? I have noticed at other clubs they have bins & ball washers back on course. Will still dont even though I have asked loads of times.

We have 2 bins out on our course, and also have the air back on at the 18th to clean shoes and wheels. Have a hand sanitizer attached to the wall beside it.

benny79 · 06-07-2021 3:40pm

DuckSlice wrote: »

Are you sure you just didnt hit a bad putt :D

Ha. No it wasnt

its actually starting to happen alot between myself and playing partners.

dan_ep82 · 06-07-2021 4:26pm

Ottoman_1000 wrote: »

Well anytime I've been asked to do it I just pull it back with my putter head.

Might come across as irrational but I'm unwilling to use mine, its cost enough I don't want it marked unnesscarily

Ottoman_1000 · 06-07-2021 4:47pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

Might come across as irrational but I'm unwilling to use mine, its cost enough I don't want it marked unnesscarily

Your hardly going to mark it pulling back a green pin, its probably less than the impact than actually putting the ball!!

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