The Golf Thread - Page 28

BigPapaVol · 05-18-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

I used to fight the fade, but once I realized I was hitting the ball the same distance but it was landing softer, I wondered why I ever played a draw off the tee in the first place.

exactly. Faders have more control over the ball than hookers (unless you go for the high dollar type).

vol_in_ar · 05-19-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

there ain't much in that 65g job. Debate's over, I ordered the stick (couldn't help myself at $199) and will know the deal shortly. Most likely will end up with all of my other discards and I'll keep hitting my old driver.

If it doesn't work you can "discard", throw it over the fence on #16....

I'll give it a go..

BigPapaVol · 05-21-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by vol_in_ar

If it doesn't work you can "discard", throw it over the fence on #16....

I'll give it a go..

I'll reshaft it at least once to see what I really think.

GVF · 05-21-2007, 04:13 PM

Gotta go with the tide on the scrambles. Played in a vendor sponsored scramble last week. A raw gross 49 took it!!!! rediculous!!!!!! We shot -1 with no A's. At best, 2 B's, a C, and an F. A sandbagging team can destroy all but the toughest courses.

Took my 4 year old back out yesterday. Got my tee shots back on track and got back to mid-high 80's. Was in a sweet groove I've never enjoyed back in the fall. Last 2 rounds could barely get past red tees. Think I'm working it back out. Hope it comes back. Shot 79-85 most every round in hte fall. Best streak in a long time. Only broke 90 twice this spring.

BigPapaVol · 05-21-2007, 04:19 PM

....must......avoid......scrambles.....

vol_in_ar · 05-21-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GVF

Gotta go with the tide on the scrambles. Played in a vendor sponsored scramble last week. A raw gross 49 took it!!!! rediculous!!!!!! We shot -1 with no A's. At best, 2 B's, a C, and an F. A sandbagging team can destroy all but the toughest courses.

Took my 4 year old back out yesterday. Got my tee shots back on track and got back to mid-high 80's. Was in a sweet groove I've never enjoyed back in the fall. Last 2 rounds could barely get past red tees. Think I'm working it back out. Hope it comes back. Shot 79-85 most every round in hte fall. Best streak in a long time. Only broke 90 twice this spring.

That's pretty good chasing a 4 year old around the golf course

**milohimself** · 05-21-2007, 10:09 PM

Went golfing for the first time in years the other day. Went to a public links across the highway from Pumpkin Ridge ('97 and '03 US Women's Open). It was a bit rainy, but the greens still acted like cement.

I did okay... Managed to nail one par, and lost only a few balls through 18. Not bad for only having been to a driving range once in the last 5 years. And I kept up with my buddy who has a 6 handicap.

**GAVol** · 05-22-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

I like your responses GA. You hit stuff for practical reasons. Same here. 3 woods are made to hook and if you can't hook it (as a fader when I'm going well), it's the only stick in my bag that I want to hook.

It worked like a charm yesterday in a scramble I played in. There was a par 4 playing only 271 and the fairway was baked so it was hard as a rock. Everybody looked at me like I was nuts when I put the driver back in the bag and pulled a 3 wood. I proceeded to pound a hooking 3 wood to within 6 feet of the pin.

Thankfully, I didn't have to make the putt.

**Lexvol** · 05-22-2007, 08:19 AM

I love it when a plan comes together. Nice shot GA.

Speaking of hooking the ball. So far I have dropped close to 30 pounds, and it is creating havoc for me off of tee. I used to have a natural draw, but now that I am lighter my hips are getting through before my hands. When I really go after a drive the result is a hard fade. It is controllable but annoying. You would think I would find a way to get my hands through the freaking ball.

**GAVol** · 05-22-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexvol

I love it when a plan comes together. Nice shot GA.

Speaking of hooking the ball. So far I have dropped close to 30 pounds, and it is creating havoc for me off of tee. I used to have a natural draw, but now that I am lighter my hips are getting through before my hands. When I really go after a drive the result is a hard fade. It is controllable but annoying. You would think I would find a way to get my hands through the freaking ball.

Believe me now and hear me later . . . EMBRACE THE FADE with the driver. If you don't have a problem with distance off the tee, it's one of the best shots in golf.

**Lexvol** · 05-22-2007, 08:25 AM

I think I am coming around GA. Because of my iron length I do not miss the extra 15 yards. Must let pride die...die....die.

In all seriousness, I am much more comfortable from 170 or 160 out than I am from 90-75 out. I really need to concentrate more on "down and distance."

**milohimself** · 05-22-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexvol

I think I am coming around GA. Because of my iron length I do not miss the extra 15 yards. Must let pride die...die....die.

In all seriousness, I am much more comfortable from 170 or 160 out than I am from 90-75 out. I really need to concentrate more on "down and distance."

Word... I was playing in some thick stuff. I need to regain my ability to flop a shot down from 50-75 out. I used to be able to do that like a champ. But, like I said, the greens I were playing on were ice, so maybe it was exagerrated...

**GAVol** · 05-22-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexvol

I think I am coming around GA. Because of my iron length I do not miss the extra 15 yards. Must let pride die...die....die.

In all seriousness, I am much more comfortable from 170 or 160 out than I am from 90-75 out. I really need to concentrate more on "down and distance."

Sadly, from experience I can tell you that there is only one remedy for improving your wedge game.

**Lexvol** · 05-22-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

Sadly, from experience I can tell you that there is only one remedy for improving your wedge game.

Believe it or not I have tried the range. I think I simply need a lesson. I cannot hit a full wedge from 125 in. It is a curse, not a blessing.

**jakez4ut** · 05-22-2007, 11:48 AM

well i discovered that i should stick to the driving range. based on the last time i played golf and my last trip to the range, it's apparent that the pressure of playing just gets to me........lol.

i was actually happy with the way i hit the ball, and seriously, i think i figured out one major thing with my game......my grip.

i went to the range and just decided i'm not going to kill it. 3/4 swings, let the club do the work etc, etc, etc...all the cliches...

but, i did realize, my grip had been way to tight. i started hitting the ball much better, not doing half the work. we'll see how it plays out this weekend...

still got a bit of a slice off the tee....