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smittysbar · 05-11-2008, 11:49 AM

Okay, here is a place for the Golfers to talk about tournaments, clubs, swing help or thoughts.

Today is the Players Championship, which I think ought to be the 5th Major. Largest pot in the PGA. The daunting 17th, which seems to bring excitement every year. At least we will get to see Sergio blow up yet again.

I am ready to see some water balls!

WilliamTheIrish · 04-22-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

I ****ing hate slow golf. I can hit a round in just over 3 hours if the course is empty or there's a big enough gap to the people in front of me and I suck (consistent mid 90's shooter which I could take lower pretty easily if I actually took some lessons as I just started golfing three years ago and have never had a formal lesson).

I'm actually kind of infamous among my friends for yelling at people who analyze their put for 10 minutes before hitting the ball. I've also been known to cuss out foursomes who won't let me play through when I'm by myself or with one other person.

Used to have the same problem. Best remedy? Be the first off the tee every round. My brothers and I play quickly. We get the first tee times and never worry about slow play.

KC native · 04-22-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Used to have the same problem. Best remedy? Be the first off the tee every round. My brothers and I play quickly. We get the first tee times and never worry about slow play.

I hate getting up early on the weekend. I'm an afternoon/twilight golfer.

KC native · 04-22-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by philfree

There's nothing worse then playing golf on a beautiful day and having some jackass who can't break 90 running up your ass when there is no group behind them.

It's equally bad having people in front of you who don't know how to get around a golf course and they won't let you play through and it sucks when you're in a group and no one can be ready to play when it's their turn. They wait to check the yardage, the wind and to choose a club after the other players have played. I hate that.

I'm not a jackass about it. If it's a twosome or threesome and they're moving, then I usually just play 2-3 balls per hole (great way to practice). If they're not moving fast or it's a foursome, I get extremely impatient after 3-4 holes. There are several courses in DFW that I refuse to play because the marshals don't enforce etiquette and the clientele is awful.

Also, I never play with more than two others and I only play with people who play ready golf. I've quit playing with a few of my friends because they play so slow.

Braincase · 04-22-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Used to have the same problem. Best remedy? Be the first off the tee every round. My brothers and I play quickly. We get the first tee times and never worry about slow play.

Dewcutters.

I love having the first tee time of the day. Nothing better.

I also advocate that faster players swing around and apply their handicap to unplayed holes.

Nothing kills the game like slow players.

philfree · 04-22-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

I'm not a jackass about it. If it's a twosome or threesome and they're moving, then I usually just play 2-3 balls per hole (great way to practice). If they're not moving fast or it's a foursome, I get extremely impatient after 3-4 holes. There are several courses in DFW that I refuse to play because the marshals don't enforce etiquette and the clientele is awful.

Also, I never play with more than two others and I only play with people who play ready golf. I've quit playing with a few of my friends because they play so slow.

Just messing around my friend.

philfree · 04-23-2014, 08:37 PM

So I signed up, joined the GolfWeek Amateur Tour the Ozarks, MO Tour. It's basically a series of 18 hole tournaments held at various courses throughout the Ozarks.

Here's the schedule if I choose to play every event.
http://amateurgolftour.net/ozarks_to...s/schedule.asp

4/6/2014
Website
Bill and Payne Stewart GC

4/27/2014
Website
Honey Creek Golf Club

5/18/2014
Website
Carthage Golf Club

6/8/2014

Hidden Valley GC

6/15/2014
Website
Aberdeen GC

6/22/2014
Website
Downstream Casino Championship @ Eagle Creek GC

6/29/2014
Website
The Falls Club

7/13/2014
Website
Rivercut Golf Club

7/27/2014
Website
Redfield Country Club

8/16/2014
Website
Pointe Royale Golf Resort

8/24/2014
Website
Stonewolf GC

8/31/2014
Website
Edwin Watts Lake of the Ozarks Open @ Osage National CC

9/14/2014
Website
Dominos Pizza Championship @ Silo Ridge Country Club

9/28/2014
Website
Ozarks Golfweek Tour Championship @ Payne Stewart Golf Club

There's some decent courses on that schedule and it's a chance to compete. The points champion gets to go HH SC for a 54 hole National Tournament. Yeah deep down I think I have a chance.

There are tours all over the country with one in Kansas and one in Arkansas that look to have some decent courses on them.
http://amateurgolftour.net/index.htm

WilliamTheIrish · 04-23-2014, 10:36 PM

Unlike last week, the wind subsided a bit. 10-15 S/SE, with a gust to 20. Last week it was gusting to 35MPH.

Had a little trouble off the tee early which resulted in a 45 on the front. Back nine was better, I was hitting down and squaring up very well. Hit 4 drives that were 240/250 (my max). and had pars on 6 of the last 8 holes for a 40. 85 overall.

Even when the "handshake" results in a blown shot, I don't get down. Because when I put together three or 4 good iron shots on consecutive holes, I can almost feel the change in my awareness and how to keep it going.

Good times....

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philfree · 04-23-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Unlike last week, the wind subsided a bit. 10-15 S/SE, with a gust to 20. Last week it was gusting to 35MPH.

Had a little trouble off the tee early which resulted in a 45 on the front. Back nine was better, I was hitting down and squaring up very well. Hit 4 drives that were 240/250 (my max). and had pars on the last of the last 8 holes for a 40. 85 overall.

Even when the "handshake" results in a blown shot, I don't get down. Because when I put together three or 4 good iron shots on consecutive holes, I can almost feel the change in my awareness and how to keep it going.

Good times....

I think that's great. The Hamas Handshake

Was the 40 your best 9 ever?

Jerm · 04-23-2014, 11:33 PM

Anyone here use a Superstroke grip on their putter? If so, how much has it benefited you?

Also seeing a trend of putting belly putter grips on regular length putters...interesting...

WilliamTheIrish · 04-23-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by philfree

I think that's great. The Hamas Handshake

Was the 40 your best 9 ever?

Yes it was. I had no idea that I came close to breaking 40 on a nine.

seaofred · 04-24-2014, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philfree

So I signed up, joined the GolfWeek Amateur Tour the Ozarks, MO Tour. It's basically a series of 18 hole tournaments held at various courses throughout the Ozarks.

Here's the schedule if I choose to play every event.
http://amateurgolftour.net/ozarks_to...s/schedule.asp

4/6/2014
Website
Bill and Payne Stewart GC

4/27/2014
Website
Honey Creek Golf Club

5/18/2014
Website
Carthage Golf Club

6/8/2014

Hidden Valley GC

6/15/2014
Website
Aberdeen GC

6/22/2014
Website
Downstream Casino Championship @ Eagle Creek GC

6/29/2014
Website
The Falls Club

7/13/2014
Website
Rivercut Golf Club

7/27/2014
Website
Redfield Country Club

8/16/2014
Website
Pointe Royale Golf Resort

8/24/2014
Website
Stonewolf GC

8/31/2014
Website
Edwin Watts Lake of the Ozarks Open @ Osage National CC

9/14/2014
Website
Dominos Pizza Championship @ Silo Ridge Country Club

9/28/2014
Website
Ozarks Golfweek Tour Championship @ Payne Stewart Golf Club

There's some decent courses on that schedule and it's a chance to compete. The points champion gets to go HH SC for a 54 hole National Tournament. Yeah deep down I think I have a chance.

There are tours all over the country with one in Kansas and one in Arkansas that look to have some decent courses on them.
http://amateurgolftour.net/index.htm

That would be a blast.. I hope you do well. I've played a few of those courses and they are pretty fun.

O.city · 04-24-2014, 08:14 AM

So it's looking like I'll be playing Porto Cima this weekend, Saturday and maybe Sunday. I've only been on it once, so it will be an interesting test

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-24-2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

Anyone here use a Superstroke grip on their putter? If so, how much has it benefited you?

Also seeing a trend of putting belly putter grips on regular length putters...interesting...

I had a SS Slim on a Ping Senita for a while last year and didn't really care for it. As always, YMMV.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-24-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

Anyone here use a Superstroke grip on their putter? If so, how much has it benefited you?

Also seeing a trend of putting belly putter grips on regular length putters...interesting...

Yep. Currently have a 5.0 Fatso on a Cameron Futura X.

Thinking of extending it 2" to 37" and putting a 3" clevis pin in the butt end, then putting a 17" grip on it to counterbalance it.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-24-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Yep. Currently have a 5.0 Fatso on a Cameron Futura X.

Thinking of extending it 2" to 37" and putting a 3" clevis pin in the butt end, then putting a 17" grip on it to counterbalance it.

Or, you could just work on your putting

05-11-2008, 11:49 AM
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	*Official Bushwood Country Club Lounge* Okay, here is a place for the Golfers to talk about tournaments, clubs, swing help or thoughts. Today is the Players Championship, which I think ought to be the 5th Major. Largest pot in the PGA. The daunting 17th, which seems to bring excitement every year. At least we will get to see Sergio blow up yet again. I am ready to see some water balls!
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04-23-2014, 08:37 PM	#4461
philfree Indian Twitter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Free Agency Casino cash: $-1573802	So I signed up, joined the GolfWeek Amateur Tour the Ozarks, MO Tour. It's basically a series of 18 hole tournaments held at various courses throughout the Ozarks. Here's the schedule if I choose to play every event. http://amateurgolftour.net/ozarks_to...s/schedule.asp 4/6/2014 Website Bill and Payne Stewart GC 4/27/2014 Website Honey Creek Golf Club 5/18/2014 Website Carthage Golf Club 6/8/2014 Hidden Valley GC 6/15/2014 Website Aberdeen GC 6/22/2014 Website Downstream Casino Championship @ Eagle Creek GC 6/29/2014 Website The Falls Club 7/13/2014 Website Rivercut Golf Club 7/27/2014 Website Redfield Country Club 8/16/2014 Website Pointe Royale Golf Resort 8/24/2014 Website Stonewolf GC 8/31/2014 Website Edwin Watts Lake of the Ozarks Open @ Osage National CC 9/14/2014 Website Dominos Pizza Championship @ Silo Ridge Country Club 9/28/2014 Website Ozarks Golfweek Tour Championship @ Payne Stewart Golf Club There's some decent courses on that schedule and it's a chance to compete. The points champion gets to go HH SC for a 54 hole National Tournament. Yeah deep down I think I have a chance. There are tours all over the country with one in Kansas and one in Arkansas that look to have some decent courses on them. http://amateurgolftour.net/index.htm __________________ [/SIGPIC]
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04-23-2014, 10:36 PM	#4462
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $2910607	Unlike last week, the wind subsided a bit. 10-15 S/SE, with a gust to 20. Last week it was gusting to 35MPH. Had a little trouble off the tee early which resulted in a 45 on the front. Back nine was better, I was hitting down and squaring up very well. Hit 4 drives that were 240/250 (my max). and had pars on 6 of the last 8 holes for a 40. 85 overall. Even when the "handshake" results in a blown shot, I don't get down. Because when I put together three or 4 good iron shots on consecutive holes, I can almost feel the change in my awareness and how to keep it going. Good times.... edited the bolded area Last edited by WilliamTheIrish; 04-23-2014 at 11:54 PM..
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04-23-2014, 11:33 PM	#4464
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $4648996	Anyone here use a Superstroke grip on their putter? If so, how much has it benefited you? Also seeing a trend of putting belly putter grips on regular length putters...interesting...
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04-24-2014, 08:14 AM	#4467
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $-115936	So it's looking like I'll be playing Porto Cima this weekend, Saturday and maybe Sunday. I've only been on it once, so it will be an interesting test
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