Golf Thread

[HCFord1]

Went out on Thursday and was +22 through 11 holes. Absolutely nothing was working other than my putter. Then something clicked and I was +2 through the final 7 holes.

Hoping for a bit more consistency today, but having two young kids at home and not getting to play nearly as much so far this year has made it pretty tough. Index is steadily climbing (up to 14.7 now).

87 today and was pretty consistent with everything other than my driver. Was terrible off the tee outside of the two holes that I birdied, even though my driver has been my best club all year. Strange game this is.

On a positive note I’ve made a ton of progress gaining confidence from 50-70 yards out. That shot has been my nightmare ever since I started playing a couple years ago, but today I think I finally figured out the swing for it.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

I used to shoot under par a few times a year, but it's been a good 10 years since the last time. I flirted with it yesterday but a couple inexcusable 3 putts gave me a 74

Today I hit 5 of the first 6 greens and was 3 over, so I mentally checked out. I've never heard of someone having the yips only on long putts, but I might be the first. it's a struggle to get inside a 5 foot circle

 

[Mustangblood]

87 today and was pretty consistent with everything other than my driver. Was terrible off the tee outside of the two holes that I birdied, even though my driver has been my best club all year. Strange game this is.

On a positive note I’ve made a ton of progress gaining confidence from 50-70 yards out. That shot has been my nightmare ever since I started playing a couple years ago, but today I think I finally figured out the swing for it.

I’m right there with you. 3-4 years ago from 100 yards and in I wouldn’t even think, grab the 60 and I’m throwing it somewhere close to the green. 2 years ago I quit using my 60 for any chipping or other shots and now it’s just been a mental block from 100 yards in. Doesn’t matter if it’s 100 or 40 yards, I’d always scoop under the ball and it would be 2/3s the way there. So frustrating

 

[Interloper]

It's a crazy damned game. You finally figure out how not to spray your driver that's been plaguing you all season, and then simultaneously your always reliable putting game goes to shit...like yesterday, start off by getting an eagle on a short par 4 and then 3 putting the next hole for a bogey.

 

[22*43*51]

This ruined my day.

 

[Osborne1992]

Anyone golf Payne's Valley in Missouri yet? It's on my bucket list of courses I want to play. It looks awesome!

 

[Frogsker30]

Anyone golf Payne's Valley in Missouri yet? It's on my bucket list of courses I want to play. It looks awesome!

played there 5 times! Love it.

 

[Huskerzz9457]

Anyone golf Payne's Valley in Missouri yet? It's on my bucket list of courses I want to play. It looks awesome!

Played it about 30 times... on PGA 2K23. Wood very much like to play it in person.

 

[kchusker1423]

Played it about 30 times... on PGA 2K23. Wood very much like to play it in person.

It's even better on a simulator, but I can't imagine how nice it is playing it in person.

 

[Link-]

'Spanked it around': Nebraska junior am Teddy Peterson delivers post-round interview of the year

This kid's vibe is something we should all aspire to achieve.

www.golfdigest.com

Also, played Landmand last weekend and holy shit is it awesome. Weather was perfect. Kept it under 100 after not playing for a few months, so I was happy. 10/10

 

[22*43*51]

 

[Osborne1992]

'Spanked it around': Nebraska junior am Teddy Peterson delivers post-round interview of the year

This kid's vibe is something we should all aspire to achieve.

www.golfdigest.com

Also, played Landmand last weekend and holy shit is it awesome. Weather was perfect. Kept it under 100 after not playing for a few months, so I was happy. 10/10

I played that last month and while it is a very nice course I thought they tried too hard to make the greens as difficult as possible. Also, they could cut the 3 foot brome grass around the bunkers to make it more playable. It was hot and windy when I played and found myself in a couple bad spots on the course and maybe that left a sour taste in my mouth. Interesting that they have 2 different handicaps for the holes depending on the wind blowing from the north or south.

 

[BluesBucksNHuskers]

FWIW that swing looks like Rory took a decent amount off to make sure he didn’t look stupid

 

[Pepe Silvia]

FWIW that swing looks like Rory took a decent amount off to make sure he didn’t look stupid

that's one of the biggest issues with the current technology, imo. the clubheads are so huge and forgiving it allows players to swing that much harder than the old days with no penalty

if the USGA wants to roll back distance, reducing the size of the driver club heads is a good start. bring mishits back into the game

 

[HughJanus]

that's one of the biggest issues with the current technology, imo. the clubheads are so huge and forgiving it allows players to swing that much harder than the old days with no penalty

if the USGA wants to roll back distance, reducing the size of the driver club heads is a good start. bring mishits back into the game

I play one of those TaylorMade mini drivers so I'd love that.

 

[Link-]

I played that last month and while it is a very nice course I thought they tried too hard to make the greens as difficult as possible. Also, they could cut the 3 foot brome grass around the bunkers to make it more playable. It was hot and windy when I played and found myself in a couple bad spots on the course and maybe that left a sour taste in my mouth. Interesting that they have 2 different handicaps for the holes depending on the wind blowing from the north or south.

They are the most ridiculous greens I’ve ever seen. Hopefully next time you get better weather! I didn’t know that about the wind, though the windsock flags and the gigantic flag pole were handy lol

 

[Osborne1992]

They are the most ridiculous greens I’ve ever seen. Hopefully next time you get better weather! I didn’t know that about the wind, though the windsock flags and the gigantic flag pole were handy lol

Glad our group wasn't the only one that felt that way. The wind makes a huge difference. Front 9 going into the south wind I shot 50 and back 9 with the wind I shot 42. I do want to play it again now knowing where you don't want to miss around the greens.

 

[22*43*51]

 

[Jim14510]

Putting too much weight on his front foot.

 

[jaihawk]

Fucker hits it straight with one leg and now I'm feeling even shittier about my slice...