2013 Golf Thread

• Classyposter58

  

  ZWICK 4 PREZ;1439013 wrote:Tanglewood always up to no good.

  Good ole Eastwood loves it though
• Sonofanump

  Classyposter58;1439025 wrote:Good ole Eastwood loves it though

  Because it's closer than Hidden Hills.
• karen lotz

  

  Sonofanump;1439026 wrote:Because it's closer than Hidden Hills.

  
  not to mention the coach lives next door to the 10th green
• Classyposter58

  

  Sonofanump;1439026 wrote:Because it's closer than Hidden Hills.

  Played Hidden Hills yesterday with a pretty solid hook. Still shot 40 on the front. That back 9 brings the lulz, you really shouldn't use a driver except on the 5's
• se-alum

  

  Anyone ever play Cliffside in Gallipolis? Playing a scramble there this weekend. Doesn't really matter how I score, just wondering if it's a fun course.
• Ironman92

  

  se-alum;1439127 wrote:Anyone ever play Cliffside in Gallipolis? Playing a scramble there this weekend. Doesn't really matter how I score, just wondering if it's a fun course.

  
  I have played it about a dozen times but not since about 1993! I like it, though during golf season I had the biggest hook ever and had to aim about 50 yards into the cornfield to keep it in play lol.....our coach wasn't the best.
  
  Course good....dare not drink their water.
• se-alum

  

  Ironman92;1439207 wrote:I have played it about a dozen times but not since about 1993! I like it, though during golf season I had the biggest hook ever and had to aim about 50 yards into the cornfield to keep it in play lol.....our coach wasn't the best.
  
  Course good....dare not drink their water.

  I'll just be drinking their beer. Apparently they have a scramble called Hackfest where everyone plays 18 holes, then they just draw a team name as the winner...lol!
• Ironman92

  

  se-alum;1439241 wrote:I'll just be drinking their beer. Apparently they have a scramble called Hackfest where everyone plays 18 holes, then they just draw a team name as the winner...lol!

  
  Sounds like Gallia County
• brutus161

  

  se-alum;1439127 wrote:Anyone ever play Cliffside in Gallipolis? Playing a scramble there this weekend. Doesn't really matter how I score, just wondering if it's a fun course.

  
  Played it many times (my hometown). Not the best course in the world, but you'll still have fun.
• wildcats20

  

  Gonna be in Nags Head over Memorial Day weekend again this year. Didn't get to play last year, but looking to do so this time around.
  
  Any suggestions?
• se-alum

  

  brutus161;1439299 wrote:Played it many times (my hometown). Not the best course in the world, but you'll still have fun.

  Course was pretty fun. Kinda dicey in spots because half the course is literally on the side of a cliff. Our team implented two new rules for next years Hackfest. There will be a beer can tee off hole, and a hole where all 4 players tee off simultaneously.
• Terry_Tate

  

  Question for the swing experts on here. I have made a stance adjustment this year(straightening my back) and have a much better feel and consistency to my swing this year, and am killing my irons, but my 3 wood and driver have developed a decent slice and have weak distance. I feel like my irons have good distance (PW-135, 9-145, 8-155, 7-165, 6-180) without trying to murder the ball (hit an 8-iron 170 when trying to murder it) and hit them dead straight but can't get my woods straight or have good distance. I've tried stance, where I'm teeing the ball, hips, hands, and can't seem to fix it. The only thing that makes sense now is that I have a regular shaft on both and maybe need a stiff shaft since my swing has improved and is faster. Does that seem possible? I'm completely lost as to why I can't hit a good tee shot anymore.
  
  Edit: I'm not going to go out and buy a driver with a stiff flex as I can borrow one from a few of my friends and test it out, but can't play until probably Sunday and wanted to see if my thought process made sense.
• Tiernan

  its most likely grip related not stance related. Try rotating your right hand further over top of the left, instead of the V formed by the right thumb & forefinger pointing over your right shoulder it should now be pointed at almost your breast bone. You may lose some distance at first but when this grip becomes more comfortable and consistent you will be back to your regular distance.
  
  
  You're welcome...that'll be $150. ...and you know you'd gladly pay that if it works.
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  Terry_Tate;1442861 wrote:Question for the swing experts on here. I have made a stance adjustment this year(straightening my back) and have a much better feel and consistency to my swing this year, and am killing my irons, but my 3 wood and driver have developed a decent slice and have weak distance. I feel like my irons have good distance (PW-135, 9-145, 8-155, 7-165, 6-180) without trying to murder the ball (hit an 8-iron 170 when trying to murder it) and hit them dead straight but can't get my woods straight or have good distance. I've tried stance, where I'm teeing the ball, hips, hands, and can't seem to fix it. The only thing that makes sense now is that I have a regular shaft on both and maybe need a stiff shaft since my swing has improved and is faster. Does that seem possible? I'm completely lost as to why I can't hit a good tee shot anymore.
  
  Edit: I'm not going to go out and buy a driver with a stiff flex as I can borrow one from a few of my friends and test it out, but can't play until probably Sunday and wanted to see if my thought process made sense.

  You don't need a stiff shaft. You'll hit a regular farther than a stiff no matter what. It will just be inconsistent.
  Your new stance is obviously changing your impact position and you're no longer hitting the driver at the same point. So your launch angle has changed and undoubtably your spin rate has changed. Until you get the correct tempo and impact position again, you're inevitably going to hit it worse.
  
  Keep in mind an iron swing and driver swing are different, no matter what people try to tell you.
• Terry_Tate

  

  Tiernan;1442865 wrote:its most likely grip related not stance related. Try rotating your right hand further over top of the left, instead of the V formed by the right thumb & forefinger pointing over your right shoulder it should now be pointed at almost your breast bone. You may lose some distance at first but when this grip becomes more comfortable and consistent you will be back to your regular distance.
  
  
  You're welcome...that'll be $150. ...and you know you'd gladly pay that if it works.

  ZWICK 4 PREZ;1442923 wrote:You don't need a stiff shaft. You'll hit a regular farther than a stiff no matter what. It will just be inconsistent.
  Your new stance is obviously changing your impact position and you're no longer hitting the driver at the same point. So your launch angle has changed and undoubtably your spin rate has changed. Until you get the correct tempo and impact position again, you're inevitably going to hit it worse.
  
  Keep in mind an iron swing and driver swing are different, no matter what people try to tell you.

  
  Thanks for the tips. Going to hit the driving range today and see if I can get it figured out. I already have my right hand pretty far over but will experiment and hopefully can find a solution. I did get my buddy's Taylormade burner driver with a stiff shaft to try so we'll see what happens.
• Tiernan

  if you already have a your right hand rolled left and you are still slicing, your swing is coming too far outside to inside. Try setting a tee lightly in the ground 12" directly behind a teed ball on the range. On your backswing knock this tee over with the butt of your driver on the take-away, now try to bring your downswing directly back over top the knocked down tee to produce a more inside to outside swing and this drill also helps you square the club face on impact.
  
  I;ve found some people think they have a "slice" when what they really have is a "block". I take it you know for sure its a "slice"?
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  Tiernan;1443212 wrote:if you already have a your right hand rolled left and you are still slicing, your swing is coming too far outside to inside. Try setting a tee lightly in the ground 12" directly behind a teed ball on the range. On your backswing knock this tee over with the butt of your driver on the take-away, now try to bring your downswing directly back over top the knocked down tee to produce a more inside to outside swing and this drill also helps you square the club face on impact.
  
  I've found some people think they have a "slice" when what they really have is a "block". I take it you know for sure its a "slice"?

  I thought you were an 18 handicap. What are you doing giving swing advice old man lol
• Tiernan

  ZWICK 4 PREZ;1443224 wrote:I thought you were an 18 handicap. What are you doing giving swing advice old man lol

  I had your ass set up from jump street Sonny. I was also gonna convince you to let me hit from the Senior tees, I woulda sent you back to whatever NE Ohio hell hole you crawled out of without gas money in your pocket! I'm a 6 for the record.
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  Tiernan;1443239 wrote:I had your ass set up from jump street Sonny. I was also gonna convince you to let me hit from the Senior tees, I woulda sent you back to whatever NE Ohio hell hole you crawled out of without gas money in your pocket! I'm a 6 for the record.

  6 beers a hole maybe
• Tiernan

  ZWICK 4 PREZ;1443240 wrote:6 beers a hole maybe

  and yes I'd outdrink ya too Sparky. Or are you one of these ***** purists that "doesn't drink on the course..."? God I hate those guys.
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  Tiernan;1443243 wrote:and yes I'd outdrink ya too Sparky. Or are you one of these ***** purists that "doesn't drink on the course..."? God I hate those guys.

  Hard to carry a cooler with you.
• Tiernan

  ZWICK 4 PREZ;1443244 wrote:Hard to carry a cooler with you.

  Oh Christ so you're a walker too? Jesus you guys are the reason weekend rounds take 5.5 hrs to play. Spring for the xtra $10 cart fee Big Spender or play on Tues morning with the women.
• Midstate01

  

  Tiernan;1443294 wrote:Oh Christ so you're a walker too? Jesus you guys are the reason weekend rounds take 5.5 hrs to play. Spring for the xtra $10 cart fee Big Spender or play on Tues morning with the women.

  
  4 of us walked saturday and thr 4some in front of us in carts let us pass. Walking doesnt mean you play slow at all. People on carts go out of their way to do anything and everything. When you walk, you move to your shot, hit, and move on.
• Tiernan

  Midstate01;1443295 wrote:4 of us walked saturday and thr 4some in front of us in carts let us pass. Walking doesnt mean you play slow at all. People on carts go out of their way to do anything and everything. When you walk, you move to your shot, hit, and move on.

  Yeah if youve got 4 hacks riding they can be slow or worse than walkers. But if you have 4 sub 15 golfers riding and 4 sub 15 golfers walking - the riders would finish two holes ahead of the walkers everytime. And that's another thing that I love about FL golf they are publically stating that if you do not have at least an 18 Hdcp you are encouraged not to tee off before Noon.
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  Tiernan;1443294 wrote:Oh Christ so you're a walker too? Jesus you guys are the reason weekend rounds take 5.5 hrs to play. Spring for the xtra $10 cart fee Big Spender or play on Tues morning with the women.

  lol if you were behind my foursome we'd be 2 holes ahead of you.