Originally Posted by nightmarefish
This is an untrue statement. Most low handicap golfers, especially those over 40 years old, would be hard pressed to explain swing mechanics.
This is an untrue statement. Most low handicap golfers, especially those over 40 years old, would be hard pressed to explain swing mechanics.
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I wasn't saying Bubba Watson was only a scratch golfer, I was pointing out that he is very talented which allowed him to get very good without knowing much about the golf swing. If you're a scratch golfer you are better than me but my ball striking is at least on par with a scratch golfer, my short game is the struggle.Bubba Watson isn't a scratch golfer. He's like a top ten guy in the world. Scratch isn't that hard to attain. How good are you out of curiousity? I'll send you a video of me on youtube and you tell me, based on my swing what you thing my handicap is.
Ping G15 7.5 White board XX
My cousin just picked up 1 of these, will add about 15 yards to your drive, it's also adjustable. He still has a unbelievable slice tho lol. I hit about 15 yards further than my Great Big Bertha.
My driving and iron play is pretty solid, I can hit some blasts off the tee. Putting absolutely sucks because I never practice putting.
Post your clubs, Great Big Bertha drivers "which is actually small by today's standards"., set King Cobra 2 irons/or generic clones which i actually prefer over the Cobras, Odyssey Putter
Callaway 2 Hybrid
Ping I15 3-PW X-100
Miura 54 and 58
Just bought Taylor Made Ghost Spider putter
I agree with this. I'm definately not a master of swing mechanics. I know my swing personally. All I ever said here was that I could stop the guys slice. I never claimed to be a top 100 teacher.
This is an untrue statement. Most low handicap golfers, especially those over 40 years old, would be hard pressed to explain swing mechanics.
I wasn't saying Bubba Watson was only a scratch golfer, I was pointing out that he is very talented which allowed him to get very good without knowing much about the golf swing. If you're a scratch golfer you are better than me but my ball striking is at least on par with a scrath golfer, my short game is the struggle.
My short game is weak. I started chipping with a reverse overlap...basically my putting grip. So far so good. Also bought that huge ugly putter Beau Hossler used during The Open. Haven't had it out on a course but good in my house.
My comment was not directed at you.I agree with this. I'm definately not a master of swing mechanics. I know my swing personally. All I ever said here was that I could stop the guys slice. I never claimed to be a top 100 teacher.
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Most people slice because they roll the face open big time going back and never learn how to close it back before impact. They spray everything right to right, then start coming over the top, swinging left more and more to try and compensate for the slice spin. If you can teach them to get the face square to the path you'll knock that slice out quick. Once they're hitting it straight, if they have path issues you can address that next.
I understand that but I agreed with what you wrote, hence my response. Just because you hate me on here doesn't mean I can't agree with something you said dude.My comment was not directed at you.
FTR, my brother is close to scratch and he doesn't know shit about swing mechanics either, he just knows his swing. He's a product of my father, who was also close to scratch and self taught. I imagine there are a lot of good golfers out there who are very similar to this.
My father tried out for the PGA tour many years ago so I clearly have my talent from him. Even though our games are complete opposites.
I don't hate anybody dude.I understand that but I agreed with what you wrote, hence my response. Just because you hate me on here doesn't mean I can't agree with something you said dude.
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I heard during yesterdays telecast that Fluff was a long time member at Congressional and played there all the time. Isn't Congressional an elite private club? I know Fluff makes some decent coin but any ideas what it would cost to be a member at a place like that?
I'm thinking 100K+ initiation with 12-15k a year in dues.
RBZ Driver,burner 2.0 3 hybrid,rbz rescue iron rbz irons, taylor made putter. Got that all for 742 bucks, the advantage of your cousin being a head pro
So I sign up for a USGA handicap because I want to play a few tournaments this year. I put in my 10 scores and received my first handicap a few days ago. It's a +0.4. I know I know, this is just Pooh being an arrogant prick as usual.
Not exactly. Frankly I'm embarrassed with that handicap. I had one damn score out of the ten that was out of whack. I shot a 3 under par 69 with a course rating of 74.7 138 slope. The rest of my scores were between one and about 8 over par. It was one of those rounds when everything was great and the score could have been better. six birdies, four on par 5's when I was putting for eagles on three of them. One double and one bogey. It was a casual round with the girlfriend while drinking a few beers.
The other nine rounds were all under tournament conditions. Part of me didn't want to put in the 69 but I needed a handicap and I did shoot the score.
That tells you how fucked up this handicap system is. I'm a legit 2-4 handicap at this time. I'm embarrassed to tell people I'm a +0.4.
The sad thing is I play so infrequently that the 69 will be there for probably 1.5 years.
Your handicap isn't what you usually shoot or your average score. It's a barometer of your potential as a golfer. By inputting only 10 scores your hanicap is based on your 3 best scores, one of them being outstanding so your handicap will reflect this potential.
This is another thing most golfers, even good ones, don't know.
Last edited by Hockey Guy; 07-04-2012 at 04:40 PM.
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The handicap is in place to prevent major sandbagging. This is why they only use half your scores...and the lowest ones. Hell, they only used 3 of my 10. It's stupid. I only play gross but I still have to keep that +0.4 and be labelled a reverse bagger lol.
Solid bag Pooh. I just retooled 95 % of my bag.
Bridgestone j33r 8.5 Aldila proto X (cut to 44.5 so plays stiffer). This has remained in bag for about 4 years
R11s 3w and hybrid. Aldila RIP x
TM MC TP 3-pw kbs tour c taper x
Sonartec t35 58 lob
Scratch 53 gap
Putter of the week....have a rotation going....lol
Still have my r7 japan forged irons and Nike split protos that I am finally going to sell....should just kept playing the r7s...didn't need all new shit but why not.
Oh...and played Kiawah Ocean for first time today...will post pics later.
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Pooh are u saying you're nearly scratch? Impressive if true. You must be out all season!
I live in south Florida so the option is there to play all year. In reality I only play about 15-20 times a year. I got good during my teenage years when I lived in Conn. Once you groove your golf swing muscle memory takes over and you'll always be pretty good.
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