Golf!!!2!

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

Vokey 50, TM High Toe 54 & 58.

the 58 is giving me real problems lately. Lots of duffed shots when I try to play it for longer full/close to full shots.
I wonder if something changed with the bounce that has messed me up.

I play a similar wedge setup and has similar problems with my lob wedge. What worked for me was not taking a full rip at anything less than a PW. It's given me a bit better control inside 125y.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

CBX 50, Callaway Sure-Out 56, CBX 60 full face.

The 50 is a much used club both for instances where I have less than PW in and because I can get the ball out of weird spots quite consistently with it.

The 56 is my scariest club because I am terrified of having to replace it and there being no more of them. It's the one club that if you took it away and replaced it with something similar I am guaranteed to lose strokes. It's again used as a normal full swing club for shorter distances in but it's my easiest to control club for around the greens and I never flub feel shots with it due to the wide sole so I use it for tons of things, in addition to sand shots.

The 60 exists in my bag just to go over stuff, primarily bunkers. I have been opening it up a bit lately and haven't skulled one through the green in the last half dozen attempts, so that's good. But I try not to use it very much due to the risk of disaster, except where the risk of disaster is going to be high no matter what I hit.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

CBX 50, Callaway Sure-Out 56, CBX 60 full face.

The 50 is a much used club both for instances where I have less than PW in and because I can get the ball out of weird spots quite consistently with it.

The 56 is my scariest club because I am terrified of having to replace it and there being no more of them. It's the one club that if you took it away and replaced it with something similar I am guaranteed to lose strokes. It's again used as a normal full swing club for shorter distances in but it's my easiest to control club for around the greens and I never flub feel shots with it due to the wide sole so I use it for tons of things, in addition to sand shots.

The 60 exists in my bag just to go over stuff, primarily bunkers. I have been opening it up a bit lately and haven't skulled one through the green in the last half dozen attempts, so that's good. But I try not to use it very much due to the risk of disaster, except where the risk of disaster is going to be high no matter what I hit.

I’m assuming you’ve tried the Smart Sole. What do you like about the Sure Out over it?

[jkflames]

Anyone done any golf in Banff/Canmore this year yet? If so, how are conditions out there? Golfing Stewart Creek, Banff Springs, Silvertip all for the first time this weekend!

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

I’m assuming you’ve tried the Smart Sole. What do you like about the Sure Out over it?

Yes - I have one somewhere among the clubs that aren't in my bag. I am not sure what it is about it that doesn't work as well for me, but it is far less reliable.

The sure out is also easier to mess with the face angle a bit, open it up a few degrees. There's a limit to that but with the smart sole I basically was finding that any messing around with face was instant mi#### territory.

So yeah, usually "more idiot proof" means "less versatile" but at least for me, the Sure out is better in both categories. I hit one of the better sand shots in recent memory yesterday and I once again was thankful for that club.

[mrkajz44]

It's time to take the plunge this year and do some lessons. Any recommendations? I have some new clubs from last year that I don't yet have a feel for distances, so having something that could incorporate that would be great. I don't think I'd have time for anything too big, but maybe 4-5 sessions or so to just put me back on the right track.

[iggypop]

Winston clubhouse demolition progress:

[MrButtons]

Was in the interior BC area for work and was able to hit The Rise and Tobiano, highly recommend both if you get the chance. Twilight rates were $110 including carts for both and twilight started at 4pm, quite a steal imo

[malcolmk14]

Haven't been able to get out too much and take full advantage of the membership this year yet... Played about 7 or 8 times but most of those just 5 or 9 holes.

June 30th can't come soon enough! Gonna be out there every day!

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by MrButtons

Was in the interior BC area for work and was able to hit The Rise and Tobiano, highly recommend both if you get the chance. Twilight rates were $110 including carts for both and twilight started at 4pm, quite a steal imo

Got 4 rounds at Sagebrush next weekend.
We've booked a small 15 room hotel exclusively to our group of 12 and set up a mini tournament; Ryder Cup style.
Can't wait.

[blender]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

Got 4 rounds at Sagebrush next weekend.
We've booked a small 15 room hotel exclusively to our group of 12 and set up a mini tournament; Ryder Cup style.
Can't wait.

You will have a great time. Really cool spot. We built a bunch of the buildings there back in the day.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Fighting at a golf course is stupid.
Picking a fight with a former NHL enforcer is next level stupid.

https://theprovince.com/sports/golf/...a-96b94e6e6c4f

[Weitz]

Red deer going to red deer.

[malcolmk14]

Game has been garbage so far this year but got out for Men's night last night and shot 40 on the back 9 for an 85. I want to say it's finally coming together but we'll see what happens today! Some much needed confidence, though.

[Slava]

I might have to get off my wallet and pay for a cart pass. It's funny because I feel like I'm in really good shape overall, and I exercise regularly. But this year, I get to about the 12th/13th hole, and I'm tired.

I will say that most of what holds me back at this point is just pride. I walk/carry, and I do like that, but I also know that I would probably score better on that final third if I were riding.

[Weitz]

Do you actually carry? I carry sometimes but I do find I get tired during the round. Push cart solves that problem for me.

[Winsor_Pilates]

I hate carts unless its a mountain course.
Having to share with another player who's shots may be completely different and then finally get over to your ball, destroys my rhythm.

Walking to you next shot, having that time to think about course management, get over a bad shot, plan your next shot etc. Is so much better.
Plus you never accidentally take the wrong club and just use it anyway because your buddy has driven off with your bag.

I believe I save 4-5 strokes when push cart or carry vs driving.
Plus it's an excellent way to get exercise.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Slava

I might have to get off my wallet and pay for a cart pass. It's funny because I feel like I'm in really good shape overall, and I exercise regularly. But this year, I get to about the 12th/13th hole, and I'm tired.

I will say that most of what holds me back at this point is just pride. I walk/carry, and I do like that, but I also know that I would probably score better on that final third if I were riding.

I've started walking this year and 95% of my rounds have been without a cart. I felt like I needed more exercise and I figured walking would help me burn off my golfing beers and I'm the same as you were around 13 or 14 I just feel beat up and can barely make a decent swing. I end up with all sorts of bad contact and I stop reading putts and just want to get the round over with.

[PepsiFree]

I walk/run every day other than when I’m golfing so the exercise is a non-factor for me, and I much prefer riding. It’s faster, you get proper time without being in motion to reset everything, and the drink holders are better.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Do you actually carry? I carry sometimes but I do find I get tired during the round. Push cart solves that problem for me.

I would use the electric cart (PowaKaddy) I have, but pushing the cart uphill is worse than carrying!

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

I walk/run every day other than when I’m golfing so the exercise is a non-factor for me, and I much prefer riding. It’s faster, you get proper time without being in motion to reset everything, and the drink holders are better.

This is exactly where I think I am. I go to the gym and work out 4-5 days a week, so I'm not just sitting around. The drink holders are also a consideration, and maybe I'm just talking myself into the cart pass at this point.

I don't know... I really want my index to drop and I'm thinking that is another factor that I should consider.