Golf!!!2!

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by CofR

Played Sirocco on Friday and it is on pretty good shape

Yeesh. Already hard to find tee times.

I booked heritage for Saturday afternoon at 4. But going to keep an eye out for something earlier.

[core_upt]

Talkin' Bout Practice?


Are ranges opening up? Besides Golfutures?


More specifically, what about short game facilities? I know Elbow Springs has a decent area, but I think last year it was members only.


Edit: short game at Elbow Springs will be members only this year as well

[DoubleK]

Sirocco has a pretty decent short game area.

[Rutuu]

Short game area is key.

There's one at my current club and even better they have a par 3 course that is lightly used. Before my rounds I arrive 40mins early, I go play the 1st, 8th, and 9th hole on the par 3 with a couple balls, hit some 40yr pitch shots (a few high ones off the left ear, and a few low ones off the right ear), then I hit putts till its time to tee off.

Getting better at those shots helps the handicap.

[DoubleK]

What course is this?

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

What course is this?

www.pacificgolf.com.au

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Rutuu

Short game area is key.

There's one at my current club and even better they have a par 3 course that is lightly used. Before my rounds I arrive 40mins early, I go play the 1st, 8th, and 9th hole on the par 3 with a couple balls, hit some 40yr pitch shots (a few high ones off the left ear, and a few low ones off the right ear), then I hit putts till its time to tee off.

Getting better at those shots helps the handicap.

It's very tough in Calgary to find good sand practice, I find. I find it difficult to get better as I only end up trying them in actual rounds. McKenzie Meadows has a good practice trap in theory....except they have you smashing it up onto a putting green that usually has 3-5 people on it.

*Also, you haven't been able to use it during Covid.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Rutuu

www.pacificgolf.com.au

That looks really, really, really, really nice.

Lucky duck.

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by jayswin

It's very tough in Calgary to find good sand practice, I find. I find it difficult to get better as I only end up trying them in actual rounds. McKenzie Meadows has a good practice trap in theory....except they have you smashing it up onto a putting green that usually has 3-5 people on it.

*Also, you haven't been able to use it during Covid.

Agree fully...and it's not just Calgary. Practice bunkers are few and far between. I always think about how much I practice full shots, and bunkers are a thousandth that practice total...but I hit in 4 bunkers during some 18hole rounds.

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

That looks really, really, really, really nice.

Lucky duck.

You look at the fees?...approx $1800 AUD for 12months and no joining fee or equity. Discounts for under 40s.

[8sPOT]

I know it's not the closest option but Strathmore has great practice options. Driving range off the grass, putting green, chipping green, and a bunker. Can practice every shot you'd face out on the course.

I'm such a range snob I wont really even bother hitting off turf anymore, really messes me up I find. I like seeing those divots.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by 8sPOT

I know it's not the closest option but Strathmore has great practice options. Driving range off the grass, putting green, chipping green, and a bunker. Can practice every shot you'd face out on the course.

I'm such a range snob I wont really even bother hitting off turf anymore, really messes me up I find. I like seeing those divots.

I get totally messed up by mat practice as well. Maybe it's because I'm not that great yet (85-95 most rounds), but I find it to be two totally different strikes when you hit the surface (mats and grass). I won't do it unless I absolutely have to.

I mean I can practice on mats and then play a round on separate days, but if I practice on mats before a round I'll **** up my first two or three iron shots on the course, guaranteed.

[DoubleK]

If you are super steep into the ball like I am (AoA -4 with driver), hitting off mats actually gives reverse feedback.

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

If you are super steep into the ball like I am (AoA -4 with driver), hitting off mats actually gives reverse feedback.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMz7vu5H..._web_copy_link

Jake Hutt is also awesome and a great follow for golf swing stuff that's understandable.

[jayswin]

^^^^^^^^

****ing Instagram and the need for stupid music playing through videos. Other than that, I'll try that tomorrow!

[Dion]

My course @ Nanton opens for play tomorrow. Got a time for tomorrow and the rest of weekend.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Dion

My course @ Nanton opens for play tomorrow. Got a time for tomorrow and the rest of weekend.

Nice! Is basically every tee time booked? I went to the range today and it was completely packed. I can only imagine Saturday when it's 19 degrees!

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Slava

Nice! Is basically every tee time booked? I went to the range today and it was completely packed. I can only imagine Saturday when it's 19 degrees!

Pretty much! Only a few spots open late in the day. Everyone is hungry to get on the course.

[sec304]

I am playing Serenity for the first time ever on Saturday. Any feedback?

[jayswin]

The new 9 (dancing bull, I believe?) had really fast greens last summer, and some really tricky undulation.