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[GooseHook]

It''d be great if people didn't assume I play the tips all the time. I just shot a 95 for christ's sake..can I get a break?

[GooseHook]

In other news, i have to scramble and reshaft my lob wedge tomorrow morning. Hopefully i can find an S300 somewhere in a pinch.

[tbowles411]

GooseHook, on 17 August 2012 - 05:36 PM, said:

It''d be great if people didn't assume I play the tips all the time. I just shot a 95 for christ's sake..can I get a break?

I'd take the 95!  

[doublenuts]

This was the end of my solstice that started in at 0730 am DC and ended here at Torrey Pines North.
This is the view from the 17th hole at about 7pm last Friday evening.

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[Puppetmaster]

Goose I have a s3 pull, just let me know.

[pquarta1]

I've played Black and Blues there. Doesn't matter to me. The blacks are a good 4-5 strokes more difficult than the blues, especially since many of the blues have been set "forward" the last two times I've been out there.

[GooseHook]

Puppetmaster, on 17 August 2012 - 09:36 PM, said:

Goose I have a s3 pull, just let me know.

Thanks, I think I'm going to check out a place my friend told me about though! Apparently they supply shafts for all the retailers around here. If it's the paradise he said it was, I will have to post pictures. I might actually put a Spinner in since the 58 only gets used in short range. Depends on what they have though.

[Puppetmaster]

Ok if u need it I can ship it Monday or something.

[Puppetmaster]

Who is on WRX at 3 am? Obviously people who been drinking... LOL.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

GooseHook, on 17 August 2012 - 05:36 PM, said:

It''d be great if people didn't assume I play the tips all the time. I just shot a 95 for christ's sake..can I get a break?

Actually we should make you play the championship tees.  They don't even usually put markers out for those unless it's a PGA Section event or something like that.  The one for the first hole is about 5 feet from the putting green. Lol

[MDHacker]

Puppetmaster, on 18 August 2012 - 01:52 AM, said:

Who is on WRX at 3 am? Obviously people who been drinking... LOL.

Hahahaha...although that seems the only time I get to post now a days..

MDHacker

[MDHacker]

Carolina Golfer 2, on 17 August 2012 - 09:15 AM, said:

Ok, Even though they are better swings and good players, it's not fair to post others pics without mine.

Most of you have seen this unbelievable athletic move in person, and for those of you who haven't.  Well at least yo will be prepared for the 25th and won't fall over laughing at that point.

Man...that camera man's work is oscar worthy !  The down the line shot captured the essence of the swing framed by the range background

MDHacker

[Carolina Golfer 2]

Ha ha. Although a really good cameraman would have been able to make the swing look. Rory'esque LOL

Man...that camera man's work is oscar worthy !  The down the line shot captured the essence of the swing framed by the range background

MDHacker
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Ha ha.  Although a real food camera man would have been able to make the swing look Rory'esque. LOL

[Carolina Golfer 2]

Hacker. Also wasnt it bad enough I posted it once.  You had to go and dig it up again.  I was hoping it died 3 pages ago.  Lol

[Carolina Golfer 2]

doublenuts, on 17 August 2012 - 08:41 PM, said:

This was the end of my solstice that started in at 0730 am DC and ended here at Torrey Pines North.
This is the view from the 17th hole at about 7pm last Friday evening.

G,  that's quite a double header. Vey cool.

[AbbVT24]

Ballstriking was pretty decent today, but my putting and short game were bad. My putting was bad before my year hiatus though, so I finally broke down and bought a belly putter to try out. Hopefully it will help my stroke out.

Thanks for organizing the outing, CG2. I'm really looking forward to getting out and meeting some fellow wrx'ers.

-Bryan

[GooseHook]

Well, I found the best kept secret in the Baltimore area.  Gearheads, rejoice!  I present Baltimore Golf (not to be confused with B/W Golf):


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Yes, every single one of those boxes is full of shafts.  This place has grips, ferrules, components, and everything under the sun for clubmaking.


After ogling the stuff in the shop, and practicing for a solid 3 hours, I think yesterday's funk is gone.  Lesson learned: after 2 weeks without a round, don't make the Woodlands your first course back.

Edited by GooseHook, 18 August 2012 - 03:32 PM.

[GooseHook]

AbbVT24, on 18 August 2012 - 03:06 PM, said:

Ballstriking was pretty decent today, but my putting and short game were bad. My putting was bad before my year hiatus though, so I finally broke down and bought a belly putter to try out. Hopefully it will help my stroke out.

Thanks for organizing the outing, CG2. I'm really looking forward to getting out and meeting some fellow wrx'ers.

-Bryan

What belly putter did you end up going with, and what did you switch from? I never made the plunge but a heavy, counterweighted putter has done a lot for me. If you want to borrow some lead tape from me, or a spare counter weight, let me know!

Bobby

[AbbVT24]

GooseHook, on 18 August 2012 - 03:38 PM, said:

AbbVT24, on 18 August 2012 - 03:06 PM, said:

Ballstriking was pretty decent today, but my putting and short game were bad. My putting was bad before my year hiatus though, so I finally broke down and bought a belly putter to try out. Hopefully it will help my stroke out.

Thanks for organizing the outing, CG2. I'm really looking forward to getting out and meeting some fellow wrx'ers.

-Bryan

What belly putter did you end up going with, and what did you switch from? I never made the plunge but a heavy, counterweighted putter has done a lot for me. If you want to borrow some lead tape from me, or a spare counter weight, let me know!

Bobby

Baltimore golf looks awesome!

I checked out every belly putter under $200 at golf galaxy, and ended up with the heel shafted corza ghost. I've been using a cameron studio design 2.5 off and on since I started playing just about 10 years ago now. I'd say probably 8.5 plus were with a studio design (I owned two different ones). I did try the original heavy putter for about 6 months, which was not too bad. I think the belly putter will really help me out. Granted today was my first round out in a year, but I couldn't get comfortable over a single putt. My putting was less than stellar before, so it was time to take the plunge. The belly putter adventure starts at lake pres next Saturday!

-Bryan

[peanutandjelly]

MDHacker, on 18 August 2012 - 08:54 AM, said:

Carolina Golfer 2, on 17 August 2012 - 09:15 AM, said:

Ok, Even though they are better swings and good players, it's not fair to post others pics without mine.

Most of you have seen this unbelievable athletic move in person, and for those of you who haven't.  Well at least yo will be prepared for the 25th and won't fall over laughing at that point.

Man...that camera man's work is oscar worthy !  The down the line shot captured the essence of the swing framed by the range background

MDHacker

I REMEMER THAT SWING!!!!!  Can't remember if it ws after some lame walmart joke at my expense or the 5th approach shot on the par 3....Doesn't matter..  and best darn photography since 2001. (the movie).

[MDHacker]

GooseHook, on 18 August 2012 - 03:30 PM, said:

Well, I found the best kept secret in the Baltimore area.  Gearheads, rejoice!  I present Baltimore Golf (not to be confused with B/W Golf):


IMG_0900.JPG
IMG_0901.JPG
IMG_0902.JPG

Yes, every single one of those boxes is full of shafts.  This place has grips, ferrules, components, and everything under the sun for clubmaking.


After ogling the stuff in the shop, and practicing for a solid 3 hours, I think yesterday's funk is gone.  Lesson learned: after 2 weeks without a round, don't make the Woodlands your first course back.

Goosehook:
  Is that located in Timonium by chance ?

MDHacker

[MDHacker]

GooseHook, on 18 August 2012 - 03:38 PM, said:

AbbVT24, on 18 August 2012 - 03:06 PM, said:

Ballstriking was pretty decent today, but my putting and short game were bad. My putting was bad before my year hiatus though, so I finally broke down and bought a belly putter to try out. Hopefully it will help my stroke out.

Thanks for organizing the outing, CG2. I'm really looking forward to getting out and meeting some fellow wrx'ers.

-Bryan

What belly putter did you end up going with, and what did you switch from? I never made the plunge but a heavy, counterweighted putter has done a lot for me. If you want to borrow some lead tape from me, or a spare counter weight, let me know!

Bobby

Goosehook:
  I usually just tape rocks found in my backyard to the putter with ductape.... no leaving putts short with that one ;-)

MDHacker

[MDHacker]

Carolina Golfer 2, on 18 August 2012 - 09:20 AM, said:

Ha ha. Although a really good cameraman would have been able to make the swing look. Rory'esque LOL

Man...that camera man's work is oscar worthy !  The down the line shot captured the essence of the swing framed by the range background

MDHacker
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Ha ha.  Although a real food camera man would have been able to make the swing look Rory'esque. LOL

Carolina Golfer 2:
  I didn't stay at a holiday in express the night before...nor am I a miracle worker ;-)

MDHacker

[MDHacker]

Carolina Golfer 2:
  I'm so excited about the outing on Saturday that I nearly went out and bought new clubs (that way I had an excuse for my impending terrible play...it's not this indian...it's the new arrows )

MDHacker

[MarylandGolfer]

GooseHook, on 18 August 2012 - 03:30 PM, said:

Well, I found the best kept secret in the Baltimore area.  Gearheads, rejoice!  I present Baltimore Golf (not to be confused with B/W Golf):


IMG_0900.JPG
IMG_0901.JPG
IMG_0902.JPG

Yes, every single one of those boxes is full of shafts.  This place has grips, ferrules, components, and everything under the sun for clubmaking.


After ogling the stuff in the shop, and practicing for a solid 3 hours, I think yesterday's funk is gone.  Lesson learned: after 2 weeks without a round, don't make the Woodlands your first course back.

Goose............... NOW that shop has a lot of shafts and Sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!    


Sorry.....I just could not let that one go

[GooseHook]

Yes, it's in Timonium on Deerco Rd...shh!

And PM, I got the Spinner, it should be fun to try in the lob!

[Puppetmaster]

Sweet find. You would never be able to get me out of that place. Let me know how the Spinner works. BTW, I hot some balls with the Anser driver today. Pretty nice club. Best numbers were with the Ahina, but super low spin, like around 2000 rpm. The Blur didn't work for me but the Phenom was surprisingly impressive. Lower BS than the Ahina but very smooth and stable.

[MDHacker]

GooseHook, on 18 August 2012 - 06:37 PM, said:

Yes, it's in Timonium on Deerco Rd...shh!

And PM, I got the Spinner, it should be fun to try in the lob!

Goosehook:
  Just curious, why did you go with the spinner shaft ?  I've been thinking of revamping my entire bag and I thought about getting spinners in my wedges (why, because I'm a WRX'er ;-)

MDHacker

[GooseHook]

MDHacker, on 18 August 2012 - 08:43 PM, said:

GooseHook, on 18 August 2012 - 06:37 PM, said:

Yes, it's in Timonium on Deerco Rd...shh!

And PM, I got the Spinner, it should be fun to try in the lob!

Goosehook:
  Just curious, why did you go with the spinner shaft ?  I've been thinking of revamping my entire bag and I thought about getting spinners in my wedges (why, because I'm a WRX'er ;-)

MDHacker

I never use the 58 for a full shot, and I think a little more bite could be useful. You guys will get to see how the experiment works

I use the 58 alot on approaches, and it's worth it to see if anything makes a difference.

[GooseHook]

Puppetmaster, on 18 August 2012 - 07:37 PM, said:

Sweet find. You would never be able to get me out of that place. Let me know how the Spinner works. BTW, I hot some balls with the Anser driver today. Pretty nice club. Best numbers were with the Ahina, but super low spin, like around 2000 rpm. The Blur didn't work for me but the Phenom was surprisingly impressive. Lower BS than the Ahina but very smooth and stable.

Nice! It's great that those are all offered stock.  When most folks cry foul about "enough adjustability" they neglect to mention that you can end up with almost any loft in an open or closed face, AND tweak your ballflight with 4-5 stock shafts.