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Golf 101: Your first time golfing
I’m beginning to really love this series. It brings back so many memories from my first experiences, and I find myself wishing I could have had something like this when I started….but I didn’t, so this for all you new players out there for your first time golfing.
Here is the situation, you have never played a single round in your life. Maybe you have been to a driving range a few times or are the local putt putt champion but low and behold a friend, colleague, etc, sends you the invite. “We are going out Friday morning to play. Wanna join?”
So what now? You said yes. You found a pair of acceptable shorts, your go-to polo shirt, some comfy running shoes, and probably a six-pack of your favorite lager. But now what?
I have called our resident Golf 101 Professor, Jake Hutt, to add some flavor.
Your first time golfing: 5 tips
1: Have zero expectations
YES, it may look easy and it’s not. And during your first round, even the 20 handicappers will look like Tiger because they can hit out on the grass 99% of the time. But its day 1. So expect nothing beyond a beer buzz, a good tan, and some laughs. That’s it. If you are a human with common sense, those three things should satisfy.
2: Hitting the sweet spot once is the goal
If you are the Type A person and just must accomplish something, try and make solid contact with any club ONE time. That’s it. If you accomplish that, hold onto the feeling and try and do it twice next time out. Simple right? Problem is most of go out and expect a Hogan Esque ball-striking performance…even Hogan didn’t expect a Hogan-esque performance. Let’s just keep our heads on planet earth, shall we?
3. Have fun around the greens (chipping/putting)
If you are going to play around at all, do it around the greens. Try to hit some chips and pitches. Chunk some, skull some, who cares. It is the one time that hitting it close to the hole may actually occur without the hand of luck getting involved. It’s also a good area to play some games with your more seasoned playing partners, you may get waxed but if you must compete, the short shots are where you may have a chance.
4. Watch the best players in the group and see what they do
If you do happen to get a good player in your group, WATCH what they do. A good player, in this case, is someone who is making pars and bogeys. No need to ask a bunch of questions or study their action, watch how they get around. Where do they hit it, how do they calm the nerves, what is their routine before a shot, what is their golf rhythm. All things all players should do regardless.
5. Have FUN!
Self-explanatory. It’s a game, y’all—a hard but-oh-so satisfying one. So enjoy the whole thing, even the struggle. Golf is beautiful, don’t frustrate yourself out of a life of magic on day one.
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Equipment
Club Junkie WITB, league night week 4: Some old, some new
We enter week 4 of Thursday night men’s league feeling a little more confident in the game. BK is hoping to go a little lower and reduce the mistakes out there with these clubs in the bag. Watch the video for the full breakdown of why these clubs are getting the starting nod this week!
Driver: Titleist TSR2 (10 degrees, neutral setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Lin-Q M40X TSPX Blue 7F5
7-wood: Ping G430 Max (-1 degree, flat Ssetting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 S
Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi 4
Shaft: Aerotech Steelfiber hls880 S
Irons: PXG 0317 Tour (5-PW)
Shaft: LA Golf A-Series 105 Low (4)
Wedge: Titleist Vokey SM10 (50-08F)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Dart V 105 F4 Wedge
Wedge: Ping S159 (56-10H)
Shaft: Ping Z-Z115
Wedge: Ping S159 (60-08B)
Shaft: Ping Z-Z115
Putter: PXG Battle Ready II Brandon
Shaft: BGT Stability Tour Spec One
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X
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Mitsubishi Diamana WB: What you need to know + club build, on-course testing
GolfWRX’s Resident Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, was naturally excited to get his hands on Mitsubishi’s new Diamana WB shaft.
In this video, BK gives you a brief overview of the new WB, builds up a driver, and takes it to the course for some testing.
With the rebirth of the iconic Whiteboard profile, Mitsubishi didn’t just re-issue a classic, but rather infused all the company’s latest tech into a new shaft, paying homage to the original with its quintessentially Hawaiian-inspired stylings. A summary of that impressive roster of technology, below.
- 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber: Positioned in the handle, Dialead is designed to deliver greater ball speed via better energy transfer.
- Aerospace-grade MR70 carbon fiber adds additional strength, and 46-ton fiber in angle plies in the tip section reduce torque for tighter shot dispersion.
- Consistent Feel Design: Engineers target minimal variance across shafts (butt OD, weight, and balance point) to make the fitting process easier.
- Xlink Tech Resin System: Engineers continue to reduce resin content and increase carbon fiber volume for greater feel without sacrificing strength and durability.
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Club Junkie WITB, league night week 3: Enter the 11-iron
Back by popular demand, it’s BK’s WITB for his third week of league play. Check out the video for the details and WITB logic (such as it is from golf’s most impetuous equipment adjuster!).
Driver: Cobra Darkspeed X (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: L.A. Golf A-Series Mid X
3-wood: PXG 0311 Black Ops
Hybrid: Mizuno ST Max
Irons: Cobra King Tec Utility (4), Callaway Apex Pro (5, 6), Callaway Apex CB (7-9), Callaway Apex MB (10, 11)
Wedges: Adams Idea SW, LW
Putter: Ping PLD Anser 2D
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
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Jul 15, 2020 at 4:53 pm
First things first. How about some etiquette? Where to stand. Marking your ball on the green. Fixing ball marks and replacing divots. When to talk and when to keep silent. Tending the flag stick (someday?). Raking sand traps (someday?). Watching where your companion’s ball went. Being fun to play with.