Golfer Gathering.

[Double Bass Jim]

Anyone on here an avid golfer? If so whats the best round you've had on the links. I've taken a 4 year hiatus from playing seriously and this summer im starting back up playing daily if possible.

So anyone play? What kind of gear do you guys have? Any special tips that we could share would be great.

Jim
:)

[davser]

From Scotland so golf is in the blood.

Best Round - 83 on a par 70 which is pretty poor really.

tips for short game - on flat if you hit a 7 iron a third of the way to the hole it should roll out to the cup. 9 iron hit half way and same result. Wedge two thirds of the way same result.

Swing tip. Roll up a towel and put it between your arm and body when swinging. If you can prevent the towel falling you should have decent swing.

Putting - put clubs three balls widths apart in parallel and put along this. If you don't hit the clubs on the ground then you should be putting straight.

[Double Bass Jim]

Excellent good advice man, 83's not bad at all be easy on yourself!

[davser]

Should be better but there is always at least one hole where the drive goes at right angles and I rack up a seven or eight. Then the head drops for a couple of holes and you try and hit the ball too hard etc etc.

Great game though. Nothing better than putting a wedge in to under 20 feet from distance.

Get any chances to go to any tournaments?

[Double Bass Jim]

Deffinlety, the short game is everything. When it warms up a bit i'll be out back chippin away.

[Josiah]

In the meantime.. we'll be on CandyStand!

My personal best was a 61 on a 70 par course, 10 mph winds standing.

[davser]

Excellent site esp as I have very little to do at work at the moment. Much fun!

[Double Bass Jim]

The golf game on there is actually quite good!

[Josiah]

I wouldn't know anything about playing golf on CandyStand with Jim... nothing at all. I will not say a word.

Hole 14 is a bugger though.

[Double Bass Jim]

Hahaha, good times.

[LegionsofMarduk]

I'm ready for spring. All this snow and cold and rain is crap. I wanna go golfing. I suck though. My best score was a 48 (9 holes). I never have time to play a full 18. I've got some really old ghetto clubs. I don't even have a full set. I had thought about buying a new set of irons this year with my bonus but I think we're going on a vacation so that'll probably eat up the majority of my bonus.

[gingerydoo]

Golf is bloody awesome, shame I suck at it so bad. I shot 127 on a par 73 today :upset:. Im not too bad with my irons, but my chipping and putting is pretty poor, and I have what seems like an incurable slice with my driver. Hopefully im gonna play a lot more this year, so maybe I might improve a bit. :thumb:

Bout time there was a golf thread, by the way.

[revolution]

Yeh, I've played quite a bit recently, only started a little while ago. My best is about a 45 on a short 9 hole, which is crappy. The main thing is consistancy- some holes I'll do decent shots, others I'll be getting 7's and 8's. Meh, 'tis still fun :thumb:

[simplephotographinthesun]

best 9 hole score was a 45, i picked up golf during the summer (its very enjoyable)

im a nasty *** chipper, everything else im pretty much terrible at

[morrissey]

Best round is a 110 :D. I'm a terrible golfer, but I love it. I'm slowly improving though... I used to average 140-150.


edit: gear...

I have a set of Northeast clubs, from my grandfather. Pretty low-end, but I'm not serious about golf. I have a Taylormade driver, can't remember the exact name.

I use any sort of ball, whichever has the fanciest package ;). Nike, Wilson, Maxfli, Top-flite etc.

I don't have golf shoes though, I never bothered.

[Double Bass Jim]

Sweet thats not bad at all, keep at it.

[RideTheSpiral]

Hah Jim you're full of surprises.


I used to play. I was off 8 when I was about 14 or 15. Music became my focus after though. Had a few even par rounds nothing too special.


I've been meaning to get out and play a game the last few years...



I have PGF forged Tour Irons, Ping 2 Iron, Fisher Touch Putter, Ben Hogan wedges, Titliest Vokey Lob wedge, some lame 3 wood and no driver for some reason.


My tip is too always make sure your body is aligned properly. Most swing problems arise from poor alignment. When practising have someone stand beside you and make sure your body is aimed at the target.

[Double Bass Jim]

Good advice.

[davser]

I don't have golf shoes though, I never bothered.

Get some, you wouldn't believe how much they can improve your game. I really noticed the difference when I started using golf shoes.

[Double Bass Jim]

Yea they help alot, they keep you from shifting and sliding around.

[RideTheSpiral]

I couldn't play without them.


Get soft spikes. Soft spikes own.

[davser]

So where does everyone play? Post a url to your course. I play at a couple of places.

http://www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk/ - Short course, lovely scenery.

http://www.newmachargolfclub.co.uk/ - Held British Seniors Open - Hawkshill is best of the 2, bloody expensive though so only play when I get a freebie on a corporate membership.

http://www.scottishgolfcourses.com/northeast/hazleheadno1.html - Municipal woodland course but good all the same. Designed by the guy who did Augusta!

http://www.scottishgolfcourses.com/northeast/kingslinks.html Another municapl course but this ones a links course and is a brute when the wind is against.

[gingerydoo]

At the moment I play at the local municipal courses, but in May I'm goin to get a membership to my local club. http://www.eltonfurzegolfclub.co.uk/

[Double Bass Jim]

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/crownpoint/golf_crownpoint.htm#Oak%20Knoll%20Golf%20Club
Play here all the time.

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/crownpoint/golf_crownpoint.htm#Summertree%20Golf%20Course
Good course

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/gary/golf_gary.htm#South%20Gleason
Also decent

[davser]

Thats a pretty big green on the home page!

Is that a "Posh" course seeing as it's near Peterborough?!

Eltonfurze by the way.

[davser]

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/crownpoint/golf_crownpoint.htm#Oak%20Knoll%20Golf%20Club
Play here all the time.

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/crownpoint/golf_crownpoint.htm#Summertree%20Golf%20Course
Good course

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/gary/golf_gary.htm#South%20Gleason
Also decent

Thats very good value for your green fees.

[Double Bass Jim]

Yea there not "top notch" level courses, but there in good shape and the prices are good.

[davser]

As long as the greens are decent and you can find the ball on the fairway who cares!

[Double Bass Jim]

Haha yes sir so true too! I played on a semi-pro course here one time only and it wasnt that much better then average joe greens.

[LegionsofMarduk]

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/crownpoint/golf_crownpoint.htm#Oak%20Knoll%20Golf%20Club
Play here all the time.

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/crownpoint/golf_crownpoint.htm#Summertree%20Golf%20Course
Good course

http://www.northwestindiana.com/cities/gary/golf_gary.htm#South%20Gleason
Also decent

Where do you live? The course I usually go to is in Howe Indiana. It's decent. Nothing too great, but the course is in pretty decent shape and the price is pretty good.

http://www.cedarlakegc.com/

[Gnarmageddon]

I enjoy golf a lot. Haven't played in a while though. My best on 9 holes was a 49 and on 18 was 107. I was on the middle school team a couple years ago, but haven't played much since. I've been meaning to try and play more though.

[Reaganista]

Haha, my clubs are pretty nice (or so I've been told), but living downtown I never could get a chance to play. Back home all we had was a driving range and a pitch and putt, so I've never ever gone out on a course. I might do it sometime over the summer, because I really should try out those clubs.

My clubs are Pings and Links with an oversized big bertha driver. Somebody left them when they moved out of an Apartment at a complex I was working at and because I was the only left-hander around, they defaulted to me.

[gingerydoo]

Thats a pretty big green on the home page!

Is that a "Posh" course seeing as it's near Peterborough?!

Eltonfurze by the way.

Haha, yeah I think it's quite a posh course, a few of my mates that are memebers there already have told me some of the rules, like having to play with your shirt tucked in :confused:, but I'm really looking foward to joinng.

[morrissey]

Get some, you wouldn't believe how much they can improve your game. I really noticed the difference when I started using golf shoes.
Alright, I'll give in.

[bassman04]

http://www.tynemouthgolfclub.com/

My local course. It's a ****hole at the moment, a total mudbath. Got a comp tomorrow too, and a junior team lesson, 7.30am :angry:

[Simple Man]

Well, well, Well, Look's whos posting in sports :P...

I live on a golf course but I am horrible at it, though I like to watch the majors on tv.

Jim, Up for somecandy stand tonight :)

[RideTheSpiral]

http://www.blackwoodgolf.com.au/


That's where I used to play. Beautiful course.

[Double Bass Jim]

Where do you live? The course I usually go to is in Howe Indiana. It's decent. Nothing too great, but the course is in pretty decent shape and the price is pretty good.

http://www.cedarlakegc.com/
Sherillville, man your not far away at all! Probabaly the closest person on here.

[YMB]

Gotta love golf. I usually hit in the upper 80's, lower 90's and have been playing for about a year and a half now. I've got a set of Callaway Hawkeyes and they are absolutely amazing when playing with Pro V-1's. Here are some pictures my friend took a couple weeks ago of us playing at Blackhorse, down in Monterey, Ca.. It's a professional course and is absolutely gorgeous. The Japanese guy is one of my friends who used to play on the PGA tour a few years ago, and I am the one with the light blue shirt. It was an overcast day though, and it had been raining like 2 weeks straight so it was a little torn up, but still awesome.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v221/Disputatious1982/

Here is the website. What an awesome picture they've got on their front page!
http://www.bayonetblackhorse.com/

[LegionsofMarduk]

Sherillville, man your not far away at all! Probabaly the closest person on here.

Where is that in relation to Howe? I tried looking it up on Yahoo maps but it said the city couldn't be found. I actually live in Kalamazoo, MI but when I go golfing I usually go with my father-in-law who lives in Sturgis. So that course is only about about 15 minutes away from his house.

[davser]

I actually live in Kalamazoo, MI but when I go golfing I usually go with my father-in-law who lives in Sturgis. So that course is only about about 15 minutes away from his house.

Fancy breaking into the Gibson factory and getting me a couple of Jimmy Page Customs, the one with the bow included, cheers!

[LegionsofMarduk]

Fancy breaking into the Gibson factory and getting me a couple of Jimmy Page Customs, the one with the bow included, cheers!

:lol:

Man the Gibson factory closed here years ago! But the Heritage factory is still here. Started by a couple ex-Gibson workers. I've been in there. It's kind of weird...there aren't a lot of people that work there and they share their building with another company. They're in the basement and you have to ring a doorbell to get in.

[davser]

No way! Kalamazoo is where I thought they made my Les Paul. Talk about being behind the times! :lol:

Bloody Nashville, thats where my LP was made.

[LegionsofMarduk]

Man you are behind. The Gibson plant closed in 1984!

[Distant Echoes]

My uncle just bought me...
Taylor made RACs
R5 Woods
R7 Quad Driver
Odysey 2ball putter
Taylormade Bag
Taylormde Black RAC wedge
6 dozen Pro V1s

$2400 of clubs...but whats best...it backordered. so i got 2 set of each! If the store doesnt call back, ill probably a sell them for some music gear, since thats originally what i wanted instead of clubs, but a total upgrade from my $80 Knight set...

[davser]

TPC at Sawgrass from tomorrow.

Watching it?

[Silvermedalmafia]

I'm about a bogey golfer right now, my best is an 83 on a 71. I'll be better come summer, as I work at the local course.

[davser]

Masters start today, as long as it doesn't rain too much.
I think Ernie is going to win it out of the fab four.

Predictions

[Mr Slash]

I'm about to embark on the PGA training course so i can turn proffessional. My handicaps four but i'm not playin too great at the moment, bit rusty from being at university for a few years and playing too much guitar!

I play at a small golf club in Manchester, England, but i'm moving to the Celtic Manor resort in wales to do my training.

My advice would be to stay in the present when you have a good score going. i.e, don't get ahead of yourself thinking about the holes coming up, just concentrate on the shot your about to hit.

The Masters? I'm gonna say Tiger, I think he'll either win by a big margin or not contend, he seems to be blowing hot and cold at the moment. This could be the best Masters for years with all the quality thats about at the moment.

[davser]

Best of luck! You looking to go on tour or club pro?

[Mr Slash]

:thumb: Thanks mate, I just want to teach really, like at a resort or an academy. I had to be honest with myself and realise I'm not good enough, or dedicated enough, to try and play on the highest level, the standard is so high at the moment its unbelievable. So many brilliant players are struggling to put dinner on the table, its expensive travelling around too.

I don't really fancy running a pro shop, used to do that as an assistant pro its not really my thing, but teaching is really cool, doing summer schools for kids and stuff like that. and I could play in local competitions too if I kept my own golf in shape.

Getting excited about the masters now!

[davser]

yeah can't wait! Love the masters, it has that special something. Plus, the guy that designed it designed a course I play on a fair bit (Hazlehead 1) in Aberdeen.

What kinda handicap do you need to be an instructor? Do you need to be scratch or is it a case of knowing correct teaching methods as prescribed by PGA? Never going to be that standard myself but interesting to know.

[Mr Slash]

You have to be a four handicap or below, I think i'm a better teacher than I am golfer, I can spot problems with other peoples technique but not my own!!

The training is three years but I did a degree in golf and leisure at uni which is affiliated to the PGA, which means I only have to do it for 18 months, as long as I pass the exams first time ect.

Allistar Makenzie designed my course too! (Hazel Grove) its been slightly changed since though.

The Masters wouldn't be the Masters without Peter Alliss commentating!

[davser]

Freaky!

Yeah, Alliss is god. He's like Bill Mclaren was for rugby and Murray Walker with F1. Part of the fabric of the game. 6 hours to go!

[LegionsofMarduk]

I got a new driver last weekend. TaylorMade R580XD. I'm loving it. I was hitting 300 yards with it at the driving range. I went out and played my first round of the year the other day. It was fun, but I golfed really poorly. I had a few really good shots spaced out by a whole bunch of really bad shots. I think my final score was 55. But that's only for 9 holes. :(

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[Prodigy Guitarist]

make sure you wear a golfing glove so the club doesn't slip from your hands, happed to me many times.

[davser]

US Open on the go. Predictions?

My prediction is that loads of pro's are going to be well hacked of with the conditions. As for a winner?

No idea. Anyone have the most fairways hit stat? that will probably give you a good indication.