The Golf Thread - 2018!
Discussion
Thought I'd give this one a bump seeing as it slipped onto page 2, see if it can take over from the 2017 thread!! Don't think many of us will be out at the weekend, even if the snow doesn't arrive the ground's gonna be like concrete. So better off contemplating potential upgrades to go in the bag for this season!
Anybody else got any purchases in mind!?
Driver - demo'd the new M3 last weekend, thought it was good but dunno if it's enough better than the current sldr to justify the price! So mulling that one over for now.
3 wood - still happy with the M1, so it's staying for this year.
Hybrids - titleist 816's and the most recent of my kit, happy with them.
Irons - titleist 714cb's, looking to change them and got a fitting booked for next week. Gonna try my best to do a blind test and go with what the fitting data says rather than what I think I want!!
Wedges - vokey sm5's, happy with them, treat them to a new grip and they'll be good to go.
Putter - scotty fastback, had it for years, it works for me and no need to change........ but our pro shop starts stocking evnroll putters next month, which coincides with my birthday!! Dunno, might give one a go, but in the full knowledge that it would be a non-essential purchase!!
So irons are the main change, theory is get them in March and hopefully bed them in ready for the better weather and the never ending quest to get lower! Anybody else got new new kit on the radar?
Anybody else got any purchases in mind!?
Driver - demo'd the new M3 last weekend, thought it was good but dunno if it's enough better than the current sldr to justify the price! So mulling that one over for now.
3 wood - still happy with the M1, so it's staying for this year.
Hybrids - titleist 816's and the most recent of my kit, happy with them.
Irons - titleist 714cb's, looking to change them and got a fitting booked for next week. Gonna try my best to do a blind test and go with what the fitting data says rather than what I think I want!!
Wedges - vokey sm5's, happy with them, treat them to a new grip and they'll be good to go.
Putter - scotty fastback, had it for years, it works for me and no need to change........ but our pro shop starts stocking evnroll putters next month, which coincides with my birthday!! Dunno, might give one a go, but in the full knowledge that it would be a non-essential purchase!!
So irons are the main change, theory is get them in March and hopefully bed them in ready for the better weather and the never ending quest to get lower! Anybody else got new new kit on the radar?
First time posting in this here forum:
Current set-up is:
D, 3W and 5W: Taylormade M2's
Irons: Mizuno JPX900's (4 - SW)
Putter: Odessy
I bought the above set-up in April last year after my ex-gf sold/broke/burnt my old set. Up to April last year I had not played for 10 years so it was a good excuse to get back in to golf.
Potential upgrades/new additions for this year:
- Rescue wood/iron
- Gap wedge
Current handicap is 12
Current set-up is:
D, 3W and 5W: Taylormade M2's
Irons: Mizuno JPX900's (4 - SW)
Putter: Odessy
I bought the above set-up in April last year after my ex-gf sold/broke/burnt my old set. Up to April last year I had not played for 10 years so it was a good excuse to get back in to golf.
Potential upgrades/new additions for this year:
- Rescue wood/iron
- Gap wedge
Current handicap is 12
Picked up a new shaft for my Epic driver today. Turns out when I bought it last year it had a shaft fitted that was over an inch too short. The shop I bought it from were good about it and swapped it out for the correct one.
No reason to let the bad weather stop me giving it a hit:
Strike pattern was pretty good by the time I finished. This is my last 5 balls:
I’ve just booked our summer trip too. 2 nights, 3 rounds. First day we’re playing The Notts Golf Club at Hollinwell, then we’ve staying at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club and playing both the courses there.
https://www.nottsgolfclub.co.uk
https://www.thenottinghamshire.com/golf/
Anyone played them?
I should hopefully have my new MP18 blades by then. I’m just waiting on confirmation of the funding contribution from our work sports lottery then I’ll be getting a fitting.
No reason to let the bad weather stop me giving it a hit:
Strike pattern was pretty good by the time I finished. This is my last 5 balls:
I’ve just booked our summer trip too. 2 nights, 3 rounds. First day we’re playing The Notts Golf Club at Hollinwell, then we’ve staying at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club and playing both the courses there.
https://www.nottsgolfclub.co.uk
https://www.thenottinghamshire.com/golf/
Anyone played them?
I should hopefully have my new MP18 blades by then. I’m just waiting on confirmation of the funding contribution from our work sports lottery then I’ll be getting a fitting.
Edited by HaplessBoyLard on Friday 2nd March 13:23
Edited by HaplessBoyLard on Friday 2nd March 13:25
I've played Hollinwell quite a bit Hapless, it is spectacular but on a few occasions I've played there in open events they have been protecting the greens and they've been sluggish, which has left a bad taste, it's also quite traditional so be wary of the dress code in the bar. Don't know the other course you're playing but for me the pick would be Sherwood, followed by Coxmoor, all within a spit of Hollinwell.
Blue62 said:
I've played Hollinwell quite a bit Hapless, it is spectacular but on a few occasions I've played there in open events they have been protecting the greens and they've been sluggish, which has left a bad taste, it's also quite traditional so be wary of the dress code in the bar. Don't know the other course you're playing but for me the pick would be Sherwood, followed by Coxmoor, all within a spit of Hollinwell.
I might well be playing a competition at Coxmoor in May if I can, but I’ve got a feeling work is gonna get in the way of that one. I’d like to play the others you mention, but the reason I went for the Nottinghamshire is they have 2 courses on site. We like a few drinks of an evening, and driving to other courses first thing in the morning isn’t the best idea. We’re playing The Notts on the first day on the way to the hotel, so won’t have got stuck in to the beers by then!
We’ve done the Belfry twice and Celtic Manor in the last 3 year’s due to the ease of having all the courses on one site.
I doubt we’ll hang around at Hollinwell after the round. We’ll need to go and get checked in st the hotel. I’ve heard great things about it, and have watched Crossfield’s YouTube vlog there, so I’m looking forward to it. Hopefully the greens will be cut properly.
Edit...just check the website for the Notts and final Open qualifying is the week before we go, so we should get the course in great condition hopefully.
Edited by HaplessBoyLard on Friday 2nd March 20:23
Juanco20 said:
Was on the simulator today and my swing speed with 3 wood was quicker than driver. 117mph vs 114mph average
Driver was still going about 10 yards further but couldn't understand why swing was slower
Trying too hard with the driver possibly? A lot of people really try and give their driver a whack, but tense up and lose a lot of speed. Driver was still going about 10 yards further but couldn't understand why swing was slower
I’m not sure I’d worry if I had that swing speed. It’s more than enough to over power a normal course. I hit no more than 6i into most greens on my course. A lot of holes I’m hitting PW or less, and I top out at about 106mph with driver. I’d be chipping for my second a lot of the time with your speed!
Juanco20 said:
Was on the simulator today and my swing speed with 3 wood was quicker than driver. 117mph vs 114mph average
Driver was still going about 10 yards further but couldn't understand why swing was slower
If they are usable on course swings. Driver was still going about 10 yards further but couldn't understand why swing was slower
Do you feel comfortable with the driver in hand? if there was a tight driving hole, which club would you reach for?
You often see people hold back due to comfort levels.
JamesNotJim said:
Juanco20 said:
Was on the simulator today and my swing speed with 3 wood was quicker than driver. 117mph vs 114mph average
Driver was still going about 10 yards further but couldn't understand why swing was slower
If they are usable on course swings. Driver was still going about 10 yards further but couldn't understand why swing was slower
Do you feel comfortable with the driver in hand? if there was a tight driving hole, which club would you reach for?
You often see people hold back due to comfort levels.
My swing today was generally around 1 degree in to out with a face around 2 degrees closed so most were drawing and landing just left of the centre line. Problem with driver is that i really struggle to stand with shoulders square, it just feels all wrong and I naturally adjust to being more open before swinging.
On a tight hole I would be using one of my hybrids. 23 degree was carrying about 230 and 18 degree around 245 today and I'm quite straight with them on the course.
HaplessBoyLard said:
I might well be playing a competition at Coxmoor in May if I can, but I’ve got a feeling work is gonna get in the way of that one.
I’d like to play the others you mention, but the reason I went for the Nottinghamshire is they have 2 courses on site. We like a few drinks of an evening, and driving to other courses first thing in the morning isn’t the best idea. We’re playing The Notts on the first day on the way to the hotel, so won’t have got stuck in to the beers by then!
We’ve done the Belfry twice and Celtic Manor in the last 3 year’s due to the ease of having all the courses on one site.
I doubt we’ll hang around at Hollinwell after the round. We’ll need to go and get checked in st the hotel. I’ve heard great things about it, and have watched Crossfield’s YouTube vlog there, so I’m looking forward to it. Hopefully the greens will be cut properly.
Edit...just check the website for the Notts and final Open qualifying is the week before we go, so we should get the course in great condition hopefully.
The time I played Holinwell and was disappointed with the speed of the greens was a week or two before they hosted an event (might have been the Brabazon) as they were being protected, I hope you have better luck. The layout is very good with some terrific golf holes, especially on the back.I’d like to play the others you mention, but the reason I went for the Nottinghamshire is they have 2 courses on site. We like a few drinks of an evening, and driving to other courses first thing in the morning isn’t the best idea. We’re playing The Notts on the first day on the way to the hotel, so won’t have got stuck in to the beers by then!
We’ve done the Belfry twice and Celtic Manor in the last 3 year’s due to the ease of having all the courses on one site.
I doubt we’ll hang around at Hollinwell after the round. We’ll need to go and get checked in st the hotel. I’ve heard great things about it, and have watched Crossfield’s YouTube vlog there, so I’m looking forward to it. Hopefully the greens will be cut properly.
Edit...just check the website for the Notts and final Open qualifying is the week before we go, so we should get the course in great condition hopefully.
Edited by HaplessBoyLard on Friday 2nd March 20:23
Not a massive fan of JT myself, but his second into 18 was impressive! Probably still an element of luck there, but not a bad way to finish.
I was actually rooting for Hatton towards the end, as I'd seen how much he was winding up the commentators - I'm always the one who will root for the guy everyone hopes loses
Fair play to Phil tho, not the sort of course you'd expect him to do well at, and that putt in the playoff deserved to drop.
Must admit with Tiger back, JT and JS hitting form, Lefty not going away and DJ being DJ the Masters is looking mighty tasty this year. Just need Rory to get his finger out now..
I was actually rooting for Hatton towards the end, as I'd seen how much he was winding up the commentators - I'm always the one who will root for the guy everyone hopes loses
Fair play to Phil tho, not the sort of course you'd expect him to do well at, and that putt in the playoff deserved to drop.
Must admit with Tiger back, JT and JS hitting form, Lefty not going away and DJ being DJ the Masters is looking mighty tasty this year. Just need Rory to get his finger out now..
bodhi said:
Not a massive fan of JT myself, but his second into 18 was impressive! Probably still an element of luck there, but not a bad way to finish.
I was actually rooting for Hatton towards the end, as I'd seen how much he was winding up the commentators - I'm always the one who will root for the guy everyone hopes loses
Fair play to Phil tho, not the sort of course you'd expect him to do well at, and that putt in the playoff deserved to drop.
Must admit with Tiger back, JT and JS hitting form, Lefty not going away and DJ being DJ the Masters is looking mighty tasty this year. Just need Rory to get his finger out now..
Bubba is hitting form too. A win recently and a good finish in Mexico. He definitely knows his way round Augusta. I was actually rooting for Hatton towards the end, as I'd seen how much he was winding up the commentators - I'm always the one who will root for the guy everyone hopes loses
Fair play to Phil tho, not the sort of course you'd expect him to do well at, and that putt in the playoff deserved to drop.
Must admit with Tiger back, JT and JS hitting form, Lefty not going away and DJ being DJ the Masters is looking mighty tasty this year. Just need Rory to get his finger out now..
Just realised I got a bit carried away with what happened in Mexico and missed the real important business - golf kit
Driver - Had a Nike Vapor Fly for Xmas off the wifey so this will be staying for the season - it's performing pretty well, just have a concern the shaft is a little soft (it has a Blueboard 60 S+ at the mo), so if I lean on it it has a tendancy to go right. Interested in seeing what other shafts are out there, but finding a fitter who doesn't want to sell me a new Driver is challenging. I have found an Oban Devotion on eBay for £150, which is mighty tempting given how much OBan shafts retail for.
Fairways - Vapor Fly here too, only change will be to drop the 5 wood for a 2 iron when it gets a bit drier.
Irons - Still got my 13 years old Nike Blades, keep thinking about changing but they are still performing so in no real rush. I have spotted some lovely Vega VM-01's in a local store which are utterly divine to hit, so if the finances work out later in the year I may splurge. Am keeping the Nike 1 iron in the bag whatever, as it's the most accurate club I have and is perfect for getting out from under trees.
Wedges - Sticking with my trusty Engages, just need to settle on either 50, 54 and 58, or 50 and 56 (my 9 iron is 45 degrees for reference). The 50/56 combo has worked well over winter, I may need more options. At the minute I'm liking the extra choice at the top of the bag instead.
Putter - have a Scotty Cameron Del Mar, great feel and rolls the ball beautifully, so can't see it going anywhere unless I put my old Yonex blade back in. With this I need to more settle on a grip and stick with it, as currently I use conventional, left hand low and the claw depending on speed of greens and length of putt. Still averaging less than 30 putts per round though, so I may stick with the lucky dip
Driver - Had a Nike Vapor Fly for Xmas off the wifey so this will be staying for the season - it's performing pretty well, just have a concern the shaft is a little soft (it has a Blueboard 60 S+ at the mo), so if I lean on it it has a tendancy to go right. Interested in seeing what other shafts are out there, but finding a fitter who doesn't want to sell me a new Driver is challenging. I have found an Oban Devotion on eBay for £150, which is mighty tempting given how much OBan shafts retail for.
Fairways - Vapor Fly here too, only change will be to drop the 5 wood for a 2 iron when it gets a bit drier.
Irons - Still got my 13 years old Nike Blades, keep thinking about changing but they are still performing so in no real rush. I have spotted some lovely Vega VM-01's in a local store which are utterly divine to hit, so if the finances work out later in the year I may splurge. Am keeping the Nike 1 iron in the bag whatever, as it's the most accurate club I have and is perfect for getting out from under trees.
Wedges - Sticking with my trusty Engages, just need to settle on either 50, 54 and 58, or 50 and 56 (my 9 iron is 45 degrees for reference). The 50/56 combo has worked well over winter, I may need more options. At the minute I'm liking the extra choice at the top of the bag instead.
Putter - have a Scotty Cameron Del Mar, great feel and rolls the ball beautifully, so can't see it going anywhere unless I put my old Yonex blade back in. With this I need to more settle on a grip and stick with it, as currently I use conventional, left hand low and the claw depending on speed of greens and length of putt. Still averaging less than 30 putts per round though, so I may stick with the lucky dip
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