6-9 irons

[Deleted member 15344]

Although because you are hitting it further and with more control, you are now on average closer to the hole and your putter is perfectly balanced, the balls are rounder and the greens are better, you still have to put the ball in the hole, so it's not easier is that it.

That's what happened as I improved over the years from playing regulary

As opposed to just picking up a certain club and doing what you suggest

 

[freddielong]

That's what happened as I improved over the years from playing regulary

As opposed to just picking up a certain club and doing what you suggest

Ok Phil

It's all you well done

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Ok Phil

It's all you well done

What category HC are you ? Are you a PGA Pro

 

[freddielong]

What category HC are you ? Are you a PGA Pro

No, I have been a cat 1 golfer since I was a junior.

I finally see why you are so desperate not to admit that golf is easier, you think it will detract from your achievement.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

No, I have been a cat 1 golfer since I was a junior.

I finally see why you are so desperate not to admit that golf is easier, you think it will detract from your achievement.

My achievement ?

 

[Smiffy]

I don't see that, less people are playing and those that are playing practice less. I can go to our practice area pretty much anytime I want in the summer and there is no one there.

If the handicap hasn't moved it's because the average golfer no longer needs to practice to maintain their handicap due to the game being easier.


From my experience the average category 1 handicap is a lot lower.

That's a fair old list of assumptions.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Just brought new irons in 5-W.

First thing I did once ordered was to start looking for the matching 4 iron.

I find long irons give me a more controlled flight. Hybrids are always a litte hooky, even the 19° I carry.

That's me - got a bit fed up with my hooky-flighty hybrid so relearning how to hit my 3i and 4i - and getting good result. Good strong penetrating flight.

Hybrid remains handy for playing out of slightly poorer fairway lies and first cut rough

 

[brendy]

It has made moving the ball forwards in a reasonable manner easier. You still have to put it in the hole though.
I think its fair to say that most courses have been modified over the years with more bunkers/hazards, faster greens etc and this has evened out the advantages of getting the ball airborne easier. For some though, getting the ball in the air is a battle so it has indeed made it "easier" for them, scuffing a 3i or floating a 3h, regardless of direction, most guys who are uncomfortable with long irons would readily take the air route.

 

[freddielong]

According to golf digest the average handicap fell 2 shots from 1990 to 2013 from 16.3 to 14.3.

Suprised you didn't Google it Phil.

 

[ruff-driver]

According to golf digest the average handicap fell 2 shots from 1990 to 2013 from 16.3 to 14.3.

Suprised you didn't Google it Phil.

Depends where you look , on here it's 18.4 av

http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/SiteStats.php

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Our par 3s are 184; 183; 168 and 208yds (to middle). All bar the 168yder are basically into the prevailing wind. Since I started hitting 3i and 4i into these holes my GIR for the par 3s has shot up. I was a 1-2 out of 4 player. Now a 3 out of 4.

 

[freddielong]

Depends where you look , on here it's 18.4 av

http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/SiteStats.php

And what was it 30 years ago according to them.

 

[Fish]

Depends where you look , on here it's 18.4 av

http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/SiteStats.php

That's only from figures and handicaps from clubs that use that specific software for their comps, as such it can be very distorted.

 

[Craigg]

Don't despair Bob. I have 1-SW.......Now I just need to learn how to hit them!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Don't despair Bob. I have 1-SW.......Now I just need to learn how to hit them!

As I'm having to reacquaint myself with my 3i and 4i I'm finding that I'm also striking 5i and 6i better. I just got lazy wafting a hybrid at the ball and that laziness infected my iron play.

 

[Craigg]

Yes, I agree. A really windy day the other week saw me taking all the woods out and putting a 2,3 and 4 iron in, as a fun experiment really. Used the two iron for teeing off. Not that long, but nice and low and more importantly, in play. not a lot of run out due to conditions, but I reckon I could squeeze 230yds out of that 2 iron with a good summer roll out.

 

[Jates12]

Modern life is all about dumbing down rather than learning.

So I take it that you only use clubs that are 100 years old? or are you classing yourself in that market while attempting to insult hybrid users?

 

[One Planer]

So I take it that you only use clubs that are 100 years old? or are you classing yourself in that market while attempting to insult hybrid users?

See post #188 :thup:

 

[freddielong]

So I take it that you only use clubs that are 100 years old? or are you classing yourself in that market while attempting to insult hybrid users?

I haven't insulted anyone, if you have taken offence you need to grow a pair and not be so sensitive.

I do occasionally use old equipment but you cannot compete against modern equipment. It makes the game a lot easier you know.

 

[tugglesf239]

I haven't insulted anyone, if you have taken offence you need to grow a pair and not be so sensitive.

I do occasionally use old equipment but you cannot compete against modern equipment. It makes the game a lot easier you know.

You are correct then

The game is marginally easier.

So please answer the one question that you have not answered please.


I'm not talking about the pro game. I am specifically asking about the amature game.

Why is the game being slightly easier, such a bad thing?