Aztecs27
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Since the forum meets are bordering on the ridiculous (910 meet, I'm looking directly at you
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Since the forum meets are bordering on the ridiculous (910 meet, I'm looking directly at you
bladeplayer
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brave statement on the hybrids Adi ha , dont carry one but wouldnt say that , its not about the club you hit its about how well you hit it , our group all hit irons different distances but score close to each other , the statement we use regarding this is " THE SCORE CARD ONLY SAYS HOW MANY NOT HOW" if it works for you keep doing it
NWJocko
Tour Winner
Why "should" I?
I agree with you that if I really want to get my handicap down then it is something that could help me.
However, as I've mentioned a few times, I play golf to relax and enjoy my spare time so at the moment that is not the be all and end all to me.
Plus, especially at your own course, I'd imagine most people know 9 times out of 10 what club they're going to hit due to wind that day/experience of the course/how they're swinging.
Adi2Dassler
Journeyman Pro
It was (slightly) tongue in cheek.But I stand by it.Hybrids/adjustable drivers are a wee bit too far for me when it comes to whats in the bag.I'm about as traditionalist as modern golf courses allow....which doesn't mean I'm against them ( I do mutter a word or two of disgust when a playing partner produces either offending item, it's just another opporchancity to grumble, which should never be missed
My favourite course of the year is this one>
http://www.leith-rules-golf.co.uk/home.htm the hickory open in July...for proper golfers and real men
SimonC
Head Pro
Me too his posts do make me laugh. As regard to his swing speed radar I had a go on one of these 2 days ago and my 8 iron club head speed was 111mph max.......hmmm something not quite right there me thinks. Last time I checked my 6 iron was closer to 96mph and 112mph or so with the driver so I would take his club head speed posts with a pinch of salt.
The internet is notorious for people claiming to be huge hitters, everyone seems to average 300 yards Considering there are only two people at my club who consistantly knock it past me (one of whom competed in a senior long drive event last year) it amazes me how many people claim to be hitting the ball this far. I averaged 280ish last year (in the summer months) verified by GPS. What I'm getting at is where are all these massive hitters, probably hiding away on there computers talking a good game as it makes them feel better about themselves.
Losttheplot
Tour Rookie
A point worth noting on here is that my 7 iron might be 3* stronger or weaker than someone elses 7 iron which is a whole club different in length.
So when I turn around and say I hit my 7 iron 'x' yards it might only be an 8 iron for someone else to reach that distance.
I think I know approximate yardages for my clubs to within 5-10 yards (shorter irons) and 10-20 yards (longer irons/woods) but don't hit the ball consistently enough to be any more accurate than that. Amateur status not pro unfortunately.
I have noticed since the weather has picked up the usual yardage increase is occurring gradually which is nice.
So when I turn around and say I hit my 7 iron 'x' yards it might only be an 8 iron for someone else to reach that distance.
I think I know approximate yardages for my clubs to within 5-10 yards (shorter irons) and 10-20 yards (longer irons/woods) but don't hit the ball consistently enough to be any more accurate than that. Amateur status not pro unfortunately.
I have noticed since the weather has picked up the usual yardage increase is occurring gradually which is nice.
AyrHead
Assistant Pro
I keep thinking he's on the windup - but i hope he is for real and just a bit "odd".
Maurice Flitcroft (remember him) is alive and well and now calling himself Timgolfy.
Stranglely Tim mentioned that he practiced on a school playing field which is what old Maurice did before his infamous appearance at the British Open Qualifier if my memory serves me right? HMMMM thinking Forum is being sabotaged!!!!!!!1111
Maurice Flitcroft (remember him) is alive and well and now calling himself Timgolfy.
Stranglely Tim mentioned that he practiced on a school playing field which is what old Maurice did before his infamous appearance at the British Open Qualifier if my memory serves me right? HMMMM thinking Forum is being sabotaged!!!!!!!1111
MashieNiblick
Tour Winner
I wonder if a lot of the miscalculation/over estimation is the result of taking a distance on the course that is affected by elevation, slope, wind, ground conditions etc. It's easy to hit a 7 iron 180 yards total slightly down hill, slightly down wind out of a flying lie on hard ground into a green that's sloping away.
I know roughly what I feel is right for certain clubs yardage wise (e.g PW - 100, 7 iron - 145. 4 iron - 180). These are total not carry and are a base line for flat calm conditions in the summer. But I rarely hit a shot in perfect flat conditions. On my course therefore I tend to think what certain shots require on the day e.g. our 9th: 163 yrds par three slightly up hill, flag at back, wind slightly against, I'll take an easy 4 iron. If I flush it, it might be a bit big, if I miss hit it, it will be short. Those are bigger variables for me at my level. So how far do I actually hit my 4 iron? - answer; it depends.
Don't know about others but I'm a Mk1 eyeball rather than GPS/Laser user and I'll look at a shot and think it's about a 5 iron rather than worry whether its 165 or 172 yards. Maybe explains why I fly the green/dump it in the front bunker so often when I'm playing a new course. For me though that's all part of the skill and fun of the game. (And no I don't want to start a GPS/Rangefinder debate)
I know roughly what I feel is right for certain clubs yardage wise (e.g PW - 100, 7 iron - 145. 4 iron - 180). These are total not carry and are a base line for flat calm conditions in the summer. But I rarely hit a shot in perfect flat conditions. On my course therefore I tend to think what certain shots require on the day e.g. our 9th: 163 yrds par three slightly up hill, flag at back, wind slightly against, I'll take an easy 4 iron. If I flush it, it might be a bit big, if I miss hit it, it will be short. Those are bigger variables for me at my level. So how far do I actually hit my 4 iron? - answer; it depends.
Don't know about others but I'm a Mk1 eyeball rather than GPS/Laser user and I'll look at a shot and think it's about a 5 iron rather than worry whether its 165 or 172 yards. Maybe explains why I fly the green/dump it in the front bunker so often when I'm playing a new course. For me though that's all part of the skill and fun of the game. (And no I don't want to start a GPS/Rangefinder debate)
bladeplayer
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Why "should" I?
[/QUOTE] Well i think you should but its ONLY MY OPINION mate sorry if i offended you on that one , IMO in a game based on yardages (on the score card & on course yardage markers) you should know or it surely helps to know what distancce you hit each club. leave weather out of it for a min & say you hit a drive but dont quiet catch it (so you are not in your usual spot after your drive)how do decide what club to play if you dont go by yardage? if you have no idea (or close to) what distance you hit each iron how do you decide what club to to use?? as regarding the weather (say WIND) is it not the distance to the green plus extra yardage depending on strenght of the wind?say 150 into the wind could be playing 180 you still need to what club you need to hit 180 then?
Why "should" I?
[/QUOTE] Well i think you should but its ONLY MY OPINION mate sorry if i offended you on that one , IMO in a game based on yardages (on the score card & on course yardage markers) you should know or it surely helps to know what distancce you hit each club. leave weather out of it for a min & say you hit a drive but dont quiet catch it (so you are not in your usual spot after your drive)how do decide what club to play if you dont go by yardage? if you have no idea (or close to) what distance you hit each iron how do you decide what club to to use?? as regarding the weather (say WIND) is it not the distance to the green plus extra yardage depending on strenght of the wind?say 150 into the wind could be playing 180 you still need to what club you need to hit 180 then?
NWJocko
Tour Winner
Why "should" I?
[/QUOTE] Well i think you should but its ONLY MY OPINION mate sorry if i offended you on that one , IMO in a game based on yardages (on the score card & on course yardage markers) you should know or it surely helps to know what distancce you hit each club. leave weather out of it for a min & say you hit a drive but dont quiet catch it (so you are not in your usual spot after your drive)how do decide what club to play if you dont go by yardage? if you have no idea (or close to) what distance you hit each iron how do you decide what club to to use?? as regarding the weather (say WIND) is it not the distance to the green plus extra yardage depending on strenght of the wind?say 150 into the wind could be playing 180 you still need to what club you need to hit 180 then?
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Sorry, read that back and was a bit a*sey, wasn't meaning to sound it but off the fags this week!
I agree that it could help me knowing exactly and may well be something I get round to.
I do know roughly but, quite honestly, I tend to stand at my ball, look for a 150 marker as a starting point, look at where I'm trying to hit it, work out the wind/weather conditions and make my mind up from there. It also depends on the "miss" though. i.e. if there is a massive bunker at the front I'll take an extra club and vice versa.
Then step up and horse it into the trees!
Again, apologies if I came across as a t*t.
I have never taken the time to use a gps device to measure each of my clubs, I know roughly though to within a couple of yards which is close enough for a 9 handicapper, if/when I get back below 6 again I will be measuring them as that is when it really starts to matter (to me, anyway).
Higher handicappers just need to worry about keeping it out of trouble and the rest will begine to take shape as the handicap tumbles.
Higher handicappers just need to worry about keeping it out of trouble and the rest will begine to take shape as the handicap tumbles.
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
Well i think you should but its ONLY MY OPINION mate sorry if i offended you on that one , IMO in a game based on yardages (on the score card & on course yardage markers) you should know or it surely helps to know what distancce you hit each club. leave weather out of it for a min & say you hit a drive but dont quiet catch it (so you are not in your usual spot after your drive)how do decide what club to play if you dont go by yardage? if you have no idea (or close to) what distance you hit each iron how do you decide what club to to use?? as regarding the weather (say WIND) is it not the distance to the green plus extra yardage depending on strenght of the wind?say 150 into the wind could be playing 180 you still need to what club you need to hit 180 then?
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Sorry, read that back and was a bit a*sey, wasn't meaning to sound it but off the fags this week!
I agree that it could help me knowing exactly and may well be something I get round to.
I do know roughly but, quite honestly, I tend to stand at my ball, look for a 150 marker as a starting point, look at where I'm trying to hit it, work out the wind/weather conditions and make my mind up from there. It also depends on the "miss" though. i.e. if there is a massive bunker at the front I'll take an extra club and vice versa.
Then step up and horse it into the trees!
Again, apologies if I came across as a t*t.
[/QUOTE]no bother mate just glad i didnt offend you or anybody else come to that . the reason there is so much choice of clubs balls courses etc is we are all different , good luck with the fags can only be good 4ya ,
viscount17
Money List Winner
fair do's Brendy. we only met on course once and I was on the wrong fairway!
Why do you hope I'm odd? That is weird.
Scouser
Tour Winner
Driver a consistent 200 yards including roll....I think
If sliced which it normally is the firs tree or the next fairway....and if nothing stops it I recon it goes about 500yrds
If sliced which it normally is the firs tree or the next fairway....and if nothing stops it I recon it goes about 500yrds
AyrHead
Assistant Pro
What i mean is that you consistantly lay yourself bare in your posts and attract the full spectrum of replies, which to be fair are more negative than positive, yet you continue to do it and attract a barrage of abuse. And after posting in extreme depth the ins and outs of your golf game you will not say what course you play at!
I honestly think you are on the wind up - but will say again that your posts are my favourite by a long shot - if you pardon the pun.
evahakool
Challenge Tour Pro
I like this Quote someone out to enjoy his game and have a good idea of distances just by using his brain.
Imo there are to many on here (and Im talking about mid to high h/cs) who use gps or other such like devices.I doubt that there are many players in this range that can consistantly hit there yardiges.
Whats the point in a 15-20h/c looking at a gps slowing the game up then having little chance of hiting the right distance
Just look at the distance markers on the course and work it out for yourself
fair do's Brendy. we only met on course once and I was on the wrong fairway!
and another for good measure Vi!
Jaymosafehands
Challenge Tour Pro
Hello Maurice!
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
I like this Quote someone out to enjoy his game and have a good idea of distances just by using his brain.
Imo there are to many on here (and Im talking about mid to high h/cs) who use gps or other such like devices.I doubt that there are many players in this range that can consistantly hit there yardiges.
Whats the point in a 15-20h/c looking at a gps slowing the game up then having little chance of hiting the right distance
Just look at the distance markers on the course and work it out for yourself
why does looking at a gps slow the game up? not the first time ive heard this and I just dont understand it. Ive only just recently got one but its far quicker to look at a screen with the numbers on than find a yardage marker then pace from the marker to your ball.
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