Macster
Journeyman Pro
Went out for a few holes with my son last night, for the first time this year.
In actual fact, he hardly played last year either, with all the usual distractions for a 15yr old, Mountain Biking, GCSE's, Squash, Gym, not to mention girls & parties etc.
Since he picked up a club a few summers ago, he's naturally struggled for distance compared to me, or indeed some of his mates, who have always been bigger/taller etc.
However, he's now nearly 17, wiry but strong, and nearly 6'.
As we get our clubs out of the garage, I pass him my Titleist 905R Driver, 9.5*, and tell him he can try it if he wants, as I havent been getting on with it recently. Naturally, in the bag it goes.
So, standing on the tee, I get a decent drive away, and then watch as he absolutely nails the 905 too, to sit in the middle of the fairway adjacent to one of my best ! First swing with it !!
A 7iron the green, and he's a happy bunny.
We only played 6 holes, and whilst he was a little erratic, -only to be expected with the little golf he's played, I get the feeling that with a little effort, his current 27 H/C could tumble this year.
Highlight of the night was his Par on our 11th, a 440yd Par4, which he hit with another superb Drive, and a 5iron.
Watching your kids start to come into their own is a sweet thing indeed.
In actual fact, he hardly played last year either, with all the usual distractions for a 15yr old, Mountain Biking, GCSE's, Squash, Gym, not to mention girls & parties etc.
Since he picked up a club a few summers ago, he's naturally struggled for distance compared to me, or indeed some of his mates, who have always been bigger/taller etc.
However, he's now nearly 17, wiry but strong, and nearly 6'.
As we get our clubs out of the garage, I pass him my Titleist 905R Driver, 9.5*, and tell him he can try it if he wants, as I havent been getting on with it recently. Naturally, in the bag it goes.
So, standing on the tee, I get a decent drive away, and then watch as he absolutely nails the 905 too, to sit in the middle of the fairway adjacent to one of my best ! First swing with it !!
A 7iron the green, and he's a happy bunny.
We only played 6 holes, and whilst he was a little erratic, -only to be expected with the little golf he's played, I get the feeling that with a little effort, his current 27 H/C could tumble this year.
Highlight of the night was his Par on our 11th, a 440yd Par4, which he hit with another superb Drive, and a 5iron.
Watching your kids start to come into their own is a sweet thing indeed.
