Golf

[McRooster]

The problem is Michael I don't own a car but would be happy to play at some stage.

My office is in town Wes, company car, no probs - mid/late October ok? My people will call your people  8)

One more sleep till Scramble  ;D

[Edge]

i started playing golf a couple months ago, and i really get my moneys worth  ;D

im from melbourne and have only played at Keilor Golf Club and Melton Golf Club

Will never be going to Melton again, nearly every hole is a dog-leg par 4 or 5, and you can hear traffic at every hole

Keilor Golf Club is so relaxing, only hole you can really hear the traffic is the 3rd because it runs right next to the highway

But Im slowly getting better Par 70 Course, Started off with 135, now down to 120 after playing 5 times... need to work out how to tee off without slicing... every time i tee off,  it goes to the right  no matter which way the wind is going, and when i try to compensate, it goes left . . ive only been using a $200 dunlop set, but i dont see the need to buy an expensive set when i  cant play properly.

my uncle gave me his slightly dinted $200 dollar driver, and a few times ive hit straight down the fairway, about 150 yards, but other then that i struggle.

Putting i dont have much problem with, usually get it in with 1 or 2 putts, its just getting to the green can take me anywhere between 3 and 10 hits. lol

[McRooster]

... need to work out how to tee off without slicing... every time i tee off,  it goes to the right  no matter which way the wind is going, and when i try to compensate, it goes left . .

We all have to start somewhere Edge, the strength of character you show by coming back again says alot for how you want to get better at the game  8)

As for the slice, I'd say as a new player you are keen to see where your tee shot has landed almost before you've hit it, that's natural. It's exciting to hit the ball long but you must remember to keep your head down. Lifting your head too early to see your shot opens your shoulders and hence the slice as your body opens to more of a cover drive position.

A few tips...
1. Head remains down through the entire shot
2. For wood/driver tee shots, align your tee forward in your stance with say the inside of your forward heel and for iron shots from the tee take a more central stance.
3. Maybe turn your front foot slightly back toward your rear foot and rotate your lower hand in the grip a little forward to close the face
4. As you begin your backswing arc, cock your head just a little so your forward shoulder is in line with the ball on the tee
5. Transfer your weight forward through your hips
6. Don't belt the shower out of it, relax and swing smoothly

Hope that helps a bit.

*Oh, and head to the driving range  ;)

[CrowsFan]

Nice tips there roost, I will have to try them out myself next time I have a round of golf. Sadly that wont be till the summer when I go back home to Tassie :(

[Edge]

... need to work out how to tee off without slicing... every time i tee off,  it goes to the right  no matter which way the wind is going, and when i try to compensate, it goes left . .

We all have to start somewhere Edge, the strength of character you show by coming back again says alot for how you want to get better at the game  8)

As for the slice, I'd say as a new player you are keen to see where your tee shot has landed almost before you've hit it, that's natural. It's exciting to hit the ball long but you must remember to keep your head down. Lifting your head too early to see your shot opens your shoulders and hence the slice as your body opens to more of a cover drive position.

A few tips...
1. Head remains down through the entire shot
2. For wood/driver tee shots, align your tee forward in your stance with say the inside of your forward heel and for iron shots from the tee take a more central stance.
3. Maybe turn your front foot slightly back toward your rear foot and rotate your lower hand in the grip a little forward to close the face
4. As you begin your backswing arc, cock your head just a little so your forward shoulder is in line with the ball on the tee
5. Transfer your weight forward through your hips
6. Don't belt the shower out of it, relax and swing smoothly

Hope that helps a bit.

*Oh, and head to the driving range  ;)

Thanks for the tips McRooster

Funny thing is, at the driving range about 90% of the time they go dead straight and get close to the 200 sign.. not sure if its yards or mtrs ...

ive hit the 175 sign a few times ..

when i get some more money i'll be heading back to the golf course hopefully once a week, maybe twice if i get time

if i can get down to 110 by the end of the year ill be happy.



also, how come sometimes when i play, i get a sharp pain through my left hand/fingers? am i gripping too tightly or does this only happen to me?  \=

[McRooster]

Scramble Result, 57 and 3/8ths = 6th, just outside of the prizes  >:(

I hit the ball B I G with a Taylor Made Burner (stiff shaft) and had my name on the card for the compulsory three drives after only four holes - + held the longest drive on 12 until the second last group  ::)
Strategy played a strong card today and left us with three holes to close and one player to have to make two tee shots (a little nervous) but Birdie, par, birdie almost got us some chocolates.
The tee shot on the 10th par 3 (our final hole) was the shot of the day with my mate lacing out a VERY nice 165m 7iron within 2 inches of the hole only to get a metre of suckage and win nearest the pin, nicely finished off on his own for the bird  8) - A nice 6 pack of Cascade Premium for his effort!
But it was what happened leading into that hole that proved the highlight of the day, my other mate had picked up from nearly 55 out after slicing into the pine trees and threw his ball at the green in disgust and yep, you betcha, it went IN!!

A day that could have been but was most certainly enjoyed.

[pyronerd]

Scramble Result, 57 and 3/8ths = 6th, just outside of the prizes  >:(

I hit the ball B I G with a Taylor Made Burner (stiff shaft) and had my name on the card for the compulsory three drives after only four holes - + held the longest drive on 12 until the second last group  ::)
Strategy played a strong card today and left us with three holes to close and one player to have to make two tee shots (a little nervous) but Birdie, par, birdie almost got us some chocolates.
The tee shot on the 10th par 3 (our final hole) was the shot of the day with my mate lacing out a VERY nice 165m 7iron within 2 inches of the hole only to get a metre of suckage and win nearest the pin, nicely finished off on his own for the bird  8) - A nice 6 pack of Cascade Premium for his effort!
But it was what happened leading into that hole that proved the highlight of the day, my other mate had picked up from nearly 55 out after slicing into the pine trees and threw his ball at the green in disgust and yep, you betcha, it went IN!!

A day that could have been but was most certainly enjoyed.

sounds like you had fun Roost :P but that is a BIG 7 iron :o

[McRooster]

Sure did pyro, my mate plays off 7 and always hits one less club than me, I learn a lot from him - sweet to watch  8)
I took 6 iron and was pin high but just left of the green  :P

The tee is elevated but has a tricky cross breeze across the green face (after the tunnel of pine trees opens) where the valley breeze comes screaming across the adjacent pipeline.

You playing Scramble this year?

A 1 Iron... I haven't seen one of those since my first hand me downs when I was 12.

Playing 9 at Skye on Tuesday then 18 at Centenary Park on the weekend for 18. Hopefully it goes well.

Only God can hit a 1 iron they say 8-6, how did you go at Skye and Centenary?

[pyronerd]

Sure did pyro, my mate plays off 7 and always hits one less club than me, I learn a lot from him - sweet to watch  8)
I took 6 iron and was pin high but just left of the green  :P

The tee is elevated but has a tricky cross breeze across the green face (after the tunnel of pine trees opens) where the valley breeze comes screaming across the adjacent pipeline.

You playing Scramble this year?

A 1 Iron... I haven't seen one of those since my first hand me downs when I was 12.

Playing 9 at Skye on Tuesday then 18 at Centenary Park on the weekend for 18. Hopefully it goes well.

Only God can hit a 1 iron they say 8-6, how did you go at Skye and Centenary?

am keen to play it Roost, just need to find a team :P

i think it's 'not even god can hit a 1-iron' :P that privilege was reserved for the golden bear 8) 

[8-6 Suited]

Didnt end up playing Centenery but did rather average on skye. Use to be a late better, but with my stroke being off and disliking my putter I am hitting a 50. Thats about 15 over., Absolutely terrible. I use to go around Royal Park in 32 which was 4 under. Not good but whatever. It will improve as I get back playing more.

[McRooster]

i think it's 'not even god can hit a 1-iron' :P that privilege was reserved for the golden bear 8)

Reckon your right pyro, but while we're talking about Jack Nicklaus who is the bloke on his left in this photo?  ;)


Head down Shaggy, practice, practice -  it's an easy game  :P

[pyronerd]

i think it's 'not even god can hit a 1-iron' :P that privilege was reserved for the golden bear 8)

Reckon your right pyro, but while we're talking about Jack Nicklaus who is the bloke on his left in this photo?  ;)


Head down Shaggy, practice, practice -  it's an easy game  :P

you keep telling yourself that :P

[pyronerd]

I've finally accomplished a great feat....... I have gone back out to 16 ::) :P

[McRooster]

I'm in LOVE  :-*

First hit out with the R11 today, sublime from the tee.

Had it set at 10 degree with 10/1 gram correction, magnificent!

*Pyro - I drove the par 4 8th I've told you about previously (265m uphill) but caught the long grass just to the left, slightly past pin height. Due to the quick greens, windy conditions, long grass I was caught in, + my ineptitude, I closed the hole for a 7  :o after basically driving the bloody hole  >:(

flowering golf!

Finished with a net 70. Found myself playing irons from unchartered territory due to the extra length from the tee and couldn't compensate. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

But overall, $350 bucks well spent (Pro owed me a hunge  ;))

[pyronerd]

I used the excuse of hitting irons from uncharted territory a couple of weeks ago when I was hitting the fairway for once :P

-3 for me on the weekend, was up and down all day with only 3 halves :o Just a question though, can I pay somebody to chip for me so I don't have to? :P