As a general statement, no they couldn't. 8 golfers were under par, 66 were even or over par. The best golfer in the world was 8 over.
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As a general statement, no they couldn't. 8 golfers were under par, 66 were even or over par. The best golfer in the world was 8 over.
I agree.
I think that was a tough course and tough conditions. I didn't get to watch much this weekend but I prefer seeing scores like this rather then a winner being -25.
Perfect golf weather today. 76 and not a cloud in the sky.
brian222
Super Member
Thinking about switching from steel to graphite irons. I'm almost 80 and play about 75 rounds a year. Hit my irons ok most of the time but they do feel heavy. Callaway x-16 steelhead.
Just bought 2 TM rac os graphite to try. Weight difference is noticeable.
Should I make a complete switch?
Just bought 2 TM rac os graphite to try. Weight difference is noticeable.
Should I make a complete switch?
I had Titliest irons fitted and based on my swing speed they recommended graphite shafts. I love them compared to my old Pings which were heavy and clunky. I prefer a lighter club but only you can decide what works for you.
55Redneck
Canadian Redneck
I've been playing a set of old Wilson Staff Ultra 45's for a few years now and a month or so back I aquired a set of Taylormade irons with ladies graphite shafts and what a difference they made in my game. They were missing the 7 iron so I put my Wilson in its place. The weight difference is very notable between the two clubs. I doubt I could go back to my Wilsons now. I'm getting older now (64) and have a few health issues so my swing speed had gone waaay down in the last few years so the light shafts and club heads really help. When I was in my 40's my club head speed was 108 mph, now I might be lucky if it's 78 mph. 
I've been playing a set of old Wilson Staff Ultra 45's for a few years now and a month or so back I aquired a set of Taylormade irons with ladies graphite shafts and what a difference they made in my game. They were missing the 7 iron so I put my Wilson in its place. The weight difference is very notable between the two clubs. I doubt I could go back to my Wilsons now. I'm getting older now (64) and have a few health issues so my swing speed had gone waaay down in the last few years so the light shafts and club heads really help. When I was in my 40's my club head speed was 108 mph, now I might be lucky if it's 78 mph.
Aren't ladies shafts shorter than men's ?
Age does have it's affect on swing speed. In my 30's and 40's my swing speed was over 100 mph with my driver, now it's 90-94. Irons are much slower. Probably around 80-85. As soon as I swing hard I'm in trouble. But I have been doing a drill to increase my swing speed at the range. It does help. I played Friday and my drives were inconsistent. After a few holes and I was warmed up I figured what did I have to lose so I teed it up and ripped it. Hit a few around 270 and in the fairway. For whatever reason when I stop thinking and over analyzing I play better.
55Redneck
Canadian Redneck
These TM's don't seem to be, They're pretty much the same length as the steel Firestick shafts on my Wilsons. As I tell many of my playing partners, when I was in my 40's I could hit a 4 iron 200 yards at sea level, now I can't hit my driver 200 yards at 2700 feet altitude. The only reason I've been able to keep my scores decent is that I'm quite good from 100 yards and in and the sand wedge and P-wedge with these TM's really help with that, plus I putt pretty well. I lost a bit of power from my left side after my strokes in Aug of 2013. It'll be exactly 11 years ago this coming Tuesday.
P.S. when I try to swing hard I usually hit a bullet 20-30 yards dead left instead of my weak fade.
These TM's don't seem to be, They're pretty much the same length as the steel Firestick shafts on my Wilsons. As I tell many of my playing partners, when I was in my 40's I could hit a 4 iron 200 yards at sea level, now I can't hit my driver 200 yards at 2700 feet altitude. The only reason I've been able to keep my scores decent is that I'm quite good from 100 yards and in and the sand wedge and P-wedge with these TM's really help with that, plus I putt pretty well. I lost a bit of power from my left side after my strokes in Aug of 2013. It'll be exactly 11 years ago this coming Tuesday.
P.S. when I try to swing hard I usually hit a bullet 20-30 yards dead left instead of my weak fade.
I used to be pretty good with long irons too, no more. I struggle with my 5 iron, don't even carry a 4 anymore. I used to use Ping i5's from 2-9, I couldn't imagine trying to hit a 2 iron now.
When I swing hard it's the last third of my swing path. The club goes back slow, starts slow then I rip it as soon as I break my wrists. I have to make sure I swing out or else I hook it left and it's ugly. I've been practicing it and it works. I have a golf event in a few weeks. I buy a foursome and sponsor a really nice event for Make a Wish. Last year our group was -8 and we hope to do better. My daughter's fiance' plays with us and he's the big hitter. My brother has a wicked short game and my buddy and my job is to get us reasonably close and stay out of trouble which means 250+ yards off the tee so I'm working on staying consistent with my drives. If I can stay straight at 250+ we should have a shot at being -10. We won't win because there are some very good golfers that play, but the goal is to be better than last year.
55Redneck
Canadian Redneck
My slice was so bad in my 40's I didn't carry any woods for 3 years. Nothing but irons 0 iron to the sand wedge. Didn't hit the zero much but I hit my one iron of the tee about 235 and in the fairway. I put the 1-3 irons away quite a few years back because I just can't hit em anymore.
5 iron is a struggle for me. I hit my 6 iron 165 on Thursday and that's about as good as it gets. Thankfully I'm pretty good at fairway woods, so now I carry a 7, 5 and 3 wood. I hit the 7 180 ish so I use it in place of a 5 iron. I've tried hybrids, don't like them, can't hit them either. I'm the kind of person that if I can't do something I try and try until I succeed but I think I'm gonna say "uncle" when it comes to long irons. I'll never be great but I'm improving and that makes it fun. It's no fun to go out and stink it up and get frustrated.
55Redneck
Canadian Redneck
I love golfing and I don't have any false ideas that I'll ever be really good, I've never broken 80 and 80 is my best round ever on a par 72. For the last few years breaking 90 at least once a year has been the goal, and I've done it at least once a year not counting last year which 91 was the best I could do, (same this year 91). There's still time to do it this year.
Bobcat
Sound Hound
I'm 61 and in good "seasoned" company here. Love it.
By the way XXIO clubs are lighter and geared towards our crowd.
Got home late last night from our annual golf trip which was kicked off by 2 unrelated scrambles.
Last weeks rounds:
M 18 scramble
T 18 scramble
W licked wounds.
T 18
F 36
S 36
S 36
Today... I might quit.
By the way XXIO clubs are lighter and geared towards our crowd.
Got home late last night from our annual golf trip which was kicked off by 2 unrelated scrambles.
Last weeks rounds:
M 18 scramble
T 18 scramble
W licked wounds.
T 18
F 36
S 36
S 36
Today... I might quit.
I came here to do some grousing. I play in a senior’s league once A week and everyone throws in $2 towards weekly/annual prizes. Low net, 1st, 2nd and 3rd every week in 3 flights and low gross on our 2 courses on the annual basis. So we are not talking about a lot of money, weekly 1st place is roughly $13 in the A flight.
Last week a member who posts as a 14 handicap shot a 75. Now I have been playing over 50 years and have played every dog track muni in NYC as well as some of the greatest courses in the country. It is a statistical impossibility for a 14 to shoot 4 over par. He would have had to have hit every shot that day perfectly and not missed a putt. He had to have gone around in what 24 or 25 putts? That’s pro level putting. Not happening. I complained to the guy who runs the league and i don’t think I was the only one. I hope the prick enjoys his $13. I also checked and somehow he didn’t post the 75 to his handicap, this is my shocked face.
Last week a member who posts as a 14 handicap shot a 75. Now I have been playing over 50 years and have played every dog track muni in NYC as well as some of the greatest courses in the country. It is a statistical impossibility for a 14 to shoot 4 over par. He would have had to have hit every shot that day perfectly and not missed a putt. He had to have gone around in what 24 or 25 putts? That’s pro level putting. Not happening. I complained to the guy who runs the league and i don’t think I was the only one. I hope the prick enjoys his $13. I also checked and somehow he didn’t post the 75 to his handicap, this is my shocked face.