July 25, 20187 yr Played in a tournament this weekend here in Colorado. Shot a 40 on the front got a call from my daughter that she had rear ended another car in traffic. Ended up shooting a 51 on the back. Moral of the story concentration is required for a good game of golf!
July 25, 20187 yr Played in a tournament this weekend here in Colorado. Shot a 40 on the front got a call from my daughter that she had rear ended another car in traffic. Ended up shooting a 51 on the back. Moral of the story concentration is required for a good game of golf!Sorry to hear that.Everyone with kids knows how unsettling it is.No doubt you lost all concentration.Damn fine front though.Putting together complete round tough regardless.I rarely can improve off a great front.Can’t keep tempo and focus 4 hours.Sucks but that’s why we play the game.
July 25, 20187 yr My game has been a little hit and miss lately. My draw off the tee has turned into a hook. I've gone back to playing a fade off the tee and its improving. Played tournament course at Golf Club of Houston on Sunday, eagled 8, drove the green on #12 and birdied 17 for a 78. Played our Cypress course today since Tradition is aerated. For those in Houston the Cypress is in good shape and its only $19 after 12 during the week, still only $29 on weekends. Shot 75 tipped out, hit 10 greens, made 3 birdies, turned around and played 7 more holes with a couple of our other staff and threw 2 more birdies and damn near holed out on 18 from 148. Hit a knockdown 8 which took one hop and stopped less than a foot after one of the other guys bounced one off the stick from about 15 yards further.What’s the name of your Cypress course?
July 25, 20187 yr We have 2 courses here at Cypresswood. Cypress which is a bit shorter, a bit tighter but much flatter. And Tradition which was has been used for the Monday qualifier to get into the Houston Open up until Harvey last year and then it moved to Woodforest this year
July 29, 20187 yr 83 today. Way better than the 97 last week. It's amazing how quickly the game can change. So mental...
July 29, 20187 yr Played at the club yesterday with the girlfriend at Oakmont (not that one, the one in Corinth) and shot a 78.But why I’m posting because I got my first eagle since I started playing again 9 months ago, missed a double eagle by 16 inches. Also, she birdied the same hole! She is a 27 handicap and only been playing about 8 months.Lowered my handicap to a 9.8 which is the first time I’ve been in single digits since I quit to concentrate on my tennis about 15 years ago. What’s allowed me to do this is working on a straight line release which has added distance, and more important, accuracy to my driver. Added at least a half to full club for my irons as well. Everyone on this board, except for a handful of the really good players who post here, release the club too early. Work on that and it will change your game.Pic of my putt I had for eagle and girlfriends putt she had for birdie. I hit driver-4 hybrid and she hit driver-5 wood, sand wedge.Sorry for the long post...
July 29, 20187 yr Still looking for my first eagle. I’ve had about a dozen putts at it. Thought I had it today. Second shot on a par 5, 235 yard 3 wood that I shouldn’t have hit. Needed a little bit of a cut to hit the green. If it went dead straight I’d be in the woods, too much cut and I’m in trees short right of the green. Bunkers left and long. Told my buddy right before I hit it that I’ve got a 1 in 10 chance of putting it on. Hit it absolutely perfect. 15 feet for eagle. Left it a foot short and a cup outside. Fuck.
July 31, 20187 yr Iron update:Got the t7 PW- matched my gap and sand wedges and got a little bit better spin number.Got the mp-18 SC 5-7 to go above the MB 8 & 9went with the MMC 4 iron. Launched just a wee bit higher for me. Second pic attempts to show the progression of offset, head length, and top line between the 4 different models. Pretty damn seamless. Well done, Mizuno.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
July 31, 20187 yr Anyone playing the GolfPride Align grips? Thoughts? I've been kicking it around and was going to go in this week to do it.
July 31, 20187 yr I just use basic tour velvets with the logo down. That said my new hybrid and wedges came with their grip that looks like Lamkins and I am thinking of switching out to them.
August 3, 20187 yr Anyone playing the GolfPride Align grips? Thoughts? I've been kicking it around and was going to go in this week to do it.I don't have the align, but use the MCC+4 grips and love them.
August 4, 20187 yr Welp, just experienced the greatest course I’ve ever played. Streamsong Red was absolutely incredible. A must play.
August 6, 20187 yr 48/40. Finished 3rdI liked Blue, but Red is my clear favorite Did you walk any of the rounds? I was there in May and it was getting very warm. We walked three of our four rounds.
August 6, 20187 yr 48/40. Finished 3rdI liked Blue, but Red is my clear favorite Did you walk any of the rounds? I was there in May and it was getting very warm. We walked three of our four rounds.
August 6, 20187 yr No, walking wasn’t allowed in our tourney, though I wouldn’t have anyway given the heat. There’s not a lot of shade and the winds were pretty light. I know I went through a ton of water and came home with a bit of a sunburn
August 7, 20187 yr I'd waited a long time to play Carlton Woods Fazio course this morning i finally got to play it. Game has not been good lately. Great track though. Played with our head pro, tournament director and another assistant. Normally i like to play at about 6500 yards, playing with them though was back tees. Struggled but also 3 birdies for an 81 on a course rated at 75.8. 8 fairways, 7 greens, 29 putts.
August 8, 20187 yr Playing my 7th or 8th round ever on Saturday. But my first ever after having actual instruction (summer clinic out in Kyle, not necessarily 1-on-1). Hopefully I'll see improvement. Played Bluebonnet last month and hit my first ever Birdie on that Par 3 on the front half. Got within 3 feet from the box. Y'all seem to be a tiny bit further along in development than I am. Just a bit.
August 8, 20187 yr Playing my 7th or 8th round ever on Saturday. But my first ever after having actual instruction (summer clinic out in Kyle, not necessarily 1-on-1). Hopefully I'll see improvement. Played Bluebonnet last month and hit my first ever Birdie on that Par 3 on the front half. Got within 3 feet from the box. Y'all seem to be a tiny bit further along in development than I am. Just a bit. Good luck Saturday! Many of us have learned that we often get worse before we get better after lessons. It’s the natural side effect of overthinking, which is fine as you’re working things out. Set reasonable expectations of yourself and when things go sideways, just relax and enjoy the round rather than trying to remember everything the instructors said. It seems to be generally true that you’ll have more success instilling proper technique on the range rather than trying to do it mid round. Let the round be the natural byproduct of the work you did on the range, even if it’s not your best. Also, getting a bird in your 6th or 7th round is quite the accomplishment! You’re clearly on the right path
August 8, 20187 yr 53 minutes ago, Lurch said: Good luck Saturday! Many of us have learned that we often get worse before we get better after lessons. It’s the natural side effect of overthinking, which is fine as you’re working things out. Set reasonable expectations of yourself and when things go sideways, just relax and enjoy the round rather than trying to remember everything the instructors said. It seems to be generally true that you’ll have more success instilling proper technique on the range rather than trying to do it mid round. Let the round be the natural byproduct of the work you did on the range, even if it’s not your best. Also, getting a bird in your 6th or 7th round is quite the accomplishment! You’re clearly on the right path GREAT words, thanks!
August 13, 20187 yr Lurch, you just made me insanely jealous. Great pics, I really wish I could have gone back this year. How did you play 16 on Red? What a great par 3 (and a great pic you took of it). What about 9, the short uphill par 4?
August 13, 20187 yr Wind in our face on 16. I had the box and took 2 extra clubs, landed right on the pin (front position) and rolled down into the middle valley of the green. Other guys both just barely clear he hazard and get hops onto the green next to the hole! I three putt bogey having barely made it up the ridge with my first putt, and they cover each other with birds. Stupid game.I believe 9 is the par 4 where I hit my drive pin high, maybe 10’ left of green. My chip ran long (never leave an eagle try short!) and left me with a 2 putt par.
August 16, 20187 yr Just got back from French Lick Resort in Indiana. Played 36 holes on Monday and 36 on Tuesday. Old fat guy is sore. Kind of remote but highly recommend it. Two great courses, cool old hotel and a casino. I will try and post pics later. https://www.frenchlick.com/
August 16, 20187 yr Let's talk mental game... How do you guys like to play? Do you think about the round during the whole round (between every stroke) or do you like to take your mind off the game to escape your last shot? One thing I have noticed with myself this year is that I have a "fuck it" attitude on the course, usually singing to myself or something like that. I haven't carried one bad shot over into my next shot at all this year. I haven't played enough for my scores to reflect it but I haven't lost hardly any balls and never shank/duff two shots in a row. I stopped yelling at myself on the course and try not to think about golf until i'm over the ball and even then I keep singing. On the range, I've actually been listening to smooth jazz and I'm making better contact than ever. I'm a 17.1 index so all this matters to me.
August 16, 20187 yr 52 minutes ago, chitwood said: Just got back from French Lick Resort in Indiana. Played 36 holes on Monday and 36 on Tuesday. Old fat guy is sore. Kind of remote but highly recommend it. Two great courses, cool old hotel and a casino. I will try and post pics later. https://www.frenchlick.com/ That's a lot of walking. In other news, @Longhornanth and @babysdaddy joined me yesterday for a walk around my place. I think we lost a combined 30 lbs. of sweat.
August 17, 20187 yr Let's talk mental game... How do you guys like to play? Give this a listen, put it into practice, and I think you’ll be really happy with how it changes your game on the course.
August 17, 20187 yr That's a lot of walking. In other news, [mention=215]Longhornanth[/mention] and [mention=1042]babysdaddy[/mention] joined me yesterday for a walk around my place. I think we lost a combined 30 lbs. of sweat. The last couple of holes were brutal. Course was great and greens are in perfect shape.
August 17, 20187 yr 10 hours ago, babysdaddy said: The last couple of holes were brutal. Course was great and greens are in perfect shape. Sorry I missed you “other Greg”. We need to play again soon.
August 18, 20187 yr Not sure how many Houston area posters we have but I'll post this. We're starting a Saturday skins game here at Cypresswood September 1, will be every Saturday at noon on Tradition. Total cost $60, $20 per player into skins pool. Play individually or bring your own group. Skins, 2 closest to pins, and a total score on all par 3s. So based on 40 players payouts would be $400 in skins, $100 each closest to pin and $200 for lowest total score on all par 3s. All payouts cash, no gift cards
August 19, 20187 yr Not sure how many Houston area posters we have but I'll post this. We're starting a Saturday skins game here at Cypresswood September 1, will be every Saturday at noon on Tradition. Total cost $60, $20 per player into skins pool. Play individually or bring your own group. Skins, 2 closest to pins, and a total score on all par 3s. So based on 40 players payouts would be $400 in skins, $100 each closest to pin and $200 for lowest total score on all par 3s. All payouts cash, no gift cardsBeware of outsider ass holes and/or sandbaggers who will cheat like there's no tomorrow. Hate to have to say it.
August 19, 20187 yr 51 minutes ago, HouTex said: Beware of outsider ass holes and/or sandbaggers who will cheat like there's no tomorrow. Hate to have to say it. True but its not handicapped, there are no net skins so sandbagging doesnt matter.
August 19, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, ImGolfn said: True but its not handicapped, there are no net skins so sandbagging doesnt matter. Takes care of the sandbagging, but there's still the potential for cheating. It happens everywhere. There's a story running around this summer about a prominent member at one of the most prestigious country clubs in the city who took an aggressive position with the rules and he won a large prize. He was confronted after the tournament and he admitted to making a "mistake" and returned the money. Most of the time these guys are never caught.
August 19, 20187 yr Takes care of the sandbagging, but there's still the potential for cheating. It happens everywhere. There's a story running around this summer about a prominent member at one of the most prestigious country clubs in the city who took an aggressive position with the rules and he won a large prize. He was confronted after the tournament and he admitted to making a "mistake" and returned the money. Most of the time these guys are never caught.Can you give some more details?
August 19, 20187 yr No.Don't know the guy. I won't identify the club. I heard the story 4th hand so the truth is probably somewhere between he flat cheated or it was an honest mistake.
August 19, 20187 yr No.Don't know the guy. I won't identify the club. I heard the story 4th hand so the truth is probably somewhere between he flat cheated or it was an honest mistake.At least tell us what the “mistake” was
August 19, 20187 yr At least tell us what the “mistake” wasThe story I heard was he somehow improved his lie.
August 20, 20187 yr Or how often it rolls back into the edge of the fairway when it’s been sitting out of bounds. [emoji16]
August 20, 20187 yr It’s amazing how often I find my ball in the rough, sitting on a teeTip your caddie well
August 20, 20187 yr Upgrading my golf sim needs in my new home. Have a lightly used skytrak that’s still in great shape that I need to sell if anyone is interested. works great and is a blast. Just need something a bit more robust for the new setup. Great launch monitor and works really well with the app to dial in your game. Pm me if interested.
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